Ninth grade
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Ninth grade (called Grade 9 or Senior 1orYear 9 in some regions, also known as freshman year in the U.S.) is the ninth school year after kindergarten. Students are usually 14-15 years old. High school is often used instead of senior high school and distinguished from junior high school. However, in some parts of the USA, Canada and Australia's Northern Territory, ninth grade is the final year of junior high school/middle school.
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[edit] United States
In the United States of America, ninth grade is the first year in which grades are used in determining a student’s GPA, and become part of a student’s official transcript. Future employers or colleges may want to see steady improvement in grades and a good attendance record on the official transcript. Therefore, students obtain much more control of their education and may even choose their core classes.
In the mathematics curriculum, ninth graders are usually taught Geometry and/or Algebra I. Advanced courses (such as Algebra II in the US) are usually available to ninth graders depending on the school district and who are prepared for a more rigorous curriculum.
[edit] United Kingdom
In the English and Welsh education system the equivelent is Year 10,[1][2] a relatively new terminology, replacing the 20th century traditional term Fourth Year being the fourth year of secondary education. In Northern Ireland, fourteen to fifteen year-olds are in Fourth Form (Year 11). In Scotland, it is equivalent to Fourth Year, or S4.[2]
[edit] Australia
In Australian states other than New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania and Victoria, ninth grade is the second year of high school. In those states it is the third year of high school.
[edit] New Zealand
In New Zealand it is also called Year 10 or form 4, with students being from 13 to 15 years of age.
[edit] France
In France, the equivalent grade is the troisieme and is the final school year before high school
| Preceded by Eighth grade |
Ninth Grade age 14-15 |
Succeeded by Tenth grade |
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Association of Teachers and Lecturers: Age Ranges". Retrieved on 2008-03-06.
- ^ a b "The Education Systems of England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland". Retrieved on 2007-09-13.
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