The Agnes Irwin School | Empowering Girls Since 1869
Economics and Entrepreneurship We often assume that people act rationally. But what happens when they don’t? The study of economics is, among other things, the exploration of the choices people, businesses, and governments make and how they allocate resources. In this course, we examine principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics with an emphasis on how they connect to your life. We explore several case studies including the relationship between government and economics, the housing crisis of 2008, and current economic conditions. This course also engages students on various aspects of entrepreneurship such as start-ups, business plans, marketing, and more. While economics is a social science, we also use data and interpret models to explore issues on local, national, and global levels. Finally, a portion of the year is devoted to developing financial literacy skills and applying them in a real-world context.
Athletics, Physical Education, Wellness, and Media Literacy The requirements for all students are as follows: 9th and 10th grade – three seasons of activity; 11th and 12th grade – two seasons of activity. Requirements can be met by participation in our athletic program, PE Offerings or Additional Offerings. ATHLETICS Our interscholastic teams are: Fall
Winter
Spring
Cross Country V Basketball V/JV
Crew V/JV & Novice
Note: This course may be taken as a History and Social Sciences or Mathematics elective.
Field Hockey V/JV
Squash V/JV
Lacrosse V/JV
Soccer V/JV
Swimming V
Softball V
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II.
Tennis V/JV
Diving V
Golf V
Women in Antiquity Women in Antiquity is a one-semester seminar-style class in Classics that examines the place and role of women and girls in Greek and Roman society. The class is interdisciplinary, using literary, archaeological, and artistic evidence to develop a picture of women’s place in Greece and Rome. Topics covered include: the legal status of women and girls; marriage; women’s daily work, especially wool-working; literary attitudes to female subjects across several literary genres, but especially love poetry; misogyny; mythological representations of women; women’s role in civic religion; medical evidence for the treatment of women; and evidence for women and women’s activities in the material record. Throughout the class, students learn to examine their own cultural biases and assumptions, and to become constantly aware of the biases of the ancient source material regarding the lives of women.
Volleyball V/JV
Track V
Track V
Note: No knowledge of Latin or Greek is required; the class is taught in English. This semester course may be taken as a Classics or History elective. Semester offered (spring or fall) is to be determined.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Fitness Offered fall, winter, and spring seasons during the school day (must attend three classes/cycle) Spin
inter and Spring (TBD); two days/week W after school, 60 minutes/class
Yoga Fall season only; two days/week after school, 60 minutes/class Cardio Kickboxing Winter season only; two days/week after school, 60 minutes/class Zumba Spring season only; two days/week after school, 60 minutes/class Additional Options Fall Dance, Fall Crew, Team Manager, Independent Athletic Waiver, Musical/Stage Crew (10th, 11th, and 12th grades only) Winter Dance Motion, Winter Crew, Robotics, Independent Athletic Waiver, Team Manager, Play/Stage Crew (10th, 11th, and 12th grades only) Spring Dance, Ultimate Frisbee, Team Manager, Independent Athletic Waiver
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