An introduction

for parents

Cambridge Programs and Exams

at Everglades High School

October 18, 2018

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 10th grade:

Thinking Skills

General Paper

International History

Psychology (Grades10-12)

11th grade

English Language

US History

Global Perspectives (Grades 11-12)

Environmental Management (Grades 11-12)

Pure Mathematics (coming in 2019-20) (Grades 11-12)

12th 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

English

4

Math

4

Science

3

Social Studies

3

Fine Arts

1*

PE

1*

Electives

8

Online

Course

Service

LearningAssess-ments &

GPA

Algebra

GeometryBiology

State of Florida Graduation Requirements

English

4

Math

4

Science

3

Social Studies

3

Fine Arts

1*

PE

1*

Electives

8

Online

Course

Service

LearningAssess-ments &

GPA

Algebra

GeometryBiology

State of Florida Graduation Requirements

(Cambridge Curriculum)

The Buckets of Cambridge

LanguageMath 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

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.

Global

Perspectives

The Buckets of Cambridge

(Earning the Cambridge Diploma)

Language Math and

ScienceSocial

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)

LanguageMath 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

Psychology*

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.

Global

Perspectives

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 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)

The Core GPA

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