Course Title: ALGEBRA I
Grade Open To: 9
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Placement Only
Fees: None
This course is offered to students whose career goals require a college-oriented mathematics foundation. Some of the topics which will be included in this course are: use of variables and formulas, rate of change and linear functions, solving equations, factoring, operations with polynomials, systems of equations, exponents, radicals, probability and quadratic equations.
Scientific calculator required (TI scientific preferred).
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Course Title: ALGEBRA II-HONORS
Grade Open to: 9, 11
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Placement in honors sequence
Fees: None
This course is offered to students who meet the expectations for the honors mathematics program and whose career goals require a strong mathematics foundation. This course will cover all the topics of Algebra II, but in greater depth and at a more accelerated pace. Instruction in this course is designed for college-bound students who are interested in mathematics-related or science-related fields of study.
Graphing calculator required (TI-83+ or TI-84, TI-84+ preferred).
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Course Title: 2 YEAR ALGEBRA - PART 1
Grade Open to: 9 Semester:
1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Placement only
Fees: None
This course is intended for students who are college bound and non-college bound alike. This is the first year of a two-year sequence, which is equivalent to the standard Algebra I course. Although successful completion of the Algebra I-Part 1 and Part 2 will earn students two credits toward graduation, most colleges consider them to be the equivalent of one year of algebra for admission purposes. Some of the topics which will be included in this course are: use of variables, algebraic properties, operations with rational numbers, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations and inequalities, and ratios and proportions. Completion of 2-Year Algebra 1-Part 1 and Part 2 (2 year program), Geometry: Concepts and Applications, and Intermediate Algebra 2 will fulfill college entrance requirements.
Scientific calculator required. (TI Scientific preferred)
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Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
Grade Open to: 9-10-11-12 Semester: 1 or 2
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Algebra I or concurrent
enrollment in Algebra I
Fees: None
This course will provide an introduction to structured programming. The
concepts of calculations, branching, and looping will be introduced utilizing
a language in step with the latest programming syntax. The current focus
will be on creating World Wide Web documents utilizing hypertext mark-up language.
Current language: Java Script. Internet use form must be completed
and returned before the first class.
*This course may be taken for elective credit only. This course does not count toward Math credit for graduation.
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Course Title: GEOMETRY
Grade Open to: 10
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Algebra I
Fees: None
In this course, students are taught deductive reasoning. Students will become acquainted with the development of a mathematical system. Some of the topics which will be included in this course are: logical thinking and proof-writing, polygons, circles, congruency, transformations, parallel and perpendicular lines, similarity, constructions, areas of polygons, and some three dimensional concepts. This course will aid students in thinking logically, a skill necessary for everyday living as well as post-high school education.
Compass, protractor and scientific calculator required (TI scientific preferred).
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Course Title: GEOMETRY-HONORS
Grade Open to: 10
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Placement in honors sequence
Fees: None
This course will expand upon the topics presented in the regular geometry course, further emphasizing the structure of Euclidean geometry and the use of proof as a problem-solving technique. Additional topics covered are solid geometry, coordinate geometry and introductory right triangle trigonometry. Instruction in this course is designed for college-bound students who are interested in mathematics-related or science-related fields of study.
Compass, protractor, and scientific calculator required (TI preferred).
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Course Title: 2 YEAR ALGEBRA - PART 2
Grade Open to: 10 Semester:
1 & 2 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Completion of 2 Year Algebra
I-Part 1
Fees: None
This course is intended for students who are college bound and non-college bound alike. This is the second year of a two-year sequence, which is equivalent to the standard Algebra I course. Although successful completion of the Algebra I- Part 1 and Part 2 will earn students two credits toward graduation, most colleges consider them to be the equivalent of one year of algebra for admission purposes. Some of the topics that will be included in this course are: operations with polynomials, factoring, exponents, radicals, quadratic equations, and exponential functions. Completion of 2-Year Algebra 1-Part 1 and Part 2 (2 year program), Geometry: Concepts and Applications, and Intermediate Algebra 2 will fulfill college entrance requirements.
Scientific calculator required. (TI scientific preferred)
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Course Title: INTERACTIVE WEB DESIGN
Grade Open to: 10-11-12 Semester: 2
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: "C" or better in Introduction
to Programming
Fees: None
This projects-based course is a continuation of the topics included in the Introduction
to Programming course. The focus will be on using structured programming
to create interactive World Wide Web documents with an enhanced graphics design.
Current language: Java. Internet use form must be completed and returned
before the first class.
*This course may be taken for elective credit only. This course does not count toward Math credit for graduation.
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Course Title: PROGRAMMING GRAPHICS
Grade Open to: 9-10-11-12 Semester: 2 Credit:
0.5
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: "C" or better in Introduction to Programming
Fees: None
This course is a continuation of the programming topics included in Introduction
to Programming utilizing ActionScript 2.0 along with objects created in the Flash
Environment to create graphical patterns and animations for use in a web page.
Internet use form must be completed and returned before the first class.
*This course may be taken for elective credit only. This course does not count toward Math credit for graduation.
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Course Title: ALGEBRA II
Grade Open to: 11-12
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: "C" or better
in Geometry and Algebra I
Fees: None
This course is designed to fulfill admission requirements for a four-year college. Some of the topics which will be included in this course are: real number and variable operations, equations, inequalities, graphs, polynomials, functions, complex numbers, matrices, systems of equations, rational expressions, conics, exponential and logarithmic functions, and introductory trigonometry.
Graphing calculator required (TI-83+ or TI-84, TI-84+ preferred).
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Course Title: INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA II
Grade Open to: 11-12 Semester: 1 & 2 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Two years of math including
geometry and teacher placement
Fees: None
This course is designed to fulfill admission requirements for a four-year college. Some of the topics that will be included in this course are: real number and variable operations, equations, inequalities, graphs, polynomials, functions (which may include linear, quadratic, absolute value, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic), complex numbers, matrices, systems of equations, rational expressions, and an introduction to conics and trigonometry. Topics will be approached from a graphical, numerical, and symbolic view. Completion of 2-Year Algebra 1-Part 1 and Part 2 (2 year program), Geometry: Concepts and Applications, and Intermediate Algebra 2 will fulfill college entrance requirements.
Graphing calculator required (TI-83+ or TI-84, TI-84+ preferred).
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Course Title: GEOMETRY: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS
Grade Open to: 11 Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Completion of 2 Year
Algebra Part 1and 2 Year Algebra Part 2
Fees: None
In this course, students will be taught how to use deductive reasoning in solving basic proofs. Students will be able to identify different types of lines and the angle relationships formed by them. Some of the topics that will be included in this course are: identifying different types of triangles, their relationships in the areas of congruence, similarity, and basic trigonometry. Additional topics to be covered will be quadrilaterals and their properties. Students will also be taught to solve problems for area, perimeter, surface area, and volume in two and three-dimensional figures. Completion of 2-Year Algebra 1-Part 1 and Part 2 (2 year program), Geometry: Concepts and Applications, and Intermediate Algebra 2 will fulfill college entrance requirements.
Compass, protractor and scientific calculator required (TI scientific preferred).
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Course Title: COMPUTER SCIENCE HONORS
Grade Open to: 11-12 Semester: 1 &
2 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Interactive Web Design
with teacher recommendation
Fees: None
This course will provide a structured approach to computer programming, leading to the Advanced Placement exam in May. The current language used for the AP exam will be used for this class. The student will be required to develop programming skills and logic necessary to solve problems in science, math and business. Students are expected to perform college level work and are expected to take the Advanced Placement examination. Current AP language: JAVA
Internet use form must be completed and returned before the first class meeting.
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Course Title: ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS
Grade Open to: 11-12 Semester:
1 & 2 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: "B" or better
in Algebra II
Fees: None
Advanced Placement Statistics is an introductory course that is equivalent to a one-semester college statistics course that is required for a variety of college majors. The purpose of the course is to introduce major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. It can be taken individually or concurrently with another math class. The Advanced Placement exam will be offered in May, allowing students the opportunity to earn college credit.
Graphing calculator required (TI-83+ or TI-84 or TI-84+ preferred).
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Course Title: PRECALCULUS
Grade Open to: 11-12
Semester: 1 & 2 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: "C" or better in Algebra
II
Fees: None
This course is designed for students who intend to pursue fields of study needing higher math after high school. Some of the topics that will be included in this course are: solving higher order equations and inequalities, analyzing functions and their behavior (trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential), probability, data collection and analysis, sequences and series and an introduction to limits.
Graphing calculator required (TI-83+ or TI-84, TI-84+ preferred).
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Course Title: PRECALCULUS HONORS
Grade Open to: 11-12 Semester:
1 & 2 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Placement in Honors Sequence
/ C or better in Algebra 2 Honors
Fees: None
This course is designed for students who have demonstrated a strong foundation
in Algebra II Honors and is the prerequisite for Calculus Honors. All of the
topics in Precalculus will be covered in greater depth and at a more accelerated
pace. More emphasis is placed upon the theory of equations and topics will
be approached from a graphic, numeric, and symbolic points of view.
Graphics calculator required (TI-83+, TI-84 or TI84+ preferred).
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Course Title: CALCULUS HONORS
Grade Open to: 12
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Placement in Honors Sequence
/ Pre-Calculus grade of C or better
Fees: None
This is a standard first semester college course in the calculus of elementary functions.
In this course, students will learn the techniques, concepts, and applications of limits, differentiation, and integration. Multiple representations of concepts will be investigated - graphical, analytical, numerical, and verbal. Technology will be integrated throughout the course to develop and enhance the curriculum. Students are expected to perform college level work and are expected to take the Advanced Placement examination.
Graphing calculator required (TI-83+, TI-84, TI-84+, or TI-89-preferred).
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Course Title: APPLIED MATHEMATICS
Grade Open to: 12
Semester: 1 & 2
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Placement by Math Department
only
Fees: None
This course is designed to help students develop job-related and personal mathematics
skills. The course includes material that focuses on problem-solving techniques,
estimation of answers, measurement skills, applied geometry, data handling,
simple statistics, and the use of algebraic formulas to solve problems. Also, consumer applications such as income taxes, insurance, and interest are
covered.
Scientific Calculator Required (TI Scientific preferred)
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