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CAMBRIDGE ACADEMYThe Cambridge Academy is a part of the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), the world’s leadingprovider of international qualifications, both academic and technical, designed to develop successful students worldwide.Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) offers an international pre-university curriculum and examinationsystem that emphasizes the value of a broad and balanced study for academically able students. The AICE curriculumwill be part of the Cambridge Academy at Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC).With a unique blend of rigorous course work and intensive career preparation, AICE courses are listed in the FloridaCourse Code and have been evaluated by the Department of Education’s Articulation Coordinating Committee for thepurpose of recommending college course equivalencies. High school students in Florida have been earning prestigiousAICE Diplomas and succeeding on AICE examinations since 1998. Many colleges and universities are awardingstudents advanced standing and academic credit for AICE examinations passed.The Cambridge Academy course offerings, listed below by Career Pathway,are for students who entered M-DCPS as ninth graders during the 2007-2008 school year.Engineering Technology 1 (MAIs: 4018, 4207, 4225, 4230, 6113, 6132)Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12Honors English 1Honors Algebra 2AICE English Language(AS Level)Honors Pre-CalculusAICE EnglishLiterature(A Level)AICE Mathematics I(AS Level)–or– Calculus ABHonors Biology-or- Honors Chemistry Honors Physics A.P. Physics A/BA.P. English LiteratureA.P. Calculus AB/BCA.P. Physics B/C-or- A.P. ChemistryA.P. World HistoryAICE Thinking Skills(AS Level)–or– AICE Psychology (A Level)AICE U.S. History(A Level)A.P. American Gov’t& Economics(.5 credit each)Physical EducationSee Notes below 2EngineeringTechnology IEngineeringTechnology II(District Honors)EngineeringTechnology III HonorsIntroduction toInformation TechnologyTechnologyStudies ITechnologyStudies IITechnologyStudies IIINOTES1 Fine Arts (1.0 credit) is a requirement for high school graduation. Students enrolled in the Engineering Technologycourses will satisfy their Fine Arts high school graduation requirement.1 Students who must meet the college entry Foreign Language requirement of two years may enroll in summer schoolsessions, virtual school, adult education, or Miami Dade College classes.2 Students who entered the M-DCPS system during the 2007-08 School Year as 9 th Graders must take a PhysicalEducation course which integrates Personal Fitness and Life Management.Industry Certification Exams (ICEs) are available:Engineering Technology: Certified Solidworks Associate (CSWA) and Mastercam Certified Programmer Mill, Level 1.35
Forensic Science 1 (MAIs: 4018, 6113)Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12Honors English 1Honors Algebra 2–or– Honors GeometryAICE English Language(AS Level)Honors Pre-Calculus-or- Honors GeometryAICE English Literature(A Level) A.P. English LiteratureAICE Mathematics I(AS Level)–or– Honors Pre-CalculusA.P. Calculus-or- Anatomy & PhysiologyHonors Biology Honors Chemistry A.P. Biology A.P. ChemistryA.P. World HistoryAICE Psychology(A Level)AICE U.S. History(A Level)A.P. American Gov’t& Economics(.5 credit each)Physical EducationSee Notes below 2 Criminal Justice 1 Criminal Justice 3 Criminal Justice 5Introduction toInformation Technology Criminal Justice 2 Criminal Justice 4 Criminal Justice 6Journalism 1 (MAIs: 4018, 4163, 6113)Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12AICE English Language AICE English Literature A.P. English LiteratureHonors English 1(AS Level)(A Level)Honors Algebra 2Honors Pre-Calculus– or – Honors GeometryAICE Mathematics I(AS Level)– or – Honors Pre-CalculusHonors Biology Honors Chemistry A.P. BiologyA.P. World HistoryAICE Psychology(A Level)AICE U.S. History(A Level)Physical EducationSee Notes below 2 Journalism 1 Journalism 2A.P. Statistics- or – A.P. CalculusA.P. Chemistry- or – Honors PhysicsA.P. American Gov’t& Economics(.5 credit each)Journalism 3HonorsIntroduction toInformation Technology Web Design Industrial Communications Digital DesignNOTES1 Fine Arts (1.0 credit) is a requirement for high school graduation. Students enrolled in the Journalism 1, WebDesign 1, Industrial Communications, and Digital Design courses will satisfy their Fine Arts high schoolgraduation requirement. However, students enrolled in Forensic Science may enroll in summer sessions, VirtualSchool, or Adult Education to earn their Fine Arts high school graduation requirement.2 Students who entered the M-DCPS system during the 2007-08 School Year as 9 th Graders must take a PhysicalEducation course which integrates Personal Fitness and Life Management.1 Students who must meet the college entry Foreign Language requirement of two years, may enroll in summer schoolsessions, virtual school, adult education, or Miami Dade College classes.36
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