Cambridge Programs and Exams at Everglades High School October 18, 2018 An introduction for parents
Cambridge International Examinations Prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning Part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge Over 10,000 Cambridge schools in more than 160 countries Only 400 Cambridge Academies in the US A not-for-profit organization
Benefits for learners Internationally recognized qualifications (exams) Excellence in education Learner-centered approach Progressive and flexible Comprehensive support for learners and teachers I can t recommend the Cambridge programme highly enough. It got me into Stanford University. Christopher Hanson, former Cambridge learner, USA
Cambridge learners Cambridge supports schools to develop learners who are: confident in working with information and ideas their own and those 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, ready to make a difference I found that Cambridge developed a mindset a desire not only to learn the work, but also to understand and interpret problems. Warren Little, former Cambridge learner, South Africa, who progressed to the University of Cape Town
Course Progression at Everglades High School 2018-19
Newer More Flexible Options 2019-20 10 th grade: Thinking Skills General Paper International History Psychology (Grades10-12) 11 th grade English Language US History Global Perspectives (Grades 11-12) Environmental Management (Grades 11-12) Pure Mathematics (coming in 2019-20) (Grades 11-12) 12 th Grade Physics (Grades 11-12) Economics Sociology (Grades 11-12)
University recognition database Find out which universities recognize Cambridge qualifications at: www.cie.org.uk/recognitionsearch You can search by country and by qualification Cambridge has a team of staff dedicated to extending university recognition of Cambridge qualifications
Example of a recognition database search
State of Florida Graduation Requirements English 4 Math 4 Science 3 Social Studies 3 PE 1* Algebra Geometry Biology Fine Arts 1* Electives 8 Online Course Service Learning Assessments & GPA
State of Florida Graduation Requirements (Cambridge Curriculum) English 4 Math 4 Science 3 Social Studies 3 PE 1* Algebra Geometry Biology Fine Arts 1* Electives 8 Online Course Service Learning Assessments & GPA
The Buckets of Cambridge Language Math and Science Social Science Global Perspectives English Spanish^ Pure Mathematics^ Environmental Mgt.* Physics Marine Science Psychology* Int l. History US History Psychology* Environmental Mgt.* Sociology Economics Global Perspectives Electives: Thinking Skills and General Paper: These don t fill a bucket but count as Part of the 7 required exams. These also provide an orientation into Cambridge. *These courses satisfy either of two buckets.
The Buckets of Cambridge (Earning the Cambridge Diploma) Language Math and Science Social Science Global Perspectives Students fill a bucket by passing one Cambridge AS level exam in the subject area. They must fill each bucket with at least one Cambridge exam. They must pass a total of seven Cambridge exams.
The Buckets of Cambridge (Completing the Cambridge Curriculum) Language English Spanish^ Math and Science Pure Mathematics^ Environmental Mgt.* Physics Marine Science Psychology* Social Science Int l. History US History Psychology* Environmental Mgt.* Sociology Psychology* Global Perspectives Global Perspectives To complete the curriculum, a student must pass 7 Cambridge courses, including one from each bucket. The student must also TAKE the corresponding Cambridge Exam. *These courses satisfy either of two buckets.
Cambridge and Florida Bright Futures Students who earn the Cambridge Diploma: Plus 100 hours of Community Service = FAS Award Plus 75 hours of Community Service = FMS Award No GPA Requirement; No test score requirement! Students who complete the Cambridge Curriculum but do not earn the Cambridge Diploma: Plus 100 hours of Community Service and 1290/29 SAT/ACT=FAS Award Plus 75 hours of Community Service and 1170/26 SAT/ACT=FMS Award No GPA requirement!
Cambridge and the Weighted GPA Regular classes: A=4pts B=3pts C=2pts D=1pt F=0pt Honors Courses A=5pts B=4pts C=3pts D=1pts F=0pts AP, AICE and DE course: A=6pts B=5pts C=4pts D=1pt F=0pts
So many GPA s!! What do they mean? The Core GPA The Unweighted GPA All HS classes count. Must have 2.0 to graduate. Must have 2.0 to participate in athletics/activities. Grades are A, B, C, D, F. The Weighted GPA All HS classes count. Used to RANK students. Also called the local GPA. Grades are A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D, F. All Honors classes are worth more than regular classes. (1) DE, AICE, AP courses are worth even more.(2) Only core HS classes count: English, Math, Social Studies, Science, World Language. State Honors courses count a little bit more than regular (.5). AP, AICE, AP courses count a little more (1). Grades are A, B, C, D, F.
Summary of the Benefits of Cambridge Rigorous, competitive courses in comfortable high school setting. Courses make you more competitive; they make you stand out on applications. Cambridge courses are great preparation for college. You can skip ahead in college and earn college credit for passing Cambridge exams. You can save money on college tuition! You can earn scholarships and awards. You can experience college level courses and college level exams.
Learn more! For more information, visit www.cie.org.uk or contact your school