8th GRADE PRE-ALGEBRA

This course is designed to reinforce basic skills in math while introducing algebraic concepts following the Ohio Learning Standards for 8th grade math.  Topics covered include: transformations, the real number system, exponents, equations, pythagorean theorem, volume, linear functions, and data analysis. (2 Semester Course)

Full Year / 2 Semester Course

HIGH SCHOOL HONORS ALGEBRA I (1.0 HS CREDIT)

This course is offered for the accelerated math student and parallels the freshman algebra course.  Student placement in this program is based on achievement, ability, placement scores, and teacher recommendation, as well as student attitude and motivation. The content follows the traditional college preparatory Algebra.  The focus of the course is for students to develop their abstract reasoning and logical thinking skills in the realm of mathematics.  It provides the foundation for the rest of a student’s math and science course. Students participating will receive high school credit for the course and the grade earned becomes part of the student’s high school transcript.

Full Year / 2 Semester Course

Teacher recommendation required

HS Credit:  1.00

HIGH SCHOOL HONORS GEOMETRY (1.0 HS CREDIT)

This is an accelerated geometry course that focuses on the logical processes of deductive and inductive reasoning.  Practical problems and proofs are applied in both plane and solid geometry.  Topics include conic sections, parallel lines and planes, angles, polygons, similarity, the Pythagorean Theorem, trigonometry, properties of circles, constructions, coordinate geometry, solid figures and probability and statistics.  This course will have an emphasis on using Algebra I skills in geometric application problems.  This is a rigorous honors-level course, taught at a rapid pace.  Emphasis is on problem solving and developing higher level thinking skills.  Student placement in this program is based on achievement, ability, placement scores, and teacher recommendation, as well as student attitude and motivation.  (Prerequisite Honors Algebra I – Honors Geometry is for HS Credit – 2 Semester Course)

Full Year / 2 Semester Course

Teacher recommendation required

Prerequisite: Algebra I or Honors Algebra I

HS Credit:  1.00