Bethel ppt

1. Katie Schultz-Wetherington,
Cambridge Coordinator
September 22, 2015
Cambridge at Bethel HS

2. The Role of the 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
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3. Cambridge International Examinations
CIE is 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

4. A Learner-centered approach
Cambridge syllabi 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:
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5. Implementation at Bethel High 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

6. Year One at Bethel 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

7. Year Two at Bethel 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*

8. Excellent foundation
Cambridge IGCSE/Pre-AICE
courses prepare students for:
 College and Careers
 Cambridge AS/A Level Courses
 Advanced Placement

9. AICE Diploma Requirements

10. Advanced International Certificate of
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)

11. Benefits of AICE Diploma
 International High School Diploma
 Rigorous coursework required
 College Credit