Students must complete at least four credits of high school mathematics to earn a high school diploma. These must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (or an equivalent course) plus one other credit in mathematics. The graphic below shows the typical course sequence for math courses. Students have several options after completing Algebra I and Geometry.
Below is a printable list of courses available at WCHS.
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Course Fee $10.00
Algebra I furnishes the language and tools necessary for the study of higher mathematics. Primary emphasis will be on the solution of linear, quadratic and exponential equations and operations with polynomials including order of operations, factoring, graphing equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations and interpreting data. Conceptual understanding and utilizing Algebra as a problem-solving tool will be emphasized.
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Course Fee $10.00
This course focuses on the spatial concepts of 2 and 3 dimensional figures with emphasis placed on studying geometry as a logical system rather than a collection of facts to be learned and memorized. The student learns the meaning of mathematical proofs and the techniques used in developing proofs. This course is a more thorough coverage of Geometry with a more intensive work load.
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Course Fee $10.00
Geometry examines the theorems, properties, vocabulary and concepts of shapes. Concepts will be developed from coordinate, transformational and synthetic perspectives, emphasizing algebraic-geometric connections. The student learns the meaning of mathematical proofs and the techniques used in developing proofs.
Course Fee $10.00
This course features the application of mathematical skills including algebraic methods in real-world situations to make decisions that are relevant to daily life. Students combine problem-solving with modeling to analyze real-life situations and devise solution strategies. Students will regularly present their work to the course and write about the mathematics they are learning. This course will satisfy the credit requirement for Algebra II.
Course Fee $10.00
Students will be taught to reason with and think critically about data in all forms. Almost anything can be considered data and we use that data to interpret the world around us. This course will include ways to interpret and display data to tell a story, how to collect data for a purpose, and how to understand more about a topic using data. This course will satisfy the credit requirement for Algebra II.
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Course Fee $10.00
This course covers more advanced topics in algebra, along with strengthening and implementing those skills acquired in Algebra I (first-degree equations in one, two and three variables; factoring and products of an advanced nature; functions and their graphs; ratio; proportions and variation; exponents and imaginary numbers; quadratic equations; trigonometry; progressions; logarithms)
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Course Fee $10.00
This course covers more advanced topics in algebra, along with strengthening and implementing those skills acquired in Algebra I (first-degree equations in one, two and three variables; factoring and products of an advanced nature; functions and their graphs; ratio; proportions and variation; exponents and imaginary numbers; quadratic equations; trigonometry; progressions; logarithms). This course is a more thorough coverage of Algebra II with a more intensive work load.
Course Fee $10.00 for each course
Description: Project-based course, emphasizing problem-solving, model-building, and basic data manipulation in real-world contexts.
Topics include: problem-solving, statistical reasoning, linear and exponential modeling, and modeling with geometry
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Course Fee $10.00 for each course
These classes are to be taken together in one school year, with one course taken each semester. This course provides a mathematically sound preparation for students who intend to study Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving, written and verbal communication, mathematical modeling, and synthesis of the topics covered in the course. Students will be expected to retain and utilize concepts and skills from previous math courses with little or no review. Topics of study will include foundations of analysis, analysis of polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, convergence and divergence of sequences and series, and an introduction to limits and calculus. Concepts will be discovered and developed from graphical, numerical, and theoretical-proof perspectives in a student-centered, discussion-based setting. Topics of study will also include advanced trigonometry, parametric and polar equations, vectors and conic sections. A graphing calculator is required for this course.
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Course Fee $10.00 for each course
These classes are to be taken together in one school year as part of a two semester sequence (MATH 1044 and 1045) of courses on calculus appropriate for students in business and life sciences (does not meet UC’s Calculus requirement for STEM majors). In part I, topics covered include functions, graphs, limits, continuity, properties of exponential and logarithmic functions, differentiation, curve sketching, optimization and the definite integral. In the second part, topics covered include anti-differentiation, the fundamental theorem of calculus, functions of two variables, partial derivatives, maxima and minima,Lagrange multipliers and applications to probability and other areas. A graphing calculator is required for 1045.
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Course Fee $10.00 for each course
These classes are to be taken together in one school year as part of a two semester sequence (MATH 1044 and 1045) of courses on calculus appropriate for students in business and life sciences (does not meet UC’s Calculus requirement for STEM majors). In part I, topics covered include functions, graphs, limits, continuity, properties of exponential and logarithmic functions, differentiation, curve sketching, optimization and the definite integral. In the second part, topics covered include anti-differentiation, the fundamental theorem of calculus, functions of two variables, partial derivatives, maxima and minima,Lagrange multipliers and applications to probability and other areas. A graphing calculator is required for 1045.
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Course Fee $10.00 + AP Test Fee
This course is designed for the superior math student who plans to major in physical science, engineering, architecture or related fields. This course involves the study of differential and integral calculus and analytical geometry and is designed to give the student a strong background in elementary calculus usually taken in the first year of college. Course demands are equivalent to those made by a full-year introductory college course. Instruction emphasizes extensive use of the graphing calculator as it is a requirement for the Advanced Placement examination. A graphing calculator is required for this course.
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Course Fee $10.00 + AP Test Fee
Statistics is a one-year course designed to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students study exploratory data analysis, linear regression with and without transformations, planning and conducting both research surveys and experiments, the basics of probability theory as well as point and interval estimation and tests of hypotheses. Throughout the course students are expected to design, conduct, analyze and interpret results from experiments and summarize them in a formal document. Students are expected to have a strong mathematical background. Instruction emphasizes extensive use of the graphing calculator as it is a requirement for the Advanced Placement examination. A graphing calculator is required for this course.
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Course Fee $10.00
This course provides an in-depth study of trigonometry and analytical geometry with some set or number theory included. A thorough treatment of linear and quadratic functions and their graphs is presented, including the circle, ellipse, parabola and hyperbola. Students who earn an A or B in Algebra II or Honors Algebra II should sign up for this course. A graphing calculator is required for this course.
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Course Fee $10.00
This course includes an interactive, activity-based introduction to probability and statistics, utilizing computer technology. The topics include how to collect, organize, and summarize data, how to take a good survey and conduct a good experiment, investigate how two variables are related, discrete and normal probability distributions, and confidence intervals. Th