Mathematics

Math 1: HS33055/HS33056 (1 credit)

This course focuses on the basic skills of arithmetic so that students can move on quickly to pre-algebra concepts. The students in this course can only be enrolled by determination of the Individualized Education Plan Team and is not open to general enrollment.

Prerequisite: IEP

Math 2: HS33057/HS33058 (1 credit)

This course addresses students who need additional development in basic mathematics content skills such as number sense, measurement conversion, basic order of operations, operations of fractions, decimals, percents, one step and two step equations, number systems, computation and problem solving. In addition, the course emphasizes the development of life skills, such as work ethic, organization, meeting deadlines and attendance. Students are prepared to continue into Pre-Algebra.

Prerequisite: IEP

Math 3: HS33053 (1 credit)

This is a class that challenges students with the skills needed for independent living. The focus is on budgeting and managing credit as well as topics in home maintenance.

Prerequisite: IEP

MATH 4: HS33054 (1 credit)

This course continues the work done in Math 3 and deals with the skills that students will likely see in independent life.

Prerequisite: IEP

APPLIED/CONSUMER MATH:

Math After High School HS32915 (1 credit)

In this course students learn mathematics relevant to everyday activities such as earning, saving, buying, renting and budgeting. This class will help you master the skills necessary to manage your income and achieve short and long term goals.

Prerequisite: Teacher/School Counselor Recommendation

Living on Your Own HS32916 (1 credit)

Want to move out of your parents’ basement? Here are some ways you can make that happen: credit, tax returns, loans, investing, insurance. This math class will help you master the skills necessary to successfully live on your own.

Prerequisite: Math After High School

Accelerated Math After High School (1 credit)

This course is designed to help students understand the impact of individual choices on occupational goals and future earnings potential. Topics covered will include career and income, money management, spending and credit, insurance choices, as well as behavioral economics. Students will design personal and household budgets, explore the various options they have to get an auto loan or home loan and understand the pros and cons of each, demonstrate knowledge of finance, debt, and credit management, and evaluate and understand insurance, and reflect on their personal values and how they can influence their financial decisions.

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 & Data Analysis A & B

Accelerated Living on Your Own: (1 credit)

This course is designed to help students understand the impact of individual choices on occupational goals and future earnings potential. Topics covered will include income and taxes, money management, managing credit scores, savings and investing, as well as ethics and entrepreneurship. Students will compare being banked vs. unbanked, simulate use of checking and savings accounts, create and maintain a credit score, evaluate and understand tax returns, discuss ethics in finance, and create a business plan.

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 & Data Analysis A & B and Accelerated Math After High School

ALGEBRA:

Pre-Algebra A: HS32101 (1 credit)

This course addresses students who need additional development in basic mathematics content skills, such as number sense, basic order of operations, operations on fractions, decimals, percents, one step and two step equations, number systems, basic probability, computation and problem solving. In addition, the course emphasizes the development of life skills, such as work ethic, organization, meeting deadlines and attendance. Students are prepared to continue into Pre-Algebra B. Enrollment is by teacher recommendation.

Pre-Algebra B: HS32102 (1 credit)

This course continues to address students who need additional development in basic mathematics content skills, such as number sense, basic order of operations, operations on fractions, decimals, percents, one step and two step equations, number systems, basic probability, computation and problem solving. In addition, the course emphasizes the development of life skills, such as work ethic, organization, meeting deadlines and attendance. Students are prepared to continue into Algebra 1. Enrollment is by teacher recommendation.

Algebra 1 & Data Analysis A (CP): HS32141 (1 credit)

This is a semester long course that covers the introduction to Algebra standards. Topics include solving equations, inequalities, absolute values, and linear functions. The use of hands-on activities, math communication, projects and technology will be threaded throughout. Enrollment is by teacher recommendation and meeting all prerequisites. Successful completion of this class is required in order for the student to continue into Algebra 1 & Data Analysis B.

Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra A, Pre-Algebra B

Accelerated Algebra 1 & Data Analysis A (CP): HS32144 (1 credit)

This is a rigorous semester-long course that covers the introduction to Algebra standards. Topics include solving equations, inequalities, absolute values, linear functions, exponents, data analysis, and an introduction of radicals. The use of hands-on activities, math communication, projects and technology will be threaded throughout. Enrollment is by teacher recommendation and meeting all prerequisites. Students are prepared to continue into Accelerated Algebra 1 & Data Analysis B.

Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra B and teacher recommendation

Algebra 1 & Data Analysis B (CP): HS32142 (1 credit)

This course is the second half of a full year class that covers an introduction to Algebra standards. Topics include linear functions, systems of equations, polynomials and factoring, solving quadratic equations, graphing quadratic functions, an intro to exponential functions and applications, and data analysis. The use of hands-on activities, math communication, projects and technology will be threaded throughout, as well as tutorial and supervised study. Successful completion of Algebra 1 & Data Analysis A is required in order for the student to enroll in this class. Students are prepared to continue into Geometry and Probability.

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 & Data Analysis A

Accelerated Algebra 1 & Data Analysis B (CP): HS32145 (1 credit)

This is a rigorous semester-long course that includes topics such as linear functions, systems of equations, polynomials and factoring, solving quadratic equations, graphing quadratic functions, exponential functions and applications, and data analysis. Use of hands on activities, math communication, projects, and technology is threaded throughout the course. Enrollment is by teacher recommendation. Students need to first complete either Algebra 1 & Data Analysis A and B, or Accelerated Algebra 1 & Data Analysis A to enter this class. Students are prepared to continue into Algebra 2.

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 & Data Analysis A & B, or Accelerated Algebra 1 & Data Analysis A

Algebra 2 (CP): HS32301 (1 credit)

This course will focus on problem solving with attention to word problems involving real life applications and higher order thinking skills. Topics include the real number system, linear functions, quadratic functions, complex numbers, exponential functions, introduction to logarithmic functions, rational equations, radicals, polynomials, and absolute value and inequalities. Students are exposed to related activities, projects and technology throughout the course. Enrollment is by teacher recommendation and meeting all prerequisites.

Prerequisite: Algebra I & Data Analysis A & B, and Geometry & Probability A & B

Algebra 2 A (CP): HS32307 (1 credit)

This course is tailored to the student who requires additional time to master concepts in mathematics. This course is the first half of a two-part Algebra 2 course. Completion of both Algebra 2 A and Algebra 2 B is required in order to cover all topics required in Algebra 2.

Topics in Algebra 2 A includes the real number system, linear equations, inequalities and functions, exponents, and quadratics. Attention is given to word problems involving real life applications and higher order thinking skills. Students are exposed to related activities and technology throughout the course. Enrollment is by teacher recommendation and meeting all prerequisites. Successful completion of Algebra 2 A is required in order for the student to continue with Algebra 2 B.

Prerequisite: Algebra I & Data Analysis A & B, and Geometry & Probability A & B

Algebra 2 B (CP): HS32308 (1 credit)

This course is tailored to the student who requires additional time to master concepts in mathematics. This course is the second half of a two-part Algebra 2 course.

Algebra 2 B is designed to complete the Algebra 2 Course. Topics include quadratic equations and functions, complex numbers, systems of equations, and radical and rational exponents. Attention is given to word problems involving real life applications and higher order thinking skills. Related activities and technology are used throughout the course.

Prerequisite: Algebra 2 A

College Algebra (DE): HS32310 (1 credit)

Students will be asked to solve problems modeled by a variety of functions (linear, quadratic, absolute value, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic). This course strives to provide a solid foundation that will build success in future studies of mathematics while concurrently providing students with college experience and credits while in a high school setting.

Prerequisite: Algebra 2

GEOMETRY:

Geometry & Probability A (CP): HS32241 (1 credit)

This course is tailored to the student who requires additional time to master concepts in mathematics. Topics include an introduction to the basic properties of plane and solid figures such as triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, coordinate and transformational geometry. The concepts of deductive and inductive proof are studied. Math communication, the use of hands-on activities, projects and technology will be threaded throughout, as well as tutorial and supervised study. Additional topics in Probability will include sample spaces, uniform probability, the fundamental counting principle, Venn diagrams and independence. Enrollment is by teacher recommendation and meeting all prerequisites. This course meets every day for one semester. Successful completion of Geometry & Probability A is required in order for the student to continue into Geometry & Probability B.

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 & Data Analysis A & B

Accelerated Geometry & Probability A (CP): HS32244 (1 credit)

This course is tailored to the student who seeks a more rigorous pace and can expect assumed proficiency on most of the Learning Targets from previous courses. Topics include an introduction to the basic properties of plane and solid figures such as triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, coordinate and transformational geometry. The concepts of deductive and inductive proof are studied. Math communication, the use of hands-on activities, projects and technology will be threaded throughout, as well as tutorial and supervised study. Additional topics in Probability will include sample spaces, uniform probability, the fundamental counting principle, Venn diagrams and independence. Enrollment is by teacher recommendation and meeting all prerequisites. Successful completion of Accelerated Geometry & Probability A is required in order for the student to continue to Accelerated Geometry & Probability B.

Prerequisite: Accelerated Algebra 1 & Data Analysis A & B

Geometry & Probability B (CP): HS32242 (1 credit)

This course is tailored to the student who requires additional time to master concepts in mathematics. Topics build from the previous course and include the study of circles, polyhedron, basic trigonometry, area, volume, coordinate geometry, and conditional probability. Math communication, the use of hands-on activities, projects and technology will be threaded throughout, as well as tutorial and supervised study. Enrollment is by teacher recommendation and meeting all prerequisites. Students are prepared to continue with Algebra 2 A.

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 & Data Analysis A & B, Geometry & Probability A

Accelerated Geometry & Probability B (CP): HS32245 (1 credit)

This course is tailored to the student who seeks a more rigorous pace and can expect assumed proficiency on the most of the Learning Targets from previous courses. Topics build from the previous course and include the study of circles, polyhedron, basic trigonometry, area, volume, coordinate geometry, and conditional probability. Math communication, the use of hands-on activities, projects and technology will be threaded throughout, as well as tutorial and supervised study. Enrollment is by teacher recommendation and meeting all prerequisites. Students are prepared to continue with Algebra 2.

Prerequisite: Accelerated Algebra 1 & Data Analysis A & B, Accelerated Geometry & Probability A

CALCULUS:

Pre-Calculus (CP): HS32405 (1 credit)

This course is designed for college-bound students intending to study calculus. Topics include families of curves, functions, graphing, polynomial equations and inequalities, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometry, and data analysis. Enrollment is by teacher recommendation and meeting all prerequisites. A graphing calculator is required; any TI-84 model or TI-Nspire is recommended.

Prerequisite: Algebra 2

Accelerated Pre-Calculus (CP): HS32415 (1 credit)

This course is designed for college-bound students intending to study advanced placement calculus. Topics include radical and rational functions, polynomials, logarithmic and exponential functions, and trigonometry. Enrollment is by teacher recommendation and meeting all prerequisites. A graphing calculator is required; any TI-84 model or TI-Nspire is recommended.

Prerequisite: Algebra 2

Calculus (CP): HS32425 (1 credit)

This semester-long course offers an excellent introduction to Calculus while creating a solid foundation for those students wishing to enroll in Advanced Placement Calculus or another college-level mathematics course. Topics include an extensive review of Pre-Calculus concepts, limits, derivatives and applications of derivatives. A graphing calculator is strongly suggested; any TI-84 model or TI-Nspire is recommended. Enrollment is by teacher recommendation and meeting all prerequisites.

Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus AB: HS31311/HS31312 (2 credits)

This full year course meets every day for two semesters and follows the College Board syllabus for Advanced Placement Calculus AB. Topics include functions, limits, differential and integral calculus. A graphing calculator is required. All students will be required to take the Advanced Placement test in May.

Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus BC: HS31321/HS31322 (1 credit)

This full year course meets every day for two semesters and follows the College Board syllabus for Advanced Placement Calculus BC. This course is a continuation of AP Calculus AB and covers additional topics such as indefinite integrals, differential equations, parametric equations, polar functions and Infinite Series. There is a strong emphasis on technology; a graphing calculator is required and students will have the opportunity to produce quarterly projects using supportive technology. All students will be required to take the Advanced Placement test in May.

Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB

STATISTICS:

Statistics (CP): HS32914 (1 credit)

This course is an introduction to basic Statistics. It will include descriptive statistics, sampling techniques, data patterns, elementary probability, normal distributions and inference. Real world applications using technology will be an integral part of this course. A graphing calculator is required; any TI-84 model or TI-Nspire is recommended.

Prerequisite: Algebra 2

AP Statistics: HS31911/HS31912 (2 credits)

This full year course will follow the College Board syllabus for Advanced Placement Statistics. The course is broken up into four parts and will focus on data analysis, data production, probability, and statistical inference. Emphasis will be placed on statistical thinking and reasoning. Much of the data used will be real data found either in the textbook, online, or collected by the students. Computer and calculator applications will be used extensively. Students must have a solid foundation in Algebra 2. A graphing calculator with statistical functions is required. Use of the TI-84 or TI-Nspire is demonstrated throughout the textbook and in class and is the recommended calculator. All students will be required to take the Advanced Placement test in May. The course culminates in a final project of the student’s design. This course meets every day for two semesters.

Prerequisite: Algebra 2

MISC:

Accounting (DE): HS32001 (1 credit)

This is a dual enrollment course designed in coordination with Thomas College standards and will allow students who pass the course with a grade of C or better to earn college credits. Students will become familiar with the fundamental theory and principles of accounting and learn about the accounting process, adjusting accounts and completing the accounting cycle. Students will learn how to do the accounting for merchandising operations, inventories and cash and understand accounting information systems and internal controls.

Prerequisite: Algebra 2

All learning targets associated with each of these classes.