HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

The AISC high school program for grades 9-12 is designed along the lines of a standard American high school program of studies, and students are awarded with an American High School Diploma upon graduation. During the four year high school program, students must take certain required courses in combination with a number of elected courses. This allows them a degree of freedom to follow their chosen academic path and prepares them for further study after graduation.

In addition to the standard American High School courses, AISC offers two highly regarded college preparatory programs for students; the Advanced Placement (AP) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP). Both of these more sophisticated and rigorous programs prepare our students for the increasingly challenging world of college entry and career placement. The choice that these courses of study give to our students underscores our collective commitment to provide world class education to each and every student in our charge.

While high school is the appropriate time for students to look to the future and start thinking about their plans after graduation, they are encouraged to be fully involved in all aspects of school life. This ranges from representing AISC as a member of the Raptors sports teams and participation in extra curricular activities to leadership of the Student Council and support of the Learning Service Program, which allows students to gain credits for assisting the school in the library and other areas.

All students are required to complete a Community Service Program prior to graduation by performing 10 hours of community service for every year spent at AISC as a high school student. Students may explore their own avenues or join an activity organized by AISC.
Community Service traditionally centers on visits to orphanages and homes for the needy, and has included rejuvenating the walls of a local home for women and joining the Chennai-chapter of the Turtle Conservation Network in their efforts to track nesting turtles.

It is at the high school level that the school guidance counselor plays her most important role. Throughout their last four years, students receive regular newsletters from the counselor's office, advising them of the choices that lie ahead and how they should start preparing for them. A library of directories and brochures provide information on universities and colleges around the world, and students are guided in how to apply and qualify for entry into further education. The result is an alumni body that attends universities the world over.

The official graduation ceremony and associated celebrations take place in May and June of every year. The traditional graduate-faculty lunch immediately following the commencement ceremony reflects the camaradie and respect that students gain for their teachers and peers throughout their time at AISC.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to be eligible for graduation from the American International School - Chennai, students must earn a minimum of 24 credits or the equivalent and specific required courses must be completed. Semester credit for a course will not be awarded for a failing grade. Year-end credit for a course will be based on the average of the two semester grades. Full-time attendance for a period of one academic year will be required of students who enter in their senior year. The instructional program is designed to enable every student to earn the necessary units of credit and take the appropriate subject area courses within a reasonable period of time.

The courses in the areas specified below must be successfully completed to meet graduation requirements. Requirements are carefully balanced to ensure that students receive instruction in strictly academic subjects like English, Math and Sciences as well as developing their creative and athletic skills.

Summary of Credits to Be Earned
Credits from Required Courses:20
Credits from Elective Courses: 4
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 24

HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
for Academic Year

*Non-native speaking students may seek AP International English examination status. (AP) courses are offered as extended study.

Generally Chemistry rotates with AP Biology and US History rotates with Developing Nations.

One credit is required in Fine Arts and may be earned from the elective selections below that pertain to visual arts, dance, drama, and music.

AP COURSES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2007-2008

Colleges and Universities that have accepted our students since August 2001