Students are encouraged to recognize elements that combine for total artistic unity. Literature and writing are the primary focus of the ninth grade program. However, the students will move outward from this to other facets of the English curriculum, speaking, listening, mastering study skills, learning organizational skills, mastering mechanical skills of spelling, vocabulary, punctuation and correct usage of standard English. The ninth grade English Academic Program introduces students to a more formal study of literature. Students learn to recognize the elements that combine for an artistic unit i.e. short story, drama, novel etc.
Writing is a primary concern.
Students develop an understanding of the sentence, the paragraph and the unity needed to communicate effectively. Through continuous and consistent reading, writing and discussion, organizational skills are developed.