MATHEMATICS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Course: Algebra I
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grade Placement: 9th
Course Description: is a one-year course designed to enhance the ability to think and analyze solutions to problems as opposed to simply memorizing. Algebra I is an important foundation for students who plan to study more advanced math courses. Not open to students who completed Algebra I in 8th grade.
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grade Placement: 9th
Course Description: is a one-year course designed to enhance the ability to think and analyze solutions to problems as opposed to simply memorizing. Algebra I is an important foundation for students who plan to study more advanced math courses. Not open to students who completed Algebra I in 8th grade.
Course: Geometry
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grade Placement: 9th - 10th
Prerequisite: Algebra I.
Course Description: is a one-year course designed to teach students to think logically. Students will learn to analyze, organize, and apply facts concerning figures composed of points, lines, and surfaces or combinations of these. The facts learned in geometry are very important since they play a prominent part in industry, mechanics, physical sciences and advanced mathematics.
Course: Geometry Pre AP
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grade Placement: 9th - 10th
Prerequisite: Algebra I.
Course Description: is a one-year course designed for students showing advanced aptitude toward mathematics and the ability to reason logically. This course includes the same topics as geometry, but in greater depth and scope. Greater emphasis will be placed on topics such as coordinate proofs, transformations, and principles of logic. Required research and projects will be included. Five extra points will be calculated into the student’s overall GPA each semester for this class.
Course: Mathematical Models with Applications
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grade Placement: 10th - 11th
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Course Description: is a mathematics course that will extend the concepts covered in Algebra I to include such topics as using multiple representations, technology, applications and modeling, and numerical fluency in problem-solving contexts. The student will be required to use a graphing calculator. This course must be taken prior to Algebra II.
Course: Algebra II
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grade Placement: 10th - 12th
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry (or concurrently enrolled in Geometry) [Recommended that students purchase a TI83+ or higher calculator.]
Course Description: is a one-year mathematics course that will extend the concepts covered in Algebra I to include such topics as functions, complex numbers, quadratic equations, and matrices and determinants. The student will be required to use a graphing calculator.
Course: Algebra II Pre AP
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grade Placement: 10th - 12th
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry (or concurrently enrolled in Geometry) [Recommended that students purchase a TI83+ or higher calculator.]
Course Description: is a one-year course designed for students showing advanced aptitude toward mathematics. The course covers the same topics as Algebra II, but in greater depth and scope. Additional topics that are beneficial to college-bound students considering math and science careers are included. Five extra points will be calculated into the student’s overall GPA each semester for this class.
Course: Algebraic Reasoning
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grade Placement: 11th - 12th
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Course Description: Students will broaden their knowledge of functions and relationships, including linear, quadratic, square root, rational, cubic, cube root, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions. Students will study these functions through analysis and application that includes explorations of patterns and structure, number and algebraic methods, and modeling from data using tools that build to workforce and college readiness such as probes, measurement tools, and software tools, including spreadsheets.
Course: Precalculus
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grade Placement: 11th - 12th
Prerequisite: Algebra II (Recommended that students purchase a TI-83 or higher calculator.)
Course Description: is a one year course designed to follow Algebra II. Precalculus is a preparatory class for Calculus, and it covers the essential elements of trigonometry, analytical geometry, as well as real numbers and coordinates; functions and their graphs; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; circular functions and their properties; trigonometric functions, their properties, identities, and applications; vectors; complex numbers; polar coordinates and their graphs; sequences and series; curves in a plane, conics and transformations; second degree relations; matrices and determinants; the binomial theorem; and limits. Students planning to take Calculus should take this course. It is recommended that students earn average or above average grades in Geometry and Algebra II.
Course: Precalculus Pre AP
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grade Placement: 11th - 12th
Prerequisite: Algebra II (Recommended that students purchase a TI-83 or higher calculator.)
Course Description: is a one-year course designed to follow Algebra II. Precalculus Pre AP is a preparatory class for Calculus and it covers the essential elements of trigonometry, analytical geometry, as well as real numbers and coordinates; functions and their graphs; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; circular functions and their properties; trigonometric functions, their properties, identities, and applications; vectors; complex numbers; polar coordinates and their graphs; sequences and series; curves and transformations; second degree relations; matrices and determinants; the binomial theorem; and limits, but in greater depth and scope than Precalculus. Students planning to take Calculus should take this course. It is recommended that students earn average or above average grades in Geometry and Algebra II. Five extra points will be calculated into the student’s overall GPA each semester for this class.
Course: AP Calculus AB
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grade Placement: 12th
Prerequisite: Precalculus (Recommended that students purchase a TI-83 or higher calculator.)
Course Description: is recommended for the advanced mathematics student who desires to pursue a career in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or other science-related fields. It includes concepts and skills associated with the limit of function; the derivative and application of derivatives; integration and techniques of integration; along with application of integrals. AP Calculus is designed to prepare a motivated student to take the Advanced Placement Calculus Examination as offered by the College Board. Students who receive a three to five on the examination may receive college credit in this area. The textbook used will be a college textbook and work will be equivalent to that performed by college students. Acceptance in this class does not mandate that you participate in the Advanced Placement Examination; however, you will be encouraged to study more and attempt the examination. Seven extra points will be calculated into the student’s overall GPA each semester for this class.
Course: AP Statistics
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grade Placement: 11th or 12th
Prerequisite: Algebra 2
Course Description: AP Statistics is an introductory college-level statistics course that introduces students to the
major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students cultivate their
understanding of statistics using technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they explore concepts
like variation and distribution; patterns and uncertainty; and data-based predictions, decisions, and conclusions.
Seven extra points will be calculated into the student’s overall GPA each semester for this class.
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grade Placement: 11th or 12th
Prerequisite: Algebra 2
Course Description: AP Statistics is an introductory college-level statistics course that introduces students to the
major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students cultivate their
understanding of statistics using technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they explore concepts
like variation and distribution; patterns and uncertainty; and data-based predictions, decisions, and conclusions.
Seven extra points will be calculated into the student’s overall GPA each semester for this class.
Course: Dual Credit College Algebra
Credit: 1.0
Grade Placement: 11-12
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
Course Description: This course covers an in-depth study and applications of quadratics, polynomial, rational,
exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations. Additional topics such as arithmetic and geometric
progressions; sequences and series; and matrices and determinants are included. Seven extra points will be
calculated into the student’s overall GPA each semester for this class.