9th Grade

Ninth Grade: Polarities

Ninth graders think in polarities. The world is black and white. They are interested in these contrasts, in defining and summarizing them and forming opinions about them. They seek to define the here and now of the modern world. They are fascinated with power and beauty, especially in their own thinking.

Main Lesson Curriculum

The academic focal point of a Waldorf high school is the main lesson, a two-hour concentrated lesson a the beginning of each school day. Each main lesson block presents one of the “core subjects”: literature, mathematics, history or natural sciences, for a period of three to four weeks.

Biology

Probability

Geometry

Geology

Literature:  Moby Dick

Physics

Chemistry

Modern History

Tragedy & Comedy

History through Art

Practicum: High school students participate in a one-week practicum each year. This activity  meets the group developmentally, reinforces the curriculum, and provides experiences that will carry the students into the future.

Grade Nine students spend the week camping at our farm. In addition to providing practical application of their organic chemistry Main Lesson, the farm work and building projects encourage movement and will.

Arts Courses

Each student takes four hours per week in the fine and practical arts.  All students take part in chorus, which meets regularly each week.  Thirty hours of community service are required of students in grades 9-11.

Drawing

Woodwork

Spinning

Metalwork

Calligraphy