Naples High School Advanced Academic Programs
NHS Academic Leadership Principal Mr. Kevin Saba Assistant Principal C & I Dr. Denise Lindheim
NHS Academic Support o AICE/Laureate Advisor o Ms. Janet Glancy o Counselors o Ms. Allison Ferraro, Chair o Ms. Mary Linda Sanders o Mr. Bernardo Torres o Ms. Pamela Berryman
Naples High School Advanced Studies o AICE o Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education o o AP o o o DE o o o Cambridge AICE Diploma College Board AP Courses and Exams AP International Diploma (APID) Florida SouthWestern College (FSW) Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Accelerated Collegiate Experience (ACE) Program
Dual Enrollment (DE) & Early Admission For Grades 11 & 12 Students must meet eligibility requirements (required GPA and entrance test scores) 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 Options Florida SouthWestern State College courses High school on-site options FSW campus options Florida Gulf Coast University High-school junior and/or senior years FGCU campus experience
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Scheduling for Spring 2014 already over College-ready requirements apply Fall 2015 scheduling occurs around May 2015 Part- and full-time options Further information: www.fsw.edu/admissions See Ms. Ferraro at lunch time
FSW Courses Currently Offered at NHS Courses on NHS campus ENC1101 Composition 1 ENC1102 Composition 2 EDF2005 - Introduction to Education EDF2085 - Introduction to Diversity in Education 12 College Credits can be earned without ever leaving Naples High School Campus!
FGCU- Accelerated Collegiate Experience Spring admission is closed (ACE) Fall priority deadline is March 1, 2015 (guarantee of registration prior to new freshmen) Fall final deadline is May 1, 2015 Scores required: ACT Composite 23 Subtests 20 including English/Writing combined 20 SAT 1600 (math + critical reading) Subtests 500 All forms and information located at: www.fgcu.edu/ace
NHS Options Leading to Click on icons for hyperlinks to additional information AICE AP Advanced Studies Diplomas Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education Cambridge AICE Diploma College Board AP Courses and Exams AP International Diploma (APID) CCPS Advanced Studies Laureate Program Laureate Diploma or Certificate AP or AICE credits
AICE Advanced International Certificate of Education Administered and assessed by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) AICE Diploma awarded by University of Cambridge University Founded 1209 800 + years of educational history Ranked #1 in the World 150 years of international exams
AICE Worldwide Over 9,000 centers in 160 countries The worlds largest provider of international qualifications for 14-19 year olds Over 2 million entries per year
Benefits of AICE o Develops an investigative approach to learning o Offers a variety of subject areas o 36 courses possible o 10 offered at NHS o Adds to GPA o Pre-AICE = Honors weight (+ 0.04) o Course grade of C or better o AICE = AP weight (+ 0.08) o Course grade of C or better
Additional Benefits of AICE AICE Diploma recipients o Earn top Bright Futures Academic Scholar Awards o Prepare for SAT or ACT exams o Volunteer 100 hours of community service o May accrue up to 45 college credits with passing scores o May also earn a CCPS Advanced Studies Laureate Diploma with additional requirements
General USA CIE (A & AS) FLDOE AICE AP Excellent A+, A A*, A, a 7 5 Very Good B+ B, b 6 4 Good B C, c 5 3 Satisfactory C+, C D, d 4 Passing D E, e 3 Not passing F U Ungraded 0 2, 1 No potential college credit
AICE Diploma Academy o Application to join AICE Diploma Academy cohort o Distributed through AICE General Paper and Pre-AICE English Literature classes this week o 10th Grade (Sophomores only) o GPA 3.0 o Enrolled in at least one AICE course recommended o One core teacher recommendation (math, science, language, or social studies) required by 12 December 2014 o Student and parent signatures required o General application form o Honor and attendance code o Due 10 December 2014
International Advanced Placement (AP) Thousands of schools around the world 115 countries Variety of AP Courses and AP Exams
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 scores 3-5 Enhanced GPA with AP weight (+ 0.08) with course grade of C or better Credits toward a CCPS Laureate Diploma
A. Math & Science B. Languages CLASSES OF 2017 & 2018 AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Probability and Statistics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics AP Environmental Science AP Computer Science AP Spanish Language C. Arts & Humanities AP Human Geography AP Music Theory AP World History AP Studio Art 2-D AP US History AP Studio Art 3-D AP Economics AP Government AP English Literature AP Psychology
Four Years to Prepare Florida Bright Futures Scholarships Florida Academic Scholars Gold Seal Vocational Scholars 3.5 weighted GPA in college prep classes 1290 SAT or 29 ACT Vocational courses GPA and community service requirements 100 hours of community service Florida Medallion Scholars 3.0 weighted GPA in college prep classes 1170 SAT or 26 ACT 75 hours of community service
Collier County Public Schools Advanced Studies Laureate Program Advanced Studies Laureate Diploma Advanced Studies Laureate Certificate
Advanced Studies Laureate Diploma o Six or more AICE and/or AP courses and exams o Three academic areas o Group A: Mathematics & Science o Group B: Languages o Group C: Arts & Humanities o 100 hours of community service o 3.0 Un-weighted GPA o Two performances of excellence o Major research papers and presentations o AICE Global Perspectives o Faculty - Community panel of responders
Advanced Studies Laureate Certificate o Five or more AICE and/or AP courses and exams o Two academic areas: o Group A: Mathematics & Science o Group B: Languages o Group C: Arts & Humanities o 100 hours of community service o 3.0 Un-weighted GPA o Two performances of excellence o Major research papers and presentations o AICE Global Perspectives o Faculty-Community panel of responders
Advanced Studies Laureate and AICE Awards AICE/AP Exams, May-June AICE/AP Scores, July-August Cambridge AICE Diploma Guaranteed Highest Bright Futures Scholarship Florida Academic Scholar CCPS Advanced Studies Laureate Diploma $1,000.00 CCPS Laureate Diploma Scholarship $ 500.00 CCPS Laureate Certificate Scholarship
NHS Advanced Studies Students Committed to Their Education
Simple Truths Colleges want students with Advanced studies & exams Strong exam scores Strong grades Strong SAT / ACT scores Significant research, major papers, presentations Integrity and compassion Intellectual curiosity Individuality, creativity, leadership Versatility and balance Global consciousness
Our Goal: NHS Advanced Studies Students preparation for success in college and in the world beyond