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BASIC MATH

Prerequisite: Teaching-counselor Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Length: Term Credit: 1.0 per term Class Type: Required or Elective

This class is open to those students having trouble with adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions. The instruction is individualized and each student is placed at the level where they can achieve success.

APPLIED MATH

Prerequisite: 2 Math credits & teacher recommendation Grade: 11, 12

Length: Term Credit: 1.0 per term Class Type: Required or Elective

Development of math skills oriented toward applications. The use of hands-on materials and calculators are emphasized in this class.

PRE ALGEBRA

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Length: Term Credit: 1.0 per term Class Type: Required or Elective

This is for the student not yet ready for a regular Algebra course. The work in this class is with beginning concepts of algebra along with a review of previous math skills. Pre Algebra will prepare a student in problem solving which is needed for Algebra I.

ALGEBRA I

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Length: Term Credit: 1.0 per term Class Type: Required or Elective

This course is the first in a series of math courses which involves working with equations to solve problems. This class is a prerequisite for Algebra II, Geometry, Tri/Pre Cal, etc. and may be a requirement for entrance to college. Students planning on a trade school should take algebra.

GEOMETRY

Prerequisite: Algebra I Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Length: Term Credit: 1.0 per term Class Type: Required or Elective

This course is designed to develop student proficiency with geometric skill and expand understanding geometric concepts. Students will develop reasoning and logic skills while working with and applying knowledge to a variety of 2-and 3-dimensional objects.

ALGEBRA II

Prerequisite: Geometry Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Length: Term Credit: 1.0 per term Class Type: Required or Elective

This is a second year "Saxon" math course designed for the college bound student. This class continues the process of teaching problem solving while working with equations, graphs, percents, ratios, exponents, basic techniques or solving word problems, and introductory Geometry. Algebra II is a requirement for most colleges and a prerequisite for Trig./Pre-Cal.

TRIG/PRE-CALCULUS

Prerequisite: Algebra II Grade: 11, 12

Length: Term Credit: 1.0 per term Class Type: Required or Elective

This is an introductory class of trigonometry and advanced algebra. This class is to prepare high school students for high school calculus or a college level pre-calculus class.

CALCULUS

Prerequisite: Trig./Pre-Cal. Grade: 11, 12

Length: Term Credit: 1.0 per term Class Type: Required or Elective

An introductory class of calculus designed to prepare college bound students for college level calculus classes or high school students for advanced placement.

AP/CP CALCULUS

Prerequisite: Trig./Pre-Cal. Grade: 11, 12

Length: Term Credit: 1.0 per term Class Type: Required or Elective

This advanced placement calculus class is a college level calculus class. Students completing this class will be encouraged to take the AP test to receive college credit.