Grade 9

Algebra I

Basic algebraic concepts are introduced in a carefully structured way

so as to make the learning material understandable.

This curriculum includes principles for logically solving, transposing, and canceling algebraic equations.

The student works with:

Monomial and polynomial expressions

Algebraic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Factoring, quadratic equations, positive and negative numbers, averages, percents, interest,

ratios, and proportions

English I

In this course the student will enjoy learning about the history of the English language.

He will also be challenged by the comprehensive review

of grammar—including emphasis on basic sentence patterns and the eight parts of speech—review

and practice of punctuation and capitalization along with verb conjugations.

Writing skills are again emphasized as students are encouraged to think analytically and to write with clarity.

This grade includes an in-depth study of two literature books.

World Geography

What is the climate like in Afghanistan?

What are the primary geographical features of Australia?

How have the continents of Europe and Asia changed since the fall of communism?

The answers to these questions, and much more, can be found in this world geography course.

Biology

                                                                                                                                When God created our earth, He filled it with a vast array of living creatures. 

This course explores the wonders of that living Creation.

Included are studies of birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, sponges, coelenterates,

mollusks, echinoderms, worms, arthropods, plants, and microorganisms.

A study of the human body includes the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory,

respiratory, digestive, and endocrine systems.

Genetics and embryology are incorporated into the study of the human reproductive system.

Etymology (Word Building)

This course leads students to an understanding of word origins.

It also demonstrates the value in knowing those origins.

An emphasis is placed on learning the spellings, meanings, and functions of words.

Practice exercises show the student how to avoid wordiness and how to be precise in the choice and use of words.

Electives

Each high school student should add 1-2 elective courses in Grade 9.

Here are some suggested electives:

Foreign Language • Music (1/2 credit)

Computer Science • General Business

New Testament Survey • Basic Literature 9 (1/2 credit)

Health (1/2 credit) • Beginning Art

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