There are three special academic programs that are open to students throughout the district: (1) the AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education) program at Raines High School, (2) the IB (International Baccalaureate) program at Ribault High School and (3) the Early College program at Ribault High School. Applications for these programs may be obtained at www.duvalchoice.com and are submitted directly to the school. Magnet transportation is available to these schools.
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
3663 Raines Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32209
904.924.3049
www.duvalschools.org/wmrh
William M. Raines High School offers the Pre-AICE program for freshmen and sophomore students as a preparatory program for the AICE Diploma program for juniors and seniors. The Pre-AICE and AICE components are taught using the curriculum promoted worldwide by Cambridge University. It is a rigorous, four-year college preparatory program designed to prepare participating students with a secondary education that is matched to an international standard and an external examination process conducted by CIE (Cambridge International Exams). Currently, there are two million students participating in various Cambridge sponsored programs internationally and William M. Raines is proud to be an authorized Cambridge Center.
Special Information: Raines offers after school tutoring, Saturday School and numerous athletic programs with a state-of-the-art athletic field house. There are 75 openings for students at each grade level for the Pre-AICE program. An application for this program is available at www.duvalchoice.com.
Contact: Torra Talbott, AICE Coordinator at 924.3049, ext.216, talbottt@duvalschools.org
International Baccalaureate (IB)
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3701 Winton Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32208
904.924.3092
www.duvalschools.org/rhs
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme offers highly motivated and academically talented students a comprehensive libral arts education that goes beyond the regular high school curriculum to challenge their intellectual, social and critical perspectives of the world. The IB Diploma Program is recognized worldwide for college admissions and advanced standing. Students in the Ribault/Raines feeder pattern have priority to enter the program, and other students in the county may apply and be accepted based on space availability. All interested students must submit an application to be eligible for entrance into the program. Acceptance for incoming 9th grade students is based upon grades, test scores and teacher recommendations. Acceptance for incoming 10th graders is considered on a space available basis.
Information Session: January 26 at 6:00 p.m.
Tours: January 13, 20, 27 and February 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 9:00-10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., and 1:00-2:00 p.m. Other times by appointment.
Application Deadline: March 26.
Special Information: There are 75 seats available for the 2009-2010 school year. Students who attend the IB program at Ribault are able to access the magnet transportation system. An application for this program is available at www.duvalchoice.com.
IB Coordinator: LaShanda Allen, 924.3092, ext. 1131, allen1@duvalschools.org
Early College High School
The Early College High School program is a unique opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and up to 60 hours of college credit simultaneously. The program of study was developed by the Duval County School District in conjunction with Florida Community College at Jacksonville, North Campus. The program meets requirements for both high school graduation and an Associate of Arts degree for use in a parallel program at the university level. All of the courses in the high school portion are honors (advanced) level classes. The college program portion of the program was developed by identifying courses that 1) meet dual enrollment courses for high school graduation, 2) meet AA degree requirements, and 3) are university parallel program prerequisite requirements. In the first year of the program students start as full-time high school students. Over a two-year period students progress to all college courses. In the 11th Grade students are enrolled in about 9 hours per semester of college courses and at least 12 hours per semester in the 12th Grade.
Special Information: Grade 9 students entering the program must have taken and passed Algebra I and be reading at or above grade level on the Developmental Scale Score of the FCAT. An application for this program is available at www.duvalchoice.com.
Contact: Corie James, Early College Director, 924.3092, ext. 1118 or secretary at ext. 1119, thomasc14@duvalschools.org
