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BARRON COLLIER HIG IGH SCHOOL

ADVANCED ACADEMIC STUDIES PROGRAMS

AP PROGRAM, AP CAPSTONE PROGRAM, CAMBRIDGE AICE DIPLOMA PROGRAM, DUAL ENROLLMENT, NAF ACADEMIES

Advanced Academic Studies Topics

WHAT IS ADVANCED PLACEMENT?

• Rigorous college-level courses which require an

end of course AP exam

• Requires a commitment of at least 5 hours per

week outside of class along with study sessions leading up to the exam

• 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 Music Theory
• 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

required: at least one from Groups 1-3; one from Core; three from learner’s choice

• Passing scores are

required on all exams to receive Diploma

Required: 1 point

Core: Global Perspectives and Research

Required: 1 point

Benefits of AICE Diploma:

• Earn Bright Futures Academic Scholar Awards (no SAT/ACT

test score threshold)

• Prepare for SAT or ACT exams
• May accrue up to 45 college credits with passing scores
• 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 and Ivy Plus universities.

DUAL ENROLLMENT

• Predominantly Grades 11 & 12 Only
• Students must meet eligibility requirements (required GPA

and qualifying entrance test scores - PERT /SAT /ACT )

• For students aiming for the State University System, DE

may be most beneficial

• On and off-campus options available
• College-level instruction
• 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
• 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”

• n exam

Score varies state-to-state 21 NO AICE +.08/ Year If score is “a-e”

• n 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

• ut-of-state

schools 12+ NO

• NAF (formerly National Academy Foundation) is a leader in

the movement to prepare young people for college and career success.

• Organized around one of five Career Themes
• Finance
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Information Technology
• Health Sciences (Biomedical)
• Engineering

• Students earn Industry Certification.
• Students who earn Industry Certifications have a competitive

edge upon graduation and become more marketable in the workplace.

• Students can receive college credit after obtaining an Industry

Certification through state or local articulation agreements.

• Students can still take AP and AICE courses.

• Many Fortune 500 companies participate
• Pre-interview and resume support
• Guaranteed interviews in equally qualified applicant pools
• Potentially expedited advancement in the hiring process
• Priority hiring among equally qualified applicant pools
• Potential for higher starting salaries
• Applicant feedback and coaching post interview
• College internship opportunities

NAF TRACK CERTIFICATION

• Ms. Melissa Hunter

hunterme@collierschools.com A-CI

• Ms. Amanda Kessinger

kessia@collierschools.com CL-J

• Mr. Eric Diegel

diegeler@collierschools.com K-Q

• Dr. Christopher Applegate

applec@collierschools.com R-Z

• Ms. Theresa Kalten

kaltenth@collierschools.com Gifted

BCHS SCHOOL COUNSELORS