MATH
Classes
Algebra I-available as an Honor 1 credit // Grades 8-9
Throughout the year, students explore concepts that include evaluating, creating, solving, and graphing linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions. This course requires students to gain a deeper knowledge and apply their understanding of algebraic concepts to problem-solving.
Geometry-1 credit // Grades 9-10 Prerequisite: Algebra
In this high school math course, students gain experience with geometric calculations and coordinate plane graphing, methods of formal proof, and techniques of construction.
Algebra II--available as an Honor 1 credit // Grades 10-11 Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry
Designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra I, this math course introduces students to problem-solving skills. Throughout the course, students develop an understanding of advanced number theory, probability, and concepts involving linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions.
Pre-Calculus--available as an Honor 1 credit // Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
Students will explore the purpose of calculus and mathematical analysis while they expand their algebraic knowledge through the realm of trigonometry. This course covers a wide of mathematical concepts including an in-depth observation of math functions, quadratic inequalities, logarithms, probabilities, and permutation
Trigonometry A 0.5 Credit // Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
The course teaches students to develop trigonometric formulas and use them to solve real-world problems. Topics include right angle trigonometry, sine and cosine, vectors, polar coordinates, graphing, and complex numbers.
Probability and Statistics 1 Credit // Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry. Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus
The course begins with the key concepts of data, samples, and populations. Students will create visual representations of data sets, such as histograms and bar graphs. Students will describe the central tendency and spread of data for a data set. Students will look for patterns in a data set and determine models based on those patterns
Mathematics in Society 1 Credit // Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry
This practical elective created to simplify personal money management and the math concepts that are foundational to the economy. With lessons on employment skills, budgeting in the home, running a home business, car and home buying, recordkeeping, and retirement planning, this course helps clear up some of the complexities of economic life for your high school students
Personal Financial Literacy 1 Semester/0.5 Credit // Grades 7-12
This covers everyday life skills like budgeting in addition to money management, saving, and investing, consumer rights and responsibilities. Interactive games and multimedia rich activities help engage students and aid in the retention of key concepts.