Transcript The Cambridge AICE Program/Advanced Placement Program at

The Cambridge AICE and
Advanced Placement
Programs
at Gulf Coast High School
Joseph Mikulski, Principal
Dr. Deborah Cox, Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction
Cynthia Giles, Director of Guidance
Chad Furman, Instructor and AICE Coordinator
Entering High School
• We would like to give you an overview of
some of the more advanced classes we
offer at GCHS in our AICE and
Advanced Placement programs.
Some Advantages of taking
AICE and Advanced Placement
Courses
 Unique learning experien
 Unique learning experience
 Preparation for college
 Ability to earn college credit
 Looked upon favorably by college admission departments
 Motivating for students
 Students are engaged in higher level discussions, problem
solving and gain experience working collaboratively
 Learn to write clearly and persuasively
 Develop time management skills, discipline and study habits
 to earn college credit
 Looked upon favorably by college admission departments
Example 1
Academic Schedule for a 9th grade
student
• 1. Pre-AICE English Language (honors
weighting)
• 2. Advanced Communications Methods
(honors weighting)
• 3. Algebra 1/Geometry/ Geometry
Honors
• 4. Earth Space Science Honors/Biology
Honors
• 5. Foreign Language
Example 2
Academic Schedule for a 9th grade
student
• 1. Pre-AICE English Language (honors
weighting)
• 2. Advanced Placement Human Geography
(summer assignment will be posted on the
GCHS website by May 1st, 2015)
• 3. Geometry/ Geometry Honors/Algebra 2
honors
• 4. Earth Space Science Honors/Biology
Honors
• 5. Foreign Language
What is the difference between PreAICE and AICE?
• AICE: Advanced International Certificate of
Education
• 9th grade: Students may take Pre-AICE classes.
The purpose of Pre-AICE is to prepare students
with the knowledge and skills necessary to be
successful in future advanced studies courses.
(Ex. Pre-AICE Spanish prepares students to take
AP/AICE Spanish courses)
• 10th, 11th and 12th grade: Students can participate
in AICE classes even though they may not wish to
earn the diploma.
Potential 10th Grade Courses
10th Grade
1. English 2 Honors
2. AICE European History(Arts and Humanities)
3. Pre-AICE Spanish 2, or Pre-AICE Spanish 3
4. AICE Media Studies ( Arts and Humanities) or AICE Thinking Skills
(Interdisciplinary ) or AICE General Paper (Interdisciplinary )
1. Advanced Placement World History
2. Advanced Placement Biology
We recommend you complete 2 AICE Courses during your 10th grade year in
order to complete the AICE diploma requirements.
Do colleges and universities
accept AICE courses and the
AICE Diploma?
• All Florida Universities award college
credit for AICE courses just as they do
for AP.
• Over 450 US universities accept AS and
A Level courses including all Ivy League
universities.
AICE Academy Goal: An AICE
Diploma
o Advanced International Certificate of Education
o Study and exams at Cambridge AS Levels
o Subjects from four curricular areas
o Mathematics and Science
o Languages
o Arts and Humanities
o Interdisciplinary and Skills Based/CORE: Global
Perspectives AS Level
What do students have to do to
earn an AICE Diploma?
o Students must pass the AICE exams to earn points
to get the diploma.
o Obtain at least 7 credits within 25 months
o Obtain at least 1 credit in each of 3 main
curriculum groups
o Earn 1 credit of AS Global Perspectives
o Apply to Cambridge for the AICE Diploma senior
year
Bright Futures
• The AICE Diploma can lead to a Florida
Academic Bright Futures Scholarship
– ACT/SAT test scores and GPA
requirements are waived
– Students must earn 100 hours of
community service
AICE Courses Offered at GCHS
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AICE European
AICE Thinking Skills
AICE General Paper
AICE Media Studies
AICE Marine Science
AICE English Language
AICE Spanish
AICE Sociology
AICE Global Perspective
Advanced Placement Program
The AP program provides college level
courses and exams in various subject
areas for students in secondary schools.
More than 2,900 universities and colleges
world wide grant credit, advanced
placement , or both to students who have
performed satisfactorily on the exams.
AP Exams are taken each May and are
paid for by the school district.
AP Courses Offered at GCHS
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Human Geography
World History
Statistics
US Government
Drawing
Photography
English Language
English Literature
Psychology
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
Calculus AB
US History
Physics
AP FACTS
 Individual colleges and universities, not the
College Board or AP Program, set admission
for college
 GCHS received the highest passing rate on
Advanced Placement in Collier County Public
Schools
 60 countries around the world accept AP
courses
 AP and AICE students are eligible for the
Collier County Public Schools Advanced
Studies Laureate Diploma
For More Information
• Visit our GCHS AICE website:
• http://gchsaice.weebly.com