MATH courses
The Tennessee State Board of Education requires that students must achieve four high school level units of math in order to graduate with a high school diploma - included is Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and one additional higher level mathematics course. The Mathematics Department strives to meet the needs of all students by offering a wide range of courses. Because of the diversity of offerings and because mathematics skills are progressively developed and reinforced, a table of possible course sequences is provided for your assistance.
Some math courses span both semesters. Students enrolled in a year long-long class at the academy receive one credit after successfully completing the entire course. Students enrolled in a year-long class at the main campus must take both semesters and will receive a math elective credit for successfully completing the first semester’s work and the state required math credit for successfully completing the second semester’s work.
Algebra 1
Algebra I
Academy Only
Year long - 1 credit
Grade 9 & Transfers
Algebra I is a course that develops the building blocks needed for success in higher level math classes. The course satisfies the state Algebra I credit for graduation and focuses on those skills needed for the Algebra I TNReady Exam.
Algebra I University
Academy Only
Year long - 1 credit
Grade 9 & Transfers
Algebra I is the entrance course for all upper-level mathematics courses, and develops the building blocks needed for math classes required for university entrance, as well as preparing students for the Algebra I TNReady Exam.
Honors Algebra I
Academy Only
Year long - 1 credit
Grade 9 & Transfers
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation, TVAAS & TCAP scores, and/or eighth-grade Algebra.
Honors Algebra I is an entrance course for all advanced mathematics courses and should be taken by incoming ninth graders who score above grade level on achievement exams. This class covers all the basic topics in regular Algebra I but in more depth and at a much faster pace while preparing students for the Algebra I TNReady Exam.
*This course meets the state framework requirements to be designated an honors class and is eligible for the additional percentage point weighting.
Algebra 2
Honors Algebra II
Year long - 1 credit
Grades 9 Academy Only
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation, TVAAS & TCAP scores, and/or eighth-grade Algebra.
This course is designed for students who have completed Honors Algebra I in 8th grade and is to be taken year-long. This is a fast-paced course, including an in-depth study of all topics in University Algebra II with special emphasis on additional topics as well as preparing students for the Algebra II TNReady Exam.
*This course meets the state framework requirements to be designated an honors class
and is eligible for the additional percentage point weighting.
Honors Algebra II A and Honors Algebra II B
2 terms - 2 credits (1 elective - 1 math)
Grades 10,11
Prerequisite: Completion of Honors Algebra I
This course is designed for students who have completed Honors Algebra I and is to be taken year-long. This is a fast-paced course, including an in-depth study of all topics in Honors Algebra I plus the study of logarithms, complex numbers, conic sections, and upper level inequalities to prepare students for the Algebra II TN-Ready Exam. As an honors course, there is special emphasis on additional topics as well which prepares students for ACT and SAT testing and Honors Precalculus.
*This course meets the state framework requirements to be designated an honors class
and is eligible for the additional percentage point weighting.
Algebra II
1 term - 1 credit
Grades 10,11
Algebra II is a course that develops the building blocks needed for success in higher level math classes. The course satisfies the state Algebra II credit for graduation and focuses on those skills needed for the Algebra II TNReady Exam.
University Algebra II A and University Algebra II B
2 terms - 2 credits (1 elective - 1 math)
Grades 10,11
Prerequisite: Students must have previously passed University Algebra I B with an
overall average of 85 or above. Students with less than an 85 average should enroll in
Algebra II.
University Algebra II is an in-depth continuation of the University Algebra I concepts, as well as a study of logarithms, complex numbers, conic sections, and upper level inequalities. This course initiates the development of the concepts and skills needed for ACT and SAT testing. The course is a year-long class due to the increased standards to prepare students for the Algebra II TNReady Exam.
Geometry
Geometry
1 terms - 1 credit
Grades 10,11
Prerequisite: Algebra II or teacher recommendation from Univ. Algebra II.
Geometry consists of topics in plane and solid geometry with emphasis on definitions, postulates, and theorems. This course is designed for students who need additional help with mathematical concepts as well as preparing students for the Geometry TNReady Exam.
University Geometry A and University Geometry B
2 terms - 2 credits (1 elective - 1 math)
Grades 10,11
Prerequisite: University Algebra II
University Geometry consists of topics in plane and solid geometry with emphasis on definitions, postulates, theorems, and inductive and deductive proofs. This course will prepare the student for the Geometry TNReady Exam as well as the ACT.
Honors Geometry A and Honors Geometry B
2 terms - 2 credits (1 elective - 1 math)
Grades 10,11
Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II or teacher recommendation.
Honors Geometry is a fast-paced course with an in-depth study of topics in plane and solid geometry with emphasis on definitions, postulates, theorems, and inductive and deductive proofs. Greater importance is placed on formal proofs and creative applications. This course will prepare the student for the Geometry TNReady Exam as well as the ACT.
*This course meets the state framework requirements to be designated an honors class and is eligible for the additional percentage point weighting.
Pre-Calculus
Honors Precalculus
1 terms - 1 credit
Grades 11,12
Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II and Honors Geometry or teacher recommendation.
Honors Precalculus is a continuation of algebraic concepts with the addition of vectors, circular functions, and trigonometric functions as well as analytical geometry. This course fulfills the trigonometry requirement for the Tennessee Board of Regents Schools. *This course meets the state framework requirements to be designated an honors class and is eligible for the additional percentage point weighting.
Statistics
Sails Statistics
1 terms - 1 credit
Grades 12
Prerequisite: Students scoring <19 on math portion of ACT.
SAILS (Seamless Alignment and Integrated Learning Support) Statistics is a course that combines the TBR - the college system of Tennessee Learning Support Math program with the high school Statistics course. Upon successful completion of the course the students will earn their required high school Statistics math credit and a credit that fulfills their remedial credit required to be taken with their college math credit.
University Statistics
1 terms - 1 credit
Grades 11,12
Prerequisite: University Algebra II and University Geometry. Students scoring>19 on math portion of ACT, and scoring >85 in University Algebra II.
University Statistics is a semester course in which students will explore data, sampling, and experimentation and understand and use probability distributions. Students in this course are required to take a state-written test at the end of the course, and the state will award dual credit to those students who pass the test.
AP Statistics
2 terms - 2 credits
Grades 11,12
Prerequisite: minimum – scoring > 90 in University Algebra II & University Geometry.
Concepts covered in the statistical portion of the course will be the uses and abuses of statistics, statistical graphs, types of averages, standard deviation, and normal curves. The probability section will include factorials, combinations, and permutations. Application problems will relate to a variety of career opportunities, including business, engineering, agriculture, computer science, and many others.
There is a required examination fee for the course.
*This course meets the state framework requirements to be designated an honors class and is eligible for the additional percentage point weighting.
Calculus
Honors Calculus
1 terms - 1 credit
Grades 12
Prerequisite: Honors Precalculus or University Precalculus with teacher recommendation and minimum average of 85.
Calculus develops the concepts of limits, differentiation, and integration, as well as their applications in relation to the science, business, math, computer or health-related fields. Calculus is especially designed for students who plan to take college calculus since it covers approximately one and one-half semesters of work at the college level. *Also eligible for the additional percentage point weighting
AP Calculus
2 terms - 2 credits
Grades 12
Prerequisite: Precalculus.
AP Calculus an advanced study of college calculus. Students will develop the concepts of limits, differentiation, and integration, as well as their applications in relation to the science, business, math, computer or health-related fields. There is focus on students’ understanding of calculus concepts and provide experience with methods and applications. The main emphasis is on multi-representational approach to calculus. Advanced placement courses prepare students to take an exam in order to earn college credit. Students enrolling in this course are required to take the AP exam. There is a required examination fee for the course.
*This course meets the state framework requirements to be designated an honors class and is eligible for the additional percentage point weighting.
AP & Dual Enrollment Courses
AP Calculus
2 terms - 2 credits
Grades 12
Prerequisite: Precalculus.
AP Calculus an advanced study of college calculus. Students will develop the concepts of limits, differentiation, and integration, as well as their applications in relation to the science, business, math, computer or health-related fields. There is focus on students’ understanding of calculus concepts and provide experience with methods and applications. The main emphasis is on multi-representational approach to calculus. Advanced placement courses prepare students to take an exam in order to earn college credit. Students enrolling in this course are required to take the AP exam. There is a required examination fee for the course.
*This course meets the state framework requirements to be designated an honors class and is eligible for the additional percentage point weighting.
AP Statistics
2 terms - 2 credits
Grades 11,12
Prerequisite: minimum – scoring > 90 in University Algebra II & University Geometry.
Concepts covered in the statistical portion of the course will be the uses and abuses of statistics, statistical graphs, types of averages, standard deviation, and normal curves. The probability section will include factorials, combinations, and permutations. Application problems will relate to a variety of career opportunities, including business, engineering, agriculture, computer science, and many others.
There is a required examination fee for the course.
*This course meets the state framework requirements to be designated an honors class and is eligible for the additional percentage point weighting.
Dual Enrollment Mathematics
Grades 12
Math dual enrollment courses are available at local colleges. Please see your guidance counselor for more details.