@browniesundae and anyone else interested - my son and I figured on another reason for the confusing language concerning Core Courses. Dean’s List, College Honors, Latin Honors, and other accolades are likely to be employing the same criteria as was stated earlier this year - or at least, I haven’t seen an update yet. Check it out (scroll down to Honors). Too many P’s, for instance, might hurt someone’s chances for Dean’s List. Something to consider for quarter.
http://collegecatalog.uchicago.edu/thecollege/takingcourses/