The Cambridge AICE and Advanced Placement

Programsat 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 2Academic 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 Pre-AICE 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 Courses10th Grade1. English 2 Honors2. AICE European History(Arts and Humanities)3. Pre-AICE Spanish 2, or Pre-AICE Spanish 34. AICE Media Studies ( Arts and Humanities) or AICE Thinking Skills

(Interdisciplinary ) or AICE General Paper (Interdisciplinary )

1. Advanced Placement World History2. 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

• 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 English LanguageChemistry English LiteratureEnvironmental Science PsychologyHuman Geography Spanish LanguageWorld History Spanish LiteratureStatistics Calculus ABUS Government US HistoryDrawing PhysicsPhotography

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