Through the assessment process your advisor will help you...

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Choose a Historical Cycle

Cycle selection based on your child's composition and reading skills, and aligning your family's studies.

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Choose a Science

Science selection based on math skills, any course prerequisites, and aligning your family's studies.

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Choose a Math Program

Program selection based on math skills mastered, learning style, and your student's goals.

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Select English Mechanics

Personalize the study of skills that complement composition instruction: punctuation, grammar, spelling, and penmanship.

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Select a Language

We prefer students study Latin for at least two years in high school, but gladly accept German, Italian, French, or Spanish.

Grade 9: U.S. Studies, B Track

Typical course list for Grade 9.  Appropriate for Grades 8 – 11.

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
*Placement determined through skills assessment.

 

Primary Course Materials

 

RELIGION

Church History IIIB (CH3-B)   [Semester 1]

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Catholic Apologetics (CAP-B)   [Semester 2]

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SOCIAL STUDIES / HISTORY

U.S. Hist & Geogr I (US1-B)   [Semester 1]

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U.S. Hist & Geogr II (US2-B)   [Semester 2]

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LITERATURE

American Literature (AL1-B)   [Semester 1]

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FINE ARTS

Art Prac & Apprec (AR3-B)   [Semester 2]

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SCIENCE

Physical Science I (PS1-B)   [Semester 1]

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Physical Science II (PS2-B)   [Semester 2]

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LANGUAGES

Language Study   [Semester 2]

High school students are to complete at least four semesters in Latin, Italian, German, French, or Spanish.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Education (PHE-B)

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LANGUAGE ARTS

Writing, grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, and handwriting placement determined through the skills assessment and discussion with teaching-parent.

Composition I (CM1-B)   [Semester 1]

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Composition II (CM2-B)   [Semester 2]

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English Mechanics   [Semester 1 and 2]

 

MATHEMATICS

Math placement determined through the skills assessment and discussion with teaching-parent.  St. Thomas Aquinas Academy regularly uses Saxon, Jacobs Algebra, Jacobs Geometry, and Math U See.  VideoText, Teaching Textbook, and community college courses also accepted.

Algebra I   [Semester 1 and 2]

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What questions can we answer for you?

We would love to hear from you!  Please reach out with your questions by phone or email, schedule a courtesy telephone consultation with an advisor, or submit an enrollment application if you are ready to start planning for the upcoming school year.

 

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