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Estero High School Cambridge/AICE Parent Night

Discover the Cambridge/AICE program benefits, requirements, and Bright Futures scholarship opportunities at Estero High School. Learn about exam scores, recognition, and college credit options. Get ready for college with helpful resources and upcoming events.

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Estero High School Cambridge/AICE Parent Night

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  1. Estero High SchoolCambridge/AICE Parent Night

  2. Agenda

  3. Cambridge/AICE by the Numbers • 68% of the c/o 2019 entries received the AICE Diploma • We had 46 students named as Outstanding Learners by Cambridge • One student, Cody Hutcheson earned the highest score in the United States • 61 students in the class of 2020 have earned the AICE Diploma • Class of 2019 Cambridge Diploma recipients earned approx. 2.2 million in Bright Futures Scholarship money, alone. • You must work hard to achieve the AICE Diploma

  4. Student Exam Results Website

  5. Cambridge/AICE Exam Score Equivalents

  6. AICE Diploma Requirements Students must achieve a minimum of seven credits: Global Perspectives is required by all Group 1: Mathematics and Science Group 2: Languages At least one from each group Group 3: Arts and Humanities Group 4: Interdisciplinary and skills-based subjects - maximum of two

  7. Recognition • Every public college and university in Florida, along with most major colleges and universities in the U.S. and worldwide accept AICE exam credits • CIE Recognition Page - http://recognition.cie.org.uk/ • Florida Articulation Agreement • http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5421/urlt/0078391-acc-cbe.pdf pp7-11

  8. What if My School Awards Me a Different Credit?

  9. Bright Futures • Earning the AICE Diploma and completing 100 Community Service hours guarantees your student will earn the highest award possible. • http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/ • You can also earn Bright Futures with SAT/ACT scores.

  10. Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) will receive an award to cover 100% of tuition and applicable fees and $300 for both fall and spring semesters for additional educational expenses Class of 2020 – SAT 1290 – ACT 29 Class of 2021 and beyond – SAT 1330 - ACT – No Change

  11. Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) will receive an award to cover 75% of tuition and applicable fees. Students attending a public institution will have tuition and applicable fees covered. Class of 2020 - SAT 1170 – ACT 26 Class of 2021 and beyond – SAT 1210 – ACT 25

  12. https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/BFHandbookChapter1.pdfhttps://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/BFHandbookChapter1.pdf

  13. http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/PDF/BFHandbookChapter2.pdfhttp://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/PDF/BFHandbookChapter2.pdf

  14. Honor Society AICE Student Union Interact Key Club • Here Is What You Need: • Documentation Form (Shown) • Volunteer Service Agreement • Volunteer Service Proposal • Volunteer Service Final Reflection Presentation

  15. Tuition Rates – Approx. University of Florida - $213 Florida State University - $216 Florida Gulf Coast University - $204 University of Central Florida - $212

  16. State University System Matrix 2018-2019 https://www.brevardschools.org/cms/lib/FL02201431/Centricity/Domain/9388/2018-2019%20SUS%20Matrix.pdf

  17. Provisional AICE Exam Timetable This is NOT final

  18. Cambridge Google Classroom Codes Class of 2020 –ikcduum Class of 2021 – fmmfx Class of 2022 – gbkjvi Class of 2023 - sme13w7 Keep up to date on the latest Cambridge/AICE Information NancyLF@leeschools.net

  19. Transcripts

  20. Guidance Counselors • Counselors will visit classes to help Seniors register for Bright Futures in November • FFAA is the Bright Futures Application • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) • Every student wanting Bright Futures must do this application.

  21. Test Dates SAT – Collegeboard.org ACT – ACT.org

  22. PSAT – October 16 – All Sophomores and Juniors trying for the National Merit Scholarship https://www.collegeboard.org https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10

  23. Dual Enrollment SAT/ACT or PERT Scores are necessary Most students start second semester Junior year. Dual Enrollment should be done in conjunction with AICE. $$$

  24. Planning for College https://www.floridashines.org/go-to-college https://www.floridashines.org/go-to-college/participate-in-virtual-college-week-and-night http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ https://www.collegeboard.org/ http://www.act.org/ http://leeschoolfoundation.org/college-and-career-initiatives/

  25. Upcoming Event

  26. Questions? NancyLF@Leeschools.net JohnEB@Leeschools.net CarlottaD@Leeschools.net DonnaNo@Leeschools.net KylieJL@leeschools.net Nancy Foley John Brock – Ni-Z Carlotta Denney – A-Ga Dr. Donna Noonan Kylie Liddle – Ga-Ng Question slips should be deposited into the baskets in the back of the room. If you would like me to respond to you personally, please write your email address and name. Please return the “Testing” pencils to the basket, also.

  27. College/Career Center Dr. Donna Noonan DonnaNo@Leeschools.net

  28. College and Career Ready

  29. Graduation Requirements • 2.0 unweighted overall GPA • Community service (for Bright Futures) • Language Arts: l, II, III, IV • Math: Algebra 1 , Geometry, plus 2 more math credits • Science: Biology plus 2 more credits • Social Studies: World History, American History, Econ/Financial Literacy, American Government

  30. Graduation Requirements (continued) • HOPE/Fine/Practical Arts/Online class • If planning on attending a four year university – two consecutive years of foreign language is required. • Tests: Geometry, Biology, US History • Must pass the FSA Reading test and EOC Algebra test • The Reading FSA requirement can be satisfied with an ACT or SAT concordant score • The Algebra EOC requirement can be satisfied with a passing ACT/SAT score

  31. Everything Matters!!!! • Grades: • Weighted vs Unweighted grades • CORE GPA • Rigor of curriculum • Test Scores • ACT/SAT • Extra-Curricular • Clubs • Athletics • Outside organizations • Jobs

  32. Everything Matters • Volunteer Work • Through EHS clubs • Church • Outside agencies • Depth/amount • Relationships • Teachers • Coaches • Club Moderators • Youth Minister • Scout Leader

  33. College Process – Exploring Options • Career Inventories • College Comparison Sheets • College Fair for Lee County: September 17th @ Suncoast Arena (6-8) • Seniors: talk to admission reps who come to EHS • College Fair at EHS: March 5th during lunches • Campus Visits • Juniors: PLEASE begin taking ACT/SAT during 2nd semester

  34. Show Me The Money • FAFSA • Bright Futures • University Scholarships • Local Scholarships

  35. Resources • Academic Counselors • Guide students when choosing classes • Dual enrollment opportunities • Keeping student on target to graduate • Volunteer paperwork/approval • College & Career Center • Interest Inventories • ACT/SAT registration • Brag sheets, comparison sheets, deadline sheets, etc. • Application completion • FAFSA, Bright Futures registration • Learning Lunches • College and career visits

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