Math

Grade: 9 - 12

• Objective: Earn first credit for graduation requirements and prepare students for Geometry 

• Recommended: Scientific Calculator or TI-84 Graphing Calculator

• 1st Semester (A) Topics  

  • Solving Equations, Functions, Linear Functions, Inequalities, and Systems of Equations

• 2nd Semester (B) Topics

  • Exponents and Polynomials, Factoring Polynomials, Quadratic Functions, Data Analysis, Exponential Functions

Grade: 9 - 12

• Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

• This course will be taught in a 2-period block with 1 credit for Algebra 1 and 1 elective credit.  

• Intensified Algebra is a comprehensive course that is designed to help students by providing additional time and support.

• Along with Algebra 1 required content, growth mindset, motivation, and perseverance are key components of the curriculum. 

• Objective: Earn First Credit for Graduation Requirement and to prepare students for Geometry

• Topics: Functions, Linear Equations, and Inequalities, Systems, Quadratic & Exponential Functions, Data Analysis, Non-Linear Relationships, Rate of Change

Grade: 9 - 12

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 

• Objective: Earn second credit for graduation requirement and state assessment preparation

• Recommended: Scientific Calculator or TI-84 Graphing Calculator 

• 1st Semester (A) Topics  

  • Geometric Reasoning, Parallel and Perpendicular Lines, Properties and Attributes of Triangles (continued, Geometry)

• 2nd Semester (B) Topics  

  • Polygons and Quadrilaterals, Trigonometry, Perimeter, Area, Spatial Reasoning, and Transformational Geometry

Grade: 9 - 12

• Prerequisite: Algebra teacher’s recommendation.

• Objective: Earn second credit for graduation requirement and state assessment preparation

• Topics: Extensions of the units covered in Geometry integrated with the use of a graphing calculator and problem-solving.

• Recommended: Scientific Calculator or TI-84 Graphing Calculator 

Grade: 10 - 12

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 and Geometry.  Recommended to have a B or better in Geometry and Algebra 1.

• Objective: To meet the minimum requirements to be successful at a four-year college or university

• Topics: Multiple Variable Models, Statistics, Symbol Sense, and Algebraic Reasoning, Shapes and Geometric Reasoning, Patterns in Variation, Discrete Models of Change, Families of Functions

• Recommended: TI-84 Graphing Calculator

Grade: 10 - 12

• Prerequisite: Advanced Geometry. Students who did NOT take Advanced Geometry may take this class with their Geometry teacher's recommendation.

• Objective: To meet the minimum requirements to be successful at a four-year college or university

• Topics: Multiple Variable Models, Statistics, Symbol Sense, and Algebraic Reasoning, Shapes and Geometric Reasoning, Patterns in Variation, Discrete Models of Change, Families of Functions, Conic Sections, Trigonometric Graphs and Identities

• Recommended: TI-84 Graphing Calculator

Grade: 11-12

• Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 1 and Geometry. Must already have 2 math credits. Must complete both semesters to meet the 3rd year math requirement for graduation. 

• Objective:  Earn 3rd year math credit for graduation and build skills to take Algebra II.

• Textbook: A Survey of Mathematics with Applications:  Units will include topics that consist of how to calculate simple and compound interest due on debt, analyze investment returns, how to calculate finance charges on credit card debt, mortgage calculations for home buying and analyzing statistical data to determine false representations.

• Reinforce skills in algebra and geometry useful in computing the various topics above.

• Course focuses on everyday math in everyday language and is about learning how mathematics affects the world around them, particularly useful in the career fields of liberal arts, social sciences, business, nursing and allied health.  Learn how important mathematics is in daily life.

• Recommended: TI-84 Graphing Calculator 

Grade: 12

• Prerequisite: Student must have attempted Algebra 2. 

• The course curriculum focuses on the key mathematics readiness standards from the Washington State K-12 Learning Standards for Mathematics (the Common Core State Standards) 

• It is designed to prepare students for entrance into post-secondary credit-bearing courses. 

• Topics will include:

  • Building and interpreting functions (linear, quadratic & exponential).

  • Writing, solving & reasoning with equations and inequalities.

  • Summarizing, representing and interpreting data.

• Additional focus on:

  • Building conceptual understanding, reasoning & mathematical skills.

  • Engaging flexible thinking and growth mindset.

Important Note: Students completing the course with a B grade or better during Second Semester will be considered college-ready by Washington community and technical colleges and permitted to enroll in an entry-level college-level math course (excluding pre-calculus) with no remediation or additional placement testing required. 

Grade: 10 - 12

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2 or teacher permission. Must complete both semesters to meet the 3rd year math requirement for graduation

• Objective: Recommended requirements for four year College or University 

• Topics: Advanced Algebra, Functions, Logarithms, Trigonometry, Vectors, and Sequence and Series

• Recommended: TI-84 Graphing Calculator

Grade: 10 - 12

• College credit granted upon passing grade on AP Exam - Optional- or College in the High School

• Prerequisite: C or better in Pre-Calculus or teacher permission

• Students are expected to stay in this course for the entire year

• Objective: College preparation

• Topics: Functions, Limits, Derivatives, Optimization, Definite and Indefinite Integrals

• Sequences and Series

• Preparation for Advanced Placement Examination

• Recommended: TI-84 Graphing Calculator

Grade: 10 - 12

• College credit granted upon passing grade on AP Exam - Optional  - or College in the High School

• Prerequisite: Calculus AB

• Objective: College preparation

• Topics: Sequences, Series, Convergence Tests, Taylor Polynomials, Advanced Integration, Improper Integrals, Advanced First Order Differential Equations, The Calculus of Polar Coordinates, The Calculus of Vectors Valued Functions, The Calculus of Parametric Equations, The Washer Method, Arc Length of a Smooth Planar Curve

• Preparation for Advanced Placement Examination

• Recommended: TI-84 Graphing Calculator

Grade: 10 - 12

• College credit granted upon passing grade on AP Exam - Optional - or College in the High School credit

• Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or teacher permission

• Objective: College preparation

• Topics: Analyzing Data, Producing Data, Probability, and Random Variables and Inference.

• Recommended: TI-84 Graphing Calculator

Grades: 10 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: HOSA

CTE Equivalency: 3rd-year math (must have counselor review)

• Prerequisite: Intro to Medical Careers 

• Only offered at Weston High School

• This class will allow students to explore math skills that are consistently used in health professions. 

• This will include computational skills, essential algebraic concepts, geometry, conversions, measurements, as well as the study of disease patterns and statistics applications. 

• We will take math concepts and apply them to real-world case studies, hands-on activities and other applications.

Only offered on the Weston High School campus

Grades: 9 - 12 

Inter-curricular Student Organization: First Robotic (Neobots)

CTE Equivalency: 3rd year Math (counselor review needed)

• This course will be offered at the Weston HS campus only

• Robotics Foundations is a semester course designed to introduce students to understanding and building simple robots. 

• Students will work in small groups using robot kits to build the robots, including the NXT brick or “brain” of the robot, servos, motors, sensors, and programming software. Students will be:

  • Designing

  • Building

  • Programming

  • Applying skills

  • Communicating

  • Documenting

  • Presenting

Grade 11-12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

CTE Equivalency: Lab Science, Science, or 3rd year Math (must have counselor review)

• Students will continue to refine skills with mechanical, architectural, CAD, and 3D modeling software.

• Students will focus on project builds and modifications within different areas of Engineering.

• Some of the builds will include:

  • Mechanical Cars

  • Curricits

  • Robots

  • Drones

  • RC Planes

• • Grades: 9 - 12

Inter-curricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

CTE Equivalency: 3rd year Math (counselor review needed)

• Only offered as a 2nd-semester course, for participation in a statewide programming competition held in the spring

• This course will be offered at the Weston HS campus only 1st period.

• The program will prepare students for continued study at Sno-Isle Skill Center. 

• Students will:

  • Create a series of video games that require them to integrate math concepts, language arts skills, and design/art theories and concepts

  • Develop strong problem-solving  and technical skills 

  • Gain experience applying mathematics and computer science to video game production

  • Utilize the Zero Game Engine building such games as Platformers, RPG’s, Scrolling Backgrounds, Vertical Shooters, & Tower Defenses

  • Use curriculum from the DigiPen Institute of Technology