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MATHEMATICS
Four math credits are required for the College-Bound
Plan, and three math credits are required for the
Foundation Plan.
Math Placement:
• Honors-level classes are offered in Algebra I,
Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.
Honors-level math classes are fast-paced and
are designed for students with strong analytical,
problem-solving skills, and reasoning abilities who
are committed to preparation outside of class.
Teacher recommendation, qualifying scores, and
administrative approval are required.
ALGEBRA II
This course reinforces Algebra I concepts and
expands to study functions and their graphs, word
problems, factoring, quadratic functions, rational
expressions, radical expressions, logarithmic functions,
and conics. Matrices and polynomial equations, as well
as systems of equations, will be explored
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Type: Required
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry
• Freshmen who successfully completed Algebra I in
the 8th grade will be placed in Geometry, while all
other freshmen will be placed in Algebra I.
ALGEBRA I
This course covers variables and expressions,
operations with real numbers, equations and
inequalities, exponents, polynomial operations,
rational expressions, quadratic expressions, and
radical expressions. This course also emphasizes
graphing and word problems.
Grade Level: 9, 10
Type: Required
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
GEOMETRY
This course covers segments and angles, parallel and
perpendicular lines, polygons (with special emphasis
on triangles and quadrilaterals), similarity, area and
volume, circles, and right triangle trigonometry.
Students are expected to do some independent
learning through activity-based projects.
Grade Level: 9, 10
Type: Required
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Algebra I
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MATH:
COLLEGE ALGEBRA
This course helps students maintain and extend
algebra skills in preparation for college-level Algebra
or other college-level math courses. It includes a
study of all types of functions, inequalities, logarithms,
and polynomials. Emphasis is placed on graphing all
of the types of functions.
Grade Level: 12
Type: Counts as a fourth math course
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
MATH MODELS
This course reviews and extends the principles of
Algebra I and Geometry. It combines re-teaching
of the concepts and practical applications of these
two courses and provides students with excellent
preparation for Algebra II. This course, if taken, must
be completed prior to Algebra II.
Grade Level: 11, 12
Type: Counts as a fourth math course
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry
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PRE-CALCULUS
This course moves at a rapid pace, and students are
expected to do some independent learning. Course
topics include functions, matrices, the nature of
graphs and polynomial equations, trigonometric
functions and identities, vectors, conics, sequences
and series, limits, and probability.
Grade Level: 11, 12
Type: Counts as a fourth math course
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
UPPER SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG
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