Welcome to Cypress Bay’s

Advanced Academic Night

2020-2021

Two Types of Advanced Academic Programs

Advanced Placement CambridgeAP AICE

Similarities and Differences

Which one should I take ?

It depends…What are your interests and strengths?

AP Courses – Academic Only

AICE Courses – Two levels - AS/A – most courses offered at AS level.

AICE Courses – Academic & Electives

Please check on the acceptance of AP/AICE course credits with colleges outside of Florida

For Additional Cambridge acceptance information visit www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/recognition

Students may take both AP and AICE courses simultaneously.

World Languages

AP AICE

AP Chinese AICE Chinese

AP French AICE Classical Studies AS

AP Italian AICE Classical Studies A

AP Latin AICE French

AP Spanish language AICE Spanish language

AP Spanish Literature

English

AP AICE

AP English Language AICE General Paper (9-12)

AP English Literature AICE English Language AS

AICE English Language A

AICE English Literature AS

AICE English Literature A

MathAP AICE

AP Calculus AB AICE Mathematics ASAICE Mathematics A

AP Calculus BC AICE Information Technology AS *

AP Statistics AICE Information Technology A *

AP Computer Science A* AICE Computing AS *

AP Computer Science Principles* AICE Computing A *

AICE Thinking Skills A*

* Electives Offered by Math Department

Science

AP AICE

AP Biology AICE Biology I

AP Chemistry AICE Chemistry

AP EnvironmentalAICE Environmental Manag.(Science or Humanities Category for AICE

Diploma)

AP Physics I AICE Marine Science AS

AP Physics II AICE Marine Science A

AP Physics C

Arts, Humanities and Career/Technical

AP AICE

AP Art History AICE Art and Design

AP Drawing PortfolioAICE Business ASAICE Business A

AICE Global Perspectives AS AICE Global Perspectives A

AP Music Theory AICE Music

AP Studio Art-2DAICE Media ASAICE Media A

AP Studio Art-3D AICE Drama (New Class)

Social Studies

AP AICE

AP European History AICE European History(Satisfies World History graduation requirement)

AP Human Geography AICE Geography (new)

AP Micro Economics AICE Psychology AS(Science or Humanities Category for AICE Diploma)

AP Macro Economics AICE Psychology A(Science or Humanities Category for AICE Diploma)

AP PsychologyAICE Sociology

AP US History

AP US Government

AP US Comparative Government

AP Scoring

5 = Extremely Well Qualified

4 = Well Qualified

3 = Qualified

2 = Possibly Qualified

1 = No Recommendation

www.collegeboard.org

AICE Scoring

Cambridge Exam Grade U.S. Performance Grade

A*, A A+, AB A-, B+C BD C+E CU Did not pass

Cambridge Alphabetical Grading Scalea suggested comparison:

AP & AICE General

Information

• Students can take AP and AICE classes simultaneously.

• Students earn 2 quality points on GPA for AP and AICE Classes.

• Students may earn college credit if AICE or AP exams are passed.

• Differences with AICE Program• Students may earn an AICE Diploma• Students earning an AICE Diploma and 100 community service

hours will qualify for Bright Futures - Florida Academic Scholar Award w/out qualifying SAT/ACT scores.

• Students can exempt HOPE and online graduation requirement with the AICE Diploma.

AICE Diploma Requirements

Students must earn 7 credits by passing a combination of exams at the AS level (1 credit) or A level (2 credits) in a 25 month period starting in June of the year of their first exam. A minimum of one exam must come from each of the 3 subject areas:

1. Mathematics & Science

2. Language Arts (Includes Foreign Languages)

3. Arts & Humanities

**All AICE Diploma Students must take Global Perspectives AS**

**Students do not have to earn an AICE diploma to receive college credit**

**AICE Diplomas of Distinction or Merit are based on AICE Exam scores**

AICE DIPLOMAGroup 1:

Mathematics & ScienceGroup 2:

Language ArtsGroup 3:

Arts & Humanities

Group 4:Interdisciplinary Subjects

(Only 2 courses count towards the Diploma)

• Biology• Chemistry• Computing• Environmental

Management• Information

Technology• Marine Science• Mathematics• Psychology

(Category 1 or 3)

• Chinese• English Language• French Language• Spanish Language

• Art & Design• Business • Classical Studies• Drama• Environmental

Management(Category 1 or 3)

• European History • Geography• Literature in English• Media Studies• Music• Psychology

(Category 1 or 3)

• General Paper• Thinking Skills AS• Thinking Skills A• Global Perspective A

Selection Suggestions

Choose your classes wisely – proper placement is a MUST!

Talk to other students who have taken the class

Develop time management skills

Choose courses that maximize your strengths

THERE ARE ONLY 24 HOURS IN A DAY!!!

Get Involved:

ClubsCommunity Service

School ActivitiesSports

Climb the Ladder of

Success• Make sure you are

properly placed in your classes!

• Make your 2020-2021 School Year the Best Yet!

1/31/2020

More Information Available in the Following Locations:

Cafeteria:

ArtCareer & TechnicalComputer Science

Language ArtsMathMusic

ScienceSocial Studies

World Languages

The Wave:

AICE Diploma QuestionsFBI Cyber STEM

Guidance

Contact Information

Cypress Bay Guidance Office (754) 323-0370

AP / AICEMarianela Estripeaut & Adrienne Maisel

(754) 323-0350