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9th Grade Courses (Online Program using the Ignitia Platform)

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9th Grade Bible: New Testament Survey

Overview

Summary
In-depth KJV-based study of the New Testament, exploring faith, purpose, and Christian living.
Description

With the King James Version as a primary resource, this online Bible course examines the New Testament, including the Gospels, the apostles, the Epistles, and biblical literature. In addition to the actual Bible study, students will explore some of the most pressing questions of the spirit, including the purpose of human suffering, sharing Christ with others, and finding God's direction.


Through the New Testament, Jesus Christ and the authors of the Bible provide knowledge and direction to God's people. In this in-depth study of the 27 books of the New Testament, students learn about the authors, their lives, their messages, and the relevance of these messages in their lives today.


This course also covers the Revelation of Christ and the seven seals, evangelism and outreach, the knowledge of our personal gifts, and God's will for our lives. Through thoughtful discussion and challenging questions, students will be encouraged to look at their lives and their futures from a Christian worldview and will learn how the history of the Bible affects the world we live in today.

Topics Discussed
  • Introduction to the New Testament
  • The Gospels
  • The Acts of the Apostles
  • The Pauline Epistles
  • The General Epistles
  • The Revelation of Jesus Christ
  • Biblical Literature: Job and Suffering
  • How to Share Christ with Your Friends
Course Type 

Core Course: Bible


Student Availability

Grade Level Availability
9
Extended Grade Level Availability

Not Applicable

Programs
Platforms


Additional Information

Required Course

Yes

Course Length

One Year

Available in HonorsNo
Available to Part-Time StudentsYes
Available as Credit RecoveryYes
PrerequisitesNot Applicable
Alternative Course Available Per Counselor ApprovalNot Applicable
Fee AmountNot Applicable


Supplementary Materials

9th Grade Bible: New Testament Survey: Supply List

Project Forecast

9th Grade Bible: New Testament Survey: Project Forecast





9th Grade English: English I

Overview

Summary
Builds strong writing, speech, and reading skills through grammar, genres, and classic texts.
Description

This comprehensive course emphasizes the importance of word usage, sentence construction, and paragraph structure to communicate effectively. Students enrolled in this course will investigate a number of literary genres including poetry, short story, drama, and the novel. Students will practice their own skills through writing for a variety of purposes and through the study of oral reading and speech.


Students will take a self-directed path that supports powerful written and oral communication skills as well as reading comprehension. With lessons devoted to proper usage of the parts of speech, the fundamentals of writing, and effective communication in a variety of forms, the course helps students to build their skills for higher-level communication. Students will also investigate library resources and visual aids. Required reading for this course includes The Miracle Worker and Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea.

Topics Discussed
  • The Structure of Language
  • The Nature of Language
  • Words and Writing
  • Language in Literature
  • Short Stories and Poetry
  • Research Writing and Argumentation
  • Reading with Skill
  • Effective Communication
  • The Novel
  • Drama
Course Type 

Core Course: English


Student Availability

Grade Level Availability
9
Extended Grade Level Availability

Not Applicable

Programs
Platforms


Additional Information

Required Course

Yes

Course Length

One Year

Available in HonorsYes
Available to Part-Time StudentsYes
Available as Credit RecoveryYes
PrerequisitesNot Applicable
Alternative Course Available Per Counselor ApprovalNot Applicable
Fee AmountNot Applicable


Supplementary Materials

9th Grade: English I: Supply List

Project Forecast

9th Grade: English I: Project Forecast





9th Grade History: World Geography

Overview

Summary
Explore world regions, cultures, and geography through maps, history, and interactive lessons.
Description

The perfect map for learning about world geography, this course sends students off on a journey of discovery. Through the use of interactive lessons and geographic tools like maps, graphs, and charts, students will travel to every continent to learn about the land and its people.


Traveling the globe has never been more interactive. World Geography takes students across the U.S. and to the very ends of the earth to learn about the physical geography of each region, its culture and society, and its economics and politics. By looking at the history and implications for the future, students will develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills while developing a comprehensive view of the world in which they live.

Topics Discussed
  • Communication Basics
  • Development of English
  • Punctuation and Essays
  • Understanding Words and Grammar
  • Composition and Biblical Standards
  • Old and Middle English and Autobiographies
  • Structure, Reading, and Speaking
  • Evaluating Media and Listening
  • Dynamic and Living Languages
Course Type 

Core Course: History


Student Availability

Grade Level Availability
9–12
Extended Grade Level Availability

8

Programs
Platforms


Additional Information

Required Course

Yes

Course Length

One Year

Available in HonorsYes
Available to Part-Time StudentsYes
Available as Credit RecoveryYes
PrerequisitesNot Applicable
Alternative Course Available Per Counselor ApprovalAP World History
Additional Course Available to Take Alongside the Default or the Alternative Course (Per Counselor Approval)
Fee AmountNot Applicable


Supplementary Materials

9th Grade History: World Geography: Supply List

Project Forecast

9th Grade History: World Geography: Project Forecast





World History

 

Overview

Summary
Explore global history from ancient times to today, covering key events, ideas, and civilizations.
Description

This interactive world history course explores history from ancient agricultural societies to today's global community. World history covers a broad spectrum of topics that explore the politics, religions, wars, economics, technology, and institutions that shaped the past into the future.


Students in this technology-rich history course will gain a broad perspective on how human society has been affected by and will continue to be influenced by the past as they make their way through time. Lessons examine a diverse mix of topics, including the origin of man and ancient civilizations, the Roman Empire, the rise of Christianity, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Mongols, the Revolutionary era, the Industrial Age, and the tumultuous era of the two World Wars.

Topics Discussed
  • The Beginnings of Human Society
  • Ancient Civilizations
  • The Medieval World
  • Renaissance & Reformation
  • Growth of World Empires
  • The Age of Revolution
  • The Industrial Revolution
  • World Wars
Course Type 

Core Course: History


Student Availability

Grade Level Availability
9–10
Extended Grade Level Availability

11–12

Programs
Platforms


Additional Information

Required Course

Yes

Course Length

One Year

Available in HonorsYes
Available to Part-Time StudentsYes
Available as Credit RecoveryYes
PrerequisitesNot Applicable
Alternative Course Available Per Counselor ApprovalAP World History
Additional Course Available to Take Alongside the Default or the Alternative Course (Per Counselor Approval)
Fee AmountNot Applicable


Supplementary Materials

World History: Supply List

Project Forecast

World History: Project Forecast





9th Grade Math: Algebra I

 

Overview

Summary
Learn to solve, graph, and apply linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions in Algebra I.
Description

Help students explore basic algebraic concepts with Algebra I. Students explore concepts that include evaluating, creating, solving, and graphing linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions.


This course requires students to gain a deeper knowledge of Algebra and apply their understanding of algebraic concepts to problem-solving.

Topics Discussed
  • Foundations of Algebra
  • Linear Equations
  • Functions
  • Inequalities
  • Linear Systems
  • Polynomials
  • Exponential & Radical Functions
  • Quadratics
  • Rational Expressions
  • Probability & Statistics
Course Type 

Core Course: Math


Student Availability

Grade Level Availability
9
Extended Grade Level Availability

8

Programs
Platforms


Additional Information

Required Course

Yes

Course Length

One Year

Available in HonorsYes
Available to Part-Time StudentsYes
Available as Credit RecoveryYes
PrerequisitesNot Applicable
Alternative Course Available Per Counselor ApprovalNot Applicable
Fee AmountNot Applicable


Supplementary Materials

9th Grade Math: Algebra I: Supply List

Project Forecast

Not Applicable





9th Grade Science: Physical Science Lab

Overview

Summary
Explore atoms, energy, and space through hands-on science and a Christian worldview.
Description

In this course, budding scientists will discover many facets of the exciting world of science as they study atoms and molecules, energy, nutrition and health, electricity and magnetism, and force from a Christian worldview.


Students explore the building blocks of our world and how these small particles interact to create energy and physical mass. Lessons on measurement, observation, and evaluation encourage students to see the world through the eyes of science. Beginning with a study of the earth and fossil evidence and finishing with the exploration of space, the course encourages critical thinking and analysis while fostering biblical beliefs and practical problem-solving.

Topics Discussed
  • Science & Technology
  • Structure of Matter
  • Properties of Matter
  • Health & Nutrition
  • Energy & Change
  • Energy & Magnetism
  • Machines & Work
  • Balance in Nature
  • Science & Technology Vocations
Course Type 

Core Course: Science


Student Availability

Grade Level Availability
9
Extended Grade Level Availability

8

Programs
Platforms


Additional Information

Required Course

Yes

Course Length

One Year

Available in HonorsYes
Available to Part-Time StudentsYes
Available as Credit RecoveryYes
PrerequisitesNot Applicable
Alternative Course Available Per Counselor ApprovalNot Applicable
Fee AmountNot Applicable


Supplementary Materials

9th Grade: Physical Science Lab: Supply List

Project Forecast

9th Grade: Physical Science Lab: Project Forecast





Biology Lab

Overview

Summary
Explore God’s world through biology with interactive lessons and a Christian-based perspective.
Description

Interactive and flexible, this course gives students a whole new way to look at God's world and learn about the relationship man has with the environment. From taxonomy and cells to the human body and the ecosystem, students are encouraged to explore all living things and answer biological questions from a Christian-based perspective.


This course is a scientific method for success, sure to engage your students through the delivery of online lessons and interactive media. A complete study of living things, this biology lab course includes lessons about plant and animal classification, habitats, the human body, cells and reproduction, ecology, microbiology, and biotechnology.

Topics Discussed
  • Taxonomy
  • Chemistry of Life
  • Cells
  • Cell Division & Reproduction
  • Genetics: God's Plan of Inheritance
  • Microbiology
  • Plants: Green Factories
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Ecology, Energy & Stewardship
  • Principles & Applications
Course Type 

Core Course: Science


Student Availability

Grade Level Availability
9–10
Extended Grade Level Availability

Not Applicable

Programs
Platforms


Additional Information

Required Course

Yes

Course Length

One Year

Available in HonorsYes
Available to Part-Time StudentsYes
Available as Credit RecoveryYes
PrerequisitesNot Applicable
Alternative Course Available Per Counselor ApprovalNot Applicable
Fee AmountNot Applicable


Supplementary Materials

Biology Lab: Supply List

Project Forecast

Biology Lab Project: Forecast





College and Career Prep:

    Freshman Xello High School and Beyond Prep

Overview

Summary
Not Applicable
Description

Not Applicable

Topics Discussed
  • Prepare for High School and Beyond
  • What is Xello?
  • How to Log Into Xello + Where to Access Xello Lessons
  • Reflecting
Course Type 

Elective: Career and Technical


Student Availability

Grade Level Availability
9
Extended Grade Level Availability

Not Applicable

Programs
Platforms


Additional Information

Required Course

Yes

Course Length

One Quarter

Available in HonorsNo
Available to Part-Time StudentsYes
Available as Credit RecoveryNo
PrerequisitesNot Applicable
Alternative Course Available Per Counselor ApprovalNot Applicable
Fee AmountNot Applicable


Supplementary Materials

Not Applicable

Project Forecast

Not Applicable





High School Electives

Overview

Course Type

Electives: See full list


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