MATH

The following math courses are available to students, with emphasis on introductory through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.

    Algebraic concepts and skills are studied through the quadratic formula with less emphasis on abstract thinking than is stressed in Algebra I and more emphasis on computation.  Following Basic Algebra course 1 , students take Basic Geometry, and Basic Algebra Course 2.  A student who has completed eighth grade Algebra may not take Basic Algebra course 1 .  Credit may be earned for Basic Algebra or Algebra I, but not both.

    Algebra I is a student's first exposure to formal mathematics.  Various algebraic concepts and skills are studied through the quadratic formula with considerable emphasis on abstract thinking.  Following Algebra I, students will take either Geometry or Honors Geometry, based on teacher recommendation. Students are placed in Algebra I based on previous work, test scores, and recommendations of their instructors.  A student who successfully completes eighth grade Algebra would not take Algebra I.  A student who has passed eighth grade Algebra may take Algebra I for credit with the grades earned being counted towards his or her grade point average and in the computation of the honor roll, if the instructors involved give their permission.  Without this permission the course could be taken for no credit without the grades earned being counted.  credit may be earned for Basic Algebra or Algebra I, but not both.

    The Prerequisite for this class is successful completion of eighth grade algebra.  Freshman Algebra II furthers student' knowledge of algebraic skills and concepts while introducing topics such as trigonometry, sequence, series, probability, and logarithms.  Following Freshman Algebra II, students should take Honors Geometry during their Sophomore year and may take PreCalculus as Juniors and Calculus as Seniors.  Credit may be earned for Freshman Algebra II or Junior Algebra II, but not both.

A TI 83+ or 84+ graphing calculator, or TINspire (non CAS version w. 84+ and faceplate is required.

    Prerequisites are Basic Algebra; Algebra I.  Basic Geometry includes a range of topics utilizing measurement, construction, the reasoning required for formal proof, computer assisted learning, and the use of algebra.  Following Basic Geometry, students take Basic Algebra course 2 or Algebra II, with the consent of the instructor.  Credit may be earned for basic geometry or Honors Geometry, but not both.

    Prerequisites are Algebra, Algebra I, or Freshmen Algebra II.  This course is for students who have completed one or two courses in Algebra.  Following Honors Geometry, students who have not taken Freshman Algebra II take Algebra II.  Those who successfully completed Freshman Algebra II may take Pre-Calculus.  Credit may be earned for Basic geometry or Honors Geometry, but not both.

    Prerequisites are Basic Geometry or Honors Geometry.  Algebra II is open to those students who have completed Honors Geometry and have not taken Freshman Algebra II. Algebra II furthers students' knowledge of algebraic skills and concepts while introducing topics such as trigonometry, sequence, series probability, and logarithms.  Following Algebra II, students may take Pre-calculus Statistics.  Credit may be earned for Freshman Algebra II or Algebra II, but not both.  A TI83+, or TI84+ graphing calculator, or TINspire is required for this course.

    This is a weighted class. Prerequisites for this class are Honors geometry and Freshmen Algebra II or Algebra II.  This course is designed for students to advance their algebraic skills while furthering their overall knowledge of mathematics.  Basic preparation for college level mathematics is provided.  Juniors who complete advanced math may take Advanced Placement calculus as Seniors.  A TI83+, or TI84+ and graphing, of a TINSpire calculator is requires. 

    Prerequisites for this class are Pre-Calculus and the recommendation of the instructor.  this course will follow the Advanced Placement Curriculum as outlined by the college board.  At the conclusion of the course, students may take an Advanced Placement Exam to earn one or two semester of college credit transferable to most colleges and universities.  A TI83+, or TI84+ graphing calculator, or a TINspire is required for this class. 

This class is still a work in progress. Prerequisites for this class are Freshman Algebra II, or Junior Algebra II.