In High School students have more independence and freedom to choose from a variety of courses while also taking their core courses. 

High School consists of Grades 9 through 12. High School Graduation requirements are based on credits earned. Each full-year course is worth 1 credit. Students must have at least 25 credits to graduate. Students take a mix of required courses and elective courses.  

Mathematics  3 credits
English

4 credits

Social Studies 3 credits
Science

3 credits

PE

1 credit

Foreign Language

2 credits

Fine Arts

1 credit

Vietnamese 

4 credits (Vietnamese Nationals) 

Electives 

Up to 8 credits 

AP Courses are University-level courses that students in Grades 11 or 12 may take. 

Each year we are expanding our AP choice offerings. Students electing to take an AP course must obtain a recommendation from a teacher or the Head of School stating that the student is able to read a University-level textbook and has the potential to complete the rigorous requirements of the course. All students taking an AP course must take the exam for the course.  

*The Art Portfolio counts as the exam for AP Art. The exam is externally scored by the College Board. Scores range from 1 to 5. 

AP SCORE  US GRADE  CORRESPONDING SCORE BOUNDARIES (%) 
5 A: Excellent   90 – 100%  
4 B: Good 80 – 90% 
3 C: Average/ Fair 70 – 80%  
2 D: Poor (but passing) 60 – 70%  
1 F:  Failure  Thấp hơn 60%