Curriculum & Electives – Coral Reef High School

Why Cambridge?

The Cambridge Magnet Program provides students with the following:

A curriculum framework for English, mathematics and science
A stimulating environment for learning
A flexible format that complements the existing M-DCPS curriculum
External, international benchmarks that allow teachers to measure student progress
Content that is sensitive to cultural diversity

The Cambridge framework includes:

English curriculum includes phonics, spelling and vocabulary, grammar and punctuation, reading, writing, and speaking and listening
Math curriculum includes number, geometry, measure, handling data and problem solving
Science curriculum includes scientific inquiry, biology, chemistry and physics
High school math and science courses are available for acceleration in 7th and 8th grades

Cambridge AICE Diploma (grades 9 – 12)

An advanced academic program with a broad range of course choices
Curriculum groups include Mathematics and Science, Languages, and Arts and Humanities
Exams taken at the AS level (single credit) and A level (double credit)
Students earn double bonus points as with AP or IB
Recipients get Florida Academic Scholars Award and qualify for the Bright Futures Scholarship

Electives: Video Introductions – 2020 – 2021

Click on the links below to view a brief video introduction to Paul Bell’s popular course electives. For information regarding prerequisites, high school credit, or course curriculum, email the corresponding teacher.