Foundations I
Prerequisite: Placement/Teacher Rec.
Credit: 1
Students who enter high school not ready for Algebra I will explore and apply concepts, processes, and skills that are essential to successfully completing the high school graduation requirements in mathematics.
Foundations 2 (10-12)
Prerequisite: Teacher Rec.
Credit: 1
Students in 10th grade or above who are not ready for Algebra I will explore and apply concepts, processes, and skills that are essential to successfully completing the high school graduation requirements in mathematics.
Technical Mathematics
Prerequisite: Placement/Teacher Rec.
Credit: 1
This course uses problem situations, physical models, and appropriate technology to extend mathematical thinking and engage reasoning. Problem solving situations provide students an environment that promotes communication and fosters connections within mathematics, to other disciplines, and to the technological workplace. Students will use physical models to represent, explore, and develop abstract concepts. The use of technology will help students apply mathematics in the real world.
Algebra 1A
Prerequisite: Placement Test
Credit: 1
This course is designed to teach skills and concepts of Algebra, problem solving techniques and practical applications. The Algebra IA course includes the same competencies as Foundations 2, but is designed especially for incoming freshmen that are not ready for
Algebra I.
Gateway Algebra
Prerequisite: Failure on Gateway Test
Credit: 1/2 or 1
This course is a study of the areas of Algebra I covered by the Gateway objectives. It is limited to upperclassmen that have not passed the Gateway. Credit received is one or two semesters of elective credit and does not meet the state requirements of the three math credits.
Technical Algebra
Prerequisite: Technical Mathematics
Credit: 1
This course uses problem situations, physical models, and appropriate technology to extend algebraic thinking and engage reasoning. Problem solving situations, including those related to a variety of careers and technical fields, will provide students an environment that promotes communication and fosters connections within mathematics, to other disciplines and to the real world. Students will use physical models to represent, explore, and develop abstract concepts. The use of technology will help students apply algebra in the real world. Concepts taught include: measurement, statistical data analysis, functions, equations, and slope as rates of change, & proportionality.
Algebra 1 (10-12)
Prerequisite: Foundations 2
Credit: 1
This course is designed for students in grades 10-12 who have not completed Algebra 1 as freshmen. See Algebra 1 - 9th description.
Algebra 1 - 9th
Prerequisite: Placement Test/Teacher Rec.
Credit: 1
Algebra I uses problem situations, physical models, and technology to extend algebraic thinking and engage reasoning. Problem solving situations will provide students an environment that promotes communication and fosters connections within mathematics, to other disciplines and to the real world. Students will use physical models to represent, explore, and develop abstract concepts. The use of technology will help students apply mathematics in the real world. The concepts emphasized in the course include functions, solving equations, slope as rates of change, and proportionality.
Algebra 1 - Advanced
Prerequisite: Placement Test/Teacher Rec.
Credit: 1
This course is designed especially for high achievers. The course content is the same as for Algebra 1, but students are instructed using spiraling techniques rather than the traditional linear approach.
Geometry
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Credit: 1
Geometry uses problem situations, physical models, and appropriate technology to investigate and justify geometric concepts and relationships. Problem-solving situations provide students an environment that promotes communication, engages reasoning, and fosters connections within mathematics, to other disciplines, and to the real world. Students will use physical models to represent, explore, develop, and apply abstract concepts. The use of appropriate technology will help students develop mathematics needed in the real world. The concepts and topics emphasized in the course include measurement, geometric patterns, coordinate geometry, two- and three-dimensional figures, transformational geometry, congruence, similarity, inductive and deductive reasoning, logic, and proof.
Technical Geometry
Prerequisite: Technical Algebra
Credit: 1
This course incorporates the same core geometric concepts required in a standard geometry course but includes additional topics that focus on career and technical applications. These concepts are taught using practical applications in a contextual style of teaching, including labs and projects. The structure of the course will include teaching groups of skills and concepts followed by their incorporation in a real world application and setting.
Algebra 2
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Credit: 1
Algebra II is a course that uses problem situations, physical models, and appropriate technology to extend algebraic thinking and engage student reasoning. Problem-solving situations will provide all students an environment that promotes communication and fosters connections within mathematics, to other disciplines, and to the real world. Students will use physical models to represent, explore, and develop abstract concepts. The use of appropriate technology will help students apply mathematics in an increasingly technological world. The concepts emphasized in the course include analysis of "family of functions," solving systems of equations, graphing, data analysis, and logarithmic and exponential functions.
Algebra 2 - Advanced
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 - Advanced
Credit: 1
This course is designed especially for high achievers. The course content is the same as for Algebra 2, but students are instructed using spiraling techniques rather than the traditional linear approach.
Pre-calculus
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
Credit: 1
Pre-calculus is an advanced mathematics course that uses meaningful problems and appropriate technologies to build upon previously learned mathematical concepts to develop the underpinnings of calculus.
Pre-calculus - Advanced
Prerequisite: Alg 1 - Adv, Alg 2-Adv. Or Alg 1 , Geometry, Alg 2
Credit: 1
The course content is the same as above with special emphasis given to readiness for AP Calculus. This course is an in-depth study of trigonometry, logarithms, analytical geometry, and upper-level algebraic concepts and skills of pre-calculus mathematics by long-term practice. Alg 1-Adv and Alg 2-Adv are recommended, but not required.
AP Calculus AB
Prerequisite: Pre-calculus
Credit: 1
AP Calculus AB is an advanced mathematics course that uses meaningful problems and appropriate technology to develop concepts and applications related to (a) functions, graphs, and limits, (b) derivatives, and (c) integrals. Students may receive college credit by passing the National AP Calculus AB Test administered by the College Board. The test is given in May.
AP Statistics
Prerequisite: Algebra 2
Credit: 1
The purpose of this course in statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes:
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Exploring Date: Describing patterns and departures from patters.
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Sampling and Experimentation: Planning and conducting a study.
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Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation.
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Statistical Inference: Estimating population parameters and testing hypothesis.
Students who successfully complete the course and exam may receive credit, advanced placement, or both for a one-semester introductory college statistics course.
Introduction to Programming
Prerequisite: Algebra I (Suggested)
Credit: 1/2
This is a one-semester course introducing students to various programming environments. The content may include any combination of the following programming or scripting environments: Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator, HTML, Java, PowerPoint, Flash, and Adobe Premier. Various applicable multimedia hardware and applications will also be introduced. Students will also be required to assist in several school-wide computer-related support activities as needs arise.
