Completing four years of math in high school develops essential problem-solving, logical reasoning, and analytical thinking skills. Advanced math courses prepare students for success in college and careers, particularly in STEM fields. Additionally, a full sequence of math enhances standardized test performance and strengthens college applications by showcasing academic rigor and readiness. To meet graduation requirements, students must complete 4 credits in math. Calculators: it is required that students purchase a graphing calculator for their use during high school. In the classroom, the teachers will be using the TI-84 Plus or TI-84CE
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CORE COURSES
0325 Algebra I Foundations
0325 Algebra I Foundations
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Length: Year
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
This course is a study of the language, concepts, and techniques of Algebra that will prepare students to approach and solve problems following a logical succession of steps. This course is the foundation for high school mathematics courses. Topics include simplifying expressions, evaluating and solving equations and inequalities, and graphing linear and quadratic functions and relations. Real world applications are presented within the course content, and a functional approach is emphasized. Students will have more hands-on practice within the classroom so that they can receive immediate feedback.
0322 Algebra I Academic
0322 Algebra I Academic
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Length: Year
This course is a study of the language, concepts, and techniques of Algebra that will prepare students to approach and solve problems following a logical succession of steps. This course is the foundation for high school mathematics courses. Topics include simplifying expressions, evaluating and solving equations and inequalities, and graphing linear and quadratic functions and relations. Real world applications are presented within the course content and a function’s approach is emphasized. Students will take the required Keystone Algebra exam in the Spring.
0326 Geometry Foundations
0326 Geometry Foundations
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Length: Year
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
This course is a study of the language, concepts and techniques of Geometry that will prepare students to critically analyze and logically solve problems. This course is the foundation for students’ ability to recognize spatial relations and apply logical reasoning skills. Topics include parallel and perpendicular lines, triangle congruence and properties, polygons, similarity, trigonometry, circles and spatial reasoning. Many real-world applications are presented within the course content.
0327 Geometry Academic
0327 Geometry Academic
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Credit: 1
Length: Year
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I and proficiency on Algebra I Keystone Exam (for incoming 9th grade students)
This course is a study of language, concepts and techniques of Geometry that will prepare students to critically analyze and logically solve problems. This course is the foundation for students’ ability to recognize spatial relations and apply logical reasoning skills. Topics include parallel and perpendicular lines, triangle congruence and properties, polygons, similarity, trigonometry, circles and spatial reasoning. Many real-world application questions are studied in each unit.
0328 Geometry Honors
0328 Geometry Honors
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Credit: 1
Length: Year
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I and proficiency on the Algebra I Keystone Exam.
Recommended for students who earned a grade of "B" or higher in Enriched Algebra or an “A” in Algebra I
This course is a study of language, concepts and techniques of Geometry that will prepare students to critically analyze and logically solve problems. This course is the foundation for students’ ability to recognize spatial relations and apply logical reasoning skills. Topics include parallel and perpendicular lines, triangle congruence and properties, polygons, similarity, trigonometry, circles and spatial reasoning. Many real-world applications are presented within the course content. The pacing of this course is more rigorous than the academic level.. All topics taught in the Geometry academic course will be addressed in more detail.
0329 Algebra II Foundations
0329 Algebra II Foundations
Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Length: Year
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
This course is a study of the language, concepts, and techniques of Algebra that will prepare students to approach and solve problems following a logical succession of steps. This course is the foundation for high school mathematics courses. Topics include the study of functions (quadratic, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, rational, radical, and trigonometric), probability and statistics. Real world applications are presented within the course content and a function's approach is emphasized. Students will have the opportunity for one-on-one help within the classroom and will receive more hands-on practice in order to allow for immediate feedback.
0331 Algebra II Academic
0331 Algebra II Academic
Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Length: Year
Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry
This course is a study of the language, concepts, and techniques of Algebra that will prepare students to approach and solve problems following a logical succession of steps. This course is the foundation for high school mathematics courses. Topics include the study of functions (polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, rational, radical, and trigonometric), probability and statistics. Real world applications are presented within the course content and a function's approach is emphasized. Appropriate technology will be utilized.
0330 Algebra II Honors
0330 Algebra II Honors
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11
Credit: 1
Length: Year
Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry
Recommended for students who earned a grade of “B” or higher in Algebra 1 Enriched or an “A” in Algebra Academic
This is an accelerated course for students with strong algebraic foundational skills. Students will study the language, concepts, and techniques of Algebra that will prepare them to approach and solve problems following a logical succession of steps. Topics include the study of functions (polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, rational, radical, and trigonometric), probability and statistics. Real world applications are presented within the course content, and a function approach is emphasized. All topics taught in Algebra II Academic will be addressed in more detail. Appropriate technology will be utilized.
0323 Algebra III and Trigonometry
0323 Algebra III and Trigonometry
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
Credit: 1
Length: Year
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II
This course is designed for college-bound students who need to strengthen algebraic skills and develop trigonometric skills to prepare them for Precalculus Academic. Students will continue learning the algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric concepts developed in the Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II courses. Special emphasis is placed on problem solving strategies and the integration of the graphing calculator to interpret mathematical functions. Topics include solving algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic equations, right triangle trigonometry, and analytic trigonometry.
0311 Precalculus Academic
0311 Precalculus Academic
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
Credit: 1
Length: Year
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II
Recommended for students who earned a grade of “B” or higher in Algebra II
This course includes an in-depth study of: Inverse Functions, Polynomial Functions, Rational and Radical Functions, and Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. Trigonometry and its applications will be thoroughly investigated in this course. All functions and their applications will be explored further using graphing calculators. This course is designed to prepare students for college level Calculus. A graphing calculator is required for this course.
0312 Precalculus Honors
0312 Precalculus Honors
Grade Level(s): 10, 11
Credit: 1
Length: Year
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II
Recommended for students who earned a grade of “B” or higher in Algebra II Honors or an “A” in Algebra II Academic
In addition to a careful study of the topics taught in Pre-calculus Academic, systems of equations and inequalities, sequences and series, lines in the plane, conic sections, and polar coordinates, and limits will be studied in-depth. This is an accelerated course. A graphing calculator is required for this course.
0304 Calculus I Honors
0304 Calculus I Honors
Grade Level(s): 12
Credit: 1
Length: Year
Prerequisite: Completion of Precalculus
Recommended for students who earned a grade of “C” or higher in Precalculus.
This course is designed for students who wish to study calculus in a setting that provides a more measured pace and focuses on building a strong foundation in key concepts. Topics covered include properties of functions, limits and the derivative, techniques of integration, the definite integral, and applications of the integral.
0315 Advanced Placement Statistics
0315 Advanced Placement Statistics
Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Length: Year
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II Honors or Precalculus
Recommended for students who earned a grade of “C” or higher in Algebra II Honors or “B” or higher in Precalculus
This one-year course is designed for the student who wishes to study statistics and related topics at an accelerated pace comparable to courses in colleges and universities. The curriculum will be learned by the end of April, in order to properly prepare for the AP exam. Some of the topics taught include designing experiments, probability, sampling distributions, the normal distribution, confidence intervals and sample size, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, chi-square tests, and describing distributions
0302 Advanced Placement Calculus AB
0302 Advanced Placement Calculus AB
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
Credit: 1
Length: Year
Prerequisites: Completion of Precalculus.
Recommended for students who earned a grade of “B” or higher in Precalculus Honors or an “A” in Precalculus Academic
This course consists of a full academic year of work in calculus and related topics comparable to courses in colleges and universities. The curriculum will be learned by the end of April, in order to properly prepare for the AP exam. Some of the topics taught are properties of functions, limits, the derivative, and applications of the derivative, techniques of integration, the definite integral, and applications of the integral. The motivation for taking the course should be to test out of beginning calculus in college, not as preparation for college calculus. Students who complete this course are expected to take the AP examination in May at the student’s expense. Computers and calculators will be used where appropriate. It is required that the student purchase his/her own graphing calculator. Students who sign up for this course should be prepared for the rigor of a college level course.
0303 Advanced Placement Calculus BC
0303 Advanced Placement Calculus BC
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
Credit: 1
Length: Year
Prerequisite: Completion of AP Calculus AB or Teacher Recommendation
This course is not a sequence to follow AP Calculus AB. They are stand-alone courses. This course consists of a full academic year of work in calculus and related topics comparable to courses in college and universities. The curriculum will be learned by the end of April in order to properly prepare for the AP Exam. Some of the topics taught include: vector valued functions, parametric equations, sequences and infinite series (topics not covered in AB), and limits, continuity, differential and integral (topics covered in AB) The motivation for taking the course should be to test out of the first year (2 semesters) of calculus in college, not as a preparation for college calculus. Students who complete this course are expected to take the AP examination in May at the students’ expense.
0335 CHS Intro to Matrices and Linear Algebra
0335 CHS Intro to Matrices and Linear Algebra
Grade Level(s): 12
Credit: 1
Length: Year
Prerequisite: Completion of Calculus or Teacher Recommendation
Recommended for students who earned a Grade of “B” or higher in AP Calculus.
CHS Introduction to Matrices and Linear Algebra is a rigorous, college-level introduction to linear algebra. Key topics included the geometry and algebra of vectors, systems of linear equations, matrix operations, matrix algebra, matrix inverses, vector spaces and subspaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, similarity and diagonalization, orthogonal projections, and orthogonal diagonalization of symmetric matrices. Students have the option to enroll with the University of Pittsburgh’s College in High School program. Enrolled students receive a transcript with a letter grade from Pitt for Math 0280 based upon their scores on two Pitt midterm exams and the Pitt final exam.
0340 Personal Finance
0340 Personal Finance
Grade Level(s): 12
Credit: 1
Length: Year
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II
Using mathematical modeling, this course is designed to educate students in concepts of personal finance and money management using algebraic concepts, applications, and technology. College preparatory mathematics are applied to the seven financial concepts of Banking, Investing, Credit, Employment and Income, Taxes, Automobile Ownership, Independent Living, and Retirement Planning and Household Budgeting. This course allows students to experience the interrelatedness of mathematical topics through application and problem-solving in real-world contexts. Students will be exposed to advanced algebra, statistics, and probability concepts as used in real-world financial situations. This course prepares students to apply the mathematics they know to solve problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace.
MATH ELECTIVE COURSE OFFERINGS
0341 Accounting
0341 Accounting
Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Length: Year
This course is highly recommended for students planning to major in business or those interested in owning or managing a business, such as a small business, law firm, or medical/dental office. Students will be introduced to computerized financial accounting, with a primary focus on learning the rules and procedures for accounting in profit-driven businesses. Through a web-based accounting tutorial site (mindTap.com), students will complete journals, ledgers, worksheets, financial reports, and study guides, benefiting from immediate feedback. The course will also enhance students’ skills in using spreadsheets and computerized simulations for proprietorships, partnerships, and small corporations. All assessments will be conducted online.
0333 Financial Literacy
0333 Financial Literacy
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
Credit: .5
Length: Semester
The focus of this course is on financial management knowledge and skills. Topics include employee compensation, payroll deductions, banking, income tax, personal credit and investments. There is reading associated with the various topics, and financial vocabulary is an important focus, in addition to mathematics. Students are assessed on a combination of numerical skills, interpreting directions and word skills, and organizational skills. Class projects will include use of the Internet. Successful completion of this course will prepare students to handle their personal finances both as a senior and after graduation. It is required that the student purchase his/her own calculator.
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