NOTE: CLASSES DENOTED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) ARE LIMITED TO
STUDENTS IN AN
OFFICIAL BILINGUAL PROGRAM. CHECK FOR BILINGUAL APPROVED SUBJECT CARD.
| ALGEBRA |
REGULAR 43310
*SPANISH 43318
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| GRADES OFFERED: |
9 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
None |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION:Discover the properties of and perform fundamental operations with real
numbers. Explore such topics as statistics, manipulating algebraic
expressions, solving equations and inequalities, graphical displays of first
degree linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations, exponents and
radicals, factors and products of polynomials, quadratic functions, and
application problems and modeling. Students will engage in analytical thinking
and collaborative exercises using Model Instructional Units developed by the
College Board Springboard. Graphing calculator encouraged. Scientific
calculator with fraction key strongly recommended |
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| HONORS ALGEBRA I |
45310 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
9 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
8th Grade Stanine
7-9 |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Accelerated algebra curriculum with more challenging problems. Students
are encouraged to work collaboratively with their peers as well as develop as
independent learners. Graphing calculator strongly recommended. |
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| TWO PERIOD ALGEBRA |
40910 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
9 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
|
CREDIT: 1 Algebra I Credit and 1 Elective Credit
|
2 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will build on their prior mathematical knowledge to master
algebraic concepts and skills. This
knowledge will help them to develop sufficient computational, procedural and
problem solving skills to provide a solid foundation for further study in
mathematics. The curriculum for Algebra
1 will be followed. Students will engage
in analytical thinking and collaborative exercises using Model Instructional
Units developed by the College Board Springboard. |
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GEOMETRY
|
REGULAR 43410
SPANISH 43418
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| GRADES OFFERED: |
10-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Two
semesters of Algebra I |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will follow the development of a logical mathematical system,
based on undefined terms, definitions, postulates, and theorems. Students
will explore theory and applications including lines, angles, triangles, polygons,
circles, measurement, geometric constructions, properties of the right triangle
and trigonometric relationships. Students will develop the use of
deductive reasoning in designing formal proofs.
Students will cultivate critical thinking skills, problem solving
techniques and the latest technology to learn these geometric concepts. Students will engage in analytical thinking
and collaborative exercises using Model Instructional Units developed by the College
Board Springboard |
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| HONORS GEOMETRY |
45410 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
10-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Honors
Algebra,
Honors
Advanced Algebra w/ Trigonometry
and / or teacher approval |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Accelerated coverage of regular geometry, including more emphasis of
proofs, critical thinking, problem solving techniques, and use of technology. Students will engage in analytical thinking
and collaborative exercises using Model Instructional Units developed by the
College Board Springboard. |
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| ADVANCED ALGEBRA/TRIG. |
REGULAR 43210
*SPANISH 43218
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| GRADES OFFERED: |
10-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Two
semesters of Algebra
|
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will extend topics
from Algebra 1, including an examination of the properties of linear and
quadratic functions. Students will
explore coordinate geometry, polynomials, logarithms, statistics and
probability, as well as an in depth study of trigonometry. Students will engage in analytical thinking
and collaborative exercises using Model Instructional Units developed by the
College Board Springboard. Graphing calculator strongly recommended. |
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| HONORS ADVANCED ALGEBRA/TRIG. |
45210 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
10-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Algebra
1
or
concurrent enrollment in Geometry
and / or teacher approval |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: An accelerated coverage of the same topics in Advanced Algebra/Trig
including an introduction to statistics, real number properties, equations,
inequalities, functions, linear graphs, linear systems, polynomials, rational
exponents, logarithms, radical expressions, complex numbers, quadratic
functions, trigonometric functions, radian measure, coordinate trigonometry,
identities, graphs of trig functions, laws of sine and cosine, with
applications of all of the above. Students will engage in analytical
thinking and collaborative exercises using Model Instructional Units developed
by the College Board Springboard. Graphing calculator strongly recommended. |
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| COLLEGE ALGEBRA: |
44210 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Two
semesters of Algebra
1, Adv.
Algebra/Trig, and Geometry
|
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: A continuation of Advanced Algebra and its applications. Study
higher degree polynomial functions, the set of complex numbers, a variety of
functions and their graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic
sections, matrices and determinants, sequences, series, probabilities and
mathematical induction. Graphing calculator strongly recommended. |
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| PRECALCULUS |
46810 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Algebra
1, Advanced
Algebra/Trig, Geometry
|
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Fulfill the calculus prerequisites as you continue to develop the
algebra of real numbers, polynomials, and complex numbers. Study
exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, sequences and
series, arithmetic and geometric progressions, the Binomial Theorem, conic
sections, limits, and continuity. Students will engage in analytical
thinking and collaborative exercises using Model Instructional Units developed
by the College Board Springboard. Graphing calculator strongly recommended. |
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| HONORS PRECALCULUS |
46813 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Algebra
1 Honors, Advanced
Algebra/Trig. Honors, Geometry
Honors, and / or teachers approval
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| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Accelerated coverage of topics in Pre-Calculus. Focus on various
types of functions, their graphs and their characteristics. Applications of the functions is emphasized. Students will engage in analytical thinking
and collaborative exercises using Model Instructional Units developed by the
College Board Springboard. Graphing calculator strongly recommended. |
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| ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS |
47210 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
See
Guidelines for AP |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Learn appropriate applications of limits, function theory, continuity,
differentiation, and integration as described in the syllabus for AP Calculus
by the College Board. Students are required to take the AP Calculus Exam
at the conclusion of the course. Graphing calculators are required. |
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| AP STATISTICS |
47410 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
See Guidelines for AP |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Students will learn the major concepts and tools for collecting,
analyzing and drawing conclusions from data, as described in the syllabus for
AP Calculus by the College Board. Students will work on projects
involving hands-on gathering and analysis of real world data. Students are required to take the AP Statistics
Exam at the conclusion of the course. Graphing calculators are required. |
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