The first semester of the first year of algebra presents a study of symbols and sets, variables, properties of the natural and real numbers, operations with monomials and polynomials, linear equations and inequalities in one or two variables, polynomials and factoring.

GRADE LEVEL: 9 - 12 

The second semester of the first year of algebra covers the study of polynomials, factoring, graphing and solutions of systems of equations or inequalities, operations on rational expressions, properties of exponents and radicals, the solutions of quadratic equations, probability and statistics, and elementary trigonometry.

PREREQUISITES: Grade C or Better in Algebra 1

The first year of algebra course sequence is coupled with an additional period of Algebra Support designed to meet the needs of students who lack appropriate foundation in pre-algebra concepts.

PREREQUISITES: Teacher or Counselor recommendation, and a score of 1 or 2 on the CST.

GRADE LEVEL: 9  

PREREQUISITES: Score of 80% or higher on the Math Placement Test or a teacher recommendation.

The course includes the study of introductory definitions and postulates, angles and triangles, congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, perpendicular and parallel lines, symbolic logic, direct and indirect proofs, geometric inequalities, perpendicular lines and planes, and parallel lines in space.

PREREQUISITES: Grade C or Better in Algebra 2. For 9th graders prerequisite is Algebra/Integrated Math in 8th grade and a score of 70%-80% on the Math Placement Test

This continuation of Geometry 1 covers the study of polygonal regions and their areas, similar triangles, circles and spheres, polygons, circumference and the area of circles, elementary plane coordinate geometry proofs, geometric constructions, volumes of solids and elementary trigonometry.

PREREQUISITES: Grade C or better in Geometry 1 or 1H

These accelerated honors courses include a wider range of exercises as well as more challenging problems in geometry. In addition, the course material of Advanced Algebra 1 is covered, excluding exponential and logarithmic functions.

PREREQUISITES: Grade of B or better in Accelerated Math 2H or a teacher recommendation.

This continuation of the first year algebra devotes its study to relations and functions, the solution of systems of equations and inequalities, the complex number plane, quadratic functions, the study of real number exponents, exponential and logarithmic functions, and rational algebraic functions.

PREREQUISITES: Grade C or better in Geometry 2

The course includes sequences and series, binomial theorem, probability and data analysis, introductory right triangle trigonometry, graphs of functions and their inverses, rational and irrational algebraic functions, complex numbers, and probability.

GRADE LEVEL: 10 - 12  

PREREQUISITES: Grade C or Better in Advanced Algebra 1

These accelerated honors courses include a wider range of exercises as well as more challenging problems in advanced algebra.

PREREQUISITES: Grade of B or better in Geometry 2H or a teacher recommendation.

An in-depth study of trigonometry which includes periodic functions, trigonometric functions and their graphs, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions and graphs, and laws of sines and cosines.

PREREQUISITES: Grade C or better in Advanced Algebra 2

This accelerated honors course covers trigonometry including a wider range of challenging problems, inverse relations and functions, arithmetic and geometric progressions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and series; DeMoivre's Theorem.

PREREQUISITES: Grade B or better in Advanced Algebra 2H

The course includes the study of two-and three-dimensional vectors, analytic geometry of the conic sections, polar coordinates, infinite series, limits, an introduction to differential and integral calculus, and selected topics.

PREREQUISITES: Grade C or better in PreCalculus 1

This accelerated honors course covers the study of mathematical induction, two and three-dimensional vectors, analytic geometry of the conic sections, polar coordinates, parametric equations, probability and statistics, and sequences and limits of sequences.

GRADE LEVEL: 11 

PREREQUISITES: Grade B or better in PreCalculus 1H

Advanced Placement Mathematics is a course in introductory calculus with elementary functions. Calculus AB covers topics in functions, graphs, limits, continuity, and techniques and applications of differential and integral calculus.

GRADE LEVEL: 11-12  

PREREQUISITES: Grade C or better in PreCalculus 2, PreCalculus 2 Honors, or teacher recommendation.

This course is equivalent to a one semester introductory course at college.  Students will earn an extra point on their GPA with a C or better.  All students are expected to take the AP exam in May 2008.  Students are introduced to statistic starting with graphical displays, compare, summarize and make conclusion of the data.  Students will compare distributions of univariate and bivariate data.  Students conduct surveys/experiments, collect data, make graphical displays and draw conclusions based on results. Correlation of two variables and interpretation of such data are crucial to the success of the course.  We will then visit the differences between binomial and geometric distributions with understanding of chance.  Students will also work on statistical inferences, test of significance, and level of confidence.  Students will be introduced to t-and chi-square distribution.

Finite Math is an alternative for those who want to continue their math instruction beyond Geometry, but do not necessarily need to prepare for advanced courses such as Pre-Calculus and Calculus.  There is extensive use of scientific calculators throughout the course.  The focus on the curriculum is on applied mathematics.  Many of the units parallel the regular advanced algebra curriculum, but much of the course content diverges into discrete areas of mathematics.  This course satisfies the a-g requirement.