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Cambridge AICE Program-Eligibility for Fletcher High School

Priority is given to students who are zoned for the geographical zones for the east quadrant for DCPS: Fletcher Terry Parker Sandalwood Atlantic Coast

The Fletcher Cambridge AICE Program is not a magnet program.

It is an accelerated program under the

High School Accelerated Program & School Choice Office

Based on school utilization space & cut-off score on the admissions rubric.

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Fletcher High School

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Cambridge AICE Program

• The Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma is an international curriculum and examination system that emphasizes the value of broad and balanced study.

• The Cambridge AICE Diploma was first awarded in 1997 and has since become popular with a range of schools all over the world.

• It encompasses the ‘gold standard’ Cambridge International AS and A Level qualifications, and offers students the opportunity to tailor their studies to their individual interests, abilities and future plans within an international curriculum framework.

• Comparable to International Baccalaureate (IB)

• Students can earn college course credit for successful completion/pass of AICE courses/examinations (credit by examination).

Cambridge AICE Curriculum• Committed to a flexible curriculum- student-centered

• Balanced preparation for college & university Honors Degree program

• Cohorts – AICE and Pre-AICE classes with other Cambridge AICE students

• For educational breadth and balance, students must earn one AICE exam credit from each of the following three groups of study, as well as passing Global Perspectives (mandatory):

Group A: Mathematics and SciencesGroup B: Languages Group C: Arts and HumanitiesAnd Global Perspectives (core)

Students then must earn a minimum of three additionalAICE exam credits from all choices available.

Cambridge AICE Curriculum

ADVANTAGES OF A CAMBRIDGE AICE DIPLOMA

Student eligible for Bright Futures Scholarship

Nationally & Internationally recognized program

Can earn college credits Recognized by prestigious colleges &

universities as first year coursework

Favorable consideration regarding college admissions

AICE courses receive additional

1 point weight for G.P.A.

Florida Bright Futures

AcademicMust have 100 community service hours

• AICE Diploma and certificate

OR

• Complete AICE curriculum and at least 1290 SAT or 29 ACT AND

• 3.5 weighted GPA in 16 core academic classes, test scores

MedallionMust have 75 community service hours

• AICE Diploma and certificate

OR

• Complete AICE curriculum with 1170 SAT or 26 ACT AND

• 3.0 weighted GPA in 16 core academic courses, test scores

https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/pdf/bf_brochure.pdf

AICE at Fletcher

1. High Academics

- 11 dedicated AICE courses - 19 Advanced Placement courses

- 15 Dual Enrollment Courses

2. Athletic Programs

3. Activities for students (Clubs, etc.)

4. Arts (Performing & Visual)

AICE at Fletcher

• First cohort began in the fall of 2010– this year, we will graduate our fourth class of AICE students.

• Allotted 75 seats per grade level– we currently have 279 AICE students enrolled in grades 9-12.

• In the June 2016 Exam Series:• 210 students took a total of 761 AICE exams (3.6 exams per

student)

• Of these exams, 662 earned passing scores.• 87% pass rate across all AICE examinations at Fletcher.

• 97% of AICE seniors graduating in 2016 earned their AICE diploma.

• Of these diploma recipients, 73% earned top-level Cambridge honors– AICE with Merit or AICE with Distinction.

Course Progression: Grade 9

1. Algebra II Honors or Geometry Honors

2. Pre-AICE English Language

3. A.P. Human Geography*

4. Pre-AICE Biology

5. World Language I, II

6. Academic/Elective



1. Algebra II Honors or

Pre Calculus

2. AICE General Paper*

3. AICE European History*

4. Pre-AICE Chemistry I

5. World Language II, III

6. AICE Thinking Skills*




*- Required to sit for AICE/ AP exam for course

All course progression subject to change!

Course Progression:

Grade 111. Pre-Calculus or AICE Math*

or AP Math*

2. AICE English Language*

3. AICE/A.P. Science*

4. AICE Global Perspectives*





1. AICE International History* OR AICE/AP Economics*

2. AICE Literature*

3. AICE/A.P. Science*

4. AICE/AP Math*






*- Required to sit for AICE/ A.P. exam for course

All course progression subject to change!

AICE Safety Nets

•Focus• Grades

• Parent/Teacher/Student Communication

•Internal Safety Nets• Teacher tutoring (see schedules)

•External Safety Nets• NHS tutors

• Support Staff (Guidance, Assistant Principal)

• Parent Support

•Proactive Communication

Cambridge AICE Program Admission Requirements

Student must have:

Successful completion of Algebra I (EOC) or higher

Passing scores on both Reading & Math sections of the 7th grade FSA

Report card grades for 7th and start of 8th grade

Favorable attendance and conduct records

Submission of hand-written essay

Cambridge AICE Program Admission Requirements

Single AICE application for Fletcher, Mandarin, Raines, and Westside

All Cambridge AICE Programs will use the following criteria for admission:

40 Points– 8th Grade Core Academic Grades (English, Math, Social Studies, and Science)

30 Points– 7th Grade FSA/NRT scores in Reading and Math

20 Points– 7th Grade Core Academic Grades (English, Math, Social Studies, and Science)

10 Points– Personal Statement (response to chosen prompt)

Important Dates

•Friday, January 13, 2017• Completed application form due to the Office of High

School Acceleration

•Week of January 30, 2017• Acceptance/non-acceptance letter mailed home to all

applicants

•Friday, February 17, 2017• Return decisions must be received by this date for your

program of choice

Contact Information AICE Administrator: Ms. Kristin Archon-Corya

[email protected] Ext. 1011

AICE Coordinator: Ms. Nicole [email protected] Ext. 1713

AICE Guidance: Ms. Jeanne [email protected] Ext. 1026

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Cambridge AICE Program- Eligibility for Fletcher High School Parent...Cambridge AICE Program •The Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma is an international