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Head of School
Mr. Kevin M. Dunning
kmdunning@hkis.edu.hk
Principal
Ms. Patricia Klekamp
pklekamp@hkis.edu.hk
Associate Principals
Ms. Lauren Fine
lfine@hkis.edu.hk
Ms. Sue Harvey
sharvey@hkis.edu.hk
Dr. William Johnson
wjohnson@hkis.edu.hk
Guidance Counselors
Mr. Greg Bishop
gbishop@hkis.edu.hk
Ms. Anne Ferrara
aferrara@hkis.edu.hk
Mr. Sam Fleischmann
sfleischmann@hkis.edu.hk
Mr. Adam Goad
agoad@hkis.edu.hk
Ms. Madeleine McGarrity
mmcgarrity@hkis.edu.hk
Ms. Anna Nunez
anunez@hkis.edu.hk
Ms. Stephanie Passamonte
spassamonte@hkis.edu.hk
Mr. Jeff Steuernagel
jsteuernagel@hkis.edu.hk
Contact information:
Hong Kong International School
1 Red Hill Road, Tai Tam, Hong Kong
Tel: (+852) 3149 7000 • Fax: (+852) 2813 7300
www.hkis.edu.hk
CEEB code: 670885
Profile for
College Admissions
September 2011
Student Learning Results
In addition to providing a rigorous course of study, HKIS targets student growth in six
domains: Academic Excellence, Spirituality, Character Development, Self-Motivated
Learning, Contributing to Society, and Chinese Culture.
Accreditation
Hong Kong International School is a member of the East Asia Regional Council of
Overseas Schools and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges.
School and Community
Hong Kong International School, a private coeducational day school, serves
students (Grades PK-12) in the international community who seek an American-style
college preparatory education in a Christian setting. Students come from business,
government, and professional families. Out of a total enrollment of 2,642 students the
high school serves 768 students of whom 49% are from the United States, 8% are
from Hong Kong and 43% represent 30 other nationalities.
Students
HKIS enjoys a diverse student body committed equally to academic excellence and
service around the world. Distinguished by their third culture outlook, HKIS students
are noted for being active in the community, eager to achieve, as well as ambitious
and entrepreneurial. The class of 2013 consists of 189 students and boasts 19
Commended and one Semi-Finalist National Merit Scholars. Nearly 100% of a typical
class pursues tertiary study, 80% of them at colleges and universities in the United
States, of whom 88% earn acceptance to Phi Beta Kappa institutions.
Faculty
HKIS attracts and retains an outstanding faculty, 73% of whom holds advanced
degrees, by providing a vibrant work environment and exceptional professional
development opportunities. The average tenure is 8.75 years. The faculty-student
ratio is 1:9.
School Calendar
The school operates under a 180-day calendar, divided into two semesters. The first
semester begins the third week of August and concludes mid-January. The second
semester begins the third week of January and concludes mid-June.
Interim
Interim is an annual 7-8 day off-campus experiential service and learning program
for all four high school grade levels. Through its cultivation of communication and
leadership skills, self-awareness and self-reliance, compassion and cross-cultural
understanding, the program promotes student growth relative to the six Student
Learning Results. The Interim experiences form an integral part of the high school
curriculum, and annual participation is a graduation requirement for all students.
Mission Statement
Dedicating our minds to inquiry, our hearts to compassion,
and our lives to service and global understanding.
An American-style education grounded in the Christian faith
and respecting the spiritual lives of all.

National Merit Scholarship Program
Recognition 2009 2010 2011
Commended 8 4 15
Semifinalist 5 5 2
Finalist 1 1 2
Class of 2011 Standardized Test Scores
Middle 50-Percentile Scores and Mean for SAT I
Middle 50% Mean
Critical Reading 560 – 690 620
Math 620 – 760 677
Writing 580 – 690 633
Middle 50-Percentile Scores and Mean for SAT II
Middle 50% Mean Exams Taken
Biology - Ecology 660 - 760 709 23
Biology - Molecular 650 - 770 697 13
Chemistry 680 - 780 716 43
Chinese with Listening 660 - 800 731 48
English Literature 530 - 680 617 25
French 500 - 650 575 2
French with Listening 800 - 800 800 1
Math Level I 580 - 680 625 34
Math Level II 660 - 790 719 104
Physics 620 - 770 694 14
Spanish 620 - 700 665 4
Spanish with Listening 460 - 580 574 5
U.S. History 630 - 730 677 39
World History 510 - 750 674 5
Advanced Placement Scholars
2009 2010 2011
Scholars 28 33 25
Scholars with Honor 31 22 17
Scholars with Distinction 51 48 65
International Scholar 1
Advanced Placement International
Diploma
7 8 9
2010 Advanced Placement Exam Results
2009 2010 2011
Candidates 353 350 382
College Board Equity of Access
Index (percent of senior class)
86 86 84
Exams Taken 884 834 954
Percent of Exams that earned
Passing Scores
Percent of Exams that earned a 4
or 5
90 93 92
76 76 76
Subject 5 4 3 2 1
Biology 39 2 0 0 1
Calculus AB 28 22 8 4 1
Calculus BC 28 5 2 1 0
Chemistry 36 3 1 0 0
Chinese Language 37 16 9 0 0
English Lang & Comp 15 10 6 0 0
English Lit & Comp 11 13 17 7 0
Environmental Science 11 16 4 4 2
European History 2 5 8 1 1
French Language 3 1 5 0 0
Gov’t & Politics Comparative 26 19 10 3 1
Gov’t & Politics US 26 14 14 3 2
Human Geography 13 11 6 4 2
Macroeconomics 21 21 19 8 4
Microeconomics 23 28 12 9 1
Physics B 15 10 3 0 0
Physics C: E & M 14 4 3 0 0
Physics C: Mechanics 14 4 2 0 0
Psychology 21 15 3 2 1
Spanish Language 2 0 4 1 2
Statistics 30 21 8 3 0
Studio Art - 2D Design 4 4 2 0 0
United States History 16 9 7 5 1
World History 18 14 6 1 0
Distribution of Cumulative Grade Point Averages
2009 2010 2011
3.50 – 4.00 (percent in range) 30 32 41
3.00 – 3.49 46 44 39
2.50 – 2.99 20 20 18
2.00 – 2.49 4 4 2
1.99 and below 0 0 0
Transcript Interpretation
A 4.00 Superior
A- 3.67
B+ 3.33
B 3.00 Above Average
B- 2.67
C+ 2.33
C 2.00 Average
C- 1.67
D+ 1.33
D 1.00 Below Average
D- 0.67
F 0.00 Not Acceptable
Hons Honors
I Incomplete
IP In Progress
NC No Credit
P Pass
TC Transferred credit
W
Withdrawn from
course
WF Withdrawn with failing
grade

Grade Point Average & Class Rank
Hong Kong International School computes a student’s Grade
Point Average on a 4-point scale, using only grades earned at
HKIS in grades 9-11. HKIS neither weights grades nor uses
percentage equivalents of letter grades. HKIS does not report
rank in class.
Counseling Practice & HKIS Policy on
Early Plans
Given the rigor of the AP curriculum at HKIS and the demands
of the high school experience generally, HKIS counsels its juniors
and seniors to take no more than three AP courses a year;
exceptions may be allowed for exceedingly motivated, organized
and skilled students.
HKIS limits the number of college applications that it will support
Academic Program 2011-2012
To earn a diploma, a student must earn a minimum of 22 credits distributed as follows: English (4), Mathematics (3), Science
(2), Social Studies (2.5), Asian Studies (0.5), Religion (1), Fine Arts (1.5), P.E. (2), and electives sufficient to complete the 22
credits. Students must also complete an Interim experience and participate in a comprehensive counseling curriculum for each
year of residency at HKIS. In the final two years of high school, each student must write and defend a Junior Research Paper and
undertake and present a Senior Project.
ENGLISH
Junior English (1)
Senior English: Western or Asian (1)
Senior English: Journalism (1)
Senior English: Film – Critical Introduction (1)
AP English Literature and Composition (1)
Creative Writing (.5)
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
(English and Social Studies Credit)
Humanities I (English/History) (2)
Humanities I In Action (English/History) (2)
Humanities II (English/History) (1/.5)
American Studies (English/History) (2)
SOCIAL STUDIES
Asian History & Action (.5)
Introduction to Psychology (.5)
Introduction to Sociology (.5)
Peace Studies (.5)
Business Leadership (.5)
Global Economics (.5)
AP Comparative Government and Politics (.5)
AP United States Government and Politics (.5)
AP European History (1)
AP Human Geography (1)
AP Macroeconomics/Microeconomics (1)
AP Psychology (1)
AP United States History (1)
AP World History (1)
RELIGION
Biblical Traditions (.5)
Service, Society and The Sacred (.5)
Spiritual Practices of the East (.5)
World Religions (.5)
Biblical Themes In Film (.25)
Existentialism (.25)
Gandhi and King (.25)
Old Testament (.25)
Who is Jesus? (.25)
MATHEMATICS
Extended Algebra (1)
Algebra (1)
Advanced Algebra (1)
Advanced Algebra (Honors) (1)
Geometry (1)
Geometry (Honors) (1)
Functions and Trigonometry (1)
Pre-Calculus (Honors) (1)
Models in Math A & B (.5 each)
Math with Business Applications (.5)
Advanced Mathematics Review (.5)
Statistics (.5)
AP Statistics (1)
AP Calculus AB (1)
AP Calculus BC (1)
Topics in Advanced Mathematics (1)
SCIENCE
Physical Science (1)
Biology (1)
Biology (Honors) (1)
AP Biology (1)
AP Environmental Science (1)
Chemistry (1)
Chemistry (Honors) (1)
AP Chemistry (1)
Physics (1)
Physics (Honors) (1)
AP Physics B (1)
AP Physics C (1)
Astronomy (.5)
Forensic Science (.5)
Human Biology / Sports Science (.5)
Marine Biology (.5)
Science & Society (.5)
MODERN LANGUAGES
French I-IV (1 each)
Advanced French Language and Culture (1)
AP French Language and Culture (1)
Mandarin as a Second Language I-VII (1
each)
Mandarin for Near Native Learners I-VI (1
each)
Spanish I-IV (1 each)
Advanced Spanish Language and Culture (1)
AP Spanish Language and Culture (1)
and counsels its students to use their allowance deliberately and
wisely. In addition, HKIS limits the number of early plans to which
students may apply; they may apply to one early decision and
one early action or two early action plans. HKIS students understand
that Early Decision is a global decision, and, should they be
admitted under an early decision agreement, they must withdraw
applications from all other institutions. The students are also
aware that their college counselors will inform all other colleges to
which applications have been submitted of those decisions.
In compliance with NACAC Best Practices, HKIS will also disclose
to colleges and universities any disciplinary infractions that result
in out-of-school student suspensions.
All HKIS seniors complete the FERPA agreement online through
Naviance.
ARTS
Fine Arts Survey (.5)
3D Studio I-II (.5 each)
2D Studio I-III (.5 each)
Introduction to Graphic Design (.5)
Photography & Digital Media I-III (.5 each)
AP Art History (1)
AP Studio Art (1)
Drama Workshop I (.5)
Drama Production I & III (.25 each)
Drama Production II (.5)
Stagecraft for the Theater (.5)
Effective Speech Communication (.5)
Beginning Band (1)
Concert Band - Brass and Percussion (1)
Concert Band - Woodwind (1)
Orchestra (.5)
String Ensemble (1)
Wind Ensemble - Brass & Percussion (1)
Wind Ensemble - Woodwind (1)
Beginning Guitar (.5)
Musical Theater Production (.5)
Concert Choir I & II (.5 each)
Madrigal Singers (1)
Women’s Choir (1)
INFORMATION TECH
Info Tech & Media Communications (.5)
Web Design & Programming (.5)
Studio and Live Recording (.5)
Introduction to Game Design (.5)
HEALTH AND WELL BEING
Health & Wellness (.5)
Learning Strategies (.25 & .5)
Transitions (.25)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education Grade 9 (.5)
Physical Education Grade 10 (.5)
Physical Education Grade 11 (.5)
Physical Education Grade 12 (.5)

College Matriculation 2009 - 2011
A team of eight counselors offers students personalized guidance to help them understand and articulate their own interests,
needs and aspirations and to choose post-secondary experiences appropriate to that understanding. In the last three years,
HKIS graduates have attended the following institutions:
Adelphi University
Ambassador Baptist College
American University
Arizona State University (3)
The University of Arizona (2)
Babson College (6)
Barnard College
Bates College
Baylor University
Bentley University (6)
Binghamton University
Boston College
Boston University (18)
Brandeis University (4)
Brigham Young University (5)
Brigham Young University-Hawaii (2)
University of British Columbia (8)
University of British Columbia (Okanagan) (2)
Brown University (7)
University of California at Berkeley (7)
University of California at Irvine (2)
University of California at Los Angeles (6)
University of California at Riverside
University of California at San Diego (4)
University of California at Santa Barbara (2)
California College of the Arts
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, San Bernardino
University of Cambridge
Carleton University
Carnegie Mellon University (9)
Case Western Reserve University
Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
Champlain College
Chapman University
College of Charleston
University of Chicago (7)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2)
Claremont McKenna College (2)
Clark University (2)
Colby College (4)
Colgate University (3)
Colorado College (3)
Columbia University (4)
Concordia University – Seward, NE
University of Connecticut (2)
Cornell University (2)
Dalhousie University
Dean College
Drexel University (3)
Duke University (5)
Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne
University of Edinburgh
Elon University (6)
Emerson College
Emmanuel College (2)
Emory University (2)
The Evergreen State College
University of Exeter
Fashion Institute of Design (2)
The University of Findlay
Florida State University
Fordham University (4)
Franklin and Marshall College (3)
Franklin College Switzerland
George Mason University
The George Washington University (5)
Georgetown University (7)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Goucher College
Harding University
The University of Hartford
Harvard University
University of Hawaii at Manoa (2)
Hofstra University
The Hong Kong University of Science &
Technology (3)
University of Hong Kong (3)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (11)
Indiana University at Bloomington (3)
International Christian University
Ithaca College (2)
James Madison University
John Cabot University
Johns Hopkins University (4)
Johnson State College
Kenyon College (3)
King’s College London (3)
Lake Forest College
University of Leeds
Les Roches School of Hotel Management (2)
University of London
Loughborough University
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University Chicago (2)
Lynn University
University of Manchester (2)
University of Maryland
Marymount College
Marymount Manhattan College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2)
University of Massachusetts
McGill University (4)
University of Miami (2)
University of Michigan (4)
University of Minnesota
Monash University
Mount Allison University (2)
Mount Holyoke College (2)
Musicians Institute
University of New South Wales (3)
New York University (25)
Newcastle University
The University of North Carolina (2)
Northeastern University (16)
Northwestern University (4)
University of Nottingham
Occidental College (3)
Ohio University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Ontario College of Art & Design
Oxford College of Emory University (2)
Pacific Northwest College of Art
Parsons School for Design (4)
Peabody Institute Johns Hopkins University
Pennsylvania State University
University of Pennsylvania (5)
University of Pittsburgh
Pomona College (2)
Pratt Institute
Princeton University (4)
Purdue University (6)
Queen’s University (3)
Reed College
Rhode Island School of Design
Rhodes College
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology (2)
University of Rochester
Rutgers
University of San Diego (2)
San Francisco Art Institute
University of San Francisco (5)
Santa Clara University (2)
Savannah College of Art and Design (4)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
School of Visual Arts (3)
Simon Fraser University
Singapore Management University
Skidmore College (5)
Smith College (2)
Snow College
The University of the South
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California (30)
Southern Methodist University (2)
University of St. Andrews (2)
Stanford University (2)
Suffolk University
SUNY College at Oneonta
Syracuse University (5)
The University of Tampa
Texas A&M University
Texas Christian University
The University of Texas
University of Toronto (8)
Trinity University
Tsinghua University
Tufts University (11)
Utah Valley University
Valparaiso University (3)
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College (3)
University of Vermont
Villanova University
University of Virginia
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Wake Forest University (2)
University of Warwick
Waseda University (2)
Washington State University (2)
Washington University (6)
University of Washington (5)
Wellesley College (2)
Wesleyan University (5)
University of West England
University of Western Ontario
Wheaton College MA
Whittier College
Wilfrid Laurier University
Williams College (2)
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Wittenberg University
The College of Wooster
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Yale University (4)
Yonsei University