HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE

2013 - 2014

AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLFOR STUDENTS AGED 11-18

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The SchoolInternational School Ho Chi Minh City American Academy (ISHCMC American Academy) was founded as an American-curriculum school in 2012. Prior to the 2012-2013 academic year, the school was known as City College Campus and ran an IGCSE curriculum. ISHCMC American Academy is accredited by CIS and NEASC. It is adjacent to its sister school International School Ho Chi Minh City, CEEB code 698010, founded in 1993.

CommunityOur school community comprises of 220 students from grades 6 to 12 and 21 full-time faculty members. 80% of our faculty is from the United States, and we also have faculty from Canada, the United Kingdom, China, Korea, New Zealand, and Vietnam. Over 70% of our full-time faculty members have earned at least one post-graduate degree.

97% of our students are Vietnamese nationals. Our maximum class size is 24, although many of our advanced classes for upper-classmen and intensive EAL courses have much smaller class sizes.

Calendar ISHCMC American Academy runs on a quarterly marking calendar starting in mid-August and running through mid-June. High school credit is granted on a semester system, with two quarters making up each semester. The first semester finishes in late January or early February.

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Academic ProgramOur curriculum is based on AERO standards. Students can start earning high-school credit in grades 7 & 8 by taking Algebra 1, Geometry or Mandarin 1 and 2. High school seniors require at least 24 credits to graduate. As many of our students follow an accelerated Mathematics and World Languages program, it is possible for some to graduate after grade 11 if they earn the correct credits in other core subject areas.

Dual Enrollment with Syracuse UniversityOne of the hallmarks of our academic program is our involvement with Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA). We have four faculty members who have trained with SUPA to offer Syracuse University courses for credit to our juniors and seniors. Students register online as non-matriculated students of SU, and upon completion of their dual enrollment courses receive an SU transcript in addition to their high school course credit. We are the only school in Vietnam to offer this program.

Grading PoliciesWe use number grades from 0 to 100, and we calculate both weighted and unweighted GPA. Weighted GPA values are used for class rank and honor roll designation.

Subjects CreditsEnglish 4 creditsMath 4 creditsScience 3 creditsSocial Studies 3 creditsWorld Languages 2 creditsPhysical Education/ Health 1 credit Fine Arts / Technology 2 creditsElectives 5 credits

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Weighted courses include AP, pre-AP, and university-level dual enrollment. Only courses taken at ISHCMC American Academy count toward cumulative GPA. GPA is calculated quarterly.

High School Course Offerings: 2013-2014Courses marked with * are dual enrollment with Syracuse University.

Grade Letter Regular Weighted98-100 A+ 4.00 5.0093-97 A 4.00 5.0090-92 A- 3.67 4.6788-89 B+ 3.33 4.3383-87 B 3.00 4.0080-82 B- 2.67 3.6778-79 C+ 2.33 3.3373-77 C 2.00 3.0070-72 C- 1.67 2.6768-69 D+ 1.33 2.3363-67 D 1.00 2.0060-62 D- 0.67 1.67Below 60 F 0.00 0.00

English Language Arts – Core Classes

English Language Arts 9

English Language Arts 10

English Language Arts 11

English Language Arts 12

AP English Literature & Composition

AP English Language & Composition

Academic Writing, College Credit*

English Language Arts - Electives

Student Publications

Fiction Writing

Nonfiction Writing, College Credit

Social Studies

World History 1

World History 2

Human Geography

Global Citizenship

AP Microeconomics

AP Comparative Government & Politics

AP Psychology

Economics, College Credit*

Public Affairs, College Credit*

World Languages

Mandarin 1

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By special arrangement with a faculty member, grade 12 students may opt to take part in a Teaching Assistantship or Independent Study. Students are allowed a maximum of three AP courses, and all advanced courses (pre-AP, AP, and dual enrollment) require instructor and counselor permission to enroll.

Transfer Credit PoliciesMany of our students come from different schools, within Vietnam and around the world. It is typical to see a senior transcript reflecting three or four different curricular systems: IB, Vietnamese, IGCSE and American.

We grant a maximum of 8 transfer credits per academic year. For students who are coming from a Vietnamese-medium school, we will count EAL courses toward the English Language Arts graduation requirement. If a student fails a subject at a transfer school, we will not grant credit for that subject unless the student can prove competency in the subject area through external exam results, such as passing scores on an IGCSE certificate.

When a high school student applies to ISHCMC-American Academy, a transfer credit audit is

Mathematics

Algebra 1

Geometry

Algebra 2

Pre-Calculus

Calculus

Applied Math 1

Applied Math 2

AP Calculus BC

Science

Biology

Chemistry

Conceptual Physics

AP Chemistry

AP Physics B

General Biology, College Credit*

Mandarin 2

Vietnamese Studies

English as an Additional Language

EAL Support – Intensive

Reading Intervention

Writing Lab

Technology

Applied Computer Design

Applied Computer Technology

Video Production

AP Computer Science A

Other Courses

Drama

Music

Physical & Health Education

Visual Art

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completed to determine the student’s academic standing.

Extra-Curricular ProgramsIn addition to three sports seasons, we offer a variety of extra-curriculars as part of our After-School Activities (ASAs) program. Offerings vary by term. Below are some of the activities offered in 2013 - 2014:

BasketballChess Club Global Issues Network (GIN)Guitar Club Literary Magazine (Spectrum)Magic Club

Model United NationsSoccer SwimmingTable TennisYearbook

College and University AdmissionsISHCMC American Academy students are allowed to apply to a maximum of 10 colleges and universities worldwide. This cap encourages students to do their research and choose wisely.

We use Naviance career planning tools and eDocs to assist with the college admissions process.

Contact Information

Transfer Credits Earned Assigned Grade Level1-5 credits Grade 96-11 credits Grade 1012-17 credits Grade 1118+ credits Grade 12

Campus PrincipalEric Hamilton eric.hamilton@aavn.edu.vn

Counseling Office counselor@aavn.edu.vn

Registrar records@aavn.edu.vn

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College and University AcceptancesISHCMC - American Academy Graduates 2012 – 2013

United States Adelphi University

Baldwin Wallace University

Central Michigan University

Central Washington University

DeAnza College

DePaul University

Drexel University

Farleigh Dickinson University

Howard University

Illinois State University

Iowa State University

John Carroll University

Miami University (Ohio)

Mission Community College

Ohio State University

Ohio University

Orange Coast College

Texas State University

UC Davis

University of Illinois

University of Iowa

University of Maryland

University of Massachusetts

University of Michigan (Flint)

University of Nebraska

University of New Hampshire

University of Oregon

University of Texas (Arlington)

University of Washington

Utica College

Washington State University

Washington University, St. Louis

Wentworth School of Technology

Western Washington University

CanadaBrock University

Concordia University

McGill University

McMaster University

Selkirk College

Simon Fraser University

University of British Columbia

University of Ontario

University of Toronto (Scarboro)

University of Toronto (St. George)

York College

Singapore PBS Singapore

United KingdomUniversity of Liverpool

University of Newcastle

University of Queen Mary

School campus

16 Vo Truong Toan, An Phu Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City

Tel: (84 8) 3898 9098 Email: admissions@aavn.edu.vn

Admissions office

26 Vo Truong Toan, An Phu Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City

Tel: (84 8) 3898 9100 Email: admissions@aavn.edu.vn

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