9th Grade

World Civilization 1 & 2 covers seven basic units: the ancient world, the middle ages, early modern times, from monarchy to revolution, the rise of modern Europe, imperialism and modernization and world conflict. Special emphasis is placed on note taking, critical analysis, historical interpretation, geography, and current events. Group projects and short research papers are required.

English 9-Literature/Composition This course emphasizes the traditional concept of read , reflect, and write . What is different, however, is the content of the readings and the approach to this content. Students will examine the cultural and psychic origins of myth in Greece and subsequent cultures. Major thematic units include "The Heroes Quest" and the "Loss of Innoscence/Coming of Age." Other areas to be covered include epic and lyric poetry, Elizabethan theater, art and music, fiction and expository prose, and philosophical writings such as the thesis assertion, the topic sentence, and structures of argument. Students are required to view or hear ten cultural events each semester.