Mathematics

This is a one-year course with some discussion of theory and application beyond basic manipulative skills. Topics include simplifying expressions, solving and graphing equations and inequalities, factoring polynomials, simplifying rational expressions, solving systems of equations and inequalities, and simplifying radicals. The course concludes with graphing quadratic functions and solving quadratic equations.

Prerequisite : None

This is a one-year course with some discussion of theory and application beyond basic manipulative skills. Algebra 1 Honors involves an in-depth exploration of algebraic concepts, through additional word problems and mathematical labs. Concepts covered in this course include simplifying expressions, solving and graphing equations and inequalities, factoring polynomials, simplifying rational expressions, solving systems of equations, simplifying radicals and solving quadratic equations. This course concludes with an introduction to Algebra II.

Prerequisite : Recommendation from 8th-grade math instructor and department approval 

This comprehensive, two-semester, Euclidean-based geometry course emphasizes and integrates both inductive and deductive reasoning as well as visual-spatial skills. Congruence, similarity, parallelism, perpendicularity and properties of the Euclidean plane are integrated in a continual development and practice of mathematical reasoning. A balanced treatment of theory and application and informal reasoning are an integral part of the course work. Students discover new theorems and explore transformations using dynamic software. Once a new theorem is accepted and internalized, students are guided through the formal mathematical proofs of these new conjectures.

Prerequisite : Algebra 1

Areas of study include those listed for the Geometry CP course, with the addition of basic trigonometry. This course also places a greater emphasis on mathematical proof, creativity and transformations. Students are encouraged to explore challenging problems and stretch their sense of mathematics.

Prerequisite : Algebra 1 and departmental approval

This class is designed to provide the structure necessary for a successful transition to Precalculus. Areas of study include, but are not limited to, topics in inequalities (including absolute value), properties and functions of number sets (real and complex), relations and functions, radicals, polynomial equations, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, sequences and series, trigonometric relations and identities and solving triangles.

Prerequisite : Algebra 1 

Areas of study include those listed for the Algebra 2 course. In addition this course places a greater emphasis on mathematical proof and explores variation, analytic geometry and trigonometric relationships. This course prepares students for Honors Precalculus. Prerequisite : Algebra 1, or Algebra 1 Honors and departmental approval 

This course provides a thorough study of relations and functions with a graphing calculator. Algebraic, numerical and graphical techniques are used for understanding and solving problems. The topics covered in this course are polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, conic sections, sequences and series, vectors, parametric equations and a variety of applications.

Prerequisite : Algebra 2 and Geometry 

AP® Statistics is the high school equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college statistics course. In this course, students develop strategies for collecting, organizing, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students design, administer, and tabulate results from surveys and experiments. Probability and simulations aid in constructing models for chance phenomena. Sampling distributions provide the logical structure for confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. Students use a graphing calculator, Fathom statistical software and Web-based java applets, and activities to investigate statistical concepts. To develop effective statistical communication skills, students are required to prepare frequent written and oral analyses of real data.

Prerequisite : Precalculus and departmental approval 

This is a college-level course in calculus designed to prepare the student for the AP® Calculus AB exam. The course covers the calculus of functions of one variable. The appropriate use of technology will be integrated into the course through the use of graphing calculators with computer algebra software on laptop computers. Ideas are explored graphically, symbolically and conceptually. Topics covered include limits, continuity, derivatives, antiderivatives, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, techniques and applications of integration, and separable differential equations and slope fields. This course will also prepare students for the AB Calculus Advanced Placement exam (which is required) in May. Prerequisite : Precalculus and departmental approval 

This course is designed to give the student life navigational skills, specifically in regards to personal finances such as getting jobs, balancing checks, and saving money. Too often, students are supposed to discover, by trial and error, how to handle finances. Students learn about math by applying the principles being taught in real life. Success means you stay out of debt. Topics include: Applying for and interviewing for a job, budgeting, car and medical insurance, federal taxes, planning a trip on a budget, discounts and markups, and much more.

Prerequisite: Department approval