Mathematics

• Credit Hours: 1

• Grade Level: 9-12

Algebra I is a prerequisite to Geometry. Topics covered in Algebra I include real number operations/properties/patterns, linear functions and systems of equations, polynomial functions, and rational functions. Applying skills learned in this class to real-world situations is a focus in most every chapter. 

• Credit Hours: 1

• Grade Level: 9-12

• Prerequisite: Algebra I

This course is a prerequisite for Algebra II and Finite Math. This course will consist of studying and applying definitions, theorems, postulates and corollaries of geometry. Students will use several forms of proof and reasoning, including coordinate proofs, formal proofs, indirect proofs, and inductive and deductive reasoning. Topics covered will include relationships between points, lines, planes, triangles, quadrilaterals, other polygons, circles, and basic trigonometry.

• Credit Hours: 1

• Grade Level: 11-12

• Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

Finite Mathematics is a course designed to better prepare students for a 1-2 year college experience or students with a future program of study that may or may not include calculus. Topics discussed in this class include linear algebra, set theory and counting techniques, series and sequences, matrices, statistics and probability, and voting methods. Applying skills learned in this class to real-world situations is a focus. 

• Credit Hours: 1

• Grade Level: 10-12

• Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry

Students planning to attend a four-year college should take Algebra II. This course is a prerequisite for Pre-Calculus and builds on topics covered in Algebra I in greater detail. Topics discussed in this class include quadratic and polynomial functions, complex numbers, logarithmic and exponential functions, radicals, rational expressions, statistics and probability. Applying skills learned in this class to real-world situations is a focus.

• Credit Hours: 1

• Grade Level: 11, 12

• Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry

Career and Technical Math is a course designed to better prepare students for a 1-2 year college experience or for the world of work. The components of the class are as follows: a review of basic mathematics (whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions), converting different units of measure (standard and/or metric), and applications in career and technical math. 

• Credit Hours: 1

• Grade Level: 12

• Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus

• Requirement: Graphing Calculator (TI-84 Plus is recommended)

Any student who has post-secondary education plans should consider taking Calculus. This course covers the same material as the first quarter of Calculus in college. The differential part of Calculus (derivatives) includes finding instantaneous slope, velocities, accelerations, related rates, and maximum/minimum (optimal) values of a function. The integral part of Calculus deals with finding the area under a curve when a formula such as A = l x w is not applicable. An above average ability in algebra skills and trigonometry is needed. 

• Credit Hours: 1

• Grade Level: 11-12

• Prerequisite: Algebra II

• Requirement: Graphing Calculator (TI-84 Plus is recommended)

Students planning to attend a two or four-year college should consider taking Pre-Calculus. The content of Pre-Calculus is very much like an entry-level college math course. This course is a prerequisite for Calculus. Pre-Calculus focuses a great deal on analyzing the behavior of functions. Students should already be familiar with linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions from previous courses. They will take a more in-depth look at these functions along with rational, polynomial, and trigonometric functions. Applying skills learned in this class to real-world situations is a focus in most every chapter.