MATHEMATICS
PRE-ALGEBRA
To be adequately prepared for this course, one should know
the basic skills of mathematics: addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division of positive rational numbers.
This course, the first of a two year program designed to
cover beginning Algebra, is for the student who needs an
in-depth study of basic concepts. The course will
broaden one's mathematical knowledge by covering addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division of rational
numbers; the properties of algebra, solving equations in one
variable. This course will provide foundation for Algebra I
- Basic using proportional reasoning, graphing relations and
functions, and analyzing. This course will also stress the
development of problem solving strategies through
application.
Course Length:
Year
Weight Value:
0
Credits:
2
Grade Level:
9, 10, 11, 12
Diploma: Basic
Prerequisites:
None
ALGEBRA I
This course is designed for students who have successfully
completed Pre-Algebra. This is the second year of a two
year program which covers beginning Algebra. The course
will review the solving of equations and inequalities in
one variable, simplifying expressions, and factoring. The
course will broaden one's mathematical knowledge by covering
the simplifying of rational expressions, graphing linear
equations and inequalities, solution of simultaneous
equations. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
and simplification of radicals and solving radical equations
will be learned. This course will provide the foundation
needed for Geometry.
Course Length:
Year Weight
Value:
0
Credits:
2
Grade Level:
9, 10,
Diploma: Core 40
Prerequisites:
Pre-Algebra
ALGEBRA I ACADEMIC
To be adequately prepared for this course, one should know
the basic skills of mathematics: addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division of rational numbers. The
course will broaden one's mathematical knowledge by covering
the properties of algebra, solving equations and
inequalities in one or two variables, factoring, graphing
linear equations, solution of simultaneous equations,
radicals equations, probability and statistics. Problem
solving strategies will be developed.
Course Length:
Year
Weight Value:
0
Credits:
2
Grade Level:
9, 10, 11. 12
Diploma:
Core 40, Honors
Prerequisites:
None
ALGEBRA I HONORS
This course is designed for the student who completed some
Algebra but needs to continue in Algebra before advancing to
geometry. The course will cover factoring, rational
expressions, rational equations, graphing, simultaneous
equations, radicals and radical equations, quadratic
equations, probability and statistics, and problem solving
strategies.
Course Length:
Year Weight
Value: 1
Credits:
2
Grade Level: 9
Diploma: Core 40, Honors
Prerequisites:
None
GEOMETRY
Designed for students who have completed Pre-Algebra/Algebra
1 sequence. This course is structured to present
geometrical concepts with a minimal emphasis on formal
proofs. Topics covered include points, lines, planes,
angles, use of protractor and compass, constructions,
triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, ratios, circles,
radicals, area, and volume. The student will experience the
application of geometric ideas and develop logical thinking
skills.
Course Length:
Year Weight
Value:
0
Credits: 2
Grade Level:
11, 12 Diploma:
Core 40
Prerequisites:
Pre-Algebra and Algebra I
GEOMETRY ACADEMIC
This course lends itself to experimentation, observation and
steps in showing that relationships made are valid or
invalid. Ideas to dwell upon are points, lines, plane and
solid figures, the development of deductive reasoning and
the use of definitions, properties, axioms, theorems and
corollaries in formal proofs.
Course Length:
Year
Weight Value:
0
Credits:
2
Grade Level:
9, 10, 11, 12 Diploma:
Core 40, Honors
Prerequisites:
“C” or better in Algebra I: Academic
GEOMETRY HONORS
This course lends itself to experimentation, observation,
and steps in showing that relationships are valid or
invalid. Topics covered in depth are: points, lines,
plane and solid figures, the development of deductive
reasoning and the use of definitions, properties, axioms,
theorems and corollaries in formal proofs. The rate of study
is more accelerated with opportunities for unique
discoveries. The class will prepare students for Honors
Algebra II.
Course Length:
Year
Weight Value:
1
Credits:
2
Grade Level:
9, 10, 11, 12 Diploma:
Core 40, Honors
Prerequisites:
“A” or better in Algebra I: Academic;
“B” or better in Algebra I Honors
ALGEBRA II: ACADEMIC
Algebra II is a course that expends on the topics of Algebra
I and provides further development of the concept of
function. The expanded topics of the course include:
Theorems, and algorithms of algebra, polynomials and
polynomial functions, rational exponents, the complex
numbers, sequences, and series, the properties and graphs on
conic sections, permutations and combinations, matrices and
exponential and logarithmic functions.
Course Length: Year Weight
Value: 0 Credits: 2
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Diploma:
Core 40, Honors
Prerequisites: C or better in Alg I
ALGEBRA II: HONORS
This course is a more in-depth Algebra II course with heavy
emphasis on technology and application. Technology will be
used to explore the topics of Algebra II in an accelerated
and challenging way. The topics include: polynomials and
polynomial functions, rational exponents, the complex
numbers, sequences, and series, the properties and graphs on
conic sections, probability, matrices and exponential and
logarithmic function.
Course Length:
Year
Weight Value:
1
Credits:
2
Grade Level:
10, 11, 12
Diploma:
Core 40, Honors
Prerequisites:
Algebra I or Geometry
TRIGONOMETRY – Year
Trigonometry was developed to aid the study of surveying,
astronomy and navigation. It now is applied in the study of
many sciences and related fields. Topics such as functions,
radicals, conics, logarithms and complex numbers will be
reviewed from Algebra II. Other topics that will be covered
are the trigonometric functions, graphing the trigonometry
functions and inverses, the laws of sines and cosines and
identities.
Course Length:
Year
Weight Value: 0 Credits:
2
Grade Level:
11,12
Diploma: Core 40, Honor
TRIGONOMETRY
Trigonometry was developed to aid in the study of surveying,
astronomy and navigation. It now is applied in the study of
many sciences and related fields. It is also a prerequisite
to the study of calculus. Among the topics covered are
trigonometric functions and their applications, proving
identities and the graphing of trig functions and the
inverses, complex numbers, logarithms, and laws of sines and
cosines.
Course Length:
Semester
Weight Value: 1 Credits:
1
Grade Level:
11,12
Diploma:
Core 40, Honor
Prerequisites:
Algebra II and Geometry with “C-” or
better
STATISTICS AND
PROBABILITY
Probability is the study of purely chance phenomena.
Statistics is the science or art of collecting and analyzing
data and making inferences from the data. Topics in this
basic course include: permutations, combinations, the
binomial theorem, conditional probability, independent
events, random selections, frequency tables, measures of
central tendency, standard normal distribution, estimated
means and standard deviations. This course is designed to
introduce these topics so that they may be used as a basis
for further study in business, economics, science and
related fields.
Course Length: Semester Weight
Value: 0 Credits:
1
Grade Level:
11, 12 Diploma:
Core 40, Honors
Prerequisites:
“C” or better in Algebra II
PRECALCULUS/TRIG
Pre-calculus is a full year course that blends together the
entire introduction to calculus concepts as well as the
trigonometry that must be mastered prior to enrollment in a
college-level calculus course. A functional approach
provides for the integration of all the concepts listed
above, and in addition, may include the theory of equations,
exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices,
probability, and sequences and series. Emphasis is placed
on analysis and problem solving over algebraic
manipulation..
Course Length:
Year Weight
Value:
1
Credits:
2
Grade Level:
11,12
Diploma:
Core 40, Honors
Prerequisites:
Honors Algebra II with “C” or better
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
CALCULUS I
This course will follow the
Topics Outline for Calculus
AB from College Board. The course will cover limits,
differentiation, integration, and application of calculus.
The use of technology will be stressed. There is a
possibility for students to earn college credit upon
successful completion of the AP Calculus AB Exam.
Course Length:
Year Weight
Value:
1
Credits:
2
Grade Level:
11, 12
Diploma:
Basic, Core 40, Honors
Prerequisites:
Trigonometry
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
CALCULUS II
This course will follow the
Topic Outline for Calculus BC
from College Board. The course will continue to the
study of limits, derivatives, integrals and applications of
calculus. It will also include the study of sequences and
series, parametric and polar functions, and an introduction
to differential equations. The use of technology will be
stressed. There is a possibility for students to earn
college credit upon successful completion of the AP Calculus
AB or BC Exam.
Course Length:
Year Weight
Value:
1
Credits:
2
Grade Level:
11, 12 Diploma:
Core 40, Honors
Prerequisites:
AP Calculus I |
