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 Academic Program > Ninth Grade Program 
9th Grade Summer Reading Guide for Life of Pi Sandy Spring Friends School offers a rich transitional experience for ninth grade students linking the middle school years with the more intensive demands of the upper school program. The program is sensitive to the particular intellectual, social and emotional needs of 13 to 14-year olds as they enter late adolescence. Most of the ninth grade classrooms and the ninth grade office are located in the Ninth Grade Wing in the rear of Westview. This central location allows the students to maintain closer contact with their teachers, their peers, and their books and supplies! Other classes are held in Moore Hall and in the Science Center. The academic program allows for integration across the four basic subject areas of English, history, science, and mathematics. Additional required courses include:
The experiential components include:
Every aspect of the program is required and built into the ninth grade schedule. We value each part of the program as an important educational growth experience. Each experiential component extends and enriches the core academic program. The Intersession program in March offers one trip to either Canada/Vermont or to the Florida Keys. It is primarily a curriculum based trip with extensive amounts of community service. The cost is approximately $500.00. Pre-school camping trip: There is a ninth grade camping trip that is a required part of the ninth grade program. This five-day trip occurs in late August. The trip includes hiking, canoeing and and whole group activities at Catoctin Quaker Camp. There is no additional fee for this trip. 9th Grade TeamFive enthusiastic and experienced teachers lead this program. Other teachers work closely with this group. Their names, subject areas, and degrees are listed below. 9th Grade Team
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