Sept. 22 school board cambridge

Sept. 22 school board cambridge

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  Katie Schultz-Wetherington, Cambridge Coordinator September22, 2015 Cambridge at Bethel HS
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  The Role ofthe Cambridge Coordinator Fulfill Cambridge Roles and Responsibilities: Exam Administrator Teacher Support Coordinator Ensure proper procedures are followed as per Cambridge Registration of Cambridge students Public Relations Become an Expert in All Things Cambridge
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  Cambridge International Examinations CIEis Europe’s largest assessment agency and all assessments are underpinned by substantial research program CIE is at the heart of a global learning community including more than 9000 schools CIE works in partnership with educators worldwide, including 40 national governments, and international project A department of the University of Cambridge
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  A Learner-centered approach Cambridgesyllabi provide learners with the foundation to achieve high levels of academic and personal learning in an engaging way. Together with schools, CIE aims to develop learners who are: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=140&v=fzBcOr4d2WQ
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  Implementation at BethelHigh School 2013-14: Steering committee visited FWHS & JHS Based on visitation Start slow Start small Held parent information meeting Began registration process Invited 33 students
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  Year One atBethel High School 2014-15: 33 - 9th graders begin as our first cohort Course of study included: IGCSE – English Literature/Language IGCSE – Biology AICE Mathematics 1 Teachers & Coordinator met frequently Math became a focus of discussion Added IGCSE Math & AICE Math 2 Provided academic planning and support through SSR Held informational parent meeting in Dec. for 15-16
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  Year Two atBethel High School 2015-16: 65 9th graders become our second cohort Course of study included:  IGCSE/Pre-AICE – English Literature/Language  IGCSE/Pre-AICE – Biology  IGCSE/Pre-AICE – Thinking Skills  Alg. 1, IGCSE/Pre-AICE Math or AICE Mathematics 1 33 - 10th graders Course of study include:  IGCSE/Pre-AICE Math, AICE Math 1 & AICE Math 2*  AICE General Paper*  IGCSE/Pre-AICE – Chemistry  AICE Global Perspectives*
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  Excellent foundation Cambridge IGCSE/Pre-AICE coursesprepare students for:  College and Careers  Cambridge AS/A Level Courses  Advanced Placement
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  AICE Diploma Requirements
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  Advanced International Certificateof Education (AICE) Diploma program  Seven credits to include at least one exam from each of the following Subject Group:  Mathematics and Science  Languages: English Language  Arts and Humanities: History and Literature Interdisciplinary Studies: Thinking Skills and General Paper  One of the seven required exam credits is the Diploma Core: AS Level Global Perspectives & Research (GPR)
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  Benefits of AICEDiploma  International High School Diploma  Rigorous coursework required  College Credit