9th Grade World Cultures Eastern Hemisphere. This class is designed to enable students to become well acquainted with various parts of the world — with special emphasis on the Eastern Hemisphere (Middle East, South Asia, East Asia and Southeast Asia). Focus will center on physical, historical and cultural geography, as well as Current events, and the 5 Major religions.

This course is required for all incoming freshmen and focuses on helping students prepare for high school and post-high school experiences. Students will examine learning styles, personal and social development, and career/life skills. This course will also set a foundation for doing research and preparing for the senior project.