All students must be enrolled in a math course each semester unless they are exempted by special circumstances.
Algebra I
Prerequisites: Pre-Algebra or 8th grade mathematics
9th Grade 2 semesters, 1 credit
This course is a one year progression through algebraic concepts including functions and relations, solving systems of equations and inequalities, simplifying rational and radical expressions, and solving quadratic equations. Successful completion provides students with the foundation to continue their study of mathematics to Geometry.
Geometry
Prerequisites: Algebra I
9th–10th Grades 2 semesters, 1 credit
This course emphasizes logical reasoning through work on theorems. Topics include two and three-dimensional figures, parallelisms and perpendicularity, similar and congruent figures, right triangles, circles, transformations, coordinate geometry, inductive and deductive proof, ratio and proportion, properties of geometric figures and shapes including perimeter, area, and volume, and an introduction to simple trigonometry.
Pre-AP Geometry
Prerequisites: Algebra I and Teacher Recommendation/Placement Test
9th–10th Grades 2 semesters, 1 credit
This course is a rigorous, in-depth study of geometric concepts and theorems that uses algebra extensively, so students are expected to have a strong algebraic foundation. Geometric concepts to be studied include deductive reasoning and proofs, angle measures of triangles and polygons, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruent and similar triangles, ratio and proportion, properties of geometric figures and shapes including perimeter, area, and volume, coordinate geometry, properties of circles, and simple trigonometry. This course will require the use of problem-solving techniques and higher-level thinking skills. Major projects may be assigned.
Algebra II
Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry
10th–12th Grades 2 semesters, 1 credit
This course emphasizes the building of a strong foundation in Algebra. Among the topics included will include linear equations and inequalities, quadratic and exponential functions, rational expressions and equations, logarithms, and the conic sections. Students will be encouraged to use technology when appropriate.
Pre-AP Algebra II
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Teacher Recommendation/Placement Test
10th–11th Grades 2 semesters, 1 credit
This course is intended to teach and strengthen Algebra skills critical to college-level Calculus. Included will be traditional topics such as linear equations and inequalities, quadratics and exponentials functions, and the conic sections. The curriculum will emphasize high-level reasoning skills and is expanded to include algebraic proofs, in addition to theoretical and historical backgrounds. Students will be encouraged to use technology when appropriate. Projects will supplement the class.
Pre-Calculus
Prerequisites: Algebra II
11th–12th Grades 2 semesters, 1 credit
This course is topical in nature, covering inverse functions, polynomials, radian/degree measurement, trigonometry, logarithms, exponential equations, conic sections, series/sequences, and rational equations. Students will be encouraged to use graphing calculators when appropriate.
Pre-AP Pre-Calculus
Prerequisites: Pre-AP Algebra II or Teacher Recommendation/Placement Test
11th–12th Grades 2 semesters, 1 credit
This course is intended to teach and strengthen Algebra and Trigonometry skills prior to college mathematics. A strong emphasis will be placed upon Trigonometry. Algebra II topics such as logarithms, conic sections, and asymptotes will be reinforced and expanded. Students will be encouraged to use technology when appropriate. Projects will supplement the class.
AP Calculus AB
Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus
11th-12th Grades 2 semesters, 1 credit
This course cover limits and continuity, derivatives and their applications, definite and indefinite integrals, and introduces differential equations and mathematical modeling. It does not cover L’Hopital’s Rule, improper integrals, partial fractions, infinite series, parametrics, vectors, and polar functions. Students are required to provide and know how to use their own approved graphing calculator. AP testing provides students with the opportunity to earn up to three hourse of college credit for college calculus.
AP Calculus BC (not scheduled in current rotation)
Prerequisites: AP Calculus AB
12th Grade 2 semesters, 1 credit
This advanced calculus course will be offered as situations warrant. AP testing provides students with the opportunity to earn up to six hours of college credit for college calculus.
Statistics (not scheduled in current rotation)
Prerequisites: Algebra II
10th-12th Grades 2 semesters, 1 credit or 1 semester, ½ credit
This course will introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Four broad conceptual themes will be studied: exploring data, planning a study, anticipating patterns, and statistical inferences. Statistics is a mathematical option which may be taken in addition to or instead of advanced mathematics.