Grade 9

Congratulations! You are now the parent of a high schooler. You might want to grab another cup of coffee.

Here’s what’s happening this year. Your high schooler will analyze important elements of literature, further develop writing and study skills, and analyze the physical geography of a specific region including its land, water, and climate. Your student will also learn important algebraic concepts including relations, graphing, radicals, and probability, and use a periodic table to describe physical and chemical properties of certain elements. This year’s Bible course will derive beliefs and values from studying Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation and apply those beliefs and values to individual choices and cultural actions.

Each of your child’s courses teaches foundational biblical principles, provokes thorough discussions, gives careful assessments, and facilitates exciting hands-on activities. Each subject also features measurable learning objectives so you can determine how your child is progressing throughout the course.

We are excited for you as you begin this stage of your child’s homeschool journey. As your student continues investigating and pursuing different passions and setting goals for the future, we want to give you everything you need to provide the best guidance and support that you can. We are grateful to partner with you in training the next generation for the glory of God. Now, let’s take a look at what you will need this year!

Grade Kits

Our homeschool courses come in a variety of formats that enable you to choose the approach that works best for your family. Your students can watch our recorded video lessons online, or you can lead the class instruction at your own pace. For grade 9, our textbooks, quizzes, and tests are also available online with the Online Video Courses. The Homeschool Hub also integrates with whichever approach you choose, making your homeschooling simpler and happier!

See pages 4–5 for more details.

Subject Kits

Bible 9

Why the Bible Matters explains the Bible’s design and function; how the Bible relates to science, history, and literature; and why the Bible is vital in making decisions. Publish Great Things presents the history of missions, emphasizes the involvement of laypersons, and addresses principles and procedures of missions. That I May Know Him presents basic Christian living skills by focusing on the example of Jesus as portrayed in the Gospel of Mark.

Physical Science (6th edition)

This course shows students how everything they do relates to chemistry and physics. It meets them where they are in life with real-world examples and applications. Chemistry and physics chapters explore key concepts for future study. Students will explore the structure of matter, changes in matter, how matter moves, and waves and energy. The video course provides engaging segments to introduce chapters and animated diagrams to support understanding.

Cultural Geography (4th edition)

Take students on a continent-by-continent tour of the world, studying the cultures, landforms, climates, resources, economies, religions, and governments of each country. This edition has even more colorful photographs, charts, and maps that make this virtual world tour an exciting and engaging experience. New critical-thinking questions and notes on the status of Christianity in most nations make this book more relevant than ever.

Algebra 1 (3rd edition)

The text focuses on the use of algebraic concepts in technology and real-life applications, presenting the topics in logical order with detailed examples that promote student comprehension and retention. Your student will explore the simplification, solving, graphing, and interpretation of linear, exponential, radical, quadratic, and rational functions both manually and with technology.

Vocabulary Level C (3rd edition)

This study concludes the special emphasis on Latin word parts and discusses denotative and connotative meanings. Your student will continue to discover new word meanings through the use of context clues. Video course not available

*Semesters not sold separately Price includes both

English 9

English 9 includes one semester of Writing & Grammar 9 and one semester of Fundamentals of Literature.*

In Writing & Grammar the student develops grammar skills in conjunction with writing skills. Grammar sections teach parts of speech, sentence patterns, phrases, and clauses. Writing assignments include a personal experience, a research essay, poetry, a personal response to literature, and devotional writings.

Fundamentals of Literature teaches your student literary analysis by discussing six literary elements: conflict, character, theme, point of view, structure, and tone. He will analyze and evaluate authors, works, and themes in light of Scripture. An English translation of Rostand’s drama Cyrano de Bergerac is included in the book.

*Semesters not sold separately Price includes both subjects.