3.0 credits of mathematics are required for graduation, including Algebra I, Geometry, and a 3rd credit based on a student's High School and Beyond Plan. In addition, students must successfully complete a math-based quantitative course their senior year. The math options are listed below.
9th Grade
This course will provide a formal development of the algebraic skills and concepts necessary for students to succeed in advanced courses. This course provides for the use of algebraic skills in a wide range of problem-solving situations. The concept of function is emphasized throughout the course. Topics include: operations with real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, relations and functions, quadratics, polynomials, algebraic fractions, and other nonlinear equations.
10th grade, or 9th grade if successful completion of Algebra I during Middle School
This course is the study of the basic facts about plane and solid geometric figures, coordinate geometry, an introduction to trigonometry and the continued use of elementary algebra. The course also offers an appreciation and development of deductive reasoning.
11th Grade Math Elective
This course is an option for students following Geometry that will allow for further development of concepts, procedures and processes established through the previous courses. This course is intended to help bridge the step into Algebra 2.
Prerequisite: successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry
Building on their work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, students extend their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions. Students will expand and hone their abilities to model situations and to solve equations, including solving quadratic equations over the set of complex numbers and solving exponential equations using the properties of logarithms. A more comprehensive understanding of trigonometry and statistics will also be developed. The process standards; problem solving, communication and connections apply throughout this course.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II
The major emphasis in this course is on trigonometry. Also included is work with sequences, series, functions including exponential functions, logarithms, transformations of graphs, factoring using substitution, solving multiple types of equations, and an introduction to the concept of a limit.
Prerequisite: successful completion of Pre-Calculus
This course is the equivalent content as a semester college Calculus 1 course taught over the school year. Topics will include limits, differentiation, curve sketching, optimization, and parametric equations.
12th Grade
The course addresses key learning standards for high school including Algebra I, statistics, geometry, and Algebra II standards essential for college- and career-readiness. For seniors who are successful in this course (B or better), the Bridge to College Math course can have implications on college math placement as well as fulfilling the Math Graduation Pathway requirement.