Requirements:  Students are required to take 6 credits of Math. 

Grades:	7th Grade	8th Grade	High School
Courses:	Trans. Math	Algebra I	Geometry	Algebra II	Algebra III or Adranced Math
	Trans. Math	Algebra IA  (by teacher recommendation)	Algebra I B	Geometry	Algebra II

Block class

1 Semester - 1 credit/Quarter

Course number: 33

Algebra I is the foundation course for all advanced math courses, and therefore is a valuable 

Algebra IB is to follow Algebra IA because it is a continuation of the Algebra book.  A scientific calculator is required for this course. 

The course consists of the following topics:  positive and negative numbers; solving linear equations; multiplying and factoring polynomials; rational expressions; graphing linear equations and inequalities; powers; solving systems of equations; radicals; quadratic equations; and functions.

Evaluation is by tests, quizzes, daily assignments, and student progress.  A 60% achievement level is required for a passing grade.

Geometry

Block class

1 Semester - 1 credit/Quarter

Course number: 35

Prerequisite:  Algebra I -

Geometry is a required course.

Geometry uses one, two, and three-dimensional figures to develop and use the theorems of Euclid.  Emphasis is placed on formal proofs, constructions of geometric figures and related algebraic problems. 

Evaluation is by tests, quizzes, daily assignments, and student progress.  A 60% achievement level is required for a passing grade.

Algebra II

Block class

1 Semester - 1 credit/Quarter

Course number: 34

A large part of Algebra II is an expansion of Algebra I concepts.  Therefore, Algebra I will be thoroughly reviewed.  Systems of linear equations involving three variables and systems of second-degree equations will be graphed and solved.  Operations and computations with logarithms in problem solving will be used.  Systems will be solved using determinants.  Some time will be spent on probability and statistics. 

Any student who contemplates college or a career with math-related responsibilities should consider this course.

Evaluation is by tests, quizzes, daily assignments, and student progress.  A 60% achievement level is required for a passing grade.

Algebra III

Block class

1 Semester - 1 credit/Quarter

Course number: 39

Prerequisite:  Algebra II

Algebra III will be an extension of Algebra II.  Major topics covered will include an in-depth study of trigonometry, polynomials, conic sections, sequences, series, and combinations.

Any student who contemplates college or a career with math-related responsibilities should consider this course.  Should take this class for help with ACT.

Evaluation is by tests, quizzes, daily assignments, and student progress.  A 60% achievement level is required for a passing grade.

Advanced Math

Block class

1 Semester - 1 credit/Quarter

Course number: 36

Prerequisite:  Algebra II

Major topics covered in Advanced Math include functions, matrices, trigonometry, sequences and series, logarithms, probability, and statistics.

Any student who contemplates college or a career with math-related responsibilities should consider this course.

Evaluation is by tests, quizzes, daily assignments, and student progress.  A 60% achievement level is required for a passing grade.

Pre-Calculus

Block class

1 Semester - 1 credit/Quarter

Course number: 37

Prerequisite:  Algebra III and Advanced Math

Pre-Calculus is a course offered for those students who plan to attend college and pursue a degree in a math-oriented field.  Upon the successful completion of this course the student will be prepared to take Calculus as their first college math course.  The course is basically taught by lecture with a variety of computer enrichment activities.  The course reviews and expands on many of the topics covered in Advanced Math.  Also introduced are the major topics covered in a college calculus course: limits, derivatives, and integrals.

Evaluation is by tests, quizzes, daily assignments, and student progress.  A 60% achievement level is required for a passing grade.

Calculus

Block class

1 Semester - 1 credit/Quarter

Course number: 38

Prerequisite:  Pre-Calculus

Introduction to Calculus is comparable to the Calculus I course that is offered at the college level.  It is a natural follow-up to Pre-Calculus and is a challenging and demanding course. 

Technology (graphing calculators and/or computers) are used daily by students and instructor to reinforce the relationships among the multiple representations of functions, to confirm written work, to implement experimentation, and to assist in interpreting results.

Students will work with functions represented in a variety of ways: graphical, numerical, analytical, and verbal.  Limits, derivatives, and the definite integral will be explored in depth.

Assessment for the grade will be daily work, verbal participation, quizzes and tests.  This course is an excellent way to finish high school mathematics for the student who is contemplating a math/science/technology - related course of study at the university level.