3D Sculpture 1 is a hands-on course that allows students to develop technique and knowledge of threedimensional processes along with creative problemsolving skills. Through the study of the elements of art and principles of design, students will learn to use and arrange three-dimensional media in an expressive way. Students will explore the history of sculpture from representational to non-objective styles. Credits 1

AICE Art and Design encompasses a broad range of activities to allow students to pursue personal interests and challenges in the field of visual communication. The course is designed to develop a student's ability to record from direct observation and personal experience, to communicate their observations and experiences through disciplined approaches, and to use experimentation and imagination in creative ways. The student will demonstrate an ability to identify, research, evaluate and solve problems of design and visual communication. The student will learn to use relevant vocabulary to make critical judgments of the subject matter and to demonstrate an appreciation for various cultural influences in the field of Art & Design. Successful completion of this course will result in an AS or A-Level certificate and can contribute toward an AICE Diploma. Credits 1

AICE Biology is an accelerated and rigorous course that follows an international, Advanced level curriculum. This course is lab-oriented, with a curriculum designed to give students a foundation in biological concepts as well as the opportunity to utilize principles of experimental design in laboratory inquiry and on a required independent student project. The course covers major biological topics. Students will be prepared to sit for a practical test and external examinations leading to Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma and an Advanced Placement qualification. Credits 1

AICE Chemistry is an accelerated and rigorous course that encompasses the AP Chemistry curriculum and enriched AICE topics. This course is lab-oriented, with a curriculum designed to give students a foundation in chemistry concepts as well as the opportunity to utilize principles of experimental design in laboratory inquiry and on a required independent student project. The expanded curriculum enables students to pursue Advanced studies of analytic separation techniques, biochemistry, and spectroscopy. Students will be prepared to sit for external examinations in theory and practical assessments leading to an Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma and an AP qualification. Credits 1

Cambridge International AS and A Level Economics will explain and analyze economic issues and arguments, evaluate economic information, and organize, present, and communicate ideas and judgments clearly. The course covers a range of basic economic ideas, including an introduction to the price system and government intervention, international trade and exchange rates, the measurement of employment and inflation, and the causes and consequences of inflation. Students also study the theory of the firm, market failure, macroeconomic theory and policy, and economic growth and development. Credits 1

AICE English Language and Composition is an Advanced language and composition course which meets all the objectives for English 11 and employs an international curriculum. Focusing on reading and writing from a wide variety of genres, styles, and contexts, students respond in critical and detailed analysis through directed writing, oral presentations, and group discussion. Students meet the requirements for an Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma and Advanced Placement English Language and Composition credit with possible college credit through successful completion of external assessments. Credits 1

Students in AICE English Literature, while meeting all the objectives for English 12, follow an accelerated, international curriculum. They read a wide variety of texts from a broad range of cultures and literary periods. Students write both personal and formal literary responses to literature, practicing their skills of logical, critical analysis. Oral skills are honed in group and individual presentations and discussions. Students meet the requirements of an Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma and Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition credit with possible college credit through successful completion of external assessments. Credits 1

This accelerated Cambridge course has a strong human dimension and is concerned with both local and global issues. The curriculum encompasses the four traditional subdivisions of the global environment, including the lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere. The course develops in students a strong understanding of the Earth's natural systems and the effects of human activity on these systems. Students are challenged to think about important environmental issues and to look to themselves for possible solutions. An important component of the practical assessment is an Individual Research Report based on issues for the course of studies. Students will take the Earth Science 1 Standards of Learning assessment only if they have not yet earned credit for graduation. Students will be prepared to sit for an external examination leading to the AICE Diploma and an Advanced Placement qualification. Credits 1

The objectives of this course are based on an accelerated, international curriculum. Students will communicate confidently and clearly in the target language and will be able to exchange views and opinions during sustained conversations. Also, they will demonstrate a capacity to draw on the target language source material to produce a piece of composition in the target language presenting ideas in a coherent sequence. Through external examinations in speaking, listening, reading and writing students can qualify for an Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma (AICE) and Advanced Placement credit in Language. Credits 1

The objectives of this course are based on an accelerated, international curriculum. The A-Level course builds on the language skills gained at IGCSE or AS Level, and is the ideal foundation for the universitylevel study or to improve career prospects. Students will learn how to use the language in a variety of situations. They will be expected to handle texts and other source materials, extracting information to respond to specific tasks. Through their studies, students can expect to achieve greater fluency, accuracy, and confidence in the target language. Through external examinations in speaking, reading, essay writing, and direct writing using the target language texts, students can earn an A-level credit towards the Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma and Advanced Placement credit. Credits 1

The focus of AICE Global Perspectives is on developing the ability to think, speak, and write critically about a range of global issues where there is always more than one point of view. Students will become aware of global themes and issues, viewed from personal, local, national and international perspectives, and of the connections between them. This cross-curricular program challenges students to work in groups, to present seminars, to create projects, and to publish essays. Students who sign up for AICE Global Perspectives must be self-motivated and have the ability to establish and meet deadlines. This course is recommended for juniors but is also available to seniors. The course culminates in an external assessment that provides the possibility of college credit. Credits 1

AICE Mathematics 1 is designed to provide accelerated students a strong foundation in Pre-Calculus and beginning calculus concepts. They will develop an understanding of Advanced mathematical principles and an appreciation of mathematics as a logical and coherent subject. The international curriculum includes essential Pre-Calculus topics and an introduction to differentiation and integration. Students will acquire the mathematical background necessary for further study at the AICE Mathematics 2 level. College credit is available at some universities for exemplary performance on associated exams. Credits 1