Mathematics
205 5th Grade Elementary Math |
Grade 5
This is a full year course.
This course is designed to provide students with the core basics of mathematics. Concepts studies in Mathematics 5 will concentrate on the mastery of basic skills. Emphasis will be placed on adding , subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Basic
algebra problems, basic geometry and problem-solving skills will be introduced.
206 6th Grade Elementary Math |
Grade 6
This is a full year course.
This course is designed to provide students with a variety of different math concepts as well as a review of the core basics of mathematics. Concept studied in Mathematics 6 will concentrate on the introduction of math skills needed throughout high school. Emphasis will be placed on
fraction/decimal conversions, percents, beginning geometry, and beginning algebra.. Mathematics 6 will review basic skills, such as adding, subtraction, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
209 7th Grade Math |
Grade 7
This is a full year course.
This course is designed to provide students with continued studies of mastering basic skills used in elementary math, such as fractions, ratios and proportions, percents and decimals. Seventh grade math will also cover the foundations and concepts for beginning algebra and geometry, including integers, solving equations, finding perimeter, area, and volume of polygons. A teacher recommendation is required.
240 Pre-Algebra |
Grade 7 Grade 8
This is a full year course.
Prerequisites
Teacher recommendation is required.
This course is designed to provide students with a foundation for exploring and understanding concepts of algebra and geometry. Concepts studied in Pre-Algebra will concentrate on mastering the use of fractions, decimals, percents, and integers. . Algebraic vocabulary will be introduced and algebraic equations and graphing.
251 Algebra I |
Grade 9 Grade 10
| 1.0 Credit(s)
This is a full year course.
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of 7th grade math or pre-algebra.
Algebra I teaches the language and mechanics of algebra and puts it to practical use in problem solving. Topics will include variables, basic properties of real numbers, polynomials and factoring, algebraic fractions, ratios and proportions, linear equations and systems, and problem solving.
253 Algebra I |
Grade 8
| 1.0 Credit(s)
This is a full year course.
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of 7th grade math or pre-algebra.
Algebra I teaches the language and mechanics of algebra and puts it to practical use in problem solving. Topics will include variables, basic properties of real numbers, polynomials and factoring, algebraic fractions, ratios and proportions, linear equations and systems, and problem solving.
260 Geometry |
Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11
| 1.0 Credit(s)
This is a full year course.
Prerequisites
Eighth grade students must finish Algebra I with a “B” and obtain an teacher recommendation. Tenth through 12th grade must have satisfactorily completed Algebra I.
This course is the study of basic concepts of Euclidean geometry dealing with points, lines and planes. Topics include angles, triangles and other polygons, congruence, similarity, introduction to proof, area and volume, ratio and proportion, circles, right triangle trigonometry, coordinate geometry, and transformational geometry. Students are taught to verify geometric truths through both formal and informal proofs.
270 Algebra II |
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
| 1.0 Credit(s)
This is a full year course.
Prerequisites
Algebra I, Geometry, and teacher recommendation.
This course is a continuation of the study begun in Algebra I. Topics includes linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, radicals and rational number exponents, quadratic problems, complex numbers, coordinate geometry and conics, linear algebra, logarithms, matrices, and problem solving.
277 Algebra III |
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
| 1.0 Credit(s)
This is a full year course.
Prerequisites
Algebra II and teacher recommendation
Students will develop their mathematics skills through graphing polynomial functions, identifying and understanding parts of a circle, using series and sequences, manipulating trigonometric functions and identities, and applying probabilities and statistic concepts to real world situations. Emphasis will be placed on skills needed to be successful on both the ACT/SAT college entrance
exams and entry level College Algebra. Technology will be used to develop and deepen knowledge of core content.
280 Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus (Pre-AP) |
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
| 1.0 Credit(s)
This is a full year course.
Prerequisites
Geometry, Algebra II and teacher recommendation.
This course is a study of trigonometry and advanced algebra beyond Algebra II and Geometry. Topics include circular functions, inverses, graphs, sinusoidal variation, identities and conditional equations, solution of triangles, vectors, polar coordinates, complex numbers, algebraic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, techniques of equation solving, matrices and determinants, sequences and series, probability, and curve sketching.
289 Regular Calculus |
Grade 11 Grade 12
| 1.0 Credit(s)
This is a full year course.
Prerequisites
Geometry and Algebra II
This course is designed for students who want additional higher math, but not the rigor and pace of the AP Calculus AB course or who are not confident in their math skills. It will cover many of the topics of covered in the AP course, but not to the depth of study. Junior students may take AP Calculus in the following year.
290 AP Calculus AB |
Grade 11 Grade 12
| 1.0 Credit(s)
This is a full year course.
Prerequisites
Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus or Regular Calculus and other prerequisites listed on the last page of course descriptions.
Topics include elementary functions, limits, differential calculus, and integral calculus as outlined in the College Board Advanced Placement Course Description. All AP Calculus AB students are required to take the College Board AP Exam. Students who successfully complete the course and the examination will receive the weighted GPA.
295 AP Calculus BC |
Grade 12
| 1.0 Credit(s)
This is a full year course.
Prerequisites
AP Calculus AB and other prerequisites listed on last page of course descriptions.
Topics include limits and continuity, the derivative, applications of the derivative, the definite integral, differential equations, applications of definite integral, improper integrals and L’ Hospital’s Rule, Infinite Series, Parametric, Vector and Polar Functions. Vectors in two and three dimensions, their geometric and algebraic representation, dot product and cross product, double and triple integrals, iterated integrals, integration using polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates and line and surface integrals. All AP Calculus BC students are required to take the College Board AP Exam. Students who successfully complete the course and the examination will receive the weighted GPA.