3201 N. Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234, US
Phone: (941) 355-2967
Phone: (941) 355-2967
An AS Level course is a one-year Cambridge course that ends with an external examination. Most AICE courses at Booker are AS Level courses. Passing an AS Level exam earns a Cambridge qualification and is eligible for college credit at many colleges and universities. AS Level courses also count toward earning the AICE Diploma.
Some AS Level courses, such as English Language and Marine Science, may be followed by a second-year A Level course.
An A Level course is the second year of a two-year course sequence that begins with AS Level. Booker currently offers A Level English Language and A Level Marine Science.
A Level courses build on AS content and require deeper understanding, analysis, and application of concepts.
The final A Level score combines a student's AS Level and A Level exam results to determine the overall grade.
Sometimes. The best option depends on the course and the student's individual circumstances. Booker's course-specific guidance for students who do not pass an AS exam is provided in the "Continuing to A Level" section at the bottom of this page.
Global Perspectives and Research is a required course.
Students must also pass a language exam. That could be English Language or Spanish.
Students who do not pass and still want to earn their AICE diploma will typically retake the course during their senior year and complete all assessment components again. Because this requires another course in their schedule, some graduation requirements may need to be completed online.
A fee may be required to retake the assessment.
AICE Thinking Skills develops the critical thinking skills students need for success in AICE and beyond. Students learn to solve problems, evaluate arguments, identify logical fallacies, and construct well-supported arguments.
AICE Thinking Skills is excellent preparation for AICE Global Perspectives & Research. Students are strongly encouraged to complete AICE Thinking Skills before enrolling in AICE Global Perspectives & Research.
Students who do not pass the AS English Language exam and have not passed AICE Spanish should meet with their teacher or an AICE Coordinator to discuss the best path forward. More information can be found at the bottom of this page.
Booker typically offers 18–20 AICE courses each year.
Course offerings depend on student interest. Some specialized courses may only be offered every other year if the number of requests does not support offering the course.
Yes. Students are encouraged to explore electives that match their interests and career goals. The specific electives available depend on graduation requirements and each student's individual schedule.
Students in Booker's full-time Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) program typically use all of their elective periods in their area of concentration. As a result, there is often little room in their schedules for additional electives.
Yes. Many AICE students successfully participate in athletics, performing arts, clubs, and other extracurricular activities. The key is developing strong time-management skills and seeking help early when challenges arise.
Schedule changes are considered on a case-by-case basis and depend on seat availability, graduation requirements, and the student's overall academic plan. Students should speak with an AICE Coordinator as early as possible.
Because Cambridge examination entries are finalized in mid-February, students may not drop an AICE course after February 15. At that point, students are expected to remain enrolled in the course and make a good-faith effort on the exam.
Students considering leaving the program should meet with an AICE Coordinator as early as possible to discuss their options and the potential impact on their graduation plan, diploma eligibility, and exam registrations.
Students in the AICE program are expected to maintain an unweighted GPA of at least 2.5 each quarter and have fewer than eight absences per quarter.
Students who do not meet the minimum standards for good standing in the program are notified by email that they have been placed on Academic Probation.
Students are given one grading period to improve their grades and attendance and return to good standing in the program. Students who do not meet the minimum standards after that time may be removed from the program.
Students whose grades begin to slip are encouraged to seek help early. The first step should always be meeting with their teacher during RISE.
Additional strategies include:
There are usually two distinct options, described below:
Students who have already passed an AICE Spanish exam have met the language requirement for the AICE Diploma. They should meet with their teacher or an AICE Coordinator to determine whether continuing to A Level English Language at a deficit or enrolling in AICE Literature is the better option.
Students who have not yet met the language requirement may retake the AS English Language exam in October (fees may apply).
Students may retake the exam with confidence that a lower retake score will not replace their original AS score. The higher of the two AS scores will be carried forward when the AICE Coordinator registers the student for the A Level examination in the spring.
Unlike English Language, Marine Science is not a required course. Therefore, the default placement for students who do not pass AS Marine Science is a schedule change to AICE Environmental Management. Students who still wish to continue into A Level Marine Science should meet with an AICE Coordinator to discuss their options before schedules are finalized.
See the "Testing FAQ's" for specific exam-related information.
Families are encouraged to contact one of the AICE Coordinators. We're happy to discuss course selection, scheduling, diploma requirements, or any other questions about the program.
Booker High School AICE
3201 N. Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234, US