MATHEMATICS

ALGEBRA  --  Grade 9, 10, 11, 12  --  1 unit of credit

Course Objectives:

Algebra 1 is the starting point for higher mathematics.  Fundamental processes, equations, formulas, signed numbers, graphing linear equations, and factoring are studied in this course.  This course develops student’s ability to solve first degree and some quadratic equations.  The student will extend the development of deductive reasoning processes.  Algebra is taught as a competency-based course.  Students are required to demonstrate mastery of all of the course competencies.

APPLIED GEOMETRY  --  Grade 10, 11, 12  --  1 unit of credit

Course Objectives:

This course will stress the traditional geometric topics such as area, volume, similarity, congruence, and right triangle trigonometry.  The student will develop these concepts through their applications in various types of problems.  The student will gain experience in various approaches to problem-solving strategies through non-routine problems. 

GEOMETRY  --  Grade 10, 11, 12  --  1 unit of credit

Course Objectives:

Geometry includes practical and theoretical applications of facts about geometric figures in planes and in space.  Coordinate geometry is studied throughout the course.  Deductive reasoning is developed through the study of formal proofs.  Algebra is used extensively.  Geometry is taught as a competency-based course.  Students are required to demonstrate mastery of all the course competencies. This course provides an essential foundation for advanced study in college and technical school.

HONORS GEOMETRY  --  Grade 9  --  1 unit of credit

Course Objectives:

The focus of Honors Geometry is an in-depth study of the concepts of a system of mathematics dealing with planes, space, and the coordinate system.  The student will develop the relationships of geometric figures through applications, both practical and theoretical.  Deductive reasoning is developed through the study of formal proofs.  Algebra is used extensively.  This course provides an essential foundation for advanced study in college and technical school.

ALGEBRA 2  --  Grade 11, 12  --  1 unit of credit

Course Objectives:

Algebra 2 is a study of functions, development of quadratic formula, solutions of first and second degree equations, graphing, and fundamental trigonometry.   This course provides an essential foundation for mathematical course work.  Successful completion of algebra and geometry are required.

HONORS ALGEBRA 2  --  Grade 10, 11, 12  -- 1 unit of credit

Course Objectives:

Honors Algebra 2 is a study of functions, the development of the quadratic formula, solutions of first and second degree equations, graphing, and the fundamentals of trigonometry.   This course is taught at a faster pace than Algebra 2 and provides an essential foundation for Honors Trigonometry and Advanced Placement Calculus.   This course is intended for those students who have passed Algebra and Honors Geometry.

TRIGONOMETRY/ANALYSIS  --  Grade 12  --  1 unit of credit

Course Objectives:

Trigonometry begins with the review of relations, functions, and graphs and then proceeds to cover the six trigonometric functions.  This course provides an essential foundation for future mathematical course work.  Successful completion of Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 is required.

HONORS TRIGONOMETRY --  Grade 11  --  1 unit of credit

Course Objectives:

Trigonometry begins with the review of relations, functions, and graphs and then proceeds to cover the six trigonometric functions.ions.  Honors Trigonometry is taught at a faster pace than Trigonometry and provides an essential foundation for Advanced Placement Calculus.  This course is intended for students who have successfully completed Algebra, Honors Geometry, and Honors Algebra 2.  It is recommended that students in this class have a TI83+ or TI84 calculator.

PROBABILITY, STATISTICS AND ANALYSIS  --  Grades 11, 12  --  1 unit of credit

Course Objectives: 

This course includes practical and theoretical applications of probability, statistics and other mathematical topics such as trigonometric functions, series and sequences, and matrices.  Review for College Board tests will be covered in the first month of the course.  Some research of topics may be done using the Internet.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS  --  Grade 12  --  1 unit of credit

Course Objectives:

AP Calculus covers concepts related to the AP Calculus Exam, Part AB, with a major focus on derivatives and integrals.  This course is intended for students who have successfully completed Algebra, Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra 2, and Honors Trigonometry.  Students taking this course are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Examination of the College Board.  (Colleges and Universities establish their own policies for accounting the results of Advance Placement Tests.)  It is recommended that students in this class have a TI83+ or TI84 calculator.

INTERVENTION MATH  --  Grades 9,10,11,12  --  1 Unit of credit

These courses are for the student whose IEP (Individualized Education Program) specifies that he/she needs a more restrictive resource room setting for his/her Math instruction.  The level of Math will be individualized to the student’s developmental level while still following the appropriate course of study.