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2013 01 20 Le Hong Phong Profile
2013 01 20 Le Hong Phong Profile
2013 01 20 Le Hong Phong Profile
LE HONG PHONG
HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Mr. Vo Anh Dung
Principal
Mr. Tran Duc Huyen
Vice Principal of Academic Affairs
Mr. Lam Van Trieu
Vice Principal of Faculty and Student
Affairs
Mr. Le Van Minh
Vice President of Infrastructure
CLASS OF 2014
GPA DISTRIBUTION
WHO WE ARE
Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted ( established in 1927,
formerly known as the prestigious Petrus Ky High School ) is a highly selective school in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is known as one of the top
schools in the whole country for its outstanding teaching quality and students leadership and pioneering spirit. Throughout the schools long history,
Le Hong Phong has produced many generations of eminent leaders, teachers, 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 Examination (including tests in Mathematics, Vietnamese Literature, English and one
specialized subject). Le Hong Phongs passing grades are the highest among
all high schools in Southern Vietnam. The acceptance rates in the past three
years 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 grades
from grade 10 to grade 12. Vietnamese is the language of instruction and
all students are required to learn English, Chinese, or French as a second
language.
Besides, Le Hong Phong has given birth to the prestigious 30th of
April Olympiad for grade 10 and 11. Since 1995, Le Hong Phong has also
been selected as the testing center for the Royal Australian Chemical Institutes Australian National Chemistry Quiz.
OF
2014)
L e Ho n g Ph on g H ig h S ch o o l F o r T h e G i ft ed
CURRICULUM
Le Hong Phong High School has been famous for offering the most rigorous courses in the country. Our curriculum is
comprised of the mandatory curriculum and major classes. Every enrolled student is required to complete the mandatory curriculum, while only major students are required to complete additional hours within their major field. The mandatory curriculum includes courses in the following subjects (see the Addendum for details about course descriptions):
1.
2.
3.
4.
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Vietnamese Literature
5.
6.
7.
8.
Biology
History
Geography
Foreign Language (English, Chinese, or French)
9. Technology
10. Civics
11. Computer Science
12. Physical Education
13. National Defense Education
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Vietnamese Literature
Biology
Computer Science
Foreign Language (English, or French)
NATIONAL
MERITS AND
ACHIEVEMENT
AWARDS
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.
L e Ho n g Ph on g H ig h S ch o o l F o r T h e G i ft ed
Honored Students
Examination
Honored Students
Examination
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Years
Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Bronze
Medal
20102011
196
91
192
497
20112012
169
134
147
450
20122013
189
106
186
481
11
13
20122013
Consolation
Medal
13
Third Prize
Total
39
Years
First Prize
Second Prize
Total
20102011
28
10
47
20112012
31
14
50
20122013
53
60
ACTIVITIES
Besides rigorous academic programs, we offer many opportunities for our students to participate in many extracurricular activities, including sports, learning excursions, etc. which are organized almost weekly by an effective system of clubs. Some of these clubs include Life Skills Club, Community Service Club, Poetry Writing Club, Creative Science Club, Harmonica Club, Sao La Environmental Conservation Club, English Club, Musical Performance Club, Acting
Club, 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 including
Team Building Camp (September), Teachers Day Gala (singing & dancing competition, November), Festival of Traditions (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 Humanities Festival (booths of free food and games for children at the Oncology Hospital, HCMC, March), Graduating Senior
Farewell Day (May).
Sincerely yours,
Principal
VO ANH DUNG
L e Ho n g Ph on g H ig h S ch o o l F o r T h e G i ft ed
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L e Ho n g Ph on g H ig h S ch o o l F o r T h e G i ft ed
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Algebra:
Functions
Graph of functions
Linear Equations
Simultaneous Linear Equations
Quadratic Functions and Equations
Inequalities
Vector
Pre Calculus:
Angles and Arc length
Trigonometric Functions of a
General Angle
Trigonometric Functions of an
Acute Angle
Reductions to Functions of Positive Acute Angle
Trigonometric Equations
The conic sections:
Circle; Ellipse; Hyperbola; Parabola
Mechanics physics:
Point kinetics
Dynamics
Balance and motion of solids
The conservation laws
Thermal physics:
Gas
The basic concepts of thermodynamic
Solids, liquids and the transition
Atomic & Molecular Mass
Atomic structure & The periodic
law
Chemical bonding & Molecular
structure
Oxidation Reduction
Halogen Acid Base
Oxygen Sulfur
Rates of reactions
Pre Calculus:
Trigonometric functions - Trigonometric equations
Combinations - Permutations
Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions
Geometry:
Transformation of coordinates
Points in space
Calculus:
Limit of a function
Differentiation of Algebraic Expressions
Geometry:
Parallels - Perpendiculars
Calculus:
Application of derivatives
Exponential functions
Power functions
Logarithmic functions
Anti derivatives - Integrals
Complex numbers
Solid Geometry:
Polyhedrons
Spheres - Cylinders Cones
Three-Dimensional Coordinate
Geometry
Electric force
Direct currents
Environmental impacts on electric currents
Magnetic force
Electromagnetic induction
Refraction of light
Eyes
Lenses - Light - Magnification
Mechanical oscillations
Mechanical and acoustic waves
Alternating currents
Light waves
Light quantum
Atomic kernel
Microscopic & macroscopic physics
Bases - Acids
Nitrogen - Phosphorus
Carbon - Silicon
General knowledge of organic
Chemistry
Alkanes
Alkenes - Alkynes
Hydrocarbon Rings
Halogen - Alcohol - Phenol
Aldehydes - Ketones - Carboxylic
Acids
Fundamental of Biology:
Biology of the cell:
The chemistry of life The organic level
The cellular organization of life
Energy transformations
Cell reproduction
Microorganism:
Energy transformation
Embryology
Virus & Infectious diseases
Energy Transformation:
Basic structure and Function in
vascular plants
Animal nutrition - Digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems
Interactions with environment:
Interactions of vascular plants
with their environment
The nervous system (Animal)
Growth and Development:
Plant's growth and development
Animal's growth and development
Reproduction:
Plant reproduction
Animal reproduction
Organic Chemistry:
Esters - Lipids
Carbon hydrates
Amines - Amino acids - Proteins
Polymers
Inorganic Chemistry:
Metals
Alkali & Alkali-earth metals
Aluminum
Iron
Application of chemistry in economic, social and ecological development
Genetics:
Heredity and variation
Laws of heredity
Population genetics
Applications of genetics
Human genetics
Evolution:
Evidence of evolution
The origin and evolution of life
Ecology:
Organisms and populations
Biomes
Ecosystems, biospheres & conservation
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Grade 11
Grade 12
Programming language
- Pascal
Computer
Science
Vietnamese
Literature
Pre-modern History:
Asia - Africa - Latin America
World War I
Great achievements in premodern times
Modern History:
Soviet Union
Capitalist countries during World
War I
Technological revolution & globalization
Asian countries during World War
I
World War II
Vietnamese History from 1858 to
1918:
Vietnam from 1858 to the end of
19th century
Vietnam from the beginning of
20th century to 1918
World History:
The post World War II world
The Soviet Union & Eastern
Europe (1945-1991)
Russian Federation (1991-2000)
Asia, Africa & Latin America after
World War II
The US, Western Europe and
Japan after World War II
International relations
Technological revolution and
globalization
Vietnamese History:
Vietnam from 1919 to 1930
Vietnam from 1930 to 1945
Vietnam from 1945 to 1954
Vietnam from 1954 to 1975
Vietnam from 1975 to 2000
History
Geography