Courses

ALGEBRA I | Credits: 1

Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: None

The first mathematics course for college-bound students, Algebra is taught through systematic instruction emphasizing skills and reasoning and provides a strong background for all future mathematics.

GEOMETRY | Credit: 1

Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I

This course is designed to build on basic algebraic concepts in order to give students a background in basic geometry. Topics include coordinate geometry, congruence and similarity, right triangle trigonometry, and polygon measurement. Supplemental concepts include informal proof and conic sections. Students will explore geometric concepts and relationships with hands-on activities and the use of technology.

ALGEBRA II | Credit: 1

Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I

This course is designed to review and delve more deeply into topics from Algebra I. The course

explores systems of linear equations, matrices, quadratics, polynomials, rational expressions, and exponential functions. Additional topics include logarithms and rational functions.

PRECALCULUS | Credit: 1

Grade 12 Prerequisite: Algebra II

This course is the fourth course of the CP sequence in mathematics. It is designed to prepare students for college mathematics and is writing intensive. Topics in the first half of the year include polynomial and rational functions and asymptotic behavior, sequences and series, and logarithmic equations. Topics in the second half of the year include basic trigonometry, the unit circle, trigonometric equations and identities, and graphing of trigonometric functions.

FUNDAMENTALS OF ALGEBRA I | Credit: 1

Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: None

Fundamentals of Algebra I teaches the basic concepts of algebra in a step-by step approach and meets the standards set by the National Council of Teachers of mathematics. Students will be given time and support to build a solid understanding of concepts that will be explored further in future classes as well as developing an understanding of how algebra connects to the real world.

FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOMETRY | Credit: 1

Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I

Fundamentals of Geometry is designed to teach students informal geometry. Students will explore geometric concepts and relationships with hands on activities and the use of technology.

FINANCIAL ALGEBRA: PERSONAL FINANCE | Credit: 1

Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: One credit in mathematics

This course consists of a series of topics that emphasize the application of mathematical principles in the context of personal finance. The course covers employment, pay stubs, banking and banks, budgeting, credit cards, income taxes, retirement and other topics. The goal of the course is to empower students to be able to make informed everyday financial decisions.

FINANCIAL ALGEBRA: CONSUMER AND BUSINESS | Credit: 1

Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: One credit in mathematics

Consumer and Business Finance is designed to help students understand the mathematical principles in the marketplace. The course covers: money, types of businesses, making predictions, law of diminishing returns, unemployment, consumer price index, GDP, business cycles, and other related topics. Over the entire course, students will develop a fictitious business plan that will be used as a final exam.

ACCOUNTING | Credit: 1

Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: None

As owners and employees in the business world, a background in accounting and finance is essential to build a strong foundation for your career. Topics include payroll, taxes, preparing financial statements, understanding financial concepts (annuities, depreciation, amortization, rate of return) and statement analysis. College preparatory students interested in Business Administration and Finance should take this course to obtain skills/experience for continuance in business careers.

HONORS GEOMETRY | Credit: 1

Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: Honors Algebra I

This full year course will help the student make the transition from concrete to conceptual mathematics. Comprehensive in scope, this course thoroughly develops mathematical proof techniques. Problem-solving strategies develop vital reasoning skills and help students prepare for college entrance exams.

HONORS ALGEBRA II | Credit: 1

Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I in 8th Grade or Department Recommendation

Algebra I skills are further developed to explore the concepts involved in more advanced mathematics studies. After a thorough review of Algebra I principles in greater complexity, the concepts of function and functional notation are applied to quadratic, exponential and logarithmic relations. Additional topics include an introduction to conic sections, sequences and series, and probability and statistics.

HONORS PRECALCULUS | Credit: 1

Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II

This is a full year course in introductory analysis for the mathematically-inclined and a preparation for Calculus. The course content includes elementary functions and their limits, trigonometry, sequences, series, data analysis and probability. Graphing calculators are used extensively in this course.

CALCULUS | Credit: 1

Grade 12 Prerequisite: Advanced Mathematics or Pre-calculus (88 average or above)

This course is designed for the above average mathematics student in their senior year. Students will learn to use derivatives and integrals to solve a wide variety of problems. This course will cover many of the topics in AP Calculus but done on a less rigorous basis. No advanced placement credit will be given for this course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS | Credit: 1

Grade 12 Prerequisite: Advanced Mathematics

AP Calculus is an advanced placement course offering the mathematically talented student opportunity for a college level course. It consists of an academic year of work in calculus and related topics comparable to courses on the college level. Most colleges grant college level credit for this course, providing the advanced placement scores are adequate.

PROBABILITY | Credit: .5

Grade 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I

Probability is a one-semester course that covers basic introduction to probability. Students will:

• Explore, summarize, and display data
• Design experiments
• Use probability to understand random behavior
• Make inferences about populations by looking at samples from those populations
• use graphing calculators or statistical software for data analysis

This course is strongly recommended for students who will pursue studies in the social sciences, psychology, sociology, education, business, economics, the humanities, the physical sciences and communication.

STATISTICS | Credit: .5

Grade 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I

Statistics is taught within a computer lab and formatted as an online class. Students will use Fathom Statistical Software to complete many projects throughout the semester. The course covers: types of data, displaying data, linear regression, collecting data, drawing conclusions, random sampling, measures of center, measures of spread, and normal distributions.