Recommended Course Sequences

There are two general course sequences offered in the math department. Students can move between the advanced and college preparatory sequences as long as they have the minimum grade requirements or with permission of their teacher. 

High School College Preparatory sequence: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus or Probability & Statistics

High School Advanced sequence: Geometry Honors, Algebra II Honors, Precalculus Honors/AP Precalculus, AP Calculus

In either sequence, students may choose to take Probability & Statistics to fulfill their math requirement as seniors. 

Note that course offerings change from year to year.

Course Descriptions of High School Classes Taught during the 2024-2025 School Year

Algebra I: This course serves as an introduction to the basic language of algebra.  Emphasis will be placed on working with real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities, functions, exponents, quadratic equations, and statistics and probability, with continued reinforcement of basic math skills.  Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 8 with a grade of C or better or recommendation of teacher. 

Algebra IIA Honors: This rigorous course provides an in-depth study of linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, properties of functions, quadratic functions, complex numbers, polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential functions, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry with a B or better and/or have the recommendation of their teacher.  

Algebra IIB:  Topics included in the course are a review of the basic concepts of Algebra I, linear equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic functions, polynomial functions, exponents, and exponential functions.  Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry with a grade of C or better or teacher recommendation. 

AP Calculus: This senior level course is designed for those motivated students who plan to enter the fields of mathematics, science, or engineering. Topics covered in the course are functions, limits, derivatives, integrals, and applications involving derivatives and integrals. The course curriculum is set by the College Board and the workload will be structured and demanding. Materials Requirement: This course requires a graphing calculator. The department keeps a few on hand, but if you wish to purchase your own, please refer to the College Board list of approved calculators. Prerequisite: Precalculus and the approval of the Math Department. 

AP Precalculus: This fast-paced, advanced precalculus course is designed for those students who have shown strong interest and achievement in mathematics.  Topics include rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, conic sections, vectors, parametric equations, complex numbers, sequences and series, and probability.  The course curriculum is set by the College Board and the workload will be structured and demanding. Materials Requirement: This course requires a graphing calculator. The department keeps a few on hand, but if you wish to purchase your own, please refer to the College Board list of approved calculators. Prerequisite: Algebra IIA and Geometry 9A with a B- or better and/or have the recommendation of the teachers. 

Geometry 9A Honors: The basic structure of geometry, inductive and deductive reasoning, construction, and transformations will be studied.  Algebraic skills are reviewed periodically and strengthened as algebraic methods are applied to solving problems in coordinate geometry.    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I in the 8th grade with a B or better and/or recommendation of teacher.  

Geometry 10B: This course offers a thorough introduction to Euclidean geometry. Topics covered in the course are methods of reasoning, coordinate geometry, angle relations, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruence, similarity, transformations, right triangle trigonometry, area, volume, and circles. Algebraic skills are reviewed and applied to solving problems in geometry.   Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I with a grade of C or better or recommendation of a teacher.

Precalculus: This course continues the study of algebra in the investigation of exponential, logarithmic and rational functions, as well as conic sections and sequences and series. Students will also study trigonometry including trigonometric functions, their uses, graphs and identities, and the use of the functions for solving triangles. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II with a C or better and /or recommendation of a teacher. 

Probability & Statistics: This course will benefit students who pursue mathematics, science, business, psychology, or economics in college.  Topics covered in the course include data analysis, fundamental ideas of probability, linear regression, random variables, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing.  Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II. 

Math Electives

Introduction to Engineering and Design:  This yearlong course is designed to provide students with an overview of the design process and will allow students to examine some of the basics of the field of engineering. Students will learn the importance of communication, measurement, and visual representation in order to translate their ideas into a final product. Design will take multiple forms and culminate in various outcomes; via engineering drafting software and 3D printing, web design, and hands on creation in multiple engineering disciplines. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I and 9th grade Physics, and concurrent enrollment in Geometry.