9th Grade Curriculum

The question at Pasadena Waldorf High School is not only what do you want to be, but who do you want to be.

English I
Opening theme: Power of Image, from Mythology to Advertising
Literature: Tragedy and Comedy/History of Drama, the novel, story, and poetry
English Skills: Composition, vocabulary, grammar

Foreign Language
Spanish or Mandarin

Mathematics
Algebra I or geometry, permutations and combinations, descriptive geometry

Science
Biology: Foundations of life science (based on human biology, intro to lab work)
Chemistry: Organic
Physics: Thermodynamics
Earth Science: Geology

History
Modern World History I
Modern World History II (through contemporary issues and current events)
History through Art

Computer Technology

Fine and Applied Arts
Visual arts studio (painting, drawing), sculpture, pottery, photography, movement/dance, fabric arts

Music
Instrumental chamber ensemble, chorus

Physical Educations

Practical Skills
Gardening, cooking, canning, carpentry

Service Learning
Environmentally-based, in conjunction with class trip to Massachusetts