HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE 2013 - 2014
AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS AGED 11-18
The School International 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.
Community Our 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 Program Our 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. Subjects
Credits
English
4 credits
Math
4 credits
Science
3 credits
Social Studies
3 credits
World Languages
2 credits
Physical Education/ Health
1 credit
Fine Arts / Technology
2 credits
Electives
5 credits
Dual Enrollment with Syracuse University One 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 Policies We 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.
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Grade
Letter
Regular
Weighted
98-100
A+
4.00
5.00
93-97
A
4.00
5.00
90-92
A-
3.67
4.67
88-89
B+
3.33
4.33
83-87
B
3.00
4.00
80-82
B-
2.67
3.67
78-79
C+
2.33
3.33
73-77
C
2.00
3.00
70-72
C-
1.67
2.67
68-69
D+
1.33
2.33
63-67
D
1.00
2.00
60-62
D-
0.67
1.67
Below 60
F
0.00
0.00
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: 2013-2014 Courses marked with * are dual enrollment with Syracuse University. English Language Arts – Core Classes
Social Studies
English Language Arts 9
World History 1
English Language Arts 10
World History 2
English Language Arts 11
Human Geography
English Language Arts 12
Global Citizenship
AP English Literature & Composition
AP Microeconomics
AP English Language & Composition
AP Comparative Government & Politics
Academic Writing, College Credit*
AP Psychology
English Language Arts - Electives Student Publications
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Economics, College Credit* Public Affairs, College Credit*
Fiction Writing
World Languages
Nonfiction Writing, College Credit
Mandarin 1
Mathematics
Mandarin 2
Algebra 1
Vietnamese Studies
Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Calculus Applied Math 1
English as an Additional Language EAL Support – Intensive Reading Intervention Writing Lab
Applied Math 2
Technology
AP Calculus BC
Applied Computer Design
Science Biology Chemistry
Applied Computer Technology Video Production AP Computer Science A
Conceptual Physics
Other Courses
AP Chemistry
Drama
AP Physics B
Music
General Biology, College Credit*
Physical & Health Education Visual Art
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 Policies Many 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
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completed to Transfer determine the student’s Credits Earned academic standing.
Assigned Grade Level
1-5 credits
Grade 9
6-11 credits
Grade 10
12-17 credits
Grade 11
18+ credits
Grade 12
Extra-Curricular Programs In 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: Basketball
Model United Nations
Chess Club
Soccer
Global Issues Network (GIN)
Swimming
Guitar Club
Table Tennis
Literary Magazine (Spectrum)
Yearbook
Magic Club
College and University Admissions ISHCMC 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 Campus Principal
Counseling Office
Registrar
Eric Hamilton
counselor@aavn.edu.vn
records@aavn.edu.vn
eric.hamilton@aavn.edu.vn
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College and University Acceptances ISHCMC - American Academy Graduates 2012 – 2013 United States
University of Maryland
University of British Columbia
Adelphi University
University of Massachusetts
University of Ontario
Baldwin Wallace University
University of Michigan (Flint)
University of Toronto (Scarboro)
Central Michigan University
University of Nebraska
Central Washington University
University of New Hampshire
University of Toronto (St. George)
DeAnza College
University of Oregon
DePaul University
University of Texas (Arlington)
Drexel University
University of Washington
Singapore
Farleigh Dickinson University
Utica College
PBS Singapore
Howard University
Washington State University
Illinois State University
Washington University, St. Louis
Iowa State University
Wentworth School of Technology
John Carroll University Miami University (Ohio)
Western Washington University
Mission Community College Ohio State University
Canada
Ohio University
Brock University
Orange Coast College
Concordia University
Texas State University
McGill University
UC Davis
McMaster University
University of Illinois
Selkirk College
University of Iowa
Simon Fraser University
York College
United Kingdom University of Liverpool University of Newcastle University of Queen Mary
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An International School for students aged 11 -18
School campus
Admissions office
16 Vo Truong Toan, An Phu Ward,
26 Vo Truong Toan, An Phu Ward,
District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: (84 8) 3898 9098
Tel: (84 8) 3898 9100
Email: admissions@aavn.edu.vn
Email: admissions@aavn.edu.vn
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