Mathematics

Notes on doubling up:

• Step 1: Must have a grade of a “90,” a link-it score of a “bubble” or above 

• Step 2: A final grade of “90” or above

• Step 3: An NJSLA score of “meeting or exceeding” (750 or above), which will be confirmed over the summer

If you are in Algebra 1 and meet the above criteria, you will go into Geometry and Honors Algebra 2/Trig.

If you are in Honors Algebra I and meet the above criteria, you will go into Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra 2/Trig

Mathematics Courses

Algebra 1                 Grade 9

Algebra I is a course that allows students to continue to build onto their foundational mathematical knowledge. Students develop the tools needed to succeed on the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment, (NJSLA). Topics in Algebra I include modeling, interpreting and solving equations, functions and transformations, systems of equations and inequalities, modeling with statistics, piecewise-defined functions, and sequences. Emphasis is placed on teaching concepts in a real-world context to ensure relevance, understanding, and mastery of the material. 

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Math 8.  

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility (please refer to page 3).  

Geometry         Grades 9-10  

Geometry is a course designed for students to continue to build onto their foundational mathematical knowledge. Topics in Geometry include transformations, similarity and congruence, angles, lines and the transversal, logic and proof, and measurement in triangles, circles, and quadrilaterals. Emphasis is placed on teaching concepts in a real-world context to ensure relevance, understanding, and mastery of the material.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I.  

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.  

Honors Geometry         Grades 9-10

Honors Geometry is a rigorous course designed for students, who have the conceptual and computational background and maturity to complete the curriculum at an enhanced pace and depth. Students develop the tools needed to succeed on the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment, (NJSLA). Topics in Geometry include transformations, similarity and congruence, angles, lines and the transversal, logic and proof, and measurement in triangles, circles, and quadrilaterals. Emphasis is placed on teaching concepts in a real-world context to ensure relevance, understanding, and mastery of the material.

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of a ‘90’ in Algebra 1 and Teacher Recommendation Required.  

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.  

Algebra II/Trig    Grades 10-11

Algebra II/Trig is a course that allows students to continue to build onto their foundational mathematical knowledge. Students develop the tools needed to succeed on the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment, (NJGPA). Topics in Algebra II include modeling with statistics, functions and transformations, interpreting polynomial functions (linear, quadratic, cubic, quartic, quantic), interpreting non-polynomial functions (exponential, rational, radical, trigonometric, logarithms), probability, and sequences and series. Emphasis is placed on teaching concepts in a real-world context to ensure relevance, understanding, and mastery of the material.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.  

Honors Algebra II/Trig   Grades 10-11

This course will provide the student with in-depth instruction at an accelerated pace. This course involves a comprehensive study of mathematics in preparation for Pre-Calculus Honors. Topics include: linear and quadratic equations, functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, polynomial functions, rational functions, radical equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, probability, conic sections, and trigonometry. The graphing enhanced curriculum allows for modeling of real-world problems. Standardized test preparation is integrated throughout the course.  

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of a ‘90’ in Geometry and Teacher Recommendation Required.  

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.  

Pre-Calculus     Grades 11-12 

Pre-Calculus allows students to apply their foundational mathematical knowledge. Topics in Pre-Calculus include trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations, polar and parametric equations, vectors, conic sections, sequences and series, systems and matrices, and a preview of the limit, derivative, and integral of a function. Emphasis is placed on teaching concepts in a real-world context to ensure relevance, understanding, and mastery of the material.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II/Trig.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.  

Honors Pre-Calculus             Grades 11-12

Honors Pre-Calculus is designed for students, who have the conceptual and computational background and maturity to complete the curriculum at an enhanced pace and depth. Topics in Honors Pre-Calculus include trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations, polar and parametric equations, vectors, conic sections, sequences and series, systems and matrices, and a preview of the limit, derivative, and integral of a function. Emphasis is placed on teaching concepts in a real-world context to ensure relevance, understanding, and mastery of the material.

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “90” or better in Algebra II /Trig and teacher recommendation. 

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.  

Contemporary Math         Grade 12

Contemporary Mathematics is a comprehensive program designed to enhance students' algebraic reasoning skills while exploring diverse mathematical concepts with real-life applications. This course integrates key elements from Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Finance to provide a well-rounded mathematical foundation. Topics covered in Contemporary Mathematics include linear, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions, as well as practical applications in geometry, financial mathematics, and probability. The curriculum aims to reinforce and expand on students' algebraic abilities, preparing them for challenges they may encounter in their daily lives and future academic pursuits.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II/Trig.  

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.  

Honors Calculus       Grade 12

Honors Calculus is designed to expose students to a different branch of mathematics. Students enrolled in this class will generate a solid understanding of the material by exploring the following five broad categories: limits and continuity, derivatives, applications of derivatives, integrals, and applications of integrals. Emphasis will be placed on teaching concepts in a real-world context to ensure relevance, understanding, and mastery of the material.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Pre-Calculus or Minimum grade of “90” or better in Pre-Calculus and teacher recommendation.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.  

AP Calculus AB         Grade 12

AP Calculus AB is designed for students, who have the conceptual and computational background and maturity to complete the curriculum at an enhanced pace and depth. Students enrolled in this course will generate a solid understanding of the material by exploring the following five broad categories: limits and continuity, derivatives, applications of derivatives, integrals, and applications of integrals. Emphasis will be placed on teaching concepts in a real-world context to ensure relevance, understanding, and mastery of the material. Students enrolled in the AP Calculus AB course are expected to make a commitment to taking the AP Examination administered by the College Board in May. 

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ‘90’ or better in Honors Pre-Calculus and teacher recommendation. 

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.  

Mathematics Full-Year Electives

Physical Computing         Grades 9-12

Physical computing introduces students to the concepts of circuitry and programming. The goal of the course is to show students how to set up and program an Arduino microcontroller. Through the use of various devices that can be attached to the Arduino, students will be taught the relationship between their programming skills and their circuitry skills. This is an excellent course for students who are interested in creating things with their hands and learning more about programming.

Prerequisite: None.

Statistics and Probability     Grades 11-12

Statistics and Probability is an elective course that allows students to continue to build onto the foundational knowledge from Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. This class introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Topics studied include exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. Emphasis will be placed on teaching concepts in a real-world context to ensure relevance, understanding, and mastery of the material.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II/Trig. 

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.  

AP Statistics             Grades 11-12

AP Statistics is designed for students, who have the conceptual and computational background and maturity to complete the curriculum at an enhanced pace and depth. This class is a college-level course, preparing students for the Statistics AP exam offered by College Board, which they are expected to take. Topics include exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. Emphasis will be placed on teaching concepts in a real-world context to ensure relevance, understanding, and mastery of the material. AP Statistics is available to students who have successfully completed Algebra II. Students enrolled in the AP Statistics course are expected to make a commitment to taking the AP Examination administered by the College Board in May. 

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of a ‘90’ or better in Algebra II/Trig or Pre-Calculus and teacher recommendation. 

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.  

AP Computer Science A   Grades 11-12

AP Computer Science A is an introductory college-level computer science course. Students cultivate their understanding of coding through analyzing, writing, and testing code as they explore concepts like modularity, variables, and control structures. Students enrolled in the AP Computer Science A course are expected to make a commitment to taking the AP Examination administered by the College Board in May. 

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ‘90’ or better in Honors Computer Science and teacher recommendation.

AP Computer Science Principles   Grades 11-12

AP Computer Science Principles is an introductory college-level computing course that introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. Students learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. They incorporate abstraction into programs and use data to discover new knowledge. Students also explain how computing innovations and computing systems, including the internet, work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical. Students enrolled in the AP Computer Science Principles course are expected to make a commitment to taking the AP Examination administered by the College Board in May. 

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ‘90’ or better in Honors Computer Science and teacher recommendation.

Mathematics Half-Year Electives

Intro to Computer Science               Grades 10-12

Computer Science is an introductory course to computer programming. Several broad concepts are taught, including how computers process information, how computers display information, binary and hexadecimal numbers, and the structure of programming. The first part of the course teaches students basic programming skills in Scratch. The second, larger part of the course focuses on the Python programming language, and how to use data structures, variables, functions, and methods to write programs. Special emphasis is placed on planning to program, as well as pseudocode and documentation.

Prerequisite: None.

Honors Computer Science               Grades 10-12

This advanced course continues where the prerequisite Computer Science course ended. Students will cover the basic concepts and elements of the Java programming language and gain experience writing programs that are well documented according to  industry standards. Students will be encouraged to work both independently and collaboratively to solve practical problems that illustrate application-building techniques. This course is intended to teach and reinforce crucial academic skills to help students strengthen their background in computer science prior to taking an Advanced Placement Computer Science course.  

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ‘90’ or better in Computer Science and teacher recommendation.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.