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dcps departments
High School Acceleration Programs allow highly motivated students
the opportunity to earn college credits while in high
school. The Duval County School Board and
Superintendent are dedicated to providing all students a
high quality education.
For the 2010/2011 school year, a High School
Acceleration Program (Cambridge Advanced International
Certificate Education (AICE), Advanced Placement
Honors (AP), Early College,
International Baccalaureate
Diploma (IB) will be available in each
region of the
district (North, South, East and West).
Helpful Information
Advanced International
Certificate Education (AICE) Program
The Advanced International
Certificate Education (AICE) program is an
internationally recognized, rigorous, pre-university
curriculum and examination system for highly motivated,
academically oriented high school students.
Sponsored by the University of Cambridge International
Examinations, AICE offers a flexible, broad-based,
two-year curriculum for upperclassmen. The Pre-AICE
course of study is prescribed specifically for freshman
and sophomore students. The AICE Program encourages and
develops the skills of independent research and
investigation, the use of initiative and creativity and
the application of skills and knowledge. All students
applying to this program must meet the eligibility
criteria.
Advanced Placement Honors (AP)
Program
The Advanced Placement Honors
(AP) Program challenges students to display exceptional
achievement on AP Exams across several disciplines. AP
courses are taught at a level equal to that of
comparable college freshman courses. Each course is
concluded by a comprehensive exam created by the College
Board. Students who enroll in an Advanced Placement
course are required to take the AP examination.
Postsecondary credit for an AP course may be awarded to
students who score a minimum of a 3 on a 5-point scale
on the corresponding AP examination.
*Admissions
closed – Refer to the
Magnet web site for more
information
Early College
Early College is a small
learning community (school within a school) that blends
high school and college courses to provide a rigorous
yet supportive program to help students earn a high
school diploma and tuition-free credit toward a
post-secondary degree. In grades 11 and 12, Early
College students are enrolled full time at Florida State
College at Jacksonville. The Early College Program
provides students greater access to higher education and
promotes student achievement at the high school and post
secondary level.
International Baccalaureate
(IB) Diploma Program
International Baccalaureate
(IB) Diploma Program is a rigorous, internationally
recognized pre-university course of study for highly
motivated students. The program’s challenging curriculum
is designed to promote intellectual and personal
development. The emphasis of analysis and application of
skills prepares IB students for success in higher
education and employment. The aim of the programme is to
develop internationally minded people who, recognizing
their common humanity and shared guardianship of the
planet help to create a better and more peaceful world.
All students applying to this program must meet the
eligibility criteria.
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