No day at Animas High School can be considered "typical." Every day, the students engage in different activities and teachers use different teaching methods to make sure each student is actively learning.
While ensuring that students have foundational knowledge, Animas High School teachers emphasize not WHAT to think, but HOW to think. Being able to think critically, analyze and solve problems, and communicate effectively are hallmarks of the school.
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In the 9th Grade, students will study Humanities (English and World History)
Topics include:
Topics include:
Emergence of Civilizations, to 1000 BC
The Classical Civilizations of the Mediterranean Basin, India, and China, 1000 BC - 600
The Expansion and Interaction of Civilizations, 600 AD - 1450 AD
The Early Modern World, 1450-1800
Students will read a variety of sources, fiction and non-fiction, poetry and narrative, print and on-line. They will learn to understand what is written, interpret meanings, thoughtfully consider what they've read, and express their thoughts clearly. The reading selections will range from classics of world literature, such as Greek mythology and philosophy, to primary sources, to novels reflective of the unit's specific era of ancient history.
Here's an example of an end-of-year project that examines how ancient civilizations influenced one another: http://projects.hightechhigh.org/?project_id=69&action=projmain&x=106&y=66
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Math/Science (Algebra and Physics)
Just as reading/writing and history go well together, so do the study of math and science. Topics to be covered in the 9th grade include:
Math
o Measurements and Estimations
o Algebra Operations
o Linear (First Order) Equations
o Quadratic (Second Order) Equations
o High Order Equations
o Triangles and Trigonometry
o Geometry
o Data metrics
o Probability and Statistics
o Measurements and Estimations
o Algebra Operations
o Linear (First Order) Equations
o Quadratic (Second Order) Equations
o High Order Equations
o Triangles and Trigonometry
o Geometry
o Data metrics
o Probability and Statistics
Physics:
· Motion and Forces
· Scientific Method and Inquiry
· Motion & Forces
· Mechanics
· Momentum
· Energy
· Waves
· Heat
· Magnetism
· Electricity
· Scientific Method and Inquiry
· Motion & Forces
· Mechanics
· Momentum
· Energy
· Waves
· Heat
· Magnetism
· Electricity
Check out this video of a 9th grade physics project: "Movement and physics in the Olympics" http://www.hightechhigh.org/dc/video.php?movie_ID=85
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Spanish
The topics include written and spoken language, reading and writing about Spanish and Latin American literature, and understanding cultural differences.
The topics include written and spoken language, reading and writing about Spanish and Latin American literature, and understanding cultural differences.
Check out this video of a project on Spanish masters: http://www.hightechhigh.org/dc/video.php?movie_ID=121
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Electives (such as Art, Music, French, Graphic Design, Inventions)
AHS plans to operate on a semester system. The proposed regular daily schedule will begin at 8:15 am and conclude at 3:15 pm.
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The proposed 9th Grade schedule is shown below.
8:15 - 9:15 Humanities
9:20 - 10:25 Humanities
10:30 - 11:25 Math/Physics
11:30 - 12:30 Math/Physics
12:30 - 1:00 Lunch
1:05 - 2:00 Electives
2:05 - 2:40 Electives
2:45 - 3:15 SIG*, ADVISORY**, or X- Block***
*SIGs (Student Interest Groups) are designed to tap into the passions and interests of both students and teachers. Students also will have the opportunity to get assistance with work in their core classes during this block. SIGS meet every Monday and change each semester.
**ADVISORY is a program designed to both support students academically and prepare them for college. Student's advisors will also serve as the main liaison between family and the school.
**X-BLOCK is a fitness-based elective. The goal is to expose students to different activities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
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The proposed 9th Grade schedule is shown below.
8:15 - 9:15 Humanities
9:20 - 10:25 Humanities
10:30 - 11:25 Math/Physics
11:30 - 12:30 Math/Physics
12:30 - 1:00 Lunch
1:05 - 2:00 Electives
2:05 - 2:40 Electives
2:45 - 3:15 SIG*, ADVISORY**, or X- Block***
*SIGs (Student Interest Groups) are designed to tap into the passions and interests of both students and teachers. Students also will have the opportunity to get assistance with work in their core classes during this block. SIGS meet every Monday and change each semester.
**ADVISORY is a program designed to both support students academically and prepare them for college. Student's advisors will also serve as the main liaison between family and the school.
**X-BLOCK is a fitness-based elective. The goal is to expose students to different activities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
