Pre-Algebra 9, a full year course, is designed to help students recognize and appreciate the role mathematics plays in the real world. The focus will be to help students make the transition from arithmetic to higher level mathematics and will concentrate on the reinforcement and application of basic arithmetic skills. (Prerequisite: For students who have not taken Pre-Algebra, or have been unsuccessful in Pre-Algebra and teacher recommendation)
Algebra I A, a full year course, is designed to furnish the student with the algebraic skills needed to progress to higher courses in the mathematics sequence. Emphasis is placed on the power algebra provides to generalize mathematical ideas. The student will also learn to communicate mathematical ideas in various forms. This course, with the course Algebra I B is equivalent to Algebra I for college purposes. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Algebra)
Algebra I B, a full year course, is designed to furnish the student with the algebraic skills needed to progress to higher courses in the mathematics sequence. Emphasis is placed on the power algebra provides to generalize mathematical ideas. The student will also learn to communicate mathematical ideas in various forms. This course, with the course Algebra I A is equivalent to Algebra I for college purposes. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I A)
Career Mathematics is a full year course which will relate Pre-Algebra skills to consumer and career applications. It is offered only to those students whose most recent math course was Pre-Algebra. This course is designed for students who are not yet ready for any higher level course, based on teacher recommendations. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Algebra 9 and teacher recommendation)
Algebra I, a full year course, is designed to furnish the student with the algebraic skills needed to progress to higher courses in the mathematics sequence. Emphasis is placed on the power algebra provides to generalize mathematical ideas. The student will also learn to communicate mathematical ideas in various forms. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Algebra)
Principles of Applied Algebra I is a course that integrates hands-on laboratory activities, cooperative learning opportunities, and video programs with text materials that teach important math concepts by emphasizing problem-solving and decision-making through workplace application. It is understood that the student taking Principle of Applied Algebra I will proceed to Principle of Applied Algebra II. This course combined with Principles of Applied Algebra II is equivalent to Algebra I for college purposes. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Algebra)
Principles of Applied Algebra II is an extension of Principles of Applied Algebra I. Upon completion of this course, a student will have the equivalent of Algebra I for the college bound student. This course combined with Principles of Applied Algebra I is equivalent to Algebra I for college purposes. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of Applied Algebra I)
Geometry, a full year course, will study the properties of 2- dimensional and 3-dimensional figures. It is also designed to acquaint the student with inductive and deductive reasoning and to make the students more aware of their geometric world. The course will also include applications of Algebra to Geometry. (Prerequisite: Algebra I or equivalent)
Algebra II, a full year course, is designed to provide the student with concepts and skills of more complex functions including algebraic, logarithmic and exponential. Emphasis will be placed on exploring methods for solving various types of mathematical problems. Connections will be made to show how the mathematics being learned is applied in business and industry. (Prerequisite: Algebra I [or equivalent] and Geometry)
Algebra III is a full year course designed to enable students to experience mathematics at an advanced level. This course is intended for college-bound students not planning on pursuing a career in a mathematical, scientific, or technical field. Topics covered will include an extension of Algebra II as well as an introduction to trigonometry and topics from discrete mathematics. Technology and real-world applications will be emphasized. (Prerequisite: Algebra II)
Precalculus is a year-long course designed to prepare the student for advanced mathematics, including calculus. This course focuses on the development and use of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions and graphing with rectangular and polar coordinates. Pre-calculus is also available for college credit. (Prerequisite: Algebra II)
Statistics, a college credit one semester course, is suggested for all college bound students. This class is useful for mathematics and non-mathematics oriented careers. It will develop the theory and tools of statistics and probability with an emphasis on the applications of these tools. (Prerequisite: Algebra II or concurrent enrollment)
Principles of Applied Computer Processing is a one semester course designed to give students an opportunity to explore the various uses of computers. These include how computers operate, using computers for word processing, spreadsheet, database and desktop publishing applications, and exploring multimedia and communication technology including the Internet. This course will also include an introduction to computer programming. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I or equivalent)
Programming I is a semester course, is designed for students who are competent in mathematics and problem solving. This course will teach students to use a high level programming language in the solution of problems. This class will focus on a top-down development of problem solving. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry and Principles of Applied Computer Processing, or be able to demonstrate an equivalent computer background with the instructor's consent)
Programming II, a semester course, will introduce students to the capabilities of the Visual Basic programming environment. They will learn to create their own full-featured Windows applications using Visual Basic. Students will learn about the event processing model in Visual Basic, be able to operate Visual Basic and create Graphic User Interface-based applications to perform specific tasks. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of Programming I)
Calculus, a full-year course, covers the concepts of limits, differentiation, integration and various applications of calculus. The course includes techniques of differentiation and integration of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. The course may also be taken for college credit (four hours). (Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus)
Mathematics Independent Study is a semester course that will allow the student to explore topics in mathematics outside of the math curriculum. The student and his/her sponsoring teacher will develop a course of study which will be approved by the chairperson of the mathematics department. The course of study should include; topics to be covered, a time line for covering topics, and how progress will be monitored. (Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in Calculus)