Geometry with Statistics - 1 Unit - Grade 9

College Preparatory or Honors 

Geometry with Statistics is an engaging high school course designed for ninth graders, serving as a foundational experience in mathematics. This course combines essential concepts from geometry and statistics, preparing students for future studies and real-world applications. Students will explore transformations, congruence, and similarity while building reasoning skills through hands-on activities. The course emphasizes visual representations and connections to algebra, enhancing problem-solving abilities. Additionally, students will analyze data and study probability, helping them understand uncertainty and make informed decisions. By integrating various mathematical concepts, Geometry with Statistics fosters critical thinking and lays the groundwork for success in higher-level math courses and everyday life.

[CP-9: 412209CW, H-9: 412209HW, CP-10: 412210CW, H-10: 412210HW]

Algebra 1 - 1 Unit - Grades 9-11

College Preparatory or Honors 

Prerequisite: Geometry with Statistics

Algebra 1 is a foundational high school course that equips students with essential skills for future studies and the workforce. This course emphasizes the importance of algebra in everyday decision-making and various careers, helping students understand patterns and relationships among numbers. Students will explore key concepts, including linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, as well as properties of equations and expressions. The course involves graphing, allowing students to visualize relationships and solve equations through intersections of functions. By applying algebra to real-world situations and incorporating statistical reasoning, Algebra 1 prepares students to analyze data, make predictions, and approach problems with confidence, laying the groundwork for success in advanced mathematics and beyond. All Algebra 1 students will take the South Carolina End of Course Exam which accounts for 20% of their overall grade.

[CP: 411400CW, H: 411400HW]

Algebra 2 with Probability - 1 Unit - Grades 10-12

College Preparatory or Honors 

Prerequisite: Geometry with Statistics & Algebra 1

Algebra 2 with Probability (A2P) is designed for students ready to advance their mathematical understanding after completing Geometry and Algebra 1. This course deepens knowledge of various functions, including polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and piecewise functions, through graphical investigation and analysis of rates of change. Students will explore complex numbers and matrices, learning how to handle large data sets effectively. The course also builds on earlier studies of probability, helping students assess the likelihood of events and make informed decisions based on data. By connecting these concepts to real-world problems, A2P enhances critical thinking and prepares students for higher-level mathematics and practical applications in their everyday lives.

[CP: 411500CW, H: 411500HW]

Reasoning in Mathematics - 1 Unit - Grades 10-12

College Preparatory

Prerequisite: Geometry with Statistics & Algebra 1

Reasoning in Mathematics is a dynamic course that helps students apply math and statistics to real-world decision-making. Designed to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities, it emphasizes statistics, quantitative reasoning, and financial applications. In this course, students tackle relevant problems, develop persistence in problem-solving, and enhance their ability to think abstractly and quantitatively. They will communicate mathematical ideas effectively and use various tools, including technology, to model real-life situations. By focusing on structured reasoning and the regularity of mathematical principles, students will build critical thinking skills that are essential for informed decision-making in everyday life.

[CP: 411800CW]

Precalculus - 1 Unit - Grades 10-12 

College Preparatory or Honors 

Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with Probability

Precalculus builds on the mathematical concepts learned in previous courses, establishing a strong foundation for future studies. This course covers key topics such as functions, polynomial roots and factors, exponential and logarithmic functions, the complex number system, and an introduction to trigonometry. Students will engage in mathematical modeling, using equations, graphs, and functions to analyze real-world situations and solve meaningful problems in everyday life and various careers. The course emphasizes the use of technology, including graphing calculators, spreadsheets, and computer algebra systems, to enhance problem-solving skills. In addition to exploring piecewise, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, students will study polar coordinates, conic sections, vectors, and matrices. Through hands-on applications and technological tools, Precalculus prepares students for advanced mathematical studies and practical applications.

[CP: 413100CW, H: 413100HW]

Statistical Modeling - 1 Unit - Grades 11-12 

College Preparatory

Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with Probability

Statistical Modeling is a dynamic course designed to deepen students' understanding of statistics. In this course, students will engage in the statistical inquiry process by formulating investigative questions and collecting relevant data. Students will learn to choose suitable graphical and numerical methods for data analysis and interpret their findings in relation to their initial questions. The course emphasizes the use of simulations and technology to enhance learning and assessment. By applying statistical methods in real-world contexts, students will develop critical thinking skills and gain a solid foundation in statistical modeling that prepares them for further studies and practical applications in various fields.

[CP: 412000CW]

AP Calculus AB/BC - 2 Units - Grades 11-12 

Advanced Placement

Prerequisite: 80% or higher in Honors Precalculus and Teacher Recommendation

This college-level course includes both AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC which prepares students for the AP Exam. The AP Calculus BC course extends the content learned in AB to different types of equations and introduces the topic of sequences and series. The AP course covers topics in differential and integral calculus, including concepts and skills of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and series. The course teaches students to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and to make connections among these representations. Students learn how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and support conclusions. Certain colleges will award up to two units of college credit depending upon the score made on the AP Exam. 

AP Calculus vs. AP Statistics

Visit the Advanced Placement page for more information about AP courses.

[AP AB: 4170ABAW, AP BC: 417200AW]

DE Calculus (MATH 141) - 1 Unit - Grades 11-12

Dual Enrollment

Prerequisite: 80% or higher in Honors Precalculus, Teacher Recommendation, and must meet college acceptance requirements

This college-level course includes topics in plane analytic geometry, elementary functions, differential calculus, and integral calculus.  The course teaches students to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and to make connections among these representations. Graphing calculator technology is used. 

Visit the USC Union page for more information about dual enrollment courses.

[DE: 413600EW]

AP Statistics and AP Stats Prep - 2 Units - Grades 11-12

1 Unit of Honors Credit and 1 Unit of Advanced Placement Credit

Prerequisite: 80% or higher in Algebra 2 Honors, Honors English, and Teacher Recommendation
The AP Statistics course is equivalent to a introductory, non-calculus-based college course in statistics. The AP Statistics course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. There are four themes evident in the content, skills, and assessment in the AP Statistics course: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, probability and simulation, and statistical inference. Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual understanding. The AP Statistics course is an excellent option for any secondary school student who has successfully completed a second-year course in algebra and who possesses sufficient mathematical maturity and quantitative reasoning ability.  Some colleges will award college credit depending upon the student’s score on the AP Exam.  

AP Calculus vs. AP Statistics

Visit the Advanced Placement page for more information about AP courses.

[H: 314971HW, AP: 417100AW]

DE Intro to Statistical Reasoning (STAT 110) - 1 Unit - Grades 11-12

Dual Enrollment

Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Honors and must meet college acceptance requirements

A course in statistical literacy. Topics include data sources and sampling, concepts of experimental design, graphical and numerical data description, measuring association for continuous and categorical variables, introduction to probability and statistical inference, and use of appropriate software.

Visit the USC Union page for more information about dual enrollment courses.

[DE: 414700EW] 

DE Basic College Mathematics (MATH 111) - 1 Unit - Grade 12

Dual Enrollment

Prerequisite: Algebra 2 and must meet college acceptance requirements

Basic college algebra Intensive covers topics in linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, functions and graphs of functions, exponential and logarithm functions, systems of equations.  This intensive course provides additional practice on topics and counts as a college elective. 

Visit the USC Union page for more information about dual enrollment courses.

[DE: 910900EW]