MATHEMATICS

GEOMETRY Honors 121 

1 credit 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ALGEBRA I or concurrent enrollment

This course is designed to achieve a more in-depth exploration of all Geometry CP content standards. Geometry Honors provides additional opportunities for students to take greater responsibility for their learning. It is distinguished by a difference in pacing and discovery of transformational geometric properties and a more concentrated focus on geometric proof and spatial reasoning. Students will be engaged in the curriculum through use of graphing technology and hands-on investigations. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectation 1 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

GEOMETRY CP 122 

1 credit 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ALGEBRA I or concurrent enrollment

Geometry CP is designed to focus on the essential skills and concepts outlined in the SAT/PSAT’s Additional Topics in Mathematics while integrating the concepts previously introduced in the Heart of Algebra and Problem Solving and Data Analysis domains. This course focuses on the exploration and development of spatial sense and geometric reasoning. Students will be expected to use theorems and postulates to logically and algebraically prove/solve problems in the areas of: area and volume of solid figures (including pyramids, spheres, cones, composite solids), lines, angles, triangles, trigonometry, and circles. Students will be engaged in the curriculum through use of graphing technology and hands-on investigations. Interventions and remedial support will be provided as long as necessary to students who are identified through common formative assessments and screening procedures. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectation 1 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

ALGEBRA I Honors 111 

1 credit 

This course deeply explores all Algebra I CP content standards. Algebra I Honors provides additional opportunities for students to take greater responsibility for their learning. It is distinguished by a difference in pacing and discovery of algebraic properties and functional dependencies. An in-depth exploration of quadratic and exponential function models, piece-wise, square root, and cubed root functions will be included. Application problems are integrated throughout the course, as are graphing calculator technologies and hands-on activities. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectation 1 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

ALGEBRA I CP 112 

1 credit 

Algebra I CP is designed to focus on the essential skills and concepts outlined in the SAT/PSAT’s Heart of Algebra and Problem Solving and Data Analysis domains. Heart of Algebra will assess students’ ability to analyze, fluently solve, and create linear equations and inequalities, and analyze and fluently solve equations and systems of equations using multiple techniques. An in-depth exploration of quadratic and exponential function models will be included, while also introducing piece-wise, square root, and cubed root functions. Problems may be straightforward fluency exercises or may pose challenges of strategy or understanding, such as interpreting the interplay between graphical and algebraic representations or solving as a process of reasoning. Application problems are integrated throughout the course, as are graphing calculator technologies and hands-on activities. Interventions and remedial support will be provided as long as necessary for students who are identified through common formative assessments and screening procedures. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectation 1 of the Graduation Portfolio.

ALGEBRA II Honors 131 

1 credit 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ALGEBRA I

This course deeply explores all Algebra II content standards, and is recommended for students with strong mathematical skills. Algebra II Honors provides additional opportunities for students to take greater responsibility for their learning. It is distinguished by a difference in pacing and discovery of algebraic properties and functional dependencies. Application problems are integrated throughout the course as are graphing calculator technologies and hands-on activities. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectation 1 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

ALGEBRA II CP 132 

1 credit 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ALGEBRA I

Algebra II CP is designed to focus on the essential skills and concepts outlined in the SAT/PSAT’s Passport to Advanced Mathematics and Problem Solving and Data Analysis domains. This course includes an extension of all topics covered in Algebra I, including equivalent expressions (rational expressions, rational exponents and radicals, and polynomial expressions), nonlinear equations in one variable and systems of equations in two variables, and nonlinear functions. Additional topics of complex numbers, polynomial functions of degree three and higher, radical functions, logarithmic functions, inverse functions, trigonometric functions and Pythagorean trigonometric identities are explored. Application problems are integrated throughout the course as are graphing technologies and hands-on investigations. Interventions and remedial support will be provided as long as necessary to students who are identified through common formative assessments and screening procedures. The intent of this course is to prepare students for meeting the math requirement for most four-year colleges, as well as high school graduation. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectation 1 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

ALGEBRA II BASIC 134 

1 credit 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ALGEBRA I

This course covers the essential concepts for all topics of Algebra II and offers students additional support in mathematical concepts, pre-requisite skills, and problem-solving strategies. Application problems are integrated throughout the course, as are graphing calculator technologies and hands-on activities. Interventions and remedial support will be provided as long as necessary to students who are identified through common formative assessments and screening procedures. The intent of this course is to prepare students for meeting the math requirement for high school graduation. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectation 1 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

FOUNDATIONS IN COLLEGE & CAREER  MATHEMATICS CP 135 

1 credit 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ALGEBRA II

This project-based course is designed to center around the utilization of key algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric concepts necessary to solve real-world problems. The use of graphing calculator technologies and hands-on activities are integrated throughout the course. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectation 1 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

STATISTICS Honors 1150 

1 credit 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ALGEBRA II or concurrent enrollment

This course will introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. There are four themes evident in the content and skills: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, probability and simulation, and statistical inference. Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual understanding. Students will re-express data for regression analysis and to make predictions. In this course, students will have the opportunity to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectation 1 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

STATISTICS CP 1148 

1 credit 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ALGEBRA II or concurrent enrollment

This course will introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. There are four themes evident in the content and skills: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, probability and simulation, and statistical inference. Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual understanding. Students will determine non-linear regression equations using technology. In this course, students will have the opportunity to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectation 1 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

PRECALCULUS AND TRIGONOMETRY Honors 133 

1 credit 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of GEOMETRY & ALGEBRA II Honors

This course is designed to achieve a more in-depth exploration of all Pre-calculus and Trigonometry CP content standards. This course would best serve juniors and seniors who have strong mathematics backgrounds, a desire to take calculus in high school or college, and wish to pursue a mathematically intense program in college. Application problems are integrated throughout the course, as are graphing calculator technologies. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectation 1 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

PRECALCULUS AND TRIGONOMETRY CP 137 

1 credit 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of GEOMETRY & ALGEBRA II

This course is designed for students who desire in-depth exposure to functional mathematics and trigonometry. The course includes an extension of all topics covered in Algebra II, as well as additional topics including the polar coordinate system, matrices, vector quantities, sequences, and series. Application problems are integrated throughout the course, as are graphing calculator technologies. This course would best serve juniors and seniors who may need to take advanced mathematics courses in college. In this course, students will have the opportunity to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectation 1 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

AP CALCULUS AB 140 

1 credit 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of PRECALCULUS  AND TRIGONOMETRY Honors

The AP Calculus AB course is comparable to calculus courses in colleges and universities. This course will focus on differential and integral calculus. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis of functions both algebraically and graphically as well as applications of appropriate integrals to model physical, biological, or economic situations. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectation 1 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

CALCULUS Honors 141 

1 credit 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of PRECALCULUS  AND TRIGONOMETRY

This course is designed for students who plan to enter professions where a technical or scientific background is desirable. Students will develop an understanding of function behavior by using the unifying themes of continuity, limits, derivatives, integral approximation, application and modeling. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectation 1 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

AP STATISTICS 147 

1 credit 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ALGEBRA II or concurrent enrollment

The AP Statistics course is comparable to statistics courses in colleges and universities. This course will introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Emphasis will be placed on four conceptual themes: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. Application problems are integrated throughout the course, as are graphing calculator technologies. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectation 1 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING AND DESIGN CP   151

 1 credit (Math or Science elective credit) 

Introduction to Engineering and Design is designed for those interested in the engineering fields. Students will study the history of engineering, types of engineering, affects of engineering, the engineering design process, manufacturing and reverse engineering. The course focuses on problem solving and critical thinking involved in design processes. Introduction to each engineering field is followed by a hands-on project. Engineers from industry and post-secondary institutions will serve as guest lecturers and will provide workshops on selected topics. Students will design, test, and improve products in a collaborative setting with guidance from mathematics and science educators. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 1, 2, 5 and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING AND DESIGN (NR)      153

 1 credit 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING AND DESIGN & ALGEBRA I

Principles of Engineering (POE) is a course offered to students in grades 10 through 12. The course exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study such as energy, mechanics, statics, fluid systems, materials processing and control systems. Students have an opportunity to investigate engineering and high tech careers. POE gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based (APPB) learning. Used in combination with a teaming approach, APPB learning challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and problem solving skills based upon engineering concepts. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning, which is the ultimate goal of education. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 1, 5 and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

INTRODUCTION TO CODING (NR) 116 

.5 credit 

This one semester entry-level course is designed for students who are interested in exploring the world of computer science and programming. The curriculum provides instruction in programming through JavaScript, which includes drawing, functions, and looping. Since this class is self-paced, students who excel will have the opportunity to learn more about different computer science concepts they may want to pursue. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 3, 5 and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING (NR) 117A 

.5 credit 

This course is a one semester class for students in grades 10-12 (not just those interested in computer science as a career) that introduces computer programming in an engaging, fun, creative way and provides the computational thinking skills of programming, simulation development, and data analysis that can be used in other classes, such as business or science classes. Units include analysis of data using Google Sheets and Trends, modeling and simulation, as well as graphic and web design. This course is open to all students. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 3 and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES 667 

1 credit 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ALGEBRA I

This credit course offers a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the underlying principles of computation. The course will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. AP Computer Science Principles will give students the opportunity to use technology to address real-world problems and build relevant solutions. Together, these aspects of the course make up a rigorous and rich curriculum that aims to broaden participation in computer science. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 1, 3 and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio. 

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A 636 

1 credit 

Prerequisite: Precalculus (or concurrent enrollment) & successful completion of one of the following:

• ROBOTICS

• AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

• INTRO TO COMPUTING

• INTRO TO CODING

• COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY II

This credit course expands on students’ knowledge of computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), and analysis of potential solutions. The course emphasizes both object-oriented programming and imperative problem solving and design. The AP Computer Science A course centers on the use of the Java programing language. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectation 1 of the Graduation Portfolio.