Advanced Studies Programs Naples High School Advanced Placement

Advanced Studies Programs Naples High School Advanced Placement (AP) Ø Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Ø AP Capstone Ø Dual Enrollment (DE) Ø

Our goal is to provide each student the preparation necessary for success in college and in the world beyond.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

AP Benefits • Rigor • Depth and breadth of subject matter • College credit • Weighted GPA • AP Capstone (Class of 2021 and beyond)

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES FOR 2018 -2019 Groups Courses 1. Mathematics and Science AP Biology AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry 2. Languages AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition AP Spanish Language and Culture 3. Arts and Humanities AP Human Geography AP Psychology AP Macroeconomics AP Studio Art: Drawing, 2 D, 3 D AP US Government AP US History 4. Interdisciplinary AP Capstone Seminar § § AP Computer Science AP Environmental Science AP Physics I, AP Physics II AP Statistics All prerequisite criteria must be met Juniors only beginning in 2019 -2020 AP Capstone Research • • Mastery and passing of AP Capstone Seminar Exam Seniors only beginning in 2020 -2021

Exams passed with a score of 3, 4, or 5 have the potential of earning college credit which can result in a significant savings of tuition and time.

AICE Benefits • • • Rigor Depth and breadth of subject matter College credit Weighted GPA 100% Florida Academic Scholars Bright Futures Scholarship with Earned AICE Diploma!

Cambridge AICE Diploma *Required Courses with Passed Exams and One Optional Course with Passed Exam Groups Courses Levels Core *Global Perspectives and Research AS 1. Mathematics and Science *Marine Science A 2. Languages *English Language AS 3. Arts and Humanities *European History (World History Credit) Sociology (optional) AS AS 4. Interdisciplinary and Skills-Based *General Paper Thinking Skills (optional) AS AS

CAMBRIDGE AICE DIPLOMA ACADEMY If you are interested in pursuing the AICE Diploma, applications for the AICE Diploma Academy are available today. All completed applications must be turned in to the guidance office no later than Friday, January 19. If you meet the requirements and are selected to join the academy, our yearly induction will be on February 28 th at

Exams passed have the potential of earning college credit which can result in a significant savings of tuition nd time. Receipt of the AICE Diploma along with 100 hours of community service results in receipt of the Bright Futures Scholarship - Florida Academic Scholars.

AP CAPSTONE BEGINNING WITH CLASS OF 2021 AND BEYOND AP Capstone™ is a College Board program that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. It cultivates curious, independent, and collaborative scholars and prepares them to make logical, evidence-based decisions. AP Capstone is a program developed by the College Board. It consists of a two-year high school program and two new courses: the AP Seminar and the AP Research courses. Students who successfully complete the program and obtain scores of 3 or higher on at least four other AP exams receive either an AP Capstone Diploma or an AP Capstone Certificate.

DUAL ENROLLMENT (DE) AND EARLY ADMISSION Grades 11 and 12 Eligibility Ø GPA, requirements test scores, application On-campus and off-campus options College-level Grades instruction part of college transcript

FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE (FSW) Minimum 3. 0 unweighted GPA

FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE (FSW) FOR 2018 -2019 Anticipated Seniors: EDF courses offered at Naples High School for 2005: 2085: Educators Introduction to Teaching Profession Introduction to Diversity for

FGCU ACCELERATED COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE (ACE) The FGCU Accelerated Collegiate Experience (ACE) is a Full-Time Dual Enrollment at the FGCU Campus beginning the junior year of high school. This program is designed to bring a unique educational experience to qualified junior and senior high school students who are seeking advanced study options through Early Admissions to college. The program provides full-time study at Florida Gulf Coast University in which students can earn college credit while simultaneously completing a high school diploma. The Accelerated Collegiate Experience (ACE) at FGCU seeks applicants who have a high motivation for academic success, have demonstrated readiness for high-level and demanding study, have interest in participating in stimulating and challenging classes and co-curricular activities, have demonstrated responsibility for themselves and have respect for others, and are interested in developing leadership skills. Interested students should meet with their high school counselor to discuss eligibility and attend an ACE Public Information Meeting at FGCU prior to completing the application for consideration. Completed online applications and associated forms are due by April 13, 2018 to be considered for the Fall of 2018. Additional information can also be found at www. fgcu. edu/ACE.

FGCU ACCELERATED COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE (ACE) ADMISSION CRITERIA: Ø Minimum 3. 7 weighted GPA Ø Minimum 3. 0 unweighted GPA Ø ACT or SAT Test Scores ACT (see chart below) SAT Composite Score of 23 or above Composite score of 1140 or above AND (with evidenced-based Reading and Writing combined) English subtest – 20 or above Reading subtest – 20 or above Math subtest – 20 or above AND Evidenced-based Reading & Writing: 500 or above Math Score: 500 or above Math Test: 24 or above Writing and Language Test: 25 or above Reading Test: 24 or above

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