English 9 introduces students to a broad range of literary and nonfiction texts, fostering foundational skills in reading comprehension, writing, speaking, listening, and research. Aligned with the 2024 Virginia Standards of Learning, the course emphasizes literary analysis, narrative and expository writing, vocabulary development, and grammar in context. Students will explore themes across cultures and genres, engage in collaborative discussions, and begin developing research and multimodal communication skills. This course prepares students for continued growth in literacy and critical thinking throughout high school.
Schools
Battlefield High School
Brentsville District High School
Colgan High School
Forest Park High School
Freedom High School
Gainesville High School
Gar-Field High School
Hylton High School
Independence Nontraditional High School
Osbourn Park High School
Patriot High School
Potomac High School
Unity Reed High School
Woodbridge High School
Prerequisites
None