High School Academic Programs
Bay High School: Advanced international Certificate of Education (AICE)
The Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) program is an international pre-university curriculum and examination system for academically able students. It is a flexible, broad-based, three-year curriculum, which is offered worldwide in schools and colleges. AICE features courses written specifically as preparation for honors degree programs. It encourages high academic standards and provides an ideal basis for study at the college and university level. The AICE program at Bay High School includes a pre-AICE program for freshmen with advancement to the Advanced International Certificate of Education program during the sophomore, junior and senior years. An AICE Diploma is awarded on the basis of examination scores and course work performance during seven full-credit courses. By requiring students take a minimum of seven full-credit courses with at least one course chosen from each of the three subject areas, the AICE Diploma ensures that all students follow a broad and balanced academic program. Advanced (A) Level and Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level certificates listing subjects passed are issued to those students who do not earn the full diploma. Within this framework, AICE offers an extremely flexible curriculum which can be tailored to students’ interests, abilities, and future plans.
The AICE program is an innovative and accelerated method of study offered through University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), a division of University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England. For over 170 years the prestigious University of Cambridge has been setting worldwide curriculum standards through their examinations. American universities have responded enthusiastically to AICE. The Florida Legislature has identified AICE as a graduation option and acceleration mechanism through which students can be awarded college credit. Students earning the AICE Diploma automatically qualify for the Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholarship which currently pays 100% tuition in Florida. Students completing the curriculum can earn the Bright Futures Florida Medallion Scholarship. Students who complete the AICE curriculum will be provided with the best possible foundation for advanced post-secondary studies anywhere in the world. Bay High School is proud to be one of the first high schools to offer the AICE program in the United States.
If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact the AICE Coordinator, Marlene Bland:
Bay High School, 1200 Harrison Avenue
Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: (850) 767-4617
Fax: (850) 747-5749
Email: blandcm@bay.k12.fl.us
Rutherford High School: International Baccalaureate (IB)
The RHS IB Diploma (DP) centers around the development of the whole student through a core of creativity, activity, and service, supported by inquiry-based learning in every academic discipline. IB students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, preparing them for a wide range of post-secondary choices. As an authorized IB World School for more than 30 years, Rutherford’s IB programs have received top commendations from the IBO accreditation review teams. To ensure our students receive the best education available, our IB faculty must attend regular professional development to stay abreast of program and curriculum updates. Our IB DP offers a two-year college-level curriculum for 11th and 12th-grade students, while our 9th and 10th-grade Pre-IB Program provides a challenging combination of foundational courses to prepare students for the IB pathway they choose as upperclassmen. These may include courses at Honors, AP, or DE levels, as well as elective choices in one or more CTE pathways.
All IB DP Candidates who earn their IB Diploma have the opportunity to earn 30+ hours of college credit, automatic qualification for the Florida Academic Scholar (100% tuition) award, as well as admissions preference to the most prestigious colleges and universities worldwide. The RHS IB Program aims to provide students with a strong educational foundation that gives them access to the knowledge, understanding, and skills to go out and make the world a better place. Students successfully completing either program will be well prepared for future opportunities in workplace leadership, technical education, military service, or college and university admissions.
If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact the IB Coordinator, Danyell Smith:
Rutherford High School, 1000 School Avenue
Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: (850) 767-4514
Fax: (850) 747-5439
Email: smithdl@bay.k12.fl.us
Deane Bozeman School: Bozeman Collegiate Academy (BCA)
Bozeman Collegiate Academy (BCA) strives to prepare students for success by offering Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Dual Enrollment (DE) through Gulf Coast State College, college tours, and other real-world experiences that present the many opportunities that are available post-graduation. In addition to these courses, students have career exploration and preparation opportunities through our Agriculture Biotechnology Program, Vet Assistant (featuring daily interaction with live animals), award-winning Fine and Visual Arts, Army JROTC, Digital Design, and Foreign Language offerings. BCA is also committed to providing and expanding our Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses to meet the needs of our ever-growing population.
BCA seeks applicants for admission from highly motivated students who desire a rigorous high school experience while preparing for their future. BCA is a program of high standards grounded within an encouraging and caring atmosphere and culture. Students will find the results of the challenge to be a level of greater success at the university level and the overall development of the individual.
If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Brandon Poiroux:
Deane Bozeman School, 13410 FL-77
Panama City, FL 32409
Phone: (850) 767-1325
Fax: (850) 265-5377
Arnold High School: Collegiate Studies
Arnold High School is proud to introduce the Collegiate Studies program, an elite academic pathway designed for high-achieving, highly motivated students who are ready to learn at the college level while still in high school. Through rigorous coursework, dedicated faculty support, and partnerships with accredited colleges, students earn real college credits that position them ahead of their peers—academically, competitively, and professionally. Our Collegiate Studies program leads to the esteemed Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma. The AP Capstone Diploma is a pathway to qualify for the Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) award. This allows students to earn the highest level of the scholarship without SAT/ACT scores, provided they meet other standard eligibility requirements. The Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) award provides 100% of tuition and fees at Florida public colleges and universities.
Arnold High School is proudly recognized as a prestigious AP Capstone School, reflecting our commitment to rigorous academics, student leadership, and college-ready learning. We offer a diverse range of Advanced Placement, Cambridge (AICE), and Dual Enrollment courses. Our dedication to our advanced program is rooted in its exceptional capacity to equip students for the challenges of college-level coursework. In addition to our Advanced Placement courses, the Collegiate Studies program offers a diverse array of pathways, including Engineering, Pre-Medical, Computer Science, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones), Career and Technical Education (CTE) with industry certifications, Naval Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC), and numerous additional opportunities designed to prepare students for college, careers, and beyond. We work closely with students and their families to create a personalized roadmap to success. Students in the Collegiate Studies program engage with a rigorous curriculum that is tailored to each student's needs. Our dedicated Collegiate Studies Coordinator and Professional School Counselors are committed to guiding every student toward their unique pathway to acceptance into top colleges and universities, ensuring they thrive in their academic pursuits.
Interested applicants may apply to Collegiate
Studies by contacting the Collegiate Studies Department at J.R. Arnold High
School.
Director of Collegiate Studies, Sherri Dotson: 850-767-3763, dotsoss@bay.k12.fl.us
Mosley High School: Mosley Advanced Placement Program for Success (MAPPS)
The Mosley Advanced Placement Programs for Success is a college-preparatory program that seeks to develop the total person by providing both an internationally accepted standard of excellence and a nurturing learning environment. We welcome applications for admission from highly motivated and intellectually capable students who are seeking an enriched high school experience. Our academic purpose is to prepare students to excel at the post-secondary level. To that end, qualified students may take advantage of over 40 college-level AP and dual enrolled classes offered on the Mosley campus. We are also excited to offer our MAPPS students the change to earn an AP Capstone Diploma. The Capstone Research and Seminar classes focus on higher-order thinking, research, and teamwork. These are skills that transfer directly to the post-secondary environment as well as professional settings.
The continued growth of the MAPPS Program at Mosley enables us to offer more choices in advanced coursework to meet the ever-changing needs of our students. Our MAPPS students enjoy the chance to become fully immersed in the total high school experience with a diverse offering of academic programs and coursework such as: Pre-Medical, Computer Science, Engineering, Culinary, CTE (with industry certification), Fine Arts, and Marine JROTC. We also provide students with the change to be an active part of student life through clubs, extra-curricular activities and athletics. Our outstanding faculty work with our students as learning partners to promote success. Our school grades, standardized test scores, dual-enrollment credits, and AP scores all speak to our outstanding history of excellence.
Further information about the MAPPS Program may be obtained by contacting Matt Teplicek at teplia@bay.k12.fl.us 850-767-4420
