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BABY PHOENIX, 7/23/15

ONE Class. TWO Hours. THREE College Credits. BINDER: page 1-3

Mrs. Pavich: A Brief Overview Bachelor of Science in Education (Language Arts) + minor in Writing  Kent State University, 2004 Master of Education, Curriculum & Instruction (again, Language Arts)  Florida Atlantic University, 2008 National Board Certification  Certified in November, 2009 Reading Endorsement  Certified in May, 2007 ESOL Endorsement  Certified in May, 2010 AP Capstone: Seminar, College Board trained  Certified July 2014, July 2015 AICE Global Perspectives, Cambridge-trained  Certified June 2014, January 2015 Curriculum Team Leader for AICE: General Paper and the Global Block Currently under contract with Cambridge University Press to write the textbook for AICE General Paper

PROGRAMS: A Quick Look AICE  Cambridge University  AICE Diploma  General Paper  2 Essays in 2 Hours Sample Test (Binder, p )  Global Perspectives  Compulsory component of the AICE diploma  Same performance tasks as AP Seminar  1 ½ hour exam AP  College Board  Capstone Diploma  3 Tasks:  Individual research paper  Group research project  End-of-Course Exam BINDER: page 13

Advantages of AICE and AP Diplomas: College Credit Full Bright Futures PE waived Virtual Course waived BINDER: pages 9-12

AICE Diploma (2014, 2015 & 2016) YOU MUST ACCUMULATE 6 CREDITS BY PASSING AT LEAST ONE EXAM FROM 3 DIFFERENT GROUPS Group 1: Math and Sciences Group 2: LanguagesGroup 3: Arts & Humanities Biology Chemistry Environmental Mgt Marine Science Mathematics Thinking Skills Psychology English Language French Spanish Portuguese Art and Design Business Studies Classical Studies Divinity General Paper History Media Studies Music Psychology Sociology Thinking Skills Travel & Tourism *Global Perspectives falls into Group 4: Global Perspectives.

AICE Diploma as of June 2017 To obtain an AICE Diploma, you must accumulate 7 credits by passing AS Global Perspectives and at least one exam from three different subject groups (within 25 months). Group 4 is optional with a maximum of two credits.: Group 1: Math and Sciences Group 2: Languages Group 3: Arts & Humanities Group 4: (optional) Interdisciplinary * Biology * Chemistry * Environmental Management * Marine Science * Mathematics * Psychology * English Language * French * Spanish * Portuguese * Art and Design * Business Studies * Classical Studies * Divinity * History * Media Studies * Music * Psychology * Sociology *Travel & Tourism *Global Perspectives (A level – Research project) *Thinking Skills *General Paper AS Global Perspectives ~ Compulsory: one credit

AP Capstone: Diploma Overview

LET’S TALK… Pavich’s ‘Grading Policy’ Course Communication  (Binder, pages 16-20) Digital Portfolio  (Binder, pages 24-27) Summer Reading Project  (Binder, pages , )

QUESTIONS FOR ME?? CONTACT ME ANY TIME…I look forward to working with you!! Jill Pavich, NBCT