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School Profi le 2013 - 2014

Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted ( established in 1927,formerly known as the prestigious Petrus Ky High School ) is a highly selec-tive school in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is known as one of the topschools in the whole country for its outstanding teaching quality and stu-dents leadership and pioneering spirit. Throughout the schools long history,

Le Hong Phong has produced many generations of eminent leaders, teach-ers, writers, revolutionaries, economists, scientists and artists, especially:

Truong Tan Sangthe current President of Vietnam.Nguyen Minh Trietthe former President of Vietnam from 2006 to

2011.

Huynh Tan Phata South Vietnamese politician and revolutionary.

Tran Van Ona national hero in the Vietnam War.

Nguyen Thai Binha national hero in the Vietnam War.

In order to win a place at Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted,students must be categorized Excellent in their middle school years and

must score extremely high on the National High School Entrance Examina-tion (including tests in Mathematics, Vietnamese Literature, English and onespecialized subject). Le Hong Phongs passing grades are the highest among

all high schools in Southern Vietnam. The acceptance rates in the past threeyears are:

Class of 2013: 21,36%.

Class of 2014: 20.14%.

Class of 2015: 13.3%.

The current school enrollment is 2,022 students in three gradesfrom grade 10 to grade 12. Vietnamese is the language of instruction andall students are required to learn English, Chinese, or French as a secondlanguage.

Besides, Le Hong Phong has given birth to the prestigious 30th ofApril Olympiad for grade 10 and 11. Since 1995, Le Hong Phong has alsobeen selected as the testing center for the Royal Australian Chemical Insti-tutes Australian National Chemistry Quiz.

WH O WE AR E

CLASS OF 2014

GPA DISTRIBUTION

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

Mr. Vo Anh DungPrincipal

Mr. Tran Duc HuyenVice Principal of Academic Affairs

Mr. Lam Van TrieuVice Principal of Faculty and Student

Affairs

Mr. Le Van MinhVice President of Infrastructure

LE HONG PHONG HIGH SCHOOLFORTHE GIFTED

ST U D E N T S T I T L E S ( C L A S S O F 2 0 1 4 )


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Le Hong Phong High School For The Gifted

NA T I O N A L M E R I T S A N D AC H I E V E M E N T A W A R D S

Depending on their majors, students are grouped into three advanced departments whose program focuses on threeof the 13 mandatory subjects:Cohort A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.Cohort B: Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology.Cohort D: Mathematics, Vietnamese Literature, and English.

Our system uses the ten-point scale and we do not rank our students. However, there are 3 main titles used toevaluate students:

The Excellent Title: - The qualified scores are at least 6.5 in all subjects and at least 8.0 in either Math or Literature.

- The average score must be at least 8.0.

The Good Title: - The qualified scores are at least 5.0 in all subjects and at least 6.5 in either Math or Literature.


The Average Title: - The qualified scores are at least 3.5 in all subjects and at least 5.0 in either Math or Literature.


Note: Average GPA = (Subject's GPAs) / (Number of subjects).

In brief, we believe that all subjects are important in developing well-rounded students.

Le Hong Phong High School has been famous for offering the most rigorous courses in the country. Our curriculum iscomprised of the mandatory curriculum and major classes. Every enrolled student is required to complete the manda-tory curriculum, while only major students are required to complete additional hours within their major field. The man-datory curriculum includes courses in the following subjects (see the Addendum for details about course descriptions):

Le Hong Phong also offers classes for the following majors:

1. Mathematics2. Physics3. Chemistry4. Vietnamese Literature

5. Biology6. History7. Geography8. Foreign Language (English, Chi-

nese, or French)

9. Technology10. Civics11. Computer Science12. Physical Education13. National Defense Education

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Vietnamese Literature

Biology

Computer Science

Foreign Language (English, or French)

G P A A N D G R A D I N G S Y S T E M

C U R R I C U L U M

Top scorers on University Entrance Examination 2012 2013 :

Le Hong Phong High School ranks second nationally in the 2013 Vietnam University Admission Ranking.

+ Valedictorian: 15.

+ Salutatorian: 3.

100% of our students pass the high school graduation exam administered by the Ministry of Education and Training.

More than 92% of graduates successfully complete the University Entrance Exam to enroll in distinguished universi-ties in Vietnam including some of the most prestigious ones.

National Merits:

In 2001, the school was awarded the 2nd Level Labor Medal by the President of Vietnam.

In 2007, the school was awarded the 1st Level Labor Medal by the President of Vietnam.International Awards 2012 2013 :

Silver Medal in Physics in the Asia - Pacific Robot Contest.

First Prize in the Vietnam Science and Engineering Fair (VSEF) held in Hanoi (Vietnam) and Fourth Prize in the Inter-national Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in Arizona (USA).

Gold Medal in AEON Asia Eco-Leaders held in Jakarta (Indonesia).
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Besides rigorous academic programs, we offer many opportunities for our students to participate in many extra-curricular activities, including sports, learning excursions, etc. which are organized almost weekly by an effective sys-tem of clubs. Some of these clubs include Life Skills Club, Community Service Club, Poetry Writing Club, Creative Sci-ence Club, Harmonica Club, Sao La Environmental Conservation Club, English Club, Musical Performance Club, ActingClub, and Radio Broadcasting Club. Many students have won short exchange scholarships to programs in South Africa,Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, etc.

Throughout the school year, students and teachers collaborate to bring about annual school-wide events includingTeam Building Camp (September), Teachers Day Gala (singing & dancing competition, November), Festival of Tradi-

tions (sport activities and folk games, January), Festival Le Hong Phong (open-air concert and fashion show, January),Festival of Folk Traditions (booths of traditional cuisines, folk games, or handmade souvenirs, February), and Humani-ties Festival (booths of free food and games for children at the Oncology Hospital, HCMC, March), Graduating SeniorFarewell Day (May).

E X T R A - C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T I E S

Sincerely yours,

Principal

VO ANH DUNG


Honored Students Years First Prize Second Prize Third Prize Total

Examination

20102011 28 9 10 47

30th of April Olympiad 2011

2012 31 14 5 50

20122013 53 6 1 60

Honored Students Years Gold Medal Silver Medal Bronze Consolation Total

Examination Medal Medal

2010

2011 196 91 192 497Citywide Academic Allstars 20112012 169 134 147 450

20122013 189 106 186 481

National Academic Allstars 20122013 2 11 13 13 39


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AD D E N D U M : C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N S Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Mathematics

Algebra:FunctionsGraph of functionsLinear Equations

Simultaneous Linear EquationsQuadratic Functions and Equa-

tionsInequalitiesVectorPre Calculus:Angles and Arc lengthTrigonometric Functions of aGeneral AngleTrigonometric Functions of anAcute AngleReductions to Functions of Posi-tive Acute Angle

Trigonometric EquationsThe conic sections:

Circle; Ellipse; Hyperbola; Parab-ola

Pre Calculus:Trigonometric functions - Trigono-metric equationsCombinations - Permutations

Arithmetic and Geometric Pro-gressionsGeometry:Transformation of coordinatesPoints in spaceCalculus:Limit of a functionDifferentiation of Algebraic Ex-pressionsGeometry:Parallels - Perpendiculars

Calculus:Application of derivativesExponential functionsPower functions

Logarithmic functionsAnti derivatives - Integrals

Complex numbersSolid Geometry:PolyhedronsSpheres - Cylinders ConesThree-Dimensional CoordinateGeometry

Physics

Mechanics physics:Point kineticsDynamicsBalance and motion of solidsThe conservation lawsThermal physics:GasThe basic concepts of thermody-namic

Solids, liquids and the transition

Electric forceDirect currentsEnvironmental impacts on elec-tric currentsMagnetic forceElectromagnetic inductionRefraction of lightEyesLenses - Light - Magnification

Mechanical oscillationsMechanical and acoustic wavesAlternating currentsLight wavesLight quantumAtomic kernelMicroscopic & macroscopic phys-ics

Chemistry

Atomic & Molecular MassAtomic structure & The periodiclawChemical bonding & MolecularstructureOxidation ReductionHalogen Acid Base

Oxygen SulfurRates of reactions

Bases - AcidsNitrogen - PhosphorusCarbon - SiliconGeneral knowledge of organicChemistryAlkanesAlkenes - Alkynes

Hydrocarbon RingsHalogen - Alcohol - PhenolAldehydes - Ketones - CarboxylicAcids

Organic Chemistry:Esters - LipidsCarbon hydratesAmines - Amino acids - ProteinsPolymersInorganic Chemistry:Metals

Alkali & Alkali-earth metalsAluminumIronApplication of chemistry in eco-nomic, social and ecological de-

velopment

Biology

Fundamental of Biology:Biology of the cell:The chemistry of life The or-ganic levelThe cellular organization of life

Energy transformationsCell reproductionMicroorganism:Energy transformationEmbryologyVirus & Infectious diseases

Energy Transformation:Basic structure and Function invascular plantsAnimal nutrition - Digestive, circu-latory, and respiratory systems

Interactions with environment:Interactions of vascular plantswith their environmentThe nervous system (Animal)Growth and Development:Plant's growth and developmentAnimal's growth and develop-

mentReproduction:

Plant reproductionAnimal reproduction

Genetics:Heredity and variationLaws of heredityPopulation geneticsApplications of genetics

Human geneticsEvolution:Evidence of evolutionThe origin and evolution of lifeEcology:Organisms and populationsBiomes

Ecosystems, biospheres & con-servation


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Computer

Science

Some basic concepts of com-puter scienceOperating systemWord processing

Computer network and the Inter-net

Programming language- Pascal

Database management system- Microsoft AccessNetwork management system

Vietnamese

Literature

Overview of Vietnamese Litera-ture through history

Vietnamese folkloreForeign folkloreVietnamese ProverbsOverview of Vietnamese Litera-ture from the 10th century to the19th centuryHaiku verseThe history of Vietnamese lan-

guageThe summary of Vietnamese Me-

dieval Literature

Vietnamese poetry and essaysfrom the beginning of 20th cen-tury until 1945Vietnamese poemsForeign poems, novels and plays

Vietnamese poetry and essaysfrom 1945 until the end of the20th centuryShort stories, novels and playsin the 20th century

History

Primitive history-Ancient history-Medieval history:Primitive communityAncient communityChina in feudal periodIndia in feudal periodSouth East Asia in feudal periodWest Europe in medieval timeVietnam history from primitive

time to 19th century:

Vietnam from primitive time to10th centuryVietnam from 10th century to15th centuryVietnam from 16th century to18th centuryVietnam in the beginning of 19thcenturyPre-modern world history:Bourgeois RevolutionEurope AmericaThe revolution of workers

Pre-modern History:Asia - Africa - Latin AmericaWorld War IGreat achievements in pre-modern timesModern History:Soviet UnionCapitalist countries during WorldWar I

Technological revolution & glob-alization

Asian countries during World WarIWorld War IIVietnamese History from 1858 to1918:Vietnam from 1858 to the end of19th centuryVietnam from the beginning of20th century to 1918

World History:The post World War II worldThe Soviet Union & EasternEurope (1945-1991)Russian Federation (1991-2000)Asia, Africa & Latin America afterWorld War IIThe US, Western Europe andJapan after World War II

International relations

Technological revolution andglobalizationVietnamese History:Vietnam from 1919 to 1930Vietnam from 1930 to 1945Vietnam from 1945 to 1954Vietnam from 1954 to 1975Vietnam from 1975 to 2000

Geography

Natural Geography of Vietnam:

Map

The Universe. The Earths result-

ing motionThe structure of the Earth.The Earths rules

Economic and Social Geographyof Vietnam:Geographical impact on popula-tionEconomics Structure

Geographical impact on agricul-ture

Geographical impact on industry

Geographical impact on services

Environment and stable develop-ments

World Economics - Social Studies

Geographic Regions and Coun-tries:United StatesEurope UnionRussiaJapanChinaSouth East AsiaAustralia

Physical Geography of Vietnam:

Geomorphology

Physical geographical featuresExploitation and conservation ofnatural resourcesDemography of VietnamEconomic Geography of Vietnam:Economic sectorsEconomic zones

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12


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