ACE Pre-Diploma Programme (PDP)

The ACE Pre-Diploma Programme (PDP) is a two year preparatory program for the anticipated IB Diploma Programme, which was fully implemented at the start of the 2007-2008 school year.  Any student interested in pursuing an IB Diploma is highly encouraged to participate in the advanced ACE curriculum.  It is the best way a student can prepare for the rigor of the IB programme.

ACE Pre-Diploma Program (ACE PDP) - 9th Grade

Group Course Descriptions Credits Course Options
Group 1 Language 1 Honors English I
Group 2 World Languages 1 Honors Spanish  2, 1/2, 2/3,
Honors French  2, 1/2, 2/3,
Latin I, or
Mandarin 1
Group 3 Individuals & Societies 1 Honors Global Economics
Group 4 Experimental Sciences 1 Honors Integrated Science 1
Group 5 Mathematics & Computer Science 1 Honors Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II
Group 6 The Arts & Electives 0.5
0.5		 Health
Physical Education
1 Student Choice
1 Student Choice

8 total credits

ACE Pre-Diploma Program (ACE PDP) - 10th Grade

Group Course Descriptions Credits Course Options
Group 1 Language 1 Honors English II
Group 2 World Languages 1 Honors Spanish 3, 2/3,
Honors French 3, 2/3,
Latin II, or
Mandarin 2
Group 3 Individuals & Societies 1 Honors World Civilization
Group 4 Experimental Sciences 2 Honors Integrated Science 2 AND
Honors Biology
Group 5 Mathematics & Computer Science 1 Honors Geometry, Algebra II, or Pre-Calculus
Group 6 The Arts & Electives 1 Honors Visual & Performing Arts
1 Student Choice

8 total credits

Art, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Family and Consumer Science classes, and Business classes are just some of the possible elective choices your Freshman and Sophomore student may choose from.

Additional ACE Pre-Diploma Information:

ACE Pre-Diploma 9th and 10th Shared Calendar

ACE Pre-Diploma and IB Academic Monitoring Procedure

ACE Pre-Diploma CAS Requirement

Tates Creek High School Academic Honor Code Policy

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  • Author: Delores Minor
  • Updated: Thursday, January 24, 2013