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Prealgebra
Algebra
I
Honors
Algebra I
Geometry
Honors
Geometry
Algebra
II
Honors
Algebra II
Trigonometry
Calculus
Applied
Mathematics
Advanced
Mathematics
Prealgebra:
Grade
Level: 9
Course
Credit: One
Prerequisite(s):
See the above note on initial placement
Description:
Prealgebra is a review of the basic mathematic skills of solving
equations, geometry, measurements, and probability and statistics.
The students will be taught the basic skills needed to move
on to Algebra I.
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Algebra I:
Grade
Level: 9-10
Course Credit: One
Prerequisite(s): See the above note on initial placement
Description:
Topics that would be covered include the language of mathematics,
sets, equation solving with one or more variables, inequalities,
functions, graphing, factoring polynomials, word problems,
rational and irrational numbers, and quadratic equations.
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Honors Algebra I:
Grade
Level: 9
Course Credit: One
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of Instructor based on placement test
Description:
Designed for students with strong skills in basic math as
well as good abstract reasoning. This fundamental algebra
course solves linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations,
graphs linear and quadratic equations, and simplifies irrational
expressions. Emphasis is given to application of concepts
and critical thinking.
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Geometry:
Grade
Level: 10-11
Course
Credit: One
Prerequisite(s):
Algebra I
Description:
The regular geometry class will go through all the skills
of Honors Geometry with much less emphasis on proofs. The
class is designed to give the students the skills needed to
have an understanding of the major geometry skills as well
as prepare them for Algebra II.
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Honors Geometry:
Grade
Level: 10
Course
Credit: One
Prerequisite(s):
Honors Algebra I ("C" or above) or consent of
instructor
Description:
A comprehensive study of Euclidean geometry in two and three
dimensions. Emphasis is given to formal proofs, how geometric
formulas are derived and their application.
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Algebra II:
Grade
Level: 11-12
Course
Credit: One
Prerequisite(s):
Algebra I ("C" or above) and Geometry
Description:
A thorough review and expansion of Algebra I in the areas
of linear and quadratic equation, inequalities, functions
and irrational numbers. Students are introduced to logarithms,
matrices, sequences, series and probability.
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Honors Algebra II:
Grade
Level: 11
Course
Credit: One
Prerequisite(s):
Honors Algebra I and Honors Geometry or consent of instructor
Description:
An expansion of concepts taught in Honors Algebra I will be
covered along with matrices, logarithms, sequences, series,
probability and foundations of trigonometry. Emphasis is given
to application and critical thinking.
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Trigonometry:
Grade
Level: 12
Course
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite(s):
Honors Algebra II ("C" or above)
Description:
A study of trigonometric functions and their inverses, circular
functions, triangle trigonometry, polar coordinates, vectors
and complex number equations, as well as quadratic, exponential
and logarithmic functions.
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Calculus:
Grade
Level: 12
Course
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite(s):
Trigonometry
Description:
An introduction to calculus beginning with limits. The basic
concepts of differentiation and integration are covered along
with application in each area.
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Applied Mathematics:
Grade
Level: 10-12
Course
Credit: One
Prerequisite(s):
Advisor’s recommendation
Description:
This course seeks to integrate the skills of the equations
learned in algebra to the financial and business world. Personal
finances and elementary business forms and methods are covered.
Applications will also be made to economics. This course may
be adapted to the student’s level of learning.
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Advanced Mathematics:
Grade
Level: 12
Course
Credit: One
Prerequisite(s):
Algebra II
Description:
Designed for college-bound students who have completed Algebra
II, this course serves as a transition into college level
math. Topics covered include basic trigonometry, logarithms,
exponentials, statistics and probability.
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