Grade 9 Curriculum

Language Arts: Comedy and Tragedy, American Literature, The Short Story, Grammar and Composition

History: Modern World History, 16th to the 21st Centuries

Regional Studies: Africa, The Islamic World

Aesthetics: History through Art

Spanish Language: Vocabulary, Grammar and Conversation; Literature

Mathematics: Algebra I; Combinations, Permutations, and Probability; Descriptive Geometry

Life Sciences: Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Chemistry: Organic Chemistry

Physics: Thermodynamics and Engines

Earth Sciences: Geology and Paleontology

Fine Arts: Black and White Drawing, Pastel Drawing, Mask Making, Wood Carving

Theatre: Comedy and Tragedy, Classical Scripts

Music: High School Chorus, Strings, Jazz, Guitar or Marimba Ensemble

Eurythmy: Eurythmy

Practical Arts: Clay Pottery, Earth Clay Painting, Mask Making, Flint Knapping

Physical Education: Soccer, Basketball, Softball Volleyball, Badminton, Archery, Swimming, Track

Work and Service Internships: Biodynamic Gardening and Farming

Wilderness Experience: Backpacking