Course Selection GUIDE
Course Selection GUIDE
Each course title is followed by the intended grade level and the credit given for passing the course
Algebra 1A (9-10 / 1CR)
Algebra 1B (10-11 / 1CR)
Algebra 1 (9 / 1CR)
Geometry (9-12 / 1CR)
Geometry in Construction (9-12 / 2CR)
Honors Geometry (9-10 / 1CR)
Applied Algebra 2 (11-12 / 1 CR)
Algebra 2 (10-12 / 1CR)
Honors Algebra 2 (10-11 / 1CR)
Discrete Mathematics (11-12 / 1CR)
Dual Credit General Ed Mathematics (11-12 / 0.5CR)
Dual Credit Applied Statistics (11-12 / 0.5CR)
Honors Trigonometry (11-12 / 0.5CR)
Honors Pre-Calculus (11-12 / 1CR)
AP Statistics (11-12 / 1CR)
AP Computer Science Principles (9-12 / 1CR)
AP Computer Science A (10-12 / 1CR)
AP Calculus (11-12 / 1CR)
Below are the various post-Algebra 2 mathematics pathways for you to consider as you make your course decisions throughout high school. Any variations from these sequences will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Sophomore: Algebra 2 > Junior: Any combination of Math 107, Math 108, and Trig(H) > Senior: Discrete Math
Sophomore: Algebra 2 > Junior: AP Statistics > Senior: Math 107 & Trig(H)
Sophomore: Algebra 2 > Junior: Math 107 & Trig (H) > Senior: AP Statistics
Junior: Algebra 2 > Senior: Discrete Math
Junior: Algebra 2 > Senior: Any combination of Math 107, Math 108, and Trig(H)
Junior: Algebra 2 > Senior: AP Statistics
Junior: Algebra 2(H) > Senior: Pre-Calculus(H) or AP Statistics
Students are placed in the freshman math course based on eighth grade math class, grades, test scores and teacher recommendation.
College Admission/NCAA Requirements
To meet college admission and NCAA core course requirements, Algebra IA and Algebra IB together count as one year of Algebra I (one core course).
Algebra 1 taken in eighth grade does not meet NCAA core course requirements. Only courses taken during high school count toward NCAA core course requirements.
Algebra 1 taken in eighth grade does count for admission to colleges and universities.
Algebra 1A and 1B or Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 are required for admission to the public four-year universities in Illinois.
The NCAA requires at least three years of math (Algebra I or higher).
Calculators
Scientific Calculators: Required for ALL math courses.
Graphic Calculators: Required for all Honors courses. See instructor for recommended calculator for particular math classes.