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BARRON COLLIER HIGH SCHOOL
ADVANCED ACADEMIC STUDIES PROGRAMS
AP PROGRAM, AP CAPSTONE PROGRAM,CAMBRIDGE AICE DIPLOMA PROGRAM,
DUAL ENROLLMENT, NAF ACADEMIESAdvanced Academic Studies Topics
WHAT IS ADVANCED PLACEMENT?
o Rigorous college-level courses which require an end of course AP exam
o Requires a commitment of at least 5 hours per week outside of class along with study sessions leading up to the exam
o BCHS will offer over 20 AP courses during the 2018-19 school year
BENEFITS OF AP
• Rigor equivalent to university freshman courses
• Depth and breadth of subject matter
• Preparation for SAT and ACT
• Academic preparation for Bright Futures Awards
• Possible college credit or advanced standing with AP exam scores of 3-5
• Enhanced GPA with AP weight (+ 0.08) with course grade of C or better
AP COURSES
• AP Art History
• AP Art/Drawing Portfolio
• AP Biology
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Chemistry
• AP Computer Science A
• AP Computer Science Principles
• AP English Language
• AP English Literature
• AP Environmental Science
• AP Human Geography
• AP US Government
• AP Macroeconomics
• AP Physics 1
• AP Physics 2
• AP Psychology
• AP Spanish
• AP Studio 2D
• AP Studio 3D
• AP US History
• AP World History
AP Capstone Seminar (Juniors only)
CRITERIA FOR AP COURSES
•Teacher Recommendation
•AP Test Score of 3/3+ in the Sequence
•A/B Grades in the Sequence
•Appropriate GPA
•Motivation
•Limited AP Courses Allowed
• Unique two-year program (starts jr. year)
• AP Seminar
• Develop critical-thinking skills necessary for college success
• Work alone & in groups
• Brainstorm, develop, implement research projects based on real-world issues
• Plenty of guidance, but experience a high level of academic freedom
• Unique two-year program (starts jr. year)
• AP Research
• Students spend year conducting research-based investigation
• Goal is produce 5,000-word research essay and presentation to defend
• Benefits of AP Capstone
• AP Capstone teaches students what to do with all that knowledge in real life situations.
• Greater academic freedom
• Highly respected by college programs,
Challenges of AP Capstone
• Success in AP courses does not equate to success in AP Capstone
• Academic autonomy and year-long focus on research can be difficult
• Recognized by 140+ colleges and universities
AICE COURSES
• Administered and assessed by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)
• College credit awarded with AICE exam grade of a-e
• AICE Diploma awarded by University of Cambridge
• University Founded 1209
• 800 + years of educational history
• 150 years of international exams
• Ranked #1 in the World
AICE provides learners with the foundation to achieve high levels of academic and
personal learning in an engaging way. The aim is to develop learners who are:
A Learner-Centered Approach
• Confident in working with information and
ideas – their own and of others
• Responsible for themselves, responsive to and
respectful of others
• Reflective as learners, developing their ability
to learn
• Innovative and equipped for new and future
challenges
• Engaged intellectually and socially, and
ready to make a difference
AICE COURSES
PRE-AICE SPANISH 2
PRE-AICE SPANISH 3
AICE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
AICE ENGLISH LITERATURE
AICE ENVIRONMENTAL MGMT
AICE EUROPEAN HISTORY
AICE GENERAL PAPER
AICE GEOGRAPHY
AICE GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
AICE MARINE SCIENCE
AICE MEDIA STUDIES
AICE SPANISH AS
AICE SPANISH AL
AICE SOCIOLOGY
AICE THINKING SKILLS
AICE TRAVEL & TOURISM
CRITERIA FOR AICE COURSES
•Teacher Recommendation
•AP/AICE Score of 3/3+ (Or Equivalent)
•A/B Grades in the Sequence
•Appropriate GPA
•Motivation
4 Required
+
3 Choice
=
7 points
AICE Diploma Requirements
Group 1: Science and Math
At least 1 point
Group 2: Languages
At least 1 point
Group 3: Arts and Humanities
At least 1 point
Group 4: Interdisciplinary Skills Based
Courses
Optional: Max of 2 points
AICE Diploma
Requirements
• Combines breadth of
study with choice and
flexibility
• Selection comes from
three curriculum areas
and one Core
• Total of 7 points
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from Groups 1-3; one
from Core; three from
learner’s choice
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Benefits of AICE Diploma:
oEarn Bright Futures Academic Scholar Awards (no SAT/ACT test score threshold)
oPrepare for SAT or ACT exams
oMay accrue up to 45 college credits with passing scores
oAll Florida Universities award college credit for AICE courses just as they do for AP.
oOver 450 US universities accept AS and A Level courses including all Ivy League and Ivy Plus universities.
DUAL ENROLLMENT
o Predominantly Grades 11 & 12 Only
o Students must meet eligibility requirements (required GPA and qualifying entrance test scores - PERT /SAT /ACT )
o For students aiming for the State University System, DE may be most beneficial
o On and off-campus options available
o College-level instruction
o Grade earned becomes part of permanent college transcript
DUAL ENROLLMENT
FGCU
• Full Time Program
• 4-6 Classes
• Off Campus
• Juniors and Seniors
• 3.0 UWGPA and 3.7 WGPA
• ACT: 23 Composite/20 Sections
• SAT: 1070 Total / 500 Sections
• Online Application
• Forms/Essays
• fgcu.edu
FSW
• Full Time Program
• 4-6 Classes
• Off Campus
• Juniors and Seniors
• 3.0 UWGPA
• PERT: R 106 /W 103 /M 114/123
• ACT: R 19 / E 17 / M 19 or 23
• SAT: R 24 / W 25 / M 24 or 28.5
• Online Application
• fsw.edu
FSW Part Time
• Part-Time Program
• 1-3 Classes
• On/Off Campus (Part-Time)
• Juniors and Seniors
• 3.0 UWGPA
• PERT: R 106 /W 103 /M 114/123
• ACT: R 19 / E 17 / M 19 or 23
• SAT: R 24 / W 25 / M 24 or 28.5
• Online Application
• fsw.edu
DUAL ENROLLMENT BARRON CAMPUS
• American History to 1865: AMH 2010
• American History 1865 to Present: AMH 2020
• Composition 1: ENC 1101
• Composition 2: ENC 1102
• College Algebra: MAC 1105
• Pre-Calculus Algebra: Mac 1140
• French 1: FRE 1120
• French 2: FRE 1121
• Intro to Teaching: EDF 2005
• Intro to Diversity: EDF 2085
• College Success Skills: SLS 1101
AP VS. AICE VS. DUAL ENROLLMENT
GPA COLLEGE CREDIT COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES DIPLOMA
AP+.08/
Year
If score is “3-5”
on exam
Score varies
state-to-state21 NO
AICE+.08/
Year
If score is “a-e”
on exam
All state
universities
honor; 450 other
schools; all Ivy
League
14
AICE DIPLOMA
AVAILABLE; EXEMPT
FROM SAT CUT-SCORE
FOR BRIGHT FUTURES
DE
+.08/
Year
+.16/
Year
Pass class
Pass English/Math
/Science /World
Language class
Honored in
state; would
have to check
out-of-state
schools
12+ NO
oNAF (formerly National Academy Foundation) is a leader in the movement to prepare young people for college and career success.
oOrganized around one of five Career Themes
oFinance
oHospitality & Tourism
oInformation Technology
oHealth Sciences
oEngineering
oStudents earn Industry Certification.
oStudents who earn Industry Certifications have a competitive
edge upon graduation and become more marketable in the
workplace.
oStudents can receive college credit after obtaining an Industry
Certification through state or local articulation agreements.
oStudents can still take AP and AICE courses.
oMany Fortune 500 companies participate
oPre-interview and resume support
oGuaranteed interviews in equally qualified applicant pools
oPotentially expedited advancement in the hiring process
oPriority hiring among equally qualified applicant pools
oPotential for higher starting salaries
oApplicant feedback and coaching post interview
oCollege internship opportunities
NAF TRACK CERTIFICATION
o Ms. Melissa Hunter [email protected] A-CI
o Ms. Amanda Kessinger [email protected] CL-J
o Mr. Eric Diegel [email protected] K-Q
oDr. Christopher Applegate [email protected] R-Z
oMs. Theresa Kalten [email protected] Gifted
BCHS SCHOOL COUNSELORS