High School Course Offerings COURSE SELECTION Selecting a course of study is an important decision that which requires a determination of both short-term and long-range educational goals. Consider the choice of subjects carefully and discuss the matter with your counselor, teachers and above all, with your parents. ALL courses meet for the entire year and receive ONE credit unless otherwise indicated. Adding or dropping of courses is strongly discouraged and course changes will not be permitted after two weeks into the semester. STUDENT CLASSIFICATION Incoming Freshmen (entering Grade 9): Freshmen required courses are English, mathematics, physical education, Integrated Science, social studies, computer studies and language (usually Spanish). Additional specific requirements for students enrolled in the Chilean National Plan (CNP) include social studies in Spanish and Spanish as a first language, and a fine arts credit. Incoming Sophomores (entering Grade 10): Students will be expected to have successfully completed a full credit in English 9, one in social studies, Integrated Science, plus 4 other credits. For Sophomore Nido Academic Diploma students required courses include English, US history, math, biology, a language and physical education. Additional specific requirements for CNP students include Spanish as a first language and social studies in Spanish, and a fine arts credit. Incoming Juniors (entering Grade 11): Students will be expected to have successfully completed 13 credits, including English 9 and 10, and at least two credits in social studies, one in math and two in science. For Junior Nido Academic Diploma students courses in English, social studies, math, science and a foreign language are required. Additional specific requirements for CNP students include philosophy and social studies in Spanish and Spanish as a first language. Incoming Seniors (entering Grade 12): Students will be expected to have successfully completed up to 19 credits by the opening day of school including English 9, 10, and 11 and at least three credits in social studies, two credits in mathematics and two credits in science. The Nido Academic Diploma Senior requirement is English. Additional specific requirements for CNP students include philosophy, social studies in Spanish and Spanish as a first language. Note: In order to graduate from Nido, students enrolled in the Chilean National Plan must obtain sufficient credits to obtain a Nido Academic Diploma. For CNP students grade promotion is based on specific regulations established by the Chilean Ministry of Education.