Course Sequence - Class of 2024

● All students are taught to recognize patterns, interpret charts and graphs, and manipulate equations and functions to solve real world problems, manipulate real and imaginary numbers, appreciate mathematical properties and laws, and use technology appropriately in solving mathematical problems.

● Decisions regarding placement for the next academic year are based on first semester performance However, if student performance changes during the second semester, course placement may be adjusted.

● Summer assignments are required for all courses. They are graded on correctness and completion, and included in the 1st quarter average.

● Students who receive a final grade of D or F must successfully complete summer school in order to proceed to the next level, with the exception of geometry courses. For Geometry, summer school is recommended but not required for students with a final grade of D.

1 credit

Grade 9

514 Algebra 1

This first course in algebra serves as a foundation for advanced math courses It emphasizes evaluating polynomials, factoring, solving polynomial equations, graphing simple rational and irrational expressions, solving quadratic equations and inequalities, and problem solving.

❏ Placement through admissions process

1 credit Grade 9

516 Honors Algebra

1

This course is designed for motivated students who have a strong background in math but have not yet successfully completed a full year of Algebra 1 at the high school level. This course covers the Algebra 1 concepts such as evaluating and solving polynomial equations, an in-depth study of functions and their graphs, graphing rational and irrational expressions, simplifying and solving radical equations, and an in-depth study of problem solving in an accelerated manner.

❏ Placement through admissions process

1 credit Grade 9

539F Honors Algebra 2

This accelerated honors level course is designed for students with a strong background in Algebra 1 who are ready to proceed into Algebra 2. The course reviews topics in Algebra 1 and then extends these initial topics into the next level, Algebra 2. Students will also be introduced to new topics such as logarithms, rational functions and conic sections.

❏ Placement through admissions process

1 credit Grade 10-11

522 Geometry

A course in plane and solid geometry covering definitions, theorems, and proofs related to parallel lines, angles, triangles, and circles Coordinate geometry, areas and volumes of geometric shapes and solids, right triangle trigonometry, and an introduction to trigonometric identities will also be covered within the curriculum.

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❏ Recommendation

1 credit Grade 10-11

* 520 Honors Geometry

This accelerated geometry course will include topics related to plane, solid, and analytic geometry. There is an emphasis on proofs of theorems using two column proofs in the first semester of this course. The course also will cover topics relating to right triangle trigonometry.

1 credit Grade 10 521

Honors Geometry/Trigonometry

This accelerated course is designed for those mathematically capable students who have successfully completed Honors Algebra 2 or who have the approval of the department chairperson Topics include plane, solid, and analytic geometry and will finish with a comprehensive study of trigonometry.

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❏ 539F Honors Algebra 2 (B)

❏ Recommendation

❏ Summer assignment

1 credit Grade 10-11

539J Honors Algebra 2

This is an accelerated Algebra 2 course that emphasizes algebraic expressions and forms, especially linear and quadratic forms, powers and roots, and functions based on these concepts Students study logarithmic, polynomial and other special functions.

* With department approval, this course can be taken in 10th Grade as a second math class, along with Honors Geometry, to prepare a student for taking Calculus senior year.

❏ Algebra 1 (A) or Honors Algebra 1 (C+)

❏ Recommendation

❏ Graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-84)

1 credit

Grade 11

536 Algebra 2

Students will build upon the concepts mastered in Algebra 1. Topics will include systems of equations, real numbers, graphing, linear systems, radicals, operations with polynomial equations, rational and irrational numbers, complex numbers, quadratic equations and functions.

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❏ Graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-84)

1 credit Grade 11-12

* 532 Honors PreCalculus

An advanced course in functions, trigonometry, and analytic geometry for students who plan to study science/engineering subjects in college. Juniors taking this course will ordinarily take Honors Calculus the following year.

❏ Honors Geometry (C+) Honors Geo/Trig (C)

❏ Recommendation

❏ Graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-84)

1 credit Grade 10-11

533 Honors Advanced PreCalculus

An advanced course in functions, trigonometry, and analytic geometry for students who plan to study science/engineering subjects in college. Students taking this course usually take AP Calculus the following year.

With department approval, this course may be taken in 10th Grade as a second math class, along with Honors Geometry/Trigonometry, to prepare a student for taking Calculus senior year.

❏ Honors Geo/Trig (C+)

❏ Recommendation

❏ Graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-84)

1 credit Grade 12

547 Contemporary Math with Trigonometry

This course explores how mathematics plays a role in modern life. Topics include concrete applications of number sense, formal logic, algebraic concepts, consumer math, statistical measures and representations, regression analysis, probability, and trigonometry.

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❏ Recommendation

❏ Graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-84)

1 credit Grade 11-12

May be taken as an elective

1 credit Grade 12

* 560 Statistics

This course teaches data analysis and probability, so that students will be able to formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect, organize, and display relevant data to answer them; develop and evaluate inferences and predictions that are based on data; select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data; and understand and apply basic concepts of probability.

530 PreCalculus

This course includes the study of functions, analytic geometry, trigonometry, and statistics.

❏ Geometry

❏ Algebra 2

1 credit Grade 12

586 Honors Calculus

After an in-depth review of core PreCalculus topics, students will study limits, differentiation, integration, and their applications.

❏ Algebra 2 (C+)

❏ Recommendation

❏ Graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-84)

❏ Honors PreCalculus

❏ Recommendation

❏ Graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-84)

1 credit

Grade 11-12

550 AP Calculus AB

This AP level course includes the study of limits, differentiation, integration, and conic sections. Students in this course are required to commit to more out-of-class work than is normally required for mastery of a high school course.

❏ Honors Advanced PreCalculus (B)

❏ Recommendation

❏ Graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-84)

❏ Summer assignment

1 credit

Grade 12

587 AP Calculus BC

This AP Calculus BC curriculum covers all topics in AP Calculus AB, as well as in-depth investigations of the following: polar, parametric, and vector equations, areas, volumes, particle motion, arc length, sequences and series.

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❏ Recommendation

❏ Graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-84)

❏ Summer assignment

1 credit

Grade 11-12

Elective

* 558 AP Statistics

This AP level course is designed to explore important concepts in statistics Students will study in-depth techniques and applications of statistics. Topics will include organizing data, averages and variation, regression and correlation, probability and binomial distributions, normal distribution, estimation, hypothesis testing, difference testing, Chi-Square testing, and linear regression.

❏ Algebra 2

❏ Recommendation

❏ Graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-84)

❏ Summer assignment

0.5 credit

Grade 10-12

Elective

* 462 Personal Finance

In this one semester course, students will acquire a basic knowledge of personal finance, including budgeting and long-term financial planning, banking, credit, investing and taxes. Students will also explore strategies for sound financial decision-making The course will provide a brief introduction to general financial principles for businesses as well.

0.5 credit

Grade 11-12

Elective

* 590 Game Probability

In this course, foundational probability concepts are studied including the fundamental counting principle, odds, the three laws of probability, conditional probability, and basic combinatorics Concepts are then applied to gameplay in various board, card, and casino-style games. Throughout the course, various “labs” will take place where students play games live and distinguish between empirical and theoretical probabilities. The course culminates with a game design project

Not Currently Offered

548 Data Science