High School
Welcome to the High School at COJOWA!
COJOWA High School offers a four-year program featuring both a US and Colombian curriculum, taught by a diverse team of teachers from Colombia and North America. Our students engage in core subjects and a wide array of elective options, blending academic and non-academic learning. Building on Middle School’s skills-based approach, COJOWA challenges high school students to think critically, solve problems, and participate in real-world, project-based learning.
Students are prepared not only for the Prueba Saber exams but also for success in higher education in the United States, Colombia, Canada, and Europe. A typical day includes five class periods, with opportunities for personalized support, clubs, and leadership activities like National Honor Society, Model United Nations, and Interact. COJOWA cultivates reflective citizens and innovative thinkers ready to lead and adapt to tomorrow’s challenges, grounded in strong values.
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+57 605 693 0170
Address
Zona Norte, Anillo Vial Km 12
Cartagena, Colombia
Monday to Friday
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
High School
Our classes
| Course Offering | Credits | Graduation Category | Language of Instruction |
| On Level/College Prep Courses | |||
| Math 9 Geometry | 1.0 | Math | English |
| Biology 9 | 1.0 | Science | English |
| English 9 | 1.0 | English | English |
| World History 9 | 1.0 | Sociales/SS | English |
| Spanish 9 | 1.0 | Spanish | Spanish |
| Sociales 9 | 0.5 | Sociales/SS | Spanish |
| Advanced Placement Courses | |||
| PreAP Math 9 Geometry | 1.1 | Math | English |
| PreAP Biology 9 | 1.1 | Science | English |
| AP Spanish Lang/Culture | 1.1 | Spanish | Spanish |
Our classes
| Course Offering | Credits | Graduation Category | Language of Instruction |
| On Level/College Prep Courses | |||
| Math 10 Algebra II | 1.0 | Math | English |
| Chemistry 10 | 1.0 | Science | English |
| English 10 | 1.0 | English | English |
| World History 10 | 1.0 | Sociales/SS | English |
| Spanish 10 | 1.0 | Spanish | Spanish |
| Sociales 10 | 0.5 | Sociales/SS | Spanish |
| Advanced Placement Courses | |||
| PreAP Math 10 Algebra II | 1.1 | Math | English |
| PreAP Chemistry 10 | 1.1 | Science | English |
| PreAP English 10 | 1.1 | English | English |
| PreAP Spanish Lit 10 | 1.1 | Spanis | Spanish |
Our classes
| Course Offering | Credits | Graduation Category | Language of Instruction |
| On Level/College Prep Courses | |||
| Math 11 PreCalculus | 1.0 | Math | English |
| Physics 11 | 1.0 | Science | English |
| English 11 | 1.0 | English | English |
| World History 11 | 1.0 | Sociales/SS | English |
| Sociales 11 | 1.0 | Sociales/SS | Spanish |
| Spanish 11 | 1.0 | Spanish | Spanish |
| Advanced Placement Courses | |||
| PreAP Math 11 Pre-Calculus | 1.1 | Math | English |
| AP English Language 11 | 1.1 | English | English |
| AP Spanish Literature 11 | 1.1 | Spanish | Spanish |
| AP Seminar 11 | 1.1 | Academic Elective/STEM | English |
| AP Biology 11/12 | 1.1 | Academic Elective/STEM | English |
Our classes
| Course Offering | Credits | Graduation Category | Language of Instruction |
| On Level/College Prep Courses | |||
| Math 12 Calculus | 1.0 | Math | Spanish |
| Integrated Science 12 | 1.0 | Science | Spanish |
| English 12 | 1.0 | English | English |
| Sociales 12 | 1.0 | Sociales/SS | Spanish |
| Spanish 12 | 1.0 | Spanish | Spanish |
| Advanced Placement Courses | |||
| AP Math 12 Calculus | 1.1 | Math | English |
| AP Research 12 | 1.1 | English | English |
| AP Biology 11/12 | 1.1 | Academic Elective/STEM | English |
- Academic Coaching
- AP Biology
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Human Geography
- AP Microeconomics
- AP Psychology
- AP Seminar
- AP World History Lab
- Art
- Art Portfolio
- Astronomy
- Book Editing
- Coding & Robotics
- Digital Photography
- Engineering & Design Thinking
- Ethics & Religion
- Excel Essentials
- Health and First Aid
- Infrastructure & Engineering
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Music Appreciation
- Online Course Work
- Orchestra
- Philosophy I
- Philosophy II
- Physical Education
- Wildlife Conservation
- World Religions
- Yearbook
At COJOWA, high school students in grades 9–12 have the opportunity to challenge themselves through a variety of academic pathways. While on-level courses provide a solid foundation and prepare students for success in college, motivated students may also choose from two advanced options:
• Accelerated Courses: These courses move at a faster pace and explore subjects in greater depth, providing a more rigorous academic experience. Because of their challenging nature, accelerated courses carry additional weight in a student’s GPA.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: Endorsed by the College Board, AP courses are designed to cover the full set of standards that appear on the official AP exams. At the end of each course, students are required to take the AP exam. High scores may qualify them for college credit, as recognized by universities worldwide. AP courses also carry extra GPA weight.
Advanced classes per grade level:
9th Grade
Accelerated Geometry
Accelerated Biology
AP Spanish Language and Culture
AP Human Geography
AP Environmental Science
10th Grade
Accelerated Algebra II
Accelerated Chemistry
AP English Language & Composition
Pre-AP Spanish Literature
AP Human Geography
AP Environmental Science
AP Microeconomics
AP World History
AP Biology
11th Grade
AP Pre-Calculus
AP English Literature
AP Spanish Literature
AP Seminar
AP Human Geography
AP Environmental Science
AP Microeconomics
AP World History
AP Biology
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Psychology
AP Statistics
12th Grade
AP Calculus AB
AP Research
AP Human Geography
AP Environmental Science
AP Microeconomics
AP Biology
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Psychology
AP Statistics
How do we assess the AP Program?
In COJOWA it is mandatory that students who are accepted in AP classes take their AP examination offered by the College Board, as their final assessment, along with additional credit approval requirements established by the College Board.
- Complete PSAT examination in 10th grade
- Complete SAT examination in 11th grade – Minimum score of 1000
- Complete Saber 11 (ICFES) Prep course in 11th and 12th grade
- Complete Prueba Saber 11 (ICFES) – for all Colombian students
- Complete 20 hours of community service per year from 9th-12th
grade (Total 80 hours) - Pass all subjects with a minimum grade of 70
- Maintain a 90% attendance to all classes
- Complete Career Internship during Senior year (minimum three workdays)
| Credit Requirements for Graduation 9th – 12th Grade | |||
| English | 4 | P.E | 0.75 |
| Math | 4 | Economics | 0.5 |
| Spanish | 4 | Philosophy | 0.5 |
| Social Studies/ Sociales de Colombia | 4 | Ethics/Religion | 0.25 |
| Science | 4 | S.T.E.M | 0.5 |
| Academic Electives | 2.5 | Art/Music | 0.25 |
Our counseling team guides students starting in grade 9 to get ready for college and select their major and help them through the university application process. They hold group and individual meetings with students for the career planning process. As students move through High School, college and career planning increases. Counselors support and guide students, but each student and the family are responsible for the final application and enrollment to university.
Student support includes organizing college visits on and off campus, vocational tests, university search to find the “right fit”, standardized test requirements, online applications, workshops, and alumni visits, among others.
We believe that all students deserve a quality education and opportunity to reach their potential. We know that some students will need support and specialized instruction to reach their academic goals. The Academic Coaching Center works with teachers and parents to support students that have an educational need.
Class Schedule
| Mon-Tue Thu-Fri | Wed | ||
| Period 1 | 7:45-8:35 | Period 1 | 7:45-8:35 |
| Period 2 | 8:40-9:30 | Period 2 | 8:40-9:30 |
| Snack | 9:35-10:10 | Period 3 | 9:35-10:25 |
| Period 3 | 10:15-11:05 | X-Block | 10:30-11:00 |
| Period 4 | 11:10-12:00 | Snack | 11:05-11:25 |
| Period 5 | 12:05-12:55 | Period 5 | 11:30-12:20 |
| Lunch | 1:00-1:50 | Period 6 | 12:25-1:15 |
| Period 6 | 1:55-2:45 | Early Dismissal Day | |
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