9th Grade Academics + Elective Options
9th Grade Academic Options
English
English, Grade 9
Reading literature, reading informational text, writing, speaking and listening, and language. NOTE: FULFILLS ENGLISH CREDIT REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. This course is appropriate for students interested in a wide range of postsecondary options.
English, Grade 9, Advanced Level
Pre-requisites: English Language Arts, Grade 8 with an "A" or "B"
Advanced work in reading literature, reading informational text, writing, speaking and listening, and language. NOTE: FULFILLS ENGLISH CREDIT REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. This course is encouraged for students interested in pursuing postsecondary education at the two-year or four-year level.
History
World History: 1500 to Present
Chronological history of the world: the emergence of a global age; the Age of Revolutions; the Age of Isms; era of global war; the world from 1500 to present. This course is appropriate for students interested in a wide range of postsecondary options.
World History: 1500 to Present Advanced Level
Advanced work in chronological history of the world: the emergence of a global age; the Age of Revolutions; the Age of Isms; era of global war; the world from 1500 to present. This course is encouraged for students interested in pursuing postsecondary education at the two-year or four-year level.
Science
Biology
Biology is a required, inquiry-based course focused on providing students with foundational life science content about the patterns, processes and interactions among living organisms. Students will look at content in the areas of structures and processes of the cell, ecosystems, heredity, and change over time of organisms. This course is appropriate for students interested in a wide range of postsecondary options.
Advanced Biology
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of 8th Grade Science, preferably at the advanced level
This academically challenging course includes an in-depth study of the biological sciences. Topics include those in biology, but are taught with preparation for AP Biology in mind. This course is encouraged for students interested in pursuing postsecondary education at the two-year or four-year level.
Math
Geometry with Data Analysis
Geometry with Data Analysis is the first of three required courses in high school mathematics. In Geometry with Data Analysis, students incorporate knowledge and skills in Geometry and Measurement, Algebra and Functions, and Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability, leading to a deeper understanding of fundamental relationships within the discipline and building a solid foundation for further study. The prerequisite for Geometry with Data Analysis is either Grade 8 Mathematics or Grade 8 Accelerated Mathematics. For students who opt to accelerate their mathematical pathways in the 9th grade, Geometry with Data Analysis may also be taken concurrently with Algebra I with Probability.
Geometry with Data Analysis, Advanced
Advanced Geometry with Data Analysis is the first of three required courses in high school mathematics. In Advanced Geometry with Data Analysis, students incorporate knowledge and skills in Geometry and Measurement, Algebra and Functions, and Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability, leading to a deeper understanding of fundamental relationships within the discipline and building a solid foundation for further study. The prerequisite for Advanced Geometry with Data Analysis is either Grade 8 Mathematics or Grade 8 Accelerated Mathematics. For students who opt to accelerate their mathematical pathways in the 9th grade, Advanced Geometry with Data Analysis may also be taken concurrently with Algebra I with Probability. This course is encouraged for students interested in pursuing postsecondary education at the two-year or four-year level.
9th Grade Elective Options
CCHS offers a variety of electives. As 9th graders, you will need to take pre-requisite classes in order to get to the upper level courses. 9th grade is to explore different areas that may interest you and continue pursuing the area you enjoy. If you go back to the main page, you can look at the different academies to see the upper level courses that you will be able to take. There are also videos on a few academies sites to help get a visual!
Business Software Application (Business Academy)
This is the required foundation course for all Business, Finance and Marketing programs. Business Software Applications I emphasizes the skills required to create, edit, and publish industry-appropriate documents. Areas of instruction include the integration of word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software as well as the use of emerging technologies. Students will have the opportunity to gain industry-recognized credentials to document basic computer skills needed for future education or employment.
Visual Arts 1 (Fine Arts Academy)
Create; produce; elements and principals of design; two-and three- dimensional techniques and media; art history; art vocabulary; aesthetics; criticism; solution of art problems to communicate ideas; safety issues with handling and storage of materials.
Marching Band (Fine Arts Academy)
Fall Semester
Prerequisite: Band Director Approval
This is a one credit course, novice level, designed for students to experience instrumental music in a marching band setting. Students
will develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental
music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will develop coordination
skills associated with marching while playing instruments and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines
within and outside of the arts. Students in band will take the class both semesters.
Concert Band (Fine Arts Academy)
Spring Semester
Prerequisite: Band Director Approval
This is a one credit course, novice level, designed for students to experience instrumental music in a concert band setting. Students
will develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing and responding as related to instrumental
music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form and expression. Students will study works of famous
composers of concert band literature and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of
the arts. Students in band will take the class both semesters.
Theatre Level 1 (Fine Arts Academy)
Produce; respond to productions; vocal, kinesthetic, emotional, analytical, and intellectual elements; dramatic structure; acting process; collaborative nature of a theatrical production and role of production staff; theatre history; theatre vocabulary; aesthetics; evaluating artistic choices.
Architecture, Construction, and Manufacturing (Building Science Academy)
A one-credit course that introduces students to core knowledge and skills in the areas of design, preconstruction, construction, maintenance, operations, and installation and repair which are foundational to courses related to careers in the architecture and construction and manufacturing industries. This course is not a prerequisite for entering a specific pathway.
Hospitality & Tourism (Culinary Arts Academy)
A one-credit foundation course designed to introduce students to the hospitality and tourism industry, the lodging industry, and culinary arts. This course is a prerequisite for Culinary Arts I.
Speech (General Elective)
Oral reading; children's literature; delivering, selecting, organizing speeches; persuasion; poise and verbal skills.
Creative Writing (General Elective)
Composing poetry, short stories, and critical responses. NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR ENGLISH CREDITS
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. This course is appropriate for students interested in a wide range of postsecondary options.
Foundation of Health Science (Health Science Academy)
A one-credit foundational course that introduces students to integrated academics, employability and career development skills, legal and ethical issues, communications, safety, and life skills. This course is a prerequisite to all courses in the Health Science cluster. This course can count as the .5 credit in Health Education.
Exploring Computer Science (Computer Science Academy)
Exploring Computer Science is an introductory high school computer science course for students in Grades 9-10 focused on foundational computer science concepts and computational practices. Students will be introduced to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. The course is designed to focus on the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems. The goal of Exploring Computer Science is to develop in students the computational practices of algorithm development, problem solving and programming within the context of problems that are relevant to the lives of today’s students. Students will also be introduced to topics such as interface design, limits of computers, and societal and ethical issues.
Introduction to Television Production
A one-credit course that provides students with knowledge of television production skills and operations. Students participate in classroom and laboratory experiences in television performance, production, and operations. A school-based television studio is required for this one-credit course that is designed to introduce students to the animation industry including animation production and film direction. A school-based studio is required for this course.
Aircraft Theory of Flight and Operations
A one-credit course designed to provide students with the basic theory of flight, aircraft nomenclature, aircraft construction and basic aircraft operating controls.