Dear Student,

I welcome your interest in the University of Cambridge AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education) Program at Mandarin High School. AICE is a rigorous, pre-university program of study for academically talented and motivated students who wish to qualify for admission to the best colleges and universities. Upon completion of various phases of coursework, AICE students sit for University of Cambridge International Examinations in grades 11 and 12. Successful performance on these examinations (AS level) leads to advanced standing at the colleges and universities to which the student is admitted, as well as qualifying the student for the University of Cambridge AICE Diploma.

The Application Packet includes the following:

A. Requirements for Admission

B. Application Form

C. Teacher Recommendation Form

D. Honor Code Statement

E. Probation Information

F. Student and Parent Commitment Form

G. Film and Literature Permission Form

Please complete the requested information carefully. Place the completed
application (except the teacher recommendation forms), a copy of your latest
report card, and copies of your FCAT Reading and Math scores from 7^th grade in a large manila envelope and return to me at MHS no later that January 25, 2008.

Letter informing students of the Admission Committee's decision will be mailed on February 19, 2008.

Student commitment forms must be received by February 17, 2006.

Please distribute the recommendation forms along with an envelope addressed to
Lisa Moore, Mandarin High # 260 to the four core academic teachers.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or concerns
about the application process.

Sincerely,

          Lisa T. Moore
          AICE Coordinator