ISHCMC American Academy High School Profile 2013-2014

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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