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
Tracy Tyo, Instructor and Advanced Studies Coordinator

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

3. Benefits of AICE, AP, and DE Courses
.08 weighting for year or .04 per semester
Potentially can receive college credit depending on score on exams and policy of university attending

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

5. Advanced Placement Course Offerings
Art/Drawing
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics I & II
English Language
English Literature
Psychology
Human Geography
World History
US Government
US History
Statistics
Calculus AB
Computer Science A
Computer Science Innovations
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
French Language

6. 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.
The Core
Mathematics and Science
Group 1
Languages
Group 2
Arts and Humanities
Group 3
Interdisciplinary and Skills Based Subjects
Group 4
(Only 2 credits allowed for this group)
Global Perspectives
and Research
AS Level
Marine Science
English Language
European History
General Paper
Psychology*
Spanish Language
Sociology
Thinking Skills
A or AS Level
Media Studies

7. AICE Diploma & Bright Futures
Students who earn the diploma receive the highest level of Florida Bright Futures regardless of ACT and SAT scores
regardless of GPA
Students must have 100 hours of community service.

8. Assessments Exams Required for College Credit
AP exams given during first two weeks of May
AICE exams given throughout May and sometimes scheduled for after school is out for the summer
If exam is not taken, student is responsible for cost of exam
College Credit based on:
Score
College Policies
Credit awarded by Florida Colleges

9. AP/AICE College Credit Policy Search
Advanced Placement
AICE

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

11. Differences: AP and AICE
Both are rigorous college level courses
Both have external exams given at the end of the course
College credit for both is earned through the external exam and college policies
AP exams are given on one day generally with a 3 hour exam.
One section is generally multiple choice and one section is essay.
AICE exams are generally administered over 2 days with hour exams.
One section is generally short responses and one section is essay.
AICE courses are writing intensive
Both AICE and AP courses prepare you to be successful in college.
College admissions officers want students to take rigorous and challenging high school courses

12. To Access the GCHS Advanced Studies Website
Visit
Click on Students
Click on the Advanced Studies Resource link
Direct Link: