Courses
TO DETERMINE FRESHMAN PLACEMENT, A DIANOSTIC TEST WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL EITGHTH
GRADE STUDENTS AND TRANSFER FRESHMAN BEFORE PRE-ENROLLMENT.
Math Lab
1 Credit
This course is required for freshman that are enrolled in fundamental algebra
and for those students in Algebra I who qualify. Math Lab is taught in conjunction
with the studnet's regular math class to assist and reinforce concepts learned
in their math class. Students will be given the opportunity to enhance the
learning from their regular math class by the use of activities that will
give students a real-world connection.
Problem Solving Strategies
1 Credit
This course teaches mathematical reasoning by emphasizing that any problem
can be solved in many ways. Students will learn 22 different problem solving
techniques and many will come to see themselves as mathematically enabled.
Fundamental Algebra 1
1 Credit
Fundamental Algebra is a beginning course in algebra. It is designed to
help students understand the basic structure of algebra. Students will develop
deductive reasoning skills through studying terminology, interger, rational
and real number operations, solving requeations, graphing linear equations
and application problems. Fundatmental Algebra is recommened for those students
who may have struggled throughout middle school transitional algebra courses.
Algebra I
1 Credit
Algebra I is the foundation course for all high school math studies. It
exposes students to mathematical terminology, and requires students to develop
deductive reasoning skills through work with real number operations, solving
equations, graphing linear equations, systems of equations, and solving application
problems. Algebra skills are needed for most vocations. It is recommened for
those students with a strong middle school transitional algebra background
and is a must for all college bound students.
Intermediate Algebra IIA
1 Credit----Prerequisite: Fundamental Algebra
Intermediate Algebra IIA is the first year of two year Algebra II classes.
This course is designed to reinforce Algebra I skills as well as develop more
advanced algebra skills through the study of real and complex numbers, equations,
systems of equation, functions and their graphs. This course is recommened
for college bound students who need to strengthen their algebra skills before
college.
Intermediate Algebra IIB
1 Credit----Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra IIA
Intermediate Algebra IIB is the second year of a two year Algebra II class.
This course is designed to reinforce Algebra I skills as well as develop more
advacned algebra skills through the study of logarithms, sequence/series,
probability/statistics, and basic trigonometry. This course is for college
bound students who need to strengthen their algebra skills before college.
Algebra II
1 Credit----Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry, or instructors consent
Algebra II is an advanced, second course in the study of algbra. It is designed
to deepen the student's understanding of algebra by studying real and complex
number systems, funcations, analytical geometry, basic trignonometry, and
other related topics including logarithms, sequence/series, and probability
and statistics. Algebra II is strongly recommened for all college bound students.
Algebra III
1 Credit----Prerequisite: Algebra II
Algebra III is a third course in the study of Algebra. It is a course designed
to expose students to more advanced mathematical topics not normally studied
in revious math courses and to broaden their mathematical perspective. Students
will study trigonometry, as time allows. Algebra III is highly recommened
for students who have an interest in advanced mathematics but who prefer not
to take a full course of calculus.
Fundamental Geometry
1 Credit----Prerequisite: Fundamental Algebra
Fundamental Geometry is an alternative geometry program. This course offers
the geometry concepts presented in a regular geometry class, but without the
focus of rigorous proofs. In this course students will study geometric ideas
such as points, lines, planes, rays, angles, arcs, circles, polygons, two
and three dimensional figures, etc. Fundamental Geometry is strongly recommended
as a second course for students in Fundamental Algebra.
Geometry
1 Credit----Prerequisite: Algebra I
Geometry is the study of earth measure. In this course, students will study
geometric ideas such as points, lines, places, rays, angles, arcs, circles,
polygons, two and three dimensional figures, etc. Students will develop deductive
reasoning skills by reaching conclusions about these ideas through the use
of direct and indirect proof. Geometry is strongly recommended for college
bound students. It is also recommended that a student takes geometry before
taking Algebra II.
Pre-calculus
1 Credit----Prerequisite: Algebra II with a grade of B or above
Pre-calculus is a highly advanced course purposed to study trigonometry,
analysis and discrete mathematics. The first semester will review and present
the general concept of funcations followed by a through study of trigonometric
funcations. Students will study trigonometric ratios, solve triannles, and
apply this knowledge to physics, engineering and technology. The second semester
will emphasize analysis and discrete applications. Students will study logarithms,
vectors, sequence/series, matrices, probability, statistics, and related applications.
This course is recommened for students who are interested in pursuing careers
in math, science and other realted ares. Successful completion of this course
will adequately prepare a student for future success in Calculus I, Business
Calculus, and other college mathematics courses.
AP Calculus
1 Credit----Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus with a grade of B or above
AP Calculus is comparable to calculus courses in colleges and universities.
Students will study functions graphically, numerically, and analytically.
Topeics will include limits and continuirt, derivatives, integrals, and their
applications. Emphasis will be placed on teh relationships among these concepts,
modeling real world situations, and communicating solutions. Technology wil
be sued to reinforce these concepts and to assist in interpreting results.
Students will take the AP Test.
Statistics
1/2 Credit----Prerequisite: Algebra II
This course will introduce students to the main topics and allow them to
explore and internalize the major concepts of statistical thinking. Appropriate
use of technology including both the graphing calculator and computer, are
integrated throughout the course.
Trigonometry
1/2 Credit----Prerequisite: Algebra II
This course is a study of triangles, angles and their relationships. The
course is based upon the study of the six basic functions of trigonometry
and the real number system.