Academic life
Depth of study.
Breadth of opportunity.
English, mathematics, science, and social studies anchor the program. Languages, laboratory work, computing, and the arts widen what students can explore.
A continuous school experience
From early learning to graduation.
Start with the whole journey.
AEIS serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Admissions can discuss the appropriate entry point and grade placement for your child.
Ask about grade placementPrepare for deeper study.
College-preparatory and Honors coursework lead toward an American high school diploma requiring at least 18.25 credits.
Make your learning visible.
A research project and an arts portfolio bring sustained investigation and original creative work before a faculty audience.
Explore senior workAdvanced Placement
Six subjects. Focused choices.
Students may take up to two Advanced Placement courses per school year.
Biology
Calculus AB
Computer Science Principles
French Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
United States History
The diploma
A clear path to completion.
18.25 credits
Graduation also requires 200 verified service hours. Seniors complete an approved shadowing or volunteer placement on Wednesday and Friday afternoons after 1:00 p.m.
Contact the counselor for official academic records and questions about graduation requirements.
| Subject | Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 2.50 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Science | 2.25 |
| Social Studies | 2 |
| Spanish Language & Literature | 2 |
| French Language | 1 |
| Physical Education / Health | 0.50 |
| Fine Arts | 1 |
| Technology / Computer Science | 1 |
| Electives | 1 |
| Senior Arts Portfolio | 1 |
| Senior Research Project | 1 |
| Total | 18.25 |
Senior capstones
An argument. A body of work.
Investigate a real issue.
Develop a 15–20 page study of an issue encountered during an approved service placement. Use sources and field evidence to support a practical recommendation.
Show how your ideas evolved.
Curate original artwork, process sketches, and revisions. An artist statement explains the themes and techniques behind the portfolio.
Explain the choices you made.
Present both projects to faculty. Assessment considers research quality, artistic development, reflection, and clarity.
Understanding the transcript
Grades & academic recognition.
AEIS reports an unweighted grade point average on a 4.0 scale and class rank within the graduating cohort. Honors and Advanced Placement courses receive no additional GPA points.
A: 90–100 · B: 80–89 · C: 70–79 · D: 60–69 · F: below 60
Principal’s Honor Roll
Semester GPA of 3.75 or higher, with no grade below B.
Honor Roll
Semester GPA of 3.25–3.74, with no D or F grades.
Making thoughtful choices
Read beyond the course title.
For parents
A useful academic conversation begins with the work a student is ready to undertake. Bring previous records and questions about language experience, current strengths, and subjects that need more attention. Ask how a proposed course of study supports both graduation and the student’s next step.
Advanced coursework is one part of a balanced program. Because AEIS permits up to two AP courses each year, discuss priorities and workload with the school instead of treating the number of AP courses as the goal.
For students
Consider what you enjoy investigating, what you want to improve, and what your possible future course of study may require. Keep examples of work that show how your thinking has developed: a revised argument, a lab investigation, or a creative piece can make a planning conversation more specific.
Ask early about course selection, placement, and the requirements that apply to you. Your counselor can help you understand the academic record; individual universities set their own entry requirements.
Does AP or Honors change the GPA calculation?
No. AEIS reports an unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale. Honors and AP courses do not receive extra GPA points. Course rigor and the grade calculation are separate parts of the academic record.
What should a senior keep for the final projects?
For research, keep relevant sources, field evidence, drafts, and a clear record of how the recommendation developed. For the arts portfolio, retain original work, sketches, revisions, and material for the artist statement. Confirm specific submission arrangements with faculty.
Where do I confirm an individual graduation plan?
Contact Joshua Delgado to discuss official records and requirements. The credit table is a guide to the school program; individual placement and completion must be confirmed with the school.
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