CAAPP Informational Night 2021-2022

Welcome to Park Vista Community High School’s Comprehensive AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education) & Advanced Placement Program (CAAPP) Information Evening Congratulations on being selected for this exciting and unique invitation-only program AGENDA FOR THIS EVENING March 24, 2021, 6:00 p.m Reggie Lanier Assistant Principal/CAAPP Coordinator • Welcome • Introductions • What is the CAAPP Program? • Testimonials • Where Do We Go From Here? • Q&A What is The University of Cambridge AICE Program? • An international, pre-university program developed by the University of Cambridge in England • Examinations have been offered for over 50 years in more than 150 countries and 9000 schools (including 40 HS in Florida) • AICE first offered in the US in 1995, and officially adopted in Florida in 2001 • PVCHS became an official Centre in August of 2010 as an avenue for Park Vista students to expand learning opportunities to increase learning for our global society • AICE Diploma is awarded based on competence in seven subjects; however, students can take and be awarded for individual subjects • Curriculum designed as preparation for college and university programs • • • • • • • • • Benefits of AICE & AP Increased GPA (A = 6.0, B = 4.5 (equivalent to an “A” in an honors class), C = 3.0, D = 1.5) Additional ways to qualify for Bright Futures Scholarships Possibility of earning college credit as early as your freshman year College level preparation Exposure to different methods of assessment with emphasis on higher order thinking skills and writing Ability to direct student’s educational interests International perspective necessary for tomorrow’s leaders Ability to compete for admission to the most elite colleges and universities Additional scholarship opportunities (i.e FAU Honors College offers up to $6000.00 per year for completion of AICE diploma) Main Goals – Prepare students to be successful in college by instilling a growth mindset where students are motivated by their mistakes, love challenges and are not afraid of a little struggle – Earn an AICE diploma (receive 100% Florida Bright Future Scholarship) – Pass AICE & AP Exams (earn college credit) Vision of our ideal graduate…… one that is motivated, self-directed, and a creative problem-solver who takes risks, learns from mistakes, thinks critically, and applies knowledge and skills to real-life situations He/she is an effective communicator and an engaged citizen who contributes to school, local, and global communities The graduate also demonstrates empathy, integrity, and respect for self, others, and the environment Overloaded and Underprepared 2015 What does it take to be considered for CAAPP? • • • • • • Level & on FSA/EOC testing As & Bs in middle school Excellent behavior Very few absences At least Alg I in 8th grade At least Span/French I in 8th grade Sample Course Schedules by Grade 9th Grade (2 AICE Courses) AICE General Papers AICE International History Biology I Honors CAAPP Algebra II Hon or Geometry Hon PRE-AICE Span/French II/III Hon Elective (can be Personal Fitness/PE-grad req) Elective (can include Academy or Band) CAAPP Sample Schedule Continued… • 10th Grade (3 AICE Courses) – – – – – – – AICE English Language I AICE Global Perspectives AICE Environmental Management Pre-Calculus Honors or Algebra II Honors CAAPP Chemistry Honors PRE-AICE Span/French III Honors Elective • 11th Grade (3 AICE Courses) – – – – – – – • AICE English Lit AS AICE Marine Science AICE AP US History Mathematics Elective Elective 12th Grade – – – – – – – AP English Literature / AICE English Lit A AP US Government / Microeconomics Mathematics (AP Calculus, AP Statistics) Science (AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AICE Marine, AP Physics) Academic Elective Academic Elective Elective Notice the mixture of AICE & AP courses Why AICE? • Most importantly, PVCHS AICE/AP students are prepared to enter college • Flexibility to pursue interests • Ability and time to develop strengths • State University System recognizes AICE • Bright Futures Scholarship Program recognizes AICE Diplomas Landon, Class of 2013, AICE Diploma Recipient What year did you graduate from PVCHS? 2013 What middle school did you attend? Don Estridge What college/university do/did you attend? University of Florida; Georgetown University Law Center College major? Political Science and Criminology; college minor: Leadership What did you in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program? SGA, NHS, ThinkPink, AP courses, Varsity Baseball How many college credits did you earn in high school to transfer into college? 45 What advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? Practice time management as it serves as good preparation for college Be prepared for every class Ask questions, arrive early, and stay late Would you make the decision to the CAAPP program again? Yes Juliana, Class of 2015, AICE Diploma Recipient What year did you graduate from PVCHS? 2015 What middle school did you attend? Woodlands Middle School What college/university do/did you attend? University of Florida College major? Biological Sciences What did you in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program? Varsity Volleyball and Softball, Medical Academy, Volunteer at JFK hospital, travel softball How many college credits did you earn in high school to transfer into college? 43 What advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? Something I learned very quickly in college and wish I would have done more in high school is ASK FOR HELP Utilize group tutoring if available, if a teacher offers their lunch to provide extra help sessions, take advantage of them Do not be afraid to ask the questions you have, chances are others have the same questions As always, the standard “stay organized”, “keep a planner”, and most importantly, the “smallest assignments” will make the biggest changes in your grades! Do the work! Would you make the decision to the CAAPP program again? Yes, I feel as though taking the classes I received credit for in this program gave me a head start when I got to college I was also not stuck paying for entry level courses (such as speech, foreign language, world history) and I could focus on my major intensive classes with more time and effort I think the biggest benefit of the diploma I earned was the guarantee of a full Bright Futures scholarship as long as I did the community service requirement The stress of having to worry about how I was going to afford to go to college was something I did not have to experience, and if that is something that this program could bring you, I think that is the most important part of it all Michael, Class of 2017, AICE Diploma Recipient What year did you graduate from PVCHS? 2017 What middle school did you attend? Christa McAuliffe Middle School What college/university do/did you attend? University of Florida College major? Accounting What did you in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program? Within school, I was part of the marching band, which was a large commitment given the competitive nature of our marching band We would practice to days a week in addition to football games and competitions, which on average probably amounted to 20 hours a week during the Fall I was also a member of other on-campus organizations such as the Think Pink club and National Honor Society Outside of school, I was in the Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Eagle Scout during the summer after my senior year of high school How many college credits did you earn in high school to transfer into college? 45 What advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? The best advice I could give to anyone entering CAAPP is to be prepared in each of your classes for anything that might come your way It really is a step up from what you’re used to in middle school, but I don’t think anything made me more ready for college rigor than the AICE and AP courses I took through CAAPP If you focus in class, study hard, and have the right attitude throughout, you’ll be sure to find success Best of luck! Would you make the decision to the CAAPP program again? Absolutely, yes Dominic, Class of 2017, AICE Diploma Recipient What year did you graduate from PVCHS? 2017 What middle school did you attend? Woodlands Middle School What college/university do/did you attend? University of Florida College major? Statistics What did you in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program? Played volleyball, Habitat for Humanity and every honor society How many college credits did you earn in high school to transfer into college? 34 What advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? STUDY! From my experience, the teachers at PV give you the tools, use them and you will very well Take this information from someone who should have studied more in high school Would you make the decision to the CAAPP program again? Absolutely Faith, Class of 2019, AICE Diploma Recipient What year did you graduate from PVCHS? 2019 What middle school did you attend? Woodlands What college/university do/did you attend? United States Naval Academy College major? English (but B.S degree due to STEM matrix What did you in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program? Marching Band, NHS, Girls State, Leadership Grow PBC, Tri M, Mu Alpha Theta, Rho Kappa, Science Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Chemistry Club, Think Pink How many college credits did you earn in high school to transfer into college? 26 credits (8 courses) What advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? Have an open mind, and give it your best effort! The CAAPP Program challenges students to think differently and to push their academic boundaries Embrace that; it will better prepare you not only for college, but also for future challenges and endeavors Would you make the decision to the CAAPP program again? Absolutely! I don't know if I'd be where I am today if not for the CAAPP Program Adam, Class of 2021, AICE Diploma Recipient What middle school did you attend? Woodlands Middle School To which colleges/universities have you applied? UF, UCF, FSU, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, Harvard, Columbia, Brown, Cornell, Yale, Duke, Princeton, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC San Diego, UCLA Planned college major? Biology What do/did you in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program? Track and Field, Cross Country, NHS, MHS, SHS (Science), SHS (Spanish), Key Club, HOSA, and a lot of volunteering at Pet Haven Rescue What advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? Be prepared for a lot of writing and don't give up! I am surprised with how much my writing style has developed over the years, and become personal to me, thanks to all my practice in my AICE classes Some classes are more work than others but regardless of that you should always keep trying your absolute best Don't get too comfortable for too long, and keep pushing yourself to get even better, you'll learn way more that way! Would you make the decision to the CAAPP program again? Yes, absolutely! Kathryn, Class of 2021, AICE Diploma Recipient What middle school did you attend? Christa McAuliffe Middle School To which colleges/universities have you applied? University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Miami, University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, Emory University, New York University, Vanderbilt University, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Planned college major? Neuroscience or Biochemistry What do/did you in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program? PV Marching Band (Drum Major), HOSA, Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Club, National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, PBC Leadership GROW, Girls State What advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? If you keep yourself organized and maintain a schedule for all of your classes, you can succeed in the CAAPP Program while being able to enjoy your passions outside of school Would you make the decision to the CAAPP program again? If I had the opportunity, I would 100% the CAAPP Program again I feel extremely prepared for the types of classes I'll be taking in college and had amazing teachers that not only helped me learn the required material, but were also supportive of what I was doing in and outside of the classroom Jack, Class of 2021, AICE Diploma Recipient What middle school did you attend? I attended Woodlands Middle School To which colleges/universities have you applied? I have applied to Rice, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Duke, University of Florida, Florida State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Virginia, Vanderbilt, and Johns Hopkins University Planned college major? I currently plan on majoring in biomedical engineering and pursuing a medical degree after undergrad What do/did you in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program? Besides the CAAPP program, I have been involved in Varsity Tennis (Boys' Captain), Key Club (Treasurer then President), HOSA (President), Math Honor Society (Executive Board Member), National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, English Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society I also started a nonprofit called OneWorld Sports to collect used sports equipment and donate it to underprivileged athletes In years past I would help Class Council prepare for Homecoming What advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? Something often advised yet rarely heeded is don't procrastinate You will receive long term assignments and many put it off until later, finishing it in the last week or even day before it is due I'm not going to tell you that you won't finish if you this, but although you may get the assignment done, you will lose sleep in the process Don't make that decision I come from experience and it doesn’t feel good to lose sleep in the long term Sleep is important and you should try to make sure to get enough My advice is to map out long term assignments and them in bite size portions throughout the duration of the assignment You don't know what else could come up in that last week and mess up your plans This also has the added satisfaction of relieved pressure from the assignment while others may stress and scramble to get it done A second and less ubiquitous piece of advice out there is to form a friend group with your peers Friends are great in general, but if you have a system of your classmates as friends, then it also becomes a support system which can help give advice, help you understand something about a topic or assignment (no cheating though - you will get caught!), and overall help carry each other Would you make the decision to the CAAPP program again? If I were back in middle school about to enter freshman year all over again, yes, I would choose to enter the CAAPP program again Many of the teachers and other students I have been exposed to through this program have been fantastic and I've had a great experience As long as you the work and stay organized, it is manageable The teachers will help you pass your AICE and AP exams, and you will receive free college credit Kha, Class of 2021, AICE Diploma Recipient, National Merit Scholar, Salutatorian What middle school did you attend? Woodlands Middle School To which colleges/universities have you applied? UF, FSU, UCF, Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Duke Planned college major? Undecided What do/did you in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program? National Math Honor Society (Secretary), Key Club (Director), National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society, English Honor Society, SADD/SWAT, and Spanish Honor Society, Nominee for our district’s Sunshine State Scholars Recognition Program, and Boy’s State nominee for the American Legion program held in our state’s capital each summer What advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? The CAAPP program is not nearly as hard as it appears to be Would you make the decision to the CAAPP program again? Undoubtedly yes Brayden, Class of 2022, AICE Diploma Candidate for 2021 What middle school did you attend? Woodlands Middle School To which colleges/universities you plan to apply? I plan to apply to some Ivy Leagues like Harvard, MIT, or Princeton to play volleyball there What do/did you in high school besides the AICE diploma (CAAPP) program? Through high school I have played on the varsity volleyball team, been manager for the girl's volleyball team, volunteered with Special Olympics, class council, National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, English Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, History Honor Society, and many other clubs What advice would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? I would tell them to change their study habits completely from middle school If you are acing tests in middle school without studying, that doesn't mean you'll the same in the CAAPP program Studying is the only way to pass or ace tests and quizzes, you can't rely on what you did in middle school Would you make the decision to the CAAPP program again? I would the CAAPP program again It introduced me to better study habits and gave me a community of kids who all have the same teacher and can help each other study for tests or exams What Do I Do Next?????? Go to the Google Form below (you will need to log in through the student portal) and indicate your choice https://forms.gle/jJHjAtnJaEhgukH46 You will receive an email, along with all other incoming 8th graders, on April 5th asking for you to select your top elective choices Please complete this request Your CAAPP courses will be entered by Park Vista and will be reflected on your SIS REQUEST screen Recommended Video to Watch Click Here to Watch on YouTube “Enthusiasm is common Endurance is rare.” ― Angela Duckworth “Our potential is one thing What we with it is quite another.” ― Angela Duckworth Recommended Reading Recommended Reading Borba, M (2012, December 13) Teaching kids to have a strong work ethic [Blog post] Retrieved from www.micheleborba.com/blog/2012/12/13/michele-borba-blog-simple-solutions-that-teach-kids-to-persevere/ Halvorson, H (2011, November 21) The trouble with bright kids [Blog post] Retrieved from http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2011/11/the_trouble_with_bright_kids.html Keany, M (2013, February 18) The mindsets that foster productive persistence in students [Blog post] Retrieved from www.schoolleader-ship20.com/forum/topics/the-mindsets-that-foster-productive-persistence-in-students Spiegel, A (2012, November 12) Struggle for smarts? How Eastern and Western cultures tackle learning [Blog post] Retrieved from www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/11/12/164793058/struggle-for-smarts-how-eastern-and-western-culturestackle-learning Stibel, J (2012, August 16) For president, I want the guy who's failed [Blog post] Retrieved from http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2012/08/for_president_i_want_the_guy_w.html As always, if you have any questions or concerns we are here to assist you Please contact Reggie Lanier at reggie.lanier@palmbeachschools.org Thank you & Congratulations!!! ... does not participate in CAAPP, what will their schedule look like? Typical CAAPP Schedule AICE General Paper AICE International History Biology I Honors Geometry/Alg II Hon (CAAPP) PRE-AICE Span/French... would you give students coming into the CAAPP program? The CAAPP program is not nearly as hard as it appears to be Would you make the decision to the CAAPP program again? Undoubtedly yes Brayden,... the CAAPP program Studying is the only way to pass or ace tests and quizzes, you can't rely on what you did in middle school Would you make the decision to the CAAPP program again? I would the CAAPP