1. The Advanced Studies Program at Gulf Coast High School Joseph Mikulski, Principal Dr. Deborah Cox, Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction Linda Sharp, Assistant Principal Chad Furman, Instructor and Advanced Studies Coordinator

2. College-Ready Students o Flexible learning processes o Research & presentation skills o Critical reading & thinking skills o Advanced writing skills o In-depth knowledge o Problem-solving skills o Intellectual independence

3. Advanced Placement Course Offerings at GCHS Art/Drawing Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Physics English Language English Literature Psychology Human Geography World History US Government US History Statistics Calculus AB Computer Science Spanish Language Spanish Literature French Language

4. 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 that can be used towards the diploma requirements. Advantages of AICE Diploma: College Credit and Bright Futures Group 1: Math and Sciences Group 2: Languages Group 3: Arts & Humanities Group 4: (optional) Interdisciplinary Marine Science Psychology English Language Spanish Language European History Media Studies Sociology Psychology Thinking Skills General Paper

5. Advanced Studies Courses Rigor Time Management –Reading and Writing at night –Consider commitments Course Load Dropping Courses GPA Weighting-Exam Scores for College Admissions

6. Assessments Exams Required for College Credit If exam is not taken, $$ College Credit based on: –Score –College Policies –Credit awarded by Florida Colleges

7. AP/AICE College Credit Policy Search Advanced Placement –https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplace ment/search-credit-policieshttps://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplace ment/search-credit-policies AICE –http://www.cie.org.uk/cambridge-for/universities- and-colleges/http://www.cie.org.uk/cambridge-for/universities- and-colleges/

8. Student Views on Advanced Studies Return to the auditorium at 7:15 to hear students’ point of view on Advanced Studies courses

9. To Access the GCHS Advanced Studies Website Visit http://www.gch.collierschools.com/http://www.gch.collierschools.com/ Click on Students Click on the Advanced Studies Resource link Direct Link: http://gchsaice.weebly.com/http://gchsaice.weebly.com/