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
o AICE
o Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education o Cambridge AICE Diploma
o AP
o College Board AP Courses and Exams o AP International Diploma (APID)
o DE
o Florida SouthWestern College (FSW) o Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)
o Accelerated Collegiate Experience (ACE) Program
Naples High School Advanced Studies
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
(ACE)
• Spring admission is closed
• 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
AICE
Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education
Cambridge AICE Diploma
AP
College Board AP Courses and Exams
AP International Diploma (APID)
CCPS Advanced Studies Laureate Program
Laureate Diploma or Certificate
AP or AICE credits
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NHS Options Leading to
Advanced Studies Diplomas
AICE
• 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
Advanced International
Certificate of Education
AICE Worldwide
The worlds largest provider of inter-
national qualifications for 14-19 year olds
Over 9,000 centers in 160 countries
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) FLDOEAICE 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
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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
Advanced Placement (AP)
• International
• 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
C. Arts & Humanities
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
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
• 3.5 weighted GPA in college prep classes
• 1290 SAT or 29 ACT
• 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
• Gold Seal Vocational Scholars
• Vocational courses
• GPA and community service requirements
Collier County Public Schools
Advanced Studies
Laureate Program
Advanced Studies Laureate Diploma
Advanced Studies Laureate Certificate
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 Diploma
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 Certificate
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
Advanced Studies Laureate
and AICE Awards
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