Cambridge AICE Diploma Program
Cambridge News and Notes: (Updated - 4/9/2024)
Cambridge Seniors - Don't forget to pre-order your June 2024 Cambridge transcripts to be sent to your college/university of choice. https://gradetranscripts.cambridgeinternational.org/ Cost is $17 per institution.
ALL Testing Candidates - Check the current calendar for dates and times.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL CAMBRIDGE STUDENTS AND PARENTS:
Unfortunately, due to low enrollment and a new 4x4 block schedule in 2025-2026, Rutherford County schools and the SHS administration have decided to begin phasing out the Cambridge International Program.
NOTE: ALL PAST AND CURRENT ZONE WAIVERS FOR THE CAMBRIDGE PROGRAM WILL BE HONORED EVEN IF THE CAMBRIDGE COURSES DO NOT MAKE FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.
8th graders who accepted seats for the Cambridge International program will still be allowed to attend SHS on zone waiver and speak with our counselors to determine the next steps with regards to classes. Cambridge caliber students are encouraged to enroll in AP and Advanced Placement courses during 9th and 10th grade and follow an AP or Dual Enrollment pathway for grades 11 and 12.
If you turned down a seat for another program in favor of Cambridge and are no longer interested in attending SHS, please contact [email protected] for next steps.
Current SHS students grades 9-12:
- Tests will continue as scheduled.
- A meeting will be held during RTI next week (3-11 through 3-15) to discuss next steps.
- Students in grades 10-11 will be offered the opportunity to finish the AICE Diploma or switch to Dual Enrollment.
- Students in grade 9 will be offered the opportunity to finish the AICE Diploma, but cannot switch to dual until after grade 10.
- All students should have backup courses in mind should the Cambridge cohort not meet a minimum number of students
- Students in grades 10-11 will be offered the opportunity to finish the AICE Diploma or switch to Dual Enrollment.
If you have any further questions about the phase out plan, please contact one of the following:
[email protected] - Current Cambridge Program Coordinator
[email protected] - Current Cambridge Program Coordinator
[email protected] - Lead Counselor
[email protected] - Assistant Principal / Master Scheduler
June 2024 Cambridge Candidates:
Join our Cambridge Remind for updates and reminders about upcoming test dates.
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June 2024 Series - Testing Schedule
| Code | Comp. | Name | Duration | Date | Time | Start | End |
| 8021 | 11 | English General Paper | 1 hour 15 minutes | 25-Apr-24 | PM | 2:15 | 3:30 |
| 9693 | 11 | Marine Science | 1 hour 45 minutes | 26-Apr-24 | AM | 10:15 | 12:00 |
| 9694 | 11 | Thinking Skills | 1 hour 30 minutes | 29-Apr-24 | AM | 10:30 | 12:00 |
| 8021 | 21 | English General Paper | 1 hour 45 minutes | 1-May-24 | PM | 1:45 | 3:30 |
| 9693 | 21 | Marine Science | 1 hour 45 minutes | 1-May-24 | AM | 10:15 | 12:00 |
| 9239 | 11 | Global Perspectives & Research | 1 hour 30 minutes | 2-May-24 | PM | 2:00 | 3:30 |
| 9709 | 11 | Mathematics (Pure Mathematics 1) | 1 hour 50 minutes | 2-May-24 | AM | 10:10 | 12:00 |
| 9093 | 11 | English Language | 2 hours 15 minutes | 3-May-24 | PM | 1:15 | 3:30 |
| 9489 | 11 | History | 1 hour 15 minutes | 3-May-24 | AM | 10:45 | 12:00 |
| 9093 | 21 | English Language | 2 hours 0 minutes | 6-May-24 | PM | 1:30 | 3:30 |
| 8022 | 31 | Spanish Language | 1 hour 30 minutes | 6-May-24 | AM | 12:00 | 1:30 |
| 9694 | 21 | Thinking Skills | 1 hour 45 minutes | 8-May-24 | AM | 10:15 | 12:00 |
| 9489 | 21 | History | 1 hour 45 minutes | 10-May-24 | AM | 10:15 | 12:00 |
| 9709 | 51 | Mathematics (Probability & Statistics 1) | 1 hour 15 minutes | 13-May-24 | AM | 10:45 | 12:00 |
| 8022 | 11 | Spanish Language (Listening - Multiple Choice) | 1 hour 0 minutes | 13-May-24 | AM | 12:00 | 1:00 |
| 9489 | 31 | History | 1 hour 15 minutes | 14-May-24 | AM | 12:00 | 1:15 |
| 9489 | 41 | History | 1 hour 45 minutes | 17-May-24 | AM | 10:15 | 12:00 |
| 8022 | 21 | Spanish Language (Multiple Choice) | 1 hour 30 minutes | 22-May-24 | AM | 10:30 | 12:00 |
| 8386 | 11 | Sport & Physical Education | 1 hour 45 minutes | 24-May-24 | AM | 10:15 | 12:00 |
News:
- Thanks to everyone who visited our information tables at TFAA and RFMS as well as our parent night!
If you were unable to attend, the same information we presented is available here. - New! - Prospective students and parents - See the document entitled, "Cambridge Applicant Minimum Scores" to the the right to ensure that your student meets the testing requirements of being in the 80th percentile. This document provides a listing of minimum scores.
Prospective Students
Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education
(AICE) Diploma Program
AICE is an international program with over 10,000 participating schools in over 160 countries. The rigorous pre-university curriculum is writing-based with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, interpretation and analysis. Candidates should be highly motivated students who excel academically and are well rounded in their extracurricular activities.
Program Benefits
- Develop global awareness and critical thinking skills
- Explore areas of strength and interest
- Take college-level courses
- Flexible schedules create well-rounded students
- Rigor of courses prepare students for college success
- Earn college credit in high school
- Potential to graduate with Distinction
- Increased scholarship opportunities
Eligibility
In order to be considered for the AICE Diploma Program, students must:
In order to be considered for the AICE Diploma Program, students must:
- Earn a B or higher in all academic courses
- Score in the 90th percentile or higher on State Assessments
- Undergo a transcript review
- Demonstrate excellent attendance and good conduct
Applications
Rising 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students may apply for the AICE Program.
AICE Diploma Requirements:
- Students need 7 AICE points to fulfill the diploma requirements.
- To earn these AICE points students must take and pass examinations for 6 courses across the four domains AND the capstone course, Global Perspectives by the end of their 11th grade year. (See below for more info.)
- Domains:
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- Math / Science (Minimum 1 AICE point)
- Humanities (Minimum 1 AICE point)
- Languages (Minimum 1 AICE point)
(Note: Spanish Language = Spanish 3/4, English Language = English 2) - Global Perspectives (11th/12th Grade Capstone Course)
- Interdisciplinary (General Paper (Required 9th grade course)
- Any 2 Cambridge Course Electives.
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Cambridge Course Catalog:
|
Core |
Languages |
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Global Perspectives AS |
Spanish Language AS |
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Spanish Language AS – Heritage |
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Science/Math |
Spanish Language A |
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Environmental Management AS |
Spanish Language A - Heritage |
|
Marine Science AS |
English Language AS |
|
Math AS |
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Math A |
Humanities |
|
Wellness AS |
Music AS |
|
Physical Education A |
Art and Design AS |
|
Physics AS |
Drama AS |
|
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History AS |
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Interdisciplinary/Elective |
History A |
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General Paper AS |
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Thinking Skills AS |
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*NOTE: Some courses may not make due to low enrollment/interest.
