Typical course list for Grade 9. Appropriate for Grades 8 – 11.
| SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 2 |
| Church History IIIB (CH3-B) | Catholic Apologetics (CAP-B) |
| U.S. Hist & Geogr I (US1-B) | U.S. Hist & Geogr II (US2-B) |
| American Literature (AL1-B) | Art & Music (AR2-B) |
| Earth Science (ERT-B) | Introductory Physics (IPH-B) |
| Composition I (CM1-B) w/English Mechanics* | Composition II (CM2-B) w/English Mechanics* |
| Algebra I* | Algebra I* |
| Physical Education (PHE-B) | Language Study |
*Placement determined through skills assessment.
Primary Course Materials
RELIGION
Church History IIIB (CH3-B) [Semester 1]
- The History of the Church: Student Text, Complete Edition Peter V. Armenio (The Didache Series)
- Screwtape Letters: Annotated Edition, The C.S. Lewis with annotations by Paul McCusker
- The Holy Bible, Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition
Catholic Apologetics (CAP-B) [Semester 2]
- Philadelphia Catholic in King James’s Court Martin Deporres Kennedy
- Philadelphia Catholic to King James’s Court: Study Guide Martin Deporres Kennedy
- Where We Got the Bible...Our Debt to the Catholic Church Right Rev. Henry G. Graham
- The Holy Bible, Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition
- Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd Edition U.S. Catholic Church
SOCIAL STUDIES / HISTORY
U.S. Hist & Geogr I (US1-B) [Semester 1]
- Christ and the Americas Anne W. Carroll
- U.S. History Map Activities E. Richard Churchill, Linda R. Churchill
- Rand McNally Atlas of American History, 6th Edition
- Conquest of Darkness: Our Lady of Guadalupe Warren Carroll
U.S. Hist & Geogr II (US2-B) [Semester 2]
- Christ and the Americas Anne W. Carroll
- U.S. History Map Activities E. Richard Churchill, Linda R. Churchill
- Rand McNally Atlas of American History, 6th Edition
- The Man Without A Country Edward Everett Hale
- Hiroshima John Hersey
- Godzilla (original Japanese version) Ishiro Honda (Director)
LITERATURE
American Literature (AL1-B) [Semester 1]
- Teaching the Classics DVD and Workbook Adam Andrews and Missy Andrews
- Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (The Ignatius Critical Editions) Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
FINE ARTS
Art & Music (AR2-B) [Semester 2]
- ARTistic Pursuits Elementary 4-5 Book One, The Elements of Art and Composition (3rd edition) Brenda Ellis
- Art &: A Teacher's Guide to Lessons and Activities for Fifth and Sixth Graders National Gallery of Art
- Artfully Teaching the Faith Steve Kellmeyer
- Music and Moments with the Masters Year 1 Cornerstone Curriculum
- The American Song Treasury: 100 Favorites (Dover Song Collections) Theodore Raph
- Wee Sing America Book and CD Pamela Conn Beall and Susan Hagen Nipp
SCIENCE
Earth Science (ERT-B) [Semester 1]
- Exploring Creation with Physical Science (2nd Edition) set: Textbook, Solutions and Test Book Dr. Jay Wile
- Exploring Creation with Physical Science Multimedia Companion CD-ROM (2nd Edition)
- Creator and Creation, 3rd Edition Mary O. Daly
Introductory Physics (IPH-B) [Semester 2]
- Exploring Creation with Physical Science (2nd Edition) set: Textbook, Solutions and Test Book Dr. Jay Wile
- Exploring Creation with Physical Science Multimedia Companion CD-ROM (2nd Edition)
LANGUAGES
Language Study [Semester 2]
High school students are to complete at least four semesters in Latin, Italian, German, French, or Spanish.
Latin Resources:
- Wheelock’s Latin: 6th Edition, Revised Frederic M. Wheelock; revised by Richard A. LaFleur
- Latina Christiana Complete Set (Revised Edition) Cheryl Lowe
- First Form Latin "Complete Set"
- Artes Latinae Level 1, Book & Audio CD Package Waldo E. Sweet
- Henle Latin I, Units 1-5 Set Robert J. Henle
Italian, German, French, or Spanish Resources:
- Rocket Language Level 1, 2 & 3 Bundle, Lifetime Access on desktop computer, iOS and/or Android app Rocket Language
- Rosetta Stone Homeschool 24 Month Subscription (Choose Italian, German, French, or Spanish) Rosetta Stone
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education (PHE-B)
- Fit for Eternal Life: A Christian Approach to Working Out, Eating Right, and Building the Virtues of Fitness in Your Soul Kevin Vost, Psy D.
- Community-based health, safety, and physical fitness.
ELECTIVES
High School Orientation
- High School Web Resources St. Thomas Aquinas Academy
- Cracking the ACT with 6 Practice Tests, 2018 Edition: The Techniques, Practice, and Review You Need to Score Higher Princeton Review
- Cracking the SAT Premium Edition with 7 Practice Tests, 2018: The All-in-One Solution for Your Highest Possible Score Princeton Review
LANGUAGE ARTS
Writing, grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, and handwriting placement determined through the skills assessment and discussion with teaching-parent.
Composition I (CM1-B) [Semester 1]
Composition II (CM2-B) [Semester 2]
English Mechanics [Semester 1 and 2]
- Jensen's Punctuation: A Complete Guide to All Your Punctuation Needs Frode Jensen
- Jensen’s Grammar (Textbook, Tests and Answers) Frode Jensen
- Writing Handbook Michael P. Kammer and Charles W. Mulligan
- Jensen's Vocabulary Frode Jensen
- Self-Instruction in Handwriting Zaner-Bloser
MATHEMATICS
Math placement determined through the skills assessment and discussion with teaching-parent. St. Thomas Aquinas Academy regularly uses Saxon, Jacobs Algebra, Jacobs Geometry, and Math U See. VideoText, Teaching Textbook, and community college courses also accepted.
Algebra I [Semester 1 and 2]
- Saxon Algebra 1 Home Study Kit (3rd Edition) John Saxon
- Saxon Math Algebra I D.I.V.E. CD-ROM
- Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.org)
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