Calculators are recommended for all Math classes. 

Algebra I (9-12) (Full year)

Students will demonstrate knowledge in the following: writing and solving story problems (one variable and variables on both sides of the equation), factoring polynomials, using functions, adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing polynomials, solving linear equations, solving and graphing inequalities, adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing radicals, and using the quadratic formula.

Intermediate Algebra I (10-12) (Full year) (Prerequisite: Algebra I and recommendation of high school Algebra I instructor)

This course covers all of the major concepts of Geometry. Topics include segments and angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangle relationships, congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, similarity, polygons and area, surface area and volume, right triangles and trigonometry, and circles. This course is designed to give the student a foundation of geometry concepts. Less emphasis is placed on proofs in this geometry class.

Geometry (9-12) (Full year) (Prerequisite: Algebra I)

This course will cover the basic concepts of point, line, and plane, which are the foundation of geometry. Also, polygon identities, inequalities, and congruences will be taught using theorems, postulates, and proofs. The topics of areas, volumes, and circles will close out the year.

Intermediate Algebra II (11-12) (Full year) (Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry or Geom. Concepts and instructor recommendation)

This class is designed to prepare students for success in Algebra II. Topics covered include equations, inequalities, systems of equations, quadratic functions, and polynomials. Basic functions of graphing calculators and higher order thinking tasks supplement the curriculum.

Algebra II (10-12) (Full year) (Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry and instructor recommendation)

This course is designed to complete the understanding of the fundamental skills of algebra. It is a rigorous course designed to provide a solid algebra base, which will prepare students for a College Algebra, FST, or Pre-Calculus course. Areas of concentration include linear and quadratic functions, polynomial equations, and exponential equations and their graphs.

Functions, Statistics & Trigonometry (FST) (11-12) (Full year) (Prerequisite: Algebra II and instructor recommendation)

This class is for students who have Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II credit, but do not feel comfortable taking College Algebra or Pre-Calculus. The course will cover Statistics, Trigonometry, and College Algebra concepts and will be preparation for taking Pre-Calculus or College Algebra.

College Algebra (11-12) (Full year)  (Prerequisite: FST or Algebra II or instructor approval)

This course is designed for seniors only.  Any other students will need their present math teacher and the College Algebra teacher’s approval.  Students enrolled in the class may take it for dual credit from CHS and Newman University.  To receive 3 hours of college credit, students must have a 3.0 cumulative gpa and have a grade of “B” or higher in College Algebra first semester or have instructor approval.  Students who meet these requirements and pay tuition to Newman at the beginning of second semester will receive 3 hours of college credit, which is transferable to most colleges and universities.  Students should check with colleges to determine if and how this credit will transfer.  Students who do not meet the Newman University requirements may continue in the class second semester for high school credit only.  The course is designed to equip both calculus and non-calculus bound students with a basic knowledge of how to apply the functions of College Algebra to real life problems.  The concepts covered, but not limited to, will be linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, solving systems of equations, and matrices.  There is a Math Lab available for any student enrolling in College Algebra.  Students who plan to enroll in College Algebra need to check with his/her present math teacher (Algebra II or FST) to determine if the Math Lab would be appropriate. 

Pre-Calculus (11-12) (Full year) (Prerequisite: Algebra II)

This course is designed to provide the basic skills necessary for calculus and other upper level math classes. This course is recommended for students interested in the study of math, science, architecture, business, and computer science. Areas of concentration will include trigonometry, logarithmic and exponential functions, polynomial equations, matrices, and conic sections. Students must pass Pre-Calculus in order to enroll in Calculus.

Calculus (12) (Full year) (Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus)

This course covers sequences and series, probability, limits and their properties, differentiation, and integration. Applications of differentiation to graphing and finding extrema, increasing and decreasing functions, and optimization problems will be included. Applications of integration will involve finding areas under curves and volumes created when revolving a function about a line. The course can be taken for concurrent credit with Newman University for 5 hours of college credit if the student has a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better and pays the Newman tuition. The Newman credit will be awarded at the end of second semester. The Calculus credit is transferable to most colleges and universities, but students should check with the universities they are considering attending to determine if and how this credit will transfer.

Math Lab

College Algebra Lab   (11-12) (Full year)  (Prerequisite: Algebra II and concurrent enrollment in College Algebra)

This course concentrates on the curriculum for College Algebra.  Enrollment is recommended for College Algebra students.  Also included in the curriculum is preparation for the ACT in mathematics.  The main objective is to give students more opportunity to learn higher level math concepts than can be accomplished by having class only one block. Students receive .5 of elective credit each semester.  It will not meet any of the 3 math credits required for graduation.

Pre-Calc Lab   (11-12)   (Full year)  (Prerequisite: Alg II and concurrent enrollment in Pre-Calc)

This course concentrates on the curriculum for Pre-Calc.  Enrollment is required both semesters for Pre-Calc students.  Students receive .5 of elective credit each semester.  It will not meet any of the 3 math credits required for graduation.

Calculus Lab  (12)  (Full year)  (Prerequisite:  Pre-Calculus and concurrent enrollment in Calc)

This course concentrates on the curriculum involved in Calculus.  Enrollment is required for Calculus students.  Also included in the curriculum is preparation for the ACT in mathematics.  The main objective is to give students more opportunity to learn higher level mathematics concepts than can be accomplished by having class only every other day.  Students will receive .5 of elective credit each semester.  It will not meet any of the 3 math credits required for graduation.