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Optimizing Student Success through Cambridge Equity and Excellence Fort Lauderdale High School Priscilla B. Ribeiro, Principal Jennifer B. Muha, Magnet Coordinator The Oldest School in Broward County Fort Lauderdale High 2017 2018:

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Optimizing Student Success through Cambridge Equity and Excellence

Fort Lauderdale High School

Priscilla B. Ribeiro, Principal Jennifer B. Muha, Magnet Coordinator

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The Oldest School in BrowardCounty…

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Fort Lauderdale High

2017 – 2018: 1,930 Students

  • 994
  • 52%

African American

  • 514
  • 27%

White

  • 312
  • 16%

Hispanic

  • 110
  • 5%

Other

200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200

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Economically Disadvantaged 68%

  • 1,314 students

English Language Learners 6% - 119 Students Students with Disabilities 9% - 357 Students

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Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) A-level and AS-level courses and exams AICE Diploma Established at FLHS in 2004

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Why Cambridge International?

  • Honors vs. A.P. vs. I.B. vs. Cambridge
  • Offers an aligned system of education that is flexible and robust

but with desired flexibility and autonomy and at a competitive price point. Holistic program at competitive cost and greater flexibility.

  • Increased grade point average
  • College credits in high school, exempts students from many of the

larger classes in college

  • Academically ready students for college - PSAT, SAT and ACT

preparation

  • Financial Assistance – Full Florida Bright Future Scholarship with

AICE diploma

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A Culture of Success

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AICE Diploma Requirements

  • Combines

breadth of study with choice and flexibility

  • Selection comes

from three curriculum areas and one Core

  • Total of 7 points

required: at least

  • ne from Groups

1-3; one from Core; three from learner’s choice

  • Passing scores

are required on all exams to receive Diploma

4 Required + 3 Choice =

7 points

Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma program

Group 1:Science and Math

At least 1 point

Group 2: Languages

At least 1 point

Group 3: Arts and Humanities

At least 1 point

Group 4: Interdisciplinary Skills Based Courses

Optional: Max of 2 points

Core: Global Perspectives and Research

Required: 1 point

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Cambridge AICE

  • AICE Art & Design
  • AICE Biology
  • AICE Business Studies
  • AICE Classical Studies
  • AICE Digital Photography
  • AICE English Language
  • AICE English Language for

Lawyers

  • AICE Environmental

Management

  • AICE French Language
  • AICE General Paper
  • AICE Global Perspectives
  • AICE History
  • AICE Information Technology
  • AICE Marine Science
  • AICE Media Studies
  • AICE Music
  • AICE Psychology
  • AICE Sociology
  • AICE Sociology (A level)
  • AICE Spanish Language
  • AICE Thinking Skills
  • AICE Travel & Tourism

Fort Lauderdale High School 42 College-Level Courses

Cambridge students are encouraged to take a rigorous schedule which includes both types of advanced courses.

An “A” Counts as a 6.0 on 4.0 Scale

Advanced Placement

  • AP Biology
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • AP Comparative Politics
  • AP Computer Science
  • AP Computer Science (Robotics)
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP English Language &

Composition

  • AP English Literature
  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP French Language
  • AP Human Geography
  • AP Macroeconomics
  • AP Physics
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Research
  • AP Seminar
  • AP Spanish Language
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Studio Art/2-D
  • AP U.S. History
  • AP U.S. Government & Politics
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Students Who Took 1 orMore Cambridge International Exams

1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100

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Students Taking 1

  • r More CambridgeExams

250 200 150 100 50

by Demographic Groups

400 350 300 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 African American White Hispanic Other

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Cambridge at FLHS Today

2016-2017

  • Administered 2,103 exams
  • Passing rate of 77%

2017-2018

  • Administered 2,440 exams
  • Passing rate TBD
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Grades 9 & 10 Proficiency in Reading & Math

80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Reading Math 2013 2014 2015 2016

Since 2016, our Reading and Math Proficiency percentages have increased to reach 68% and 74%, respectively.

New State Math EOC launched

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FLHS Achie ievement Compared to BCPS Schools ls wit ith sim imil ilar SES

67 59 72 74

20 40 60 80 ELA Level 3+ Math Level 3+ Bio Level 3+ USH Level 3+ District Grade FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL DEERFIELD BEACH HIGH SCHOOL STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL MONARCH HIGH SCHOOL PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

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FLHS Gain ins Compared to BCPS Schools ls wit ith sim imil ilar SES

58

37 52 32

20 40 60 80 100 ELA Gains ELA Low25 Math Gains Math Low25 District Grade FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL DEERFIELD BEACH HIGH SCHOOL STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL MONARCH HIGH SCHOOL PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

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FLHS Graduation and Acceleration Compared to BCPS Schools wit ith sim imil ilar SES

96 69

20 40 60 80 100 Grad Rate HS Accel District Grade FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL DEERFIELD BEACH HIGH SCHOOL STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL MONARCH HIGH SCHOOL PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

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Clo losing the Achie ievement Gap FLHS Graduation Trends by Race

76 84 91 89 91 67 87 90 91 98 81 89 92 96 97 76 85 92 91 94 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Black Hispanic White Total

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FLHS Graduation Trends by Sub Group

59 73 39 76 53 82 50 85 83 90 57 92 75 89 46 91 20 40 60 80 100 ELL FRL SWD Total 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 76 92 73 94

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FLHS vs District Graduation Rates

% FLHS Graduates % BCPS Graduates

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Our Action Steps…

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Master Scheduling

Schedule a Path to College and Career- Readiness Data-Driven Scheduling Low Risk – Student Friendly Scheduling

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Vertical Alignment

Align Core Subjects to AICE Culminating Classes

IGCSE to A/AS Levels

Align Applied Classes to Core Support Classes

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Horizontal Alignment

Common Assessments Common Instructional Focus Calendar Common Grading Policy Common Planning for thePLC

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PLC bySubject

Cambridge Professional Development

Pre-AICE &AICE Strategies Student-Centered Strategies

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Coherent, Aligned Instructional System Spiral of Learning

What is the Advantage of the Cambridge Curriculum?

Coherence: Maximizes learner‘s’ Progress

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How does the Curriculum Help?

COGNITIVE COMPLEXITY STUDENT AUTONOMY

Rigor is automatically embedded in the standards set by the Cambridge International curriculum

Level of Performance

Student Ownership of Learning Increased Cognitive Skills

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Individualized Planning

Basic “Push” to Success High Flyer

  • After school

tutoring

  • Relationship

with star teachers

  • Saturday

review sessions

  • Personalized

invitations to review

  • Finding

balance

  • Time

management

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Student-Driven Instruction

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Student-Centered Learning

Collaborative Learning - Social Learning is Effective Peer Editing - Learning Must be Explicitly Taught Teacher as Facilitator – Students Must be Accountable

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Supporting Student Success

Honor Roll Breakfasts College Acceptances Announced by Principal College Acceptance Luncheons Cambridge Awards Ceremonies Student Rewards for Achievement College Trips College Night on Campus

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Pre-AICE & AICE Strategies

Common Language of Cambridge Instruction Analytical Writing – Synthesis of Information Understanding & Evaluating Evidence

Socratic Seminar & Debate

Time Management

Student Agendas

Cornell Notes Technology-Based Instruction

Imbed the Cambridge Learner Attributes by:

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Differentiated Support

Free After-School Tutoring Teacher Review Sessions After-School and Saturday Cambridge Review Sessions Personalized Reviews by Invitation Mentoring

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Professional Learning and Development

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) based on Common Subjects Connect Within the School:

  • Cambridge Teachers Across Content Areas
  • Content Teachers Across Instructional Levels
  • Grade Level Teachers Across Content Areas

Connect With Other Schools:

  • Teachers Across Schools and Across Districts

who use the Cambridge Program

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Increased Achievement

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www.fortlauderdalehigh.org Jennifer B. Muha – Magnet Coordinator jennifer.muha@browardschools.com

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Appendix

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Student-Driven Instruction

AICE Marine Science: Paper 1

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Student-Driven Instruction

AICE History: Paper 1 AICE Thinking Skills: Paper 2

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Student-Driven Instruction

AICE English Language: Paper 1 AICE English Language: Paper 2

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Cambridge A/AS Subject Groupings AS Global Perspectives is compulsory

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Cambridge Diploma at FLHS

To obtain an Cambridge International Diploma, students must accumulate 7 credits by passing Global Perspectives and at least one exam from three different subject groups (within 25 months). Group 4 is optional.

Group 1: Math and Sciences Group 2: Languages Group 3: Arts & Humanities Group 4: (optional) Interdisciplinary

Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Information Technology Marine Science Math Psychology (grp 1 or grp 3) English Language French Language Spanish Language Art & Design Business Studies Classical Studies European History Media Studies Music Psychology (grp 1 or grp 3) Sociology Travel & Tourism General Paper Thinking Skills *Global Perspectives – Mandatory Course

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Plus Any Other 3 credits