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Mathematics
Graduation Requirement: 3 Credits

All upper school mathematics students must have Texas Instrument, TI-83 PLUS, or TI-84 PLUS calculator for classroom use. Some funds are available to help families for whom the cost is prohibitive. Please contact a math teacher for details.
Algebra I
 1 Credit (Year)
This course is designed for students who have mastered basic computational skills. Topics include solving equations and inequalities, linear, and quadratic graphics, exponents, polynomials, and systems of equations.
Geometry 1 Credit (Year)
This course integrates coordinate and transformational approaches to geometry. It reinforces and extends knowledge of algebra and develops an understanding of proofs. Real world applications are provided throughout the course.
    Prerequisite: Algebra I
Honors Geometry 1 Credit (Year)
This course is for students with high ability and motivation in mathematics. Honors Geometry is faster paced and more in-depth than regular Geometry.
         Prerequisite: Algebra
         Departmental Approval
Algebra II  1 Credit (Year)
Course topics include linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and polynomial functions. Beginning topics of data analysis are also included. Students will use algebraic expressions and sentences to model real world situations.
         Prerequisite: Geometry
Honors Algebra II
 1 Credit (Year)
This course is for students with high ability and motivation in mathematics. Honors Algebra II is faster paced and more in-depth than regular Algebra II.
         Prerequisites: A average in Geometry or B average in Honors Geometry
         Departmental Approval
Math Analysis  1 Credit (Year)
This course includes polynomials, functions, exponentials, logarithms, trigonometry, advanced graphing, polar coordinates, conics, vectors, sequences, series, limits, statistics, probability, and an introduction to Calculus.
         Prerequisite: Algebra II
Honors Math Analysis  1 Credit (Year)
This course is for students with high ability and motivation in mathematics. Honors Math Analysis is faster paced and more in- depth than regular Math Analysis.
         Prerequisite: A average in Algebra II or B average in Honors Algebra II
         Departmental Approval

Introduction to Statistics  0.5 Credit (S1)
This introductory course includes topics on statistical analysis, interpretation of data and graphs and modeling real world applications.
         Prerequisite: Algebra II
Introduction to Calculus
  0.5 Credit (S2)
This introductory course is open to students who have completed Math Analysis or Honors Math Analysis. Topics include functions and their graphs, limits and continuity, differentiation and applications of the derivative, integration and applications of the integral.
         Prerequisite: Math Analysis
Advanced Placement Calculus AB
  1 Credit (Year)
This course is for students with high ability and motivation in mathematics. Topics include relations, functions and their graphs, differentiation and applications of the derivative, integration and applications of the integral. Students who complete this course may take the A.P. exam for possible college credit.
         Prerequisites: B average or higher in Honors Math Analysis
         Departmental Approval
Advanced Placement Calculus BC
  1 Credit (Year)
The most rigorous and demanding of the Calculus courses, this course includes all of the topics covered in AP Calculus AB as well as parametric functions, polar coordinates, sequences and series, and elementary differential equations. Students who complete this course may take the A.P. exam for possible college credit.
         Prerequisites: A average in Honors Math Analysis
         Departmental Approval

 AP Statistics  1 Credit (Year)
This course is built around four main topics: exploring data, planning a study, probability as it relates to distribution of data, and inferential reasoning. Students taking this course must have completed Calculus. People enrolling in this class will be in class at the same times as an AP Calculus class. Some of the class time will be spent mentoring Calculus students, which will help the Calculus students and also allow the statistics students to keep their Calculus skills sharp. Most of the classroom time will be spent working on the AP Statistics syllabus independently. Students who complete this course may take the A.P. exam for possible college credit.
         Prerequisites: Calculus or AP Calculus
         Departmental Approval


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