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Welcome to the BHS Cambridge AICE Program!
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/usa/
AICE is the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education
The Cambridge AICE Program offers a rigorous international Pre-university curriculum and examination system which emphasizes the value of broad and balanced study for academically advanced students. Students can earn college credit for passing scores in every AICE Level exam they take. AICE courses are among the highest level, and most rigorous courses available to students in St. Johns County School District and across the world.
The Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (Cambridge AICE) is a group certificate that requires learners to study subjects drawn from three curriculum areas within Cambridge International AS & A Level: mathematics and science, languages, and arts and humanities, over the course of three years. For students seeking the AICE Diploma, there is also a compulsory core subject, Cambridge International AS Level Global Perspectives & Research, in addition to a community service/paid work requirement of 100 hours.
While we are excited to offer this program as the newest AICE school in St. Johns County Schools, Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications have been taken by over 175,000 learners in nearly 130 countries every year.
Who is an AICE student?
(Admission Requirements)
FSA/FAST Reading = level 4 or above (3 minimum), FSA/FAST Math = level 4 or above (3 minimum)
Advanced/Honors level Middle School Coursework, Grades = A/B Honor Roll
Positive Teacher Recommendations (4 core academic classes from 8th grade)
Highly motivated for academic success—focus on college readiness and post-secondary plans
Dedicated to academic studies—ability to keep up with homework, study skills
Organization—ability to balance rigorous coursework and academies, sports, extra-curricular activities
No major attendance or behavioral issues
*Note: Requirements are holistic in nature and no ONE requirement should serve as a disqualifying factor (i.e. a single FAST score of <3 will not serve as a disqualifying factor in program acceptance).
Beachside High School opened its doors to students and faculty in August of 2022 and is the newest high school in St. Johns County.
As the newest high school in SJCSD, Beachside has developed a unique and purposeful set of academy and advanced academic offerings providing our students with the knowledge and skills essential for post-secondary success and career readiness.
The AICE Program at Beachside is the newest Program of Choice and provides students access to advanced, college-level curriculum accompanying their general or academy course of study. We opened our doors with a cohort of 51 AICE freshmen, excited to begin their three-year process of obtaining the AICE Diploma. AICE has been selected at BHS as a way to provide our students flexibility in their academic course offerings while challenging students through a rigorous, in-depth curriculum designed to engage students in real-world problem-solving and critical thinking through an international perspective.
AICE field trips are back for 2024-25!
Jacksonville Icemen School Day Game
Who: BHS AICE students
What: Watch the Jacksonville Icemen take on the Orlando Solar Bears
What’s included: Icemen Hockey School Day Game, Educational Workbook, Bagged Lunch, Icemen Hockey Gift
What to bring: Yourself, a positive, excited attitude, $$$ for souvenirs, and a jacket (it is an ice rink).
Where: Jacksonville Icemen, Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
When: Thursday, November 14th, 10:30am – Depart BHS at 9:30am sharp from the bus loop, return to school around 1:00pm
How much: $30 total on schoolpay.com
2024 Icemen field trip School Pay link
Want to know more about AICE at Beachside?
Stay in the loop (Coordinator communication):
BHS AICE Updates (October 2024)
BHS AICE Updates (September 2024)
Please see our AICE Brochure, Classroom Presentations, and Parent Night Presentations below:
Miss our BHS Counseling Night on 10/16? Please see the general counseling presentation and our Academy/AICE presentations below:
2024-2025-Fall-Student-and-Parent-Information-Night
AICE and Academy Parent Night Presentation 2024-25
AICE Presentation CLASSROOM PRESENTATION
SPMS Blitz PowerPoint 2024-2025
BHS AICE-Academic Honor Code Student Agreement
What Does AICE Look Like At BHS?
AICE 4 Year Plan 2024-25
BHS Course Selection sheet 2024-2025
BHS AICE Diploma Checklist
Please see below for the AICE Groupings and current subject offerings. Please note that as we are new school, we are adding classes each year and our progression will continue to change.
BHS AICE Course Offerings by Group
BHS AICE Diploma Checklist
What do colleges/universities say about AICE?
Cambridge Recognition and Credit Policy Search
Florida Department of Education Credit-by-exam Articulation guide
I’ve taken AICE Exams, now how do I send my scores to my college/university?
Cambridge AICE Transcript Service
Ready to apply?
Check us out on the web below:
SJCSD BHS Career and Technical Education website
How do I apply?
See the documents below to apply in HAC between January 4th – 31st!
Missed the application for 2024-25?
Please email Dr. Higgins or Ms. Cashwell with your inquiry about AICE for placement information @ [email protected]
AICE and Academy Parent Night Presentation 2023
***Please remember, if applying for BHS AICE as an out of zone student but also zoned for either Nease, SAHS, or PMHS, you must apply to a BHS Academy as your first, second choice, or third choice. Please do NOT apply for AICE as your third choice. Instead please email [email protected] indicating your interest in AICE and submit your four teacher recommendations.
2024-25 BHS AICE Teacher Recommendation Form (digital submissions only)
AICE Exam Registration is beginning soon!
Welcome to the 2025 June AICE Examination Session! Your AICE team will be visiting classes soon to register your student for the 2025 June Examination Session!
Please see the documents below for our AICE Exam Schedule, Exam Registration Letter, and other pertinent information.
Zone 2 June 2025 Provisional Timetable (BHS)
Contact us!!!
For general AICE enquires email us @ [email protected]
Jonathan Higgins (AICE Coordinator)
904-547-4433
Melody Cashwell (AICE Counselor)
904-547-4446
Tabby Calderone (AP and AICE Specialist)
904-547-4407
Join our BHS AICE Booster Club!
We need you!
Want to know how you can support our BHS AICE students?
The BHS AICE Boosters would like to invite you to our first meeting.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 5:30-6:00pm
BHS Band Room
BHS AICE Boosters Parent meeting
AICE Student Panel
AICE Presentation from Dr. Higgins (AICE Handbook and June Exams)
This organization is open to all parents of an AICE Diploma student.
Your participation is greatly appreciated!
We hope to see you there!
Don’t delay…sign up today: https://beachsidehsaicebooster.square.site/
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook @
“Beachside High School AICE Booster Club”
Stay tuned for meetings!
BHS AICE Calendar of Events
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