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AICE Parent Meeting 9 th /10 th Grade

AICE Parent Meeting 9 th /10 th Grade. Welcome Ms. Bechtle, AICE Guidance Counselor Ms. Mittelstadt, Principal Ms. Bozeman, Assistant Principal Mr. Mastoridis , Assistant Principal. AICE at St. Augustine High. Advanced International Certificate of Education

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AICE Parent Meeting 9 th /10 th Grade

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  1. AICE Parent Meeting9th/10th Grade Welcome Ms. Bechtle, AICE Guidance Counselor Ms. Mittelstadt, Principal Ms. Bozeman, Assistant Principal Mr. Mastoridis, Assistant Principal

  2. AICE at St. Augustine High • Advanced International Certificate of Education • St. Augustine High started the AICE program in 1997. • SAHS was the 2nd school in the US to begin an AICE program.

  3. The AICE Faculty • Math • Mary Boss, Angela Prosuch, Michelle Wamser, Clark Johnston, Bradley Sohn (Thinking Skills) • English • Scott Benyacko, LeeaGalloza, Judy Ashley, Heather Naughton, Heather Taylor • Science • Cheryl Morrison, Carla Isicoff, Sara Bailey, Melissa Pullen, Curt Stewart, Nathaniel Wuellner, John Daniello • Social Studies • Ken Maass, Chris Mars, Steve Ladwig, Nicholas Peck • Foreign Language • Nazli Kayan, Suzanne Stauble, Dinah Hernandez, Deanna Scheffer • Art • Melanie Forsythe, David Olson, Susan Smith

  4. Approximate 2013-2014 Cambridge Program Enrollment • 9th Grade 104 Students • 10th Grade 96 Students • 11th Grade 97 Students • 12th Grade 88 Students • Total Enrollment 385 • Students

  5. Why AICe?

  6. College Admissions • Rigor of HS Coursework = College Success • AICE courses get extra points from the admissions board. (Same as AP and IB) • All AICE courses used in GPA re-calculation • Including Art, General Paper, Thinking Skills, etc. • AICE Credits in College • International Counselor • “A Levels” not AICE

  7. It’s not all about the test… • Study and appreciate literature and methods from other parts of the world • Courses prepare students for college level expectations • College Admissions Advantage • Many basic college course requirements are earned through exam credit • Ease the transition from HS to college

  8. What Do Universities Say? • Value of Cambridge Curriculum at US colleges

  9. Conclusions • Difficult Curriculum – Demands Commitment • Powerful International Curriculum • Allows for creative, high level thinking • Analysis and application are woven throughout • Critical Analysis is the Focus • Not memorizing an overwhelming amount of facts • Continuous CIE Teacher Training • Academic Success Skills • Stressed and taught in the curriculum. (For example: Note taking, measurement, organization of data, neatness in presentation)

  10. AICE Curriculum vs.AICE Diploma Award

  11. AICE Curriculum • Completing the Curriculum Defines Graduation Requirements • Economics not required • HOPE not required • Fine Arts not required • Online course not required • Complete Six AICE level courses – one in each academic category (earn a passing grade, sit for the exam) • Math/Science • Language • Humanities

  12. The AICE Diploma Award • The AICE Diploma Award is an internationally recognized AWARD for academic rigor – NOT the High School Diploma • Pass 6 A/AS Level Exams • Grades range from A-E • Pass at least one in each category • Math & Science • Languages • Humanities

  13. Science & Math • AICE Biology • AICE Math • AICE Physics • AICE Thinking Skills • AICE Chemistry • AICE Psychology • AICE Environmental Management

  14. Languages • English Language • Spanish Language • French Language

  15. Humanities and the Arts • AICE U.S. History • AICE European History • AICE English Literature (AS & A) • AICE Art & Design Draw/Paint (AS & A) • AICE Art & Design Graphic Arts (AS & A) • AICE Art & Design 3D (AS & A) • AICE General Paper • AICE Thinking Skills • AICE Psychology

  16. Other Advanced Courses • AP Calculus • AP Statistics • AP Art • AP Music Theory • Dual Enrollment • AP tests may be taken by students in AICE courses. Students pay for the AP test (Approx. $90).

  17. Scholarships • AICE Diploma recipients are automatically awarded the Florida Academic Scholars Award (Bright Futures) • Must complete 100 hours of community service. • SAT and ACT requirement is waived. • FLVC.org

  18. New Bright Futures Rules • Florida Academic Scholars Award • 100 Community Service Hours – BY GRADUATION • 2014: SAT – 1290 ACT – 29 • 2015: SAT – 1290 ACT – 29 • Florida Medallion Scholars Award • 75 Community Service Hours – BY GRADUATION • 2014: SAT – 1170 ACT – 26 • 2015: SAT – 1170 ACT – 26 • Florida Gold Seal Award – req. 3 Voc. Courses • 30 Community Service Hours – BY GRADUATION • SAT – R-440, M-440 ACT – Eng. 17, R-18, M-19 • Must have Economics Course - completed by grad.

  19. CAMBRIDGE Examination PROCESS

  20. IGCSE International General Certificate of Secondary Education = Pre-AICE AS Advanced Subsidiary = First year of a subject AL Advanced Level = Second year of a subject Candidate Student who takes exams Entry Registration for an exam Statement of Entry Individual List of exams per student Papers Individual components (tests) used to calculate the overall result of a subject exam “Sit” Candidates “sit for” (take) exams Result IGCSE = A-G, AS = a-e, AL = A-E Recognition Colleges “recognize” AS/AL for college credit Talk to International Admissions re: A-Levels CAMBRIDGE TERMINOLOGY

  21. Typical Testing Schedule • 9th Grade Pre-AICE English Language • 10th Grade • Pre-AICE Math 3 (if taking the course) • Pre-AICE Chemistry (?) World History (?) • AICE English Language (first exam for college credit) • Purpose for IGCSE Exams • Results indicate success expected in AICE • Great practice • 11th & 12th Grade • Complete remaining AICE courses + exams • Plus General Paper & Thinking Skills Exams

  22. Testing Dates • Seniors • October/November Results - January • May/June Results - August • Sophomores through Juniors • Oct./Nov. (re-takes) Results - January • May/June Results – August • Freshmen • May/June only Results – August • Online Access to Results – Save Login Info.

  23. Exam Process/Documents • Statement of Entry - (Indiv. Exam Schedule, dates, AM/PM, submit corrections) • Exam Schedule Online – AICE Website • Login Information(unique each session – SAVE!!) • Results • Statement of Results • Certificates – Passed exams only

  24. Conflicts? • There are NO MAKE-UP exam dates • What if a student is sick? • Spring Exams are ordered in Mid January • Fall Exams are ordered in July/August • Check the individual Statement of Entry • Once ordered, there is a cancellation fee • Students must be present for all papers

  25. Exam Results • 67% of the Class of 2013 Earned the AICE Diploma Award • Total Exams Passed – 826 (3-6 credits ea.) • Nov. 2012, June 2013 Combined Results

  26. Credits By Exam & Bright Futures • 826 Exams/College Courses (3-6 credits ea.) • x3 credits=2,478 Credits @ approx. $190/credit hour • $470,820 in College Credit Earned!!!(minimum) • AICE Diploma Awards = Florida Academic Scholars Award • 64 Students = approx. $1,500/semester = $192,000/year x 4 years = $768,000!!

  27. Is AICE Worth It? • Credits by Exam Plus AICE Diploma (Florida Academic Scholars Award) • Conservative Combined Total first year: • $662,820

  28. SAT/ACT – College Planning • Sophomores, PSAT 10/16/13 – no fee • Join Clubs, seek leadership positions • Start “brainstorming” for College Resume • GPA!!! 9th – 11th = Grades for College Adm. • Plan College Tours – AAB USF Fall Tour

  29. For Your SUCCESSHow to Get Help • Student Talks to Teacher – FIRST STEP • Access Before/After School Help from Teacher • AICE Student Tutors • Jacket Prep – Wed. 3 – 4 pm • Parent/Teacher Conference • Appointments with Ms. Bechtle • Contact Ms. Ard, Guidance Secretary

  30. AICE Advisory Board • Open to ALL AICE Students – 9th – 12th • Meetings on Thursdays, 8:20am, C302 • Parent Help/Sponsorship is MUCH appreciated!!! • Present suggestions for activities • Building a tutoring program • Improve student interaction across grade levels • Help organize programs like tonight!

  31. AICE Communication • AICE Website – Check Often! • AICE Edmodo Account • AICE Advisory Board • AICE e-mails (sign up at the AICE table if you are not receiving e-mails from Ms. Bechtle) • Guidance Appointments (Scheduled through Ms. Ard – Guidance Secretary)

  32. Upcoming Events • Spring Break 2014 Paris, London, Cambridge Trip!! • Visit AICE webpage or pick up a flier today • AICE Induction Ceremony Thursday, November 14th, 6pm in the SAHS Auditorium • Juniors are officially inducted into AICE • Official Exam Certificates given out • Group Picture (juniors and seniors) for yearbook • Freshmen & Sophomores recognized as a group • Sophomores can pick up Official Certificates • District Level Representatives Attend • AAB Fall College Tour – USF – Watch for Info.

  33. Cambridge Info Website http://www.cie.org.uk/countries/usa

  34. Thank you For Coming! QUESTIONS?

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