NLIS High School

Welcome to New Life International School's first year of high school! 

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NLIS students have many unique opportunities for learning.

These opportunities include the following:

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• High communication skills and high student achievement A small teacher-ratio improves the ability for deep discussion in the classes.  Students learn how to think for themselves as they have deep discussions daily with the teachers and each other. 

• Online courses from Sterling Academy  This is an accredited online school that NLIS provides for the high school students. 

• Advanced Placement Courses (high-level classes similar to the IB program) These classes are created by the College Board in America and offer college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. American colleges and universities grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores on the examinations.  At this time all advanced placement courses are done online. The tests will be proctored by a teacher at NLIS. 

• Career training in local businesses 

• Leadership roles in the student council

High School Graduation Requirements:

American high schools are four years, from 9th grade to 12th, eight semesters.  A half-credit is usually earned for a semester-long course.  Transfer students are accepted.

In order to graduate from New Life International School, students must complete 25 credits. 

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Minimum Requirements

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• 1 credit of Bible (studied in homeroom 1 hour a week every year)

• 4 credits of English (taken by all students all 4 years; classes include literature, writing, grammar, speech, and AP courses)

• 3 credits of Science (Earth/Physical, Biology, and Chemistry)

• 3 credits of Humanities (World History, Comparative Politics, and Government)

• 3 credits of Mathematics  (Algebra 1, 2, and Geometry, other voluntary math courses include Pre-calculus, AP Pre-calculus, AP Algebra, and AP Geometry)

• 3 credits of Japanese

• 1.5 credits of Fine Arts, Drama, or Music

• 1.5 credits of PE/health

• 1 credit for 50 hours of Community Help

• 3 credits of Electives

Courses Eligible for Each Category

Bible

One credit is earned through morning Bible study, one hour a week, throughout high school.

English*

Grade 9:  Writing & Grammar; Fundamentals of Literature

Grade 10:  Writing & Grammar; British Literature

Grade 11:  Writing & Grammar; American Literature

Grade 12:  Writing & Grammar; World Literature

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*Advanced Placement English courses may replace any of the above English classes.​

Science*

Grade 9:  Life Science

Grade 10:  Biology

Grade 11:  Chemistry 

Grade 12:  Possible courses for electives are:

Physics, Environmental Science, Robotics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry

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*Advanced Placement Science courses may replace any of the above Science classes.

Social Studies*

Grade 9:  Ancient History

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Grade 10:  World History     

Grade 11:  Comparative Politics and Government

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Grade 12:  Possible courses for electives are:

Japanese Culture, Psychology, AP Economics​​

*Advanced Placement Social Studies courses may replace any of the above Social  Studies classes.​

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Mathematics*

Grade 9:  Algebra 1 (Algebra 1 Honors is available)

Grade 10:  Geometry

Grade 11:  Algebra 2 or other, as available

Grade 12:  Possible courses for electives are:    

Pre-calculus, AP Pre-calculus, AP Algebra, AP Geometry

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*Advanced Placement Math courses may replace any of the above math classes.

PE/Health

• Physical Education 

• Strength and Conditioning

• Sports, as available

World Language*

• Japanese class offered in each grade

Extra Japanese classes may include:

• Japanese Composition

• Japanese Literature and Society

• Other languages are offered through the University of Nebraska

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*Advanced Placement Language courses may replace any of the above World Language classes.

Visual Performing Arts

• Art Design

• Computer art graphics

• Drawing and Painting

• Gospel Choir

• Instrumental class (piano, guitar, handbells)

• Drama

50 hours Community Service

Ideas include volunteering: 

• at senior homes

• at local businesses

• to start an after-school club

• to do farm work (Yamanashi is the fruit capital of Japan)

• to teach English to new students or outside the school

• to work with the city volunteer center - usually picking up trash

• in any capacity as approved by the senior teacher

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Electives

*Modern Languages include:  Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, French 1, French 2

Physical Education classes, Health Classes

Gospel Choir, Handbell Ensemble

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Art classes

AP classes (there is an extra fee for these classes)​

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*These are offered in the classroom through an accredited online school in America.  

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