This is the first of four required courses in high school. GS offers students the opportunity to build their reasoning and sensemaking skills, see the applicability of mathematics, and prepare more effectively for further studies in algebra. The course deepen prior understanding of transformations, congruence, similarity, and coordinate geometry concepts, and it will also focus on statistics in analyzing data, which provides students with tools to describe, show, and summarize data in the world around them.  The focus in GS is concentrated within the strands of Data, Probability, and Statistical Reasoning; Measurement, Geometry, and Spatial Reasoning; Numerical Reasoning; and Patterns, Algebra, and Functional Reasoning. 

Placement is primarily based on prior performance in Math 8 Honors and Algebra 1 Honors. 

This is the first of four required courses in high school. GS offers students the opportunity to build their reasoning and sensemaking skills, see the applicability of mathematics, and prepare more effectively for further studies in algebra. The course deepen prior understanding of transformations, congruence, similarity, and coordinate geometry concepts, and it will also focus on statistics in analyzing data, which provides students with tools to describe, show, and summarize data in the world around them.  The focus in GS is concentrated within the strands of Data, Probability, and Statistical Reasoning; Measurement, Geometry, and Spatial Reasoning; Numerical Reasoning; and Patterns, Algebra, and Functional Reasoning. 

Prerequisite:  Geometry 

Algebra 1 emphasizes functions, including linear (as introduced in seventh and eighth grades), absolute value, quadratic, and exponential; and functions as explicit (relation between input and output) and recursive (relation between successive values). Properties of algebra are applied to convert between forms of expressions and to solve equations (factoring, completing the square, rules of powers, and radicals). Graphing is a vital component of study in A1.  Students take the SC End-of-Course Exam for Algebra 1 at the end of this course.

Prerequisite:  Geometry Honors

Algebra 1  Honors emphasizes functions, including linear (as introduced in seventh and eighth grades), absolute value, quadratic, and exponential; and functions as explicit (relation between input and output) and recursive (relation between successive values). Properties of algebra are applied to convert between forms of expressions and to solve equations (factoring, completing the square, rules of powers, and radicals). Graphing is a vital component of study in Algebra 1.  Students take the SC End-of-Course Exam for Algebra 1 at the end of this course.

Prerequisite:  Geometry and Algebra 1

Reasoning in Mathematics (RM) engages students in relevant problems that focus on how mathematics and statistics inform decision making. It prepares students for post-secondary options with instruction that focuses on modeling real-world situations. RM emphasizes statistics, quantitative reasoning, modeling, and financial applications and features a variety of mathematical and statistical tools useful for decision making. Students will make sense of authentic problems and persevere in solving them. They will reason abstractly and quantitatively while communicating mathematics to others. Students will use appropriate tools, including technology, to model mathematics. Students will use structure and regularity of reasoning to describe mathematical situations and solve problems. 

Prerequisite: Algebra 1

A2P serves to deepen understanding and intuition about a wide variety of functions such as polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and piecewise. Building on principles learned from Geometry and Algebra 1, the purpose of this course is to graphically investigate and compare functions, analyze rates of change, and determine solutions of “real world” problems at a higher conceptual level than can be achieved algebraically .

Prerequisite:  Algebra 1 Honors and Geometry Honors or teacher recommendation

Algebra 2 with Probability Honors serves to deepen understanding and intuition about a wide variety of functions such as polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and piecewise. Building on principles learned from Geometry and Algebra 1, the purpose of this course is to graphically investigate and compare functions, analyze rates of change, and determine solutions of “real world” problems at a higher conceptual level than can be achieved algebraically.  A2P also includes the study of complex numbers, matrices, and probability. 

Prerequisite:  Algebra 2 with Probability Honors

Pre-Calculus Honors serves as a study of piecewise, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Furthermore, the course addresses the study of polar coordinates, conic sections, vectors, and matrices. Mathematical modeling for solving real-world situations and the use of technological tools such as computer algebra systems and spreadsheets are standard instructional practices for addressing the standards. 

Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with Probability

Statistical Modeling (SM) is a newly designed course that extends students’ understanding of statistics. The SM course offers students opportunities to strengthen their understanding of the statistical method of inquiry and statistical simulations. Students will formulate statistical investigative questions to be answered using data, design and implement a plan to collect the appropriate data, select appropriate graphical and numerical methods for data analysis, and interpret their results to make connections with the initial question. 

Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with Probability Honors

Statistical Modeling Honors (SM) is a newly designed course that extends students’ understanding of statistics. The SM course offers students opportunities to strengthen their understanding of the statistical method of inquiry and statistical simulations. Students will formulate statistical investigative questions to be answered using data, design and implement a plan to collect the appropriate data, select appropriate graphical and numerical methods for data analysis, and interpret their results to make connections with the initial question. 

Prerequisite:  Pre-Calculus Honors

In Calculus, students are expected to apply mathematics in meaningful ways to solve problems that arise in the workplace, society, and everyday life through the process of modeling. Modeling involves choosing or creating appropriate equations, graphs, functions, or other mathematical representations to analyze real-world situations and answer questions. The use of technological tools, such as hand-held graphing calculators, is important in creating and analyzing mathematical representations used in the modeling process and should be used during instruction and assessment. 

Prerequisite: Calculus Honors 

Note: If the student scores below a 77 in Calculus Honors, this course is not recommended.

This course follows the curriculum prescribed by the College Board and is intended for students who have a sophisticated knowledge of mathematics. Topics covered include function, graphs, limits, derivatives and their uses, and integration.  Topics will be addressed through the use of technology as well as analytically, numerically, verbally, and graphically. A TI-89 calculator is strongly recommended. Students required to take the AP Calculus - AB examination.

Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB 

This course follows the curriculum prescribed by the College Board and is intended for students who have a sophisticated knowledge of mathematics and who desire a more in-depth understanding of the mathematical concepts covered in AP Calculus - AB. Students in AP Calculus - BC will also explore several more advanced mathematical concepts unique to this course. Topics will be addressed through the use of technology as well as analytically, numerically, verbally, and graphically. A TI-89 calculator is strongly recommended. Students are required to take the AP Calculus - BC examination.