Choices for the 9th grade:

English and Social Studies

Students can choice to take a 2 credit course, Civilizations and Literature

OR

Separate 1 credit courses in both English and Social Studies, English 9 and Civilizations

The same curriculum – 9th grade English and 9th grade social studies Both focus on reading, writing, and research

skills; both are taught in a thematic manner, rather than a chronological one

Students read many of the same texts Students learn skills that will help them in

future years Students use 21st Century learning tools

Same curriculum as English 9 and Civilizations

Material presented together in both English and Social Studies Ex. When reading Animal Farm in English,

students are studying the Russian Revolution in social studies.

Classes meet back to back periods Single grade given in both classes (2 credits)

Same curriculum as Civilizations & Literature

Material covered independently in English and Social Studies classes Students still study the Russian Revolution and

Animal Farm, but during different times of the year.

Classes are scheduled independently of one another

Different grades in each class (1 credit each)

9th graders also have the option of taking one or both of the following electives in the social studies: Introduction to Psychology (9-12) China and the Eastern World (9-12)

9th graders also have the option of taking the following elective in English: Publications – yearbook

Bing Miller, English department headcmiller@branford.k12.ct.us

Pete Bouley, Social Studies department headpbouley@branford.k12.ct.us