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Ninth grade is the ninth post-kindergarten year of school education in some school systems. The students are 14 to 15 years of age, depending on when their birthday is. Depending on the school district, ninth grade is usually the first year of high school, or the last year of middle school. In America, it is often called Freshman year.
In Australian state, high school starts in Grade 8 for Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. High Schools in Victoria, Tasmania, Northern Territory, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory start high school at Grade 7. In mathematics, the classes focus on geometry, substitutions and formulas, measurements and equations.
In Canada, Grade Nine can be either the first or second year of high school, or the last year or second to last year of middle school (often called Middle School in Canada), depending on the region. Grade nines in Canada are 13 to 15, depending on the time in the school year.
Graduating requirements in Ontario:
†The 12 optional credits may include up to 4 credits earned through approved dual credit courses.[according to whom?]