Math
To satisfy graduation requirements, each student must earn four credits of math and be enrolled in a math for at least three years of high school: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and one additional math.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT SELECTING A MATH COURSE:
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Any 9th grade student who took Algebra 1 in middle school may start in Geometry or Geometry Honors.
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All other 9th grade students will be enrolled in either Algebra 1A in the fall and Algebra 1B in the spring or in Honors Algebra for a semester.
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Any 9th grade student who has a goal of taking AP Calculus AB or BC must take Geometry and Algebra 2 by their sophomore year (for Calculus BC the student needs to be in the honors sequence of courses).
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Any student who takes regular Algebra 2 and wishes to take Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry Honors and AP Precalculus BC must have a teacher recommendation from their Algebra 2 teacher in order to take the honors/BC course rather than the regular course.
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AP Calculus AB can be taken after completing Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry with a grade of A or B with a recommendation of also taking AP Precalculus.
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AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC are two distinct courses, both of which are yearlong.
ALGEBRA 1
ALGEBRA 1
ALGEBRA 1A
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EOC: NO
- Grade 9
- Math Elective Credit
This course is the foundation of algebra. Essential topics include solving, graphing, and writing linear equations and inequalities. Other important topics include solving and graphing absolute value equations, absolute value inequalities and linear systems.
ALGEBRA 1B
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EOC: YES
- Grade 9-10
- Prerequisite: Algebra 1A; Algebra 1 is a required course for graduation
This course will continue the study of algebra with an in-depth look at properties of exponents, exponential functions, and quadratic functions. Other topics of interest include radical expressions, rational expressions, and general statistics.
ALGEBRA 1 HONORS
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EOC: YES
- Grade 9
- Prerequisite: An A in 8th grade math and passing grade on Algebra Readiness test; required for graduation
This course will cover the same topics as the regular Algebra 1A & 1B courses but in one semester. A greater emphasis will be placed on concept development and completing investigative tasks. This a fast-paced course.
GEOMETRY
GEOMETRY
GEOMETRY
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EOC: YES
- Grade 10-11
- Prerequisite: Algebra 1B; Geometry is a required course for graduation
in this course, students will strengthen their logical and mathematical reasoning as they study the formal structure of geometric concepts. In addition, students will develop problem solving skills through applying geometric concepts in real world situations.
GEOMETRY HONORS
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EOC: YES
- Grade 9-11
- Prerequisite: A or B in Honors Algebra 1 or an A for each term in Algebra 1A and 1B with teacher recommendation; Geometry is a required course for graduation
This course will cover topics similar to those in Geometry with a greater emphasis on the subject as an axiomatic system. A much greater emphasis will be placed on the development of mathematical proofs and the completion of investigative tasks.
ALGEBRA 2
ALGEBRA 2
ALGEBRA 2
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EOC: YES
- Grade 10-12
- Prerequisite: Geometry; Algebra 2 is a required course for graduation
Algebra 2 further expands a student’s understanding of functions and function types developed in Algebra 1. In particular, cubic, exponential, inverse, logarithmic, piecewise, and radical functions are studied. Students explore techniques for representing and solving systems of equations, including graphically, algebraically, and through the use of matrices. In addition, Algebra 2 includes a more in depth focus on using statistics to understand data and make decisions.
ALGEBRA 2 HONORS
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EOC: YES
- Grade 10-12
- Prerequisite: A or B in Geometry Honors or an A in Geometry; Algebra 2 is a required course for graduation
Algebra 2 Honors covers the same topics as Algebra 2 in greater depth, but will also include instruction on higher degree polynomial functions and the complex number system. Students will also complete honor level projects as part of the coursework.
FOURTH MATH
FOURTH MATH
- MATH REASONING
- ADVANCED ALGEBRA & TRIGONOMETRY
- ADVANCED ALGEBRA & TRIGONOMETRY HONORS
- STATISTICS
- AP STATISTICS
- AP PRECALCULUS
- AP PRECALCULUS +
- AP CALCULUS AB
- AP CALCULUS BC
MATH REASONING
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EOC: NO
- Grade: 11-12
- Prerequisite: Algebra 2
Applications and modeling using mathematics are the primary foci of this course. Throughout the course, students explore mathematical content in the context of applications to the real-world. Topics will build upon previous knowledge requiring students to reason, solve, and represent mathematical concepts in multiple ways to encourage the use of math to answer problems students will encounter in life. This course is best intended for students who are planning to attend a College of Applied Technology, military service, or enter the workforce immediately following graduation.
ADVANCED ALGEBRA & TRIGONOMETRY
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EOC: NO
- Grade 11-12
- Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with recommended grade of C or better or teacher recommendation
This course will begin building on the concepts of functions that were introduced in Algebra 2, including absolute value, greatest integer, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. In addition, students will begin their study of trigonometry including the Unit Circle, the graphs of the trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, basic trigonometric identities and application of these identities to solve equations and inequalities, and triangle trigonometry.
ADVANCED ALGEBRA & TRIGONOMETRY HONORS
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EOC: NO
- Grade 11-12
- Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Honors with minimum grade of B or teacher recommendation
This course has similar content as Adv Algebra & Trig, but with more emphasis on the development of concepts. The pace at which students are expected to learn new concepts is higher than that of Adv Algebra & Trig.
STATISTICS
AP STATISTICS
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EPSO
- EOC: NO
- Grade 10-12
- Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with a recommended grade of B or better or teacher recommendation
The AP Statistics course is equivalent to a one-semester, introductory, non-calculus-based college course in statistics. The course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. There are four themes in the AP Statistics course: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual understanding.
AP PRECALCULUS
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EPSO
- EOC: NO
- Grade: 11-12
- Prerequisite: Adv Algebra & Trig/Pre-Calculus I or Adv Algebra & Trig Honors/Pre-Calculus I Honors
AP Precalculus is a continuation of the curriculum covered in Adv Algebra & Trig (Precalculus 1). The class will focus on maintaining and further developing the ideas taught previously while simultaneously introducing new topics. These topics will include Polar Functions, Parametric Functions, Vectors, Matrices, and Sequences and Series. An introduction of early Calculus topics such as Limits and Derivatives will be explored if time permits. Students will develop AP level problem solving skills and writing throughout the course.
AP PRECALCULUS +
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EPSO
- EOC: NO
- Grade: 11-12
- Prerequisite: Adv Algebra & Trig Hon/Pre-Calculus I Honors or Teacher Recommendation
In addition to the material covered in AP Precalculus, this course will aim at a more rigorous understanding of the concepts. Students will derive important theorems in the curriculum and be held to a higher standard of understanding in order to prepare students for AP Calculus BC.
AP CALCULUS AB
- Two Semesters
- 1 credit each semester
- EPSO
- EOC: NO
- Grade 12
- Prerequisite: Adv Algebra & Trig/Pre-Calculus I with a recommendation of also taking AP Precalculus
AP Calculus AB is roughly equivalent to a first semester college calculus course devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. The AP course covers topics in these areas, including concepts and skills of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. The course teaches students to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and to make connections amongst these representations. Students learn how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and support conclusions.
AP CALCULUS BC
- Two Semesters
- 1 credit each semester
- EPSO
- EOC: NO
- Grade 12
- Prerequisite: AP Precalculus +
AP Calculus BC is roughly equivalent to both first and second semester college calculus courses. It extends the content learned in AB to different types of equations (polar, parametric, vector-valued) and new topics (such as Euler's method, integration by parts, partial fraction decomposition, and improper integrals), and introduces the topic of sequences and series. The AP course covers topics in differential and integral calculus, including concepts and skills of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and series. The course teaches students to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and to make connections amongst these representations. Students learn how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and support conclusions.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
AP MATH
AP STATISTICS
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EPSO
- EOC: NO
- Grade 10-12
- Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with a recommended grade of B or better or teacher recommendation
The AP Statistics course is equivalent to a one-semester, introductory, non-calculus-based college course in statistics. The course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. There are four themes in the AP Statistics course: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual understanding.
AP PRECALCULUS
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EPSO
- EOC: NO
- Grade: 11-12
- Prerequisite: Adv Algebra & Trig/Pre-Calculus I or Adv Algebra & Trig Hon/Pre-Calculus I Honors
AP Precalculus is a continuation of the curriculum covered in Adv Algebra & Trig. The class will focus on maintaining and further developing the ideas taught previously while simultaneously introducing new topics. These topics will include Polar Functions, Parametric Functions, Vectors, Matrices, and Sequences and Series. An introduction of early Calculus topics such as Limits and Derivatives will be explored if time permits. Students will develop AP level problem solving skills and writing throughout the course.
AP PRECALCULUS BC
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EPSO
- EOC: NO
- Grade: 11-12
- Prerequisite: Adv Algebra & Trig Hon/Pre-Calculus I Honors or Teacher Recommendation
In addition to the material covered in AP Precalculus, this course will aim at a more rigorous understanding of the concepts. Students will derive important theorems in the curriculum and be held to a higher standard of understanding in order to prepare students for AP Calculus BC.
AP CALCULUS AB
- Two Semesters
- 1 credit each semester
- EPSO
- EOC: NO
- Grade 12
- Prerequisite: Adv Algebra & Trig with a recommendation of also taking AP Precalculus
AP Calculus AB is roughly equivalent to a first semester college calculus course devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. The AP course covers topics in these areas, including concepts and skills of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. The course teaches students to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and to make connections amongst these representations. Students learn how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and support conclusions.
AP CALCULUS BC
- Two Semesters
- 1 credit each semester
- EPSO
- EOC: NO
- Grade 12
- Prerequisite: AP Precalculus BC
AP Calculus BC is roughly equivalent to both first and second semester college calculus courses. It extends the content learned in AB to different types of equations (polar, parametric, vector-valued) and new topics (such as Euler's method, integration by parts, partial fraction decomposition, and improper integrals), and introduces the topic of sequences and series. The AP course covers topics in differential and integral calculus, including concepts and skills of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and series. The course teaches students to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and to make connections amongst these representations. Students learn how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and support conclusions.
Last Updated: February 3, 2025