Mathematics

Algebra I

Algebra I is the basic preparatory math course for college-bound students. The course emphasizes the real number system, polynomials, factoring, algebraic fractions, linear equations and systems of linear equations, and solving inequalities. The process of problem solving is stressed throughout the course.

Geometry

Prerequisite: The student must have completed Algebra I.

Geometry is a study of Euclidean geometry, which emphasizes logical deductive reasoning skills. Major topics include lines, planes, triangles, polygons, and circles. Geometric constructions with a compass and straight-edge are studied, along with area and volume.

Algebra II

Prerequisites: The student must have completed Algebra I and Geometry. Teacher approval.

Algebra II has the same algebra content as Algebra II/Trigonometry, but trigonometry is not introduced. This course is designed for the student who needs more in-depth practice with algebraic skills. Trigonometry will be offered as a semester course the following year.

Algebra II/Trigonometry

Prerequisites: The student must have completed Algebra I, with a grade of A or B, and Geometry. Teacher approval.

Algebra II is an extension of the concepts and topics covered in Algebra I. Additional topics covered include complex numbers, relations, functions, quadratic functions, logarithms, and trigonometry.

Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry

Prerequisites: The student must have completed Algebra II. Teacher approval.

This course is designed to continue the study of mathematics for those students who have completed Algebra II. The first semester is a more advanced study of the algebraic skills and concepts taught in Algebra II. Topics include equations and inequalities, functions, exponents, and logarithms. Trigonometry is introduced and studied in depth second semester along with systems of equations, matrices, sequences, and probability.

Pre-Calculus

Prerequisites: The student must have completed Alg.II/Trigonometry with a grade of A or B. Teacher approval.

Pre-Calculus is designed to prepare the 11th or 12th grade student for Calculus. Topics include analytic geometry, sequences and series, functions, limits, polynomial equations, introductory calculus, trigonometry, and exponential and logarithmic functions. Each student is required to purchase a graphing calculator as specified by the teacher.

Calculus

Prerequisites: The student must have completed Pre-Calculus. Teacher approval.
This course is for students who want an introduction to Calculus but do not feel that AP Calculus would be beneficial to their studies now or in the future. Students will cover basic Calculus topics such as limits, differentiation, and integration. This is an honors course.

Advanced Placement Calculus

Prerequisites: See general prerequisites on p. 9. The student must have completed Pre-Calculus with a grade of A or B. 70th percentile or higher on Math section of the PSAT is recommended.

AP Calculus is a college level course covering limits, differentiation, integration, inverse functions, and applications of differentiation and integration. The student should be highly motivated, and must own a graphing calculator as specified by the teacher. This class is designed to be academically challenging, to prepare the student for college course work, and it is tailored for the students interested in medicine, engineering, or pharmaceuticals.