advanced coursework ap and aice spanish river high school
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AP and AICEAdvanced Coursework
Spanish River High School
Ms. Loyacona, Guidance CoordinatorMr. Latson, Principal
Ms. Goron, Assistant Principal
Welcome!
Graduation Requirements
▪ English - 4 credits▪ Math - 4 credits ▪ Science - 3 credits in high school
(biology, chemistry or physics, and a science elective) ▪ Social Studies - 3 credits
(World History, US History, US Government/Economics)▪ Physical Education - 1 credit ▪ Performing/Fine Arts - 1 credit ▪ Electives – 8 credits▪ Total – 24 credits
(*one course must be done online)
Grade Point Average (GPA)
2.0 GPA in all creditsattempted for Graduation
“C” Average
Many colleges require 3.0 and higher for admission
“B” Average
Community Service Requirement
▪ 20 HOURS OF SERVICE REQUIRED – Scholarship Programs like Bright Futures require at least 75 hours.
▪ Hours must be submitted by December 1st of your junior year.
Students are encouraged to start working on this requirement during the summer between 8th and 9th grade years.
Registration Process
▪ Teachers/Counselor sign by recommended academic courses
▪ Students choose electives - choose wisely▪ And - alternate electives – ▪ mark as (A1, A2, A3, A4 A5) ▪ Student Signs▪ Parent/Guardian Signs ▪ Return Form to Current School Counselor
What is Advanced Placement?▪ AP® courses are college-level courses offered in
high school
▪ Courses reflect what is taught in introductory college courses
▪ Students take required AP Exams at the end of the course, measuring their mastery of college-level work
▪ A score of 3 or higher on an AP Exam can typically earn students college credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college
What is AICE?Advanced International Certificate of Education
◼ Advanced studies program affiliated with Cambridge International Examinations in the United Kingdom that are college-level courses offered in high school
▪ C.I.E. is the largest program like this in the world➢ 10,000 participating schools ➢ over 160 countries◼ Students explore areas of strength and interest while
taking college-level courses in HS◼ Rigorous, international curriculum ➢ heavily writing-based ➢ strong emphasis on critical thinking, analysis,
interpretation (essential life skills!)
Why Advanced Coursework?
◼ Rigor of HS Coursework is the best predictor of college success
◼ Extra HPA Points➢ AP and Cambridge courses 1.0 extra ➢ (Dual Enrollment)
➢ Pre-AICE and Honors Courses 0.5 extra ◼ Earn College Credit in HS ◼ Cambridge Diploma Award = Bright Futures
(more later)
College Admissions Advantage
▪ Rigor of HS Coursework = College Success
▪ AP and Cambridge courses get extra points from the admissions board.
▪ All AP and Cambridge courses used in GPA recalculation➢ Including Art, General Paper, Thinking Skills, etc.
The AICE Diploma◼ Curriculum requirements are customized to YOUR STRENGTHS –
offering more flexibility◼ Requirement for Cambridge Curriculum - Complete 7 AS and/or A
-level courses (IGCSE level courses do NOT earn credit or go toward diploma but do get weighted as honors level course and in some cases are prerequisites)▪ At least one in each of 3 subject groupings:▪ Math/Science▪ Language▪ Humanities
▪ AND The Core: AS Global Perspectives◼ Students who complete Cambridge Curriculum are exempt from
HOPE and Virtual Course graduation requirements and are eligible for Bright Futures provided all other requirements are met.
Cambridge AICE Diploma Award
The Cambridge Diploma Award is an internationally recognized AWARD for academic rigor –
NOT the High School Diploma▪ Sit for 7 A/AS Level Exams➢ Grades range from A-E (A-C recognized as high mark)
▪ Sit for at least one in each category➢ Math & Science➢ Languages➢ Humanities
AND➢ The Core: Global Perspectives
Scholarships
Cambridge Diploma Award recipients with 100 hours of community service are automatically
awarded the Florida Academic Scholars Award (Bright Futures)
➢ Must complete 100 hours of community service.➢ SAT and ACT score requirement is waived.➢ GPA requirement is waived➢ FloridaShines.org for additional information
Math/Science Courses
◼ AS Accounting◼ AP Biology◼ AP Calculus AB/BC◼ AP Chemistry◼ AP Environmental Science◼ AS Marine Science◼ AP Physics C◼ AS Physics ◼ AP Statistics
Languages
◼ IGCSE Spanish◼ AS English Language◼ AS English Literature◼ AP English Language◼ AP English Literature◼ AS General Paper◼ AP Spanish Language◼ AP Spanish Literature
Arts and Humanities
◼ AP Art History◼ AS Art and Design◼ AP Art/Draw Portfolio◼ IGCSE Business Studies◼ AS/A Business Studies◼ AS/A Photography◼ AP Studio 2-D◼ AP Studio 3-D◼ AS/A Sociology◼ AS Travel and Tourism
Social Studies
◼ AP European History◼ Human Geography◼ AP Macroeconmoics◼ AP Microeconomics◼ AP Psychology◼ AP U.S. History◼ AP World History
Interdisciplinary and Skills
•AS General Paper•AS Thinking Skills
The Core (required for Cambridge Diploma)
◼AS Global Perspectives
9th Grade Schedule
◼ AS General Paper◼ AP Human Geography*◼ Math (Geometry Honors, Alg. 2 Honors)◼ Science (Biology Honors, Physical Science
Honors)◼ Foreign Language (Spanish, French, ASL)◼ Elective (Pre-AICE Business Studies, Pre-AICE
Spanish Lanuage)◼ Elective
In a Nutshell
◼ FLEXIBLE ◼ Explore multiple interests in high school◼ College admissions advantage◼ Head start on college credits◼ Skills for college success
Industry Certification
◼ Verifies that individuals have the entry-level skills to perform job functions in the area of certification.
◼ Competitive edge upon graduation and become more marketable in the workplace
◼ Students can also receive college credit after obtaining an Industry certification through state or local articulation agreements.
◼ TV Production, Digital Design, Biotech, Early Childhood, Digital Information Technology
Students Should Strike a Balance Between Challenging and Manageable▪ While many students can handle this kind of course
load, some can’t – and that’s okay! ▪ The most important thing to remember is you need to
be challenged while also maintaining good grades. ▪ If your student is overloaded with AP/Cambridge work
and not making good grades, that’s going to hurt his or her admissions chances.
▪ Students should take on a course load that’s appropriate for their abilities time, and focus on making the best grades possible.
Questions?
▪ Email your child’s counselor or
Increased performance with increased participation!
Florida only trails three States...
>70% of Sharks Earn College Credit!
AP is a growth mindset… not an easy A!
You only see the tip of the iceberg...
But What If My Student “Fails”?
Questions?
▪ My email is...
▪ My Twitter and Instagram are @spatialshark
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES AND RESEARCH
WHAT IS GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES & RESEARCH?
◼ Skills based course◼ You will: ❖ Learn how to explore & make judgements; develop & apply skills in critical thinking, problem
solving, research, communicating & collaboration, all through global issues of relevance & importance to your own life
Development of global competency- the ability to define a global problem, reflect, & take action
WHAT IS GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES & RESEARCH?
◼ You will:❖ Explore different & sometimes opposing perspectives which will help to nurture a climate of
cross-cultural awareness❖ Learn to be open to different view points & ways of thinking ❖ Be encouraged to use a logical approach to thinking & reasoning❖ Be able to analyze the structure & context of arguments❖ Address the impact and limitations of evidence❖ Make well-reasoned judgements❖ Build skills in organizing & communicating your findings in appropriate multimedia formats
SEE AN ISSUE DIFFERENTLY
WHAT IS THIS? IT ALL DEPENDS ON SEEING THINGS FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
IS THIS WOMAN OLD OR YOUNG?
WHAT IS GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES & RESEARCH?
This course will develop learners who are capable of understanding, assessing, & taking action on global issues with competence.
WHAT IS GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES & RESEARCH?
Thinking Skills
Reasoning Skills
Research Skills
Communication Skills
ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS
Written Exam
Essay• Explore different perspectives on issues of global significance & write an essay based on your research• 1750-2000 words
Assessed by CambridgeTeam Project• Identify a local problem which has global relevance, then research & suggest solutions to the problem• Individual submissions: Presentation (8 minutes) • Reflective paper (800 words)
Analyze and evaluate arguments, compare perspectives on global issues
Assessed by Cambridge
Assessed by Cambridge
THEMES USED
Global Topic
Technology Culture
Economics
Environment
Ethics
Politics
Science
POSSIBLE GLOBAL ISSUES TO BE STUDIED
Alternatives to oil Impact of the internetArchitectural priorities Industrial pollutionArtificial intelligence International lawArts in an international context International sportBiodiversity Medical ethics & prioritiesChanging national identities Migration & workClimate change Political systemsCultural heritage Religious-Secular divideEndangered cultures Rise of global superpowersEthical foreign policies Standard of living/quality of lifeEthics & economics of food Sustainable futuresGender Issues Technology & lifestylesGenetic engineering TourismGlobal economic activity Urbanization
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
◼ Please look at your course selection sheet, and choose AICE Global Perspectives & Research
Contact info
“Every person takes the limits of their vision for the limits of the world.”- Arthur Schopenhauer, Philosopher
CREDITS
◼ Cambridge International Examinations Global Perspectives and Research Syllabus