Mathematics

2 Semesters 

This course includes a study of real numbers, the coordinate plane, linear equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities, exponential properties, polynomials, and quadratic functions. Topics are taught with the aid of TI-84 Plus calculators and are framed in real-world applications.

2 semesters  

This course starts with a survey of previous algebraic skills and moves forward into the following topics: This course includes a study of real numbers, the coordinate plane, linear equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities, exponential properties, polynomials, quadratic functions, radical functions, rational functions, and data analysis and probability. All topics in Honors Algebra will be covered in a more rigorous fashion than in the Algebra 1 course. Topics are taught with the aid of TI-84 Plus calculators and are framed in real-world applications. 

Prerequisites: Department approval required. Enrollment based on April testing. 

2 semesters 

This course builds on the concepts learned in Algebra 1. It includes a study of data representation, linear and quadratic functions, linear and quadratic inequalities, systems of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, polynomial functions, rational and radical functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, if time permits. Real-world applications are presented and discussed. A TI-84 Plus Calculator is used for this class. 

Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra 1. Freshman enrollment based on April testing 

2 semesters 
 
This course is designed to provide a preparation for Honors Precalculus. It includes a study of data representation, linear and quadratic functions, linear and quadratic inequalities, systems of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, polynomial functions, rational and radical functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, as well as introduce matrices. All topics in Honors Algebra 2 will be covered in a more rigorous fashion than in the Algebra 2 course. Topics are taught with the aid of the TI-84 Plus Calculators and are framed in real-world applications. 

Prerequisites: Department approval required. Sophomores must have obtained an 88 in Honors Algebra 1 or a 96 in Algebra 1. Freshman enrollment based on April testing. 

2 semesters  
 
This course is designed to help students understand the basic structure of Euclidean Geometry and develops spatial visualization and deductive reasoning skills. Topics include fundamental definitions and properties of lines, angles, polygons, and circles, congruence, similarity, methods of proof, area, volume, coordinate geometry. Emphasis is placed on logical reasoning and algebraic relationships in geometry. Topics are taught with the aid of TI-84 Plus calculators. 

Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra 1. 

2 semesters 
 
This course is designed to help students understand the basic structure of Euclidean Geometry and develops spatial visualization and deductive reasoning skills. Topics include fundamental definitions and properties of lines, angles, polygons, and circles, congruence, similarity, methods of proof, area, volume, coordinate geometry, constructions, and transformations. Emphasis is placed on logical reasoning and algebraic relationships in geometry. All topics in Honors Geometry will be covered in a more rigorous fashion than in the Geometry course. Topics are taught with the aid of TI-84 Plus calculators. 

Prerequisites: Department approval required. Must have obtained a 88 in Honors Algebra 1 or a 96 in Algebra 1. 

Incoming Grade 10, 11 

This course will follow the intense schedule of an Honors Geometry course and will include the study of relationships among lines, angles and polygons. The subjects of symmetry, congruence, coordinate geometry and right triangle trigonometry will be investigated with the use of the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator. 

Prerequisites:  A cumulative grade of 88 in Honors Algebra 1 or 96 in Algebra 1; or 88 in Honors Algebra 1 or 96 in Algebra 1 (at the end of the first semester).  Department approval required for all students.  

Dates/Time of Virtual Summer Session:  6 weeks: June 10, 2024 – July 19, 2024 (excluding July 3 and 4);  Virtual format: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm (on Microsoft Teams)   

Credit: Upon successful completion of the virtual summer session of Honors Geometry, the student will receive one full credit for the course. The grade for the course will be noted in Canvas and recorded on the student’s transcript.   

Interested and eligible students should see their school counselor or Mrs. May for more information.  

2 semesters 

This course is a preparation for a variety of college mathematical courses. The topics include linear and quadratic functions and inequalities, systems of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, matrices, polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations and triangle trigonometry. Appropriate applications are studied. A TI-84 Plus calculator is required. 

Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra 2.

2 semesters 

This course combines the topics of trigonometry, algebra, and geometry in a comprehensive course designed to prepare students for continued study in Calculus. Emphasis is placed on understanding of concepts and sound mathematical reasoning as they pertain to problem solving. Topics include graphing, logarithms, polynomials and trigonometry. Students are required to have a TI-84 plus graphing calculator. 

Prerequisites: Department approval required. Must have obtained a 88 in Honors Algebra 2 or a 96 in Algebra 2.

2 semesters 
This course is for the student who would like preparation for a college-level Calculus course. Topics include limits, derivatives and their applications, and an introduction to integrals. This course requires a TI-84 Plus calculator. 

Prerequisite: An 83 in Honors Precalculus, or 86 in Precalculus. Department approval required 

2 semesters 

This course offers a rigorous and in-depth study into the concepts of Calculus that would be comparable to a semester of college Calculus. The class follows a syllabus approved by the College Board for AP Calculus AB. Students will investigate the concepts of limits, derivatives and integrals as well as applications. Lessons will incorporate the use of the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator. Students are expected to sit for the AP Calculus Exam in May. 

Prerequisite: A 93 in Honors Precalculus or 97 in Precalculus. Department approval is required. 

2 semesters 

AP Calculus BC is designed to be the equivalent to both first and second-semester college calculus courses. Students enrolled in AP Calculus BC apply the content and skills learned in AP Calculus AB to parametrically defined curves, polar curves, and vector-valued functions; students develop additional integration techniques and applications; students explore the topics of sequences and series. Throughout the course, students cultivate their understanding of differential and integral calculus through engaging with real-world problems represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally and using definitions and theorems to build arguments and justify conclusions as they explore concepts like change, limits, and the analysis of functions. 

Prerequisite: Department Approval 

2 semesters 
 
This is an elementary course in descriptive and inferential statistics designed to prepare students for a college-level statistics course. Topics include analysis of categorical and quantitative variables, regression and correlation, experimental design and surveying, probability, random variables, sampling distributions, constructing confidence intervals, significance testing and chi-squared tests. Students will use the TI-84 calculator extensively during investigations. 

Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2 

2 semesters 

This course is designed to familiarize students with major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. The topics for the course are divided into four major areas of study: exploratory analysis, planning a study, probability, and statistical inference. The AP Statistics course is equivalent to an introductory college course in statistics with extensive use of the TI-84 Calculator. 

Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent with Precalculus, 93 in Honors Algebra 2, or 90 in Honors Precalculus or 95 in Precalculus. Department approval required. 

2 semesters 

This course is designed for students to create engineering designs and to solve complex problem-solving. The problems presented in this course will be solved individually and in teams using the project/problem-based learning approach. Students will be researching, designing, developing, and communicating solutions to problems while using engineering CAD software. 

As a STEM themed class, students develop critical thinking skills on all levels of study. Students will write or produce engineering reports, perform research, make presentations, and develop engineering patent notebooks and engineering portfolios of their CAD designs to broaden their understanding and reflect on the knowledge gained in class. In this process, students will learn to articulate and communicate effectively, engaging all in the learning process. Discussion and research will span current engineering technological advances. Guest alumnae engineering speakers will present on their professional challenges and career paths to broaden students’ perspectives on different engineering types. 

Prerequisite:  Strongly suggested: completion of Algebra 2 and Geometry