Electives

Principles of Algebra 2 is a course which concentrates on quadratic, polynomial, radical, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and graphs. Irrational numbers are studied, and complex numbers are also introduced. This course includes algebraic applications and problem solving with team collaboration. The TI 84 graphing calculator will be used in class.

PREREQUISITE(S): 60% or better in Principles of Geometry and teacher recommendation.

• Credit: 1
• Grade(s): 7 - 12
• Meetings per week: 5
• Length: Full Year

This course is designed as a third- or fourth-year option to Pre-calculus for students completing either Principles of Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 in their sophomore or junior year. Topics covered include factoring, binomial expansion, solving rational equations, solving radical equations, linear regression, quadratic functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, polynomial operations, and polynomial functions of a higher degree.

Recommended to be taken in Junior year for Keystone Exam Requirements.

PREREQUISITE(S): Successful completion of Algebra 2 or Principles of Algebra 2.

• Credit: 0.5
• Grade(s): 11 - 12
• Meetings per week: 5
• Length: One Semester

Geometry is a challenging course which includes an analysis of plane, solid, and coordinate geometry as they relate to both abstract mathematical concepts, as well as real-world problem situations. Significant emphasis is placed on algebra which is integrated throughout all units. The course is designed to focus on the key topics of geometry including inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning and proofs, perpendicular and parallel lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, similarity, congruency, right triangles, circles, surface area, and volume.

• Credit: 1
• Grade(s): 9 - 11
• Meetings per week: 5
• Length: Full Year

Honors Geometry is a fast-paced, demanding academic course specifically designed for highly motivated students who enjoy a challenge. This course develops the structure of geometry, logical thinking, precise language, geometric notation, and proofs. Emphasis is on plane geometry with an introduction to spatial and coordinate geometry. The development of these concepts employs both inductive and deductive reasoning, while incorporating required algebra skills. The goals of this course are to develop student proficiency with geometric skills and to expand geometric concepts.

• Credit: 1
• Grade(s): 8 - 10
• Meetings per week: 5
• Length: Full Year

Data Science is the study of the extraction of knowledge from data. Being a data scientist requires an integrated skill set spanning mathematics, statistics, and computer science along with a good understanding of the craft of problem formulation to engineer effective solutions. This course will equip students with some of its basic principles and tools as well as the general mindset of data analysis.

Students will learn concepts, techniques and tools they need to deal with various facets of data science practice, including data collection and integration, exploratory data analysis, predictive modeling, descriptive modeling, data product creation, evaluation, and effective communication. The focus in the treatment of these topics will be on scope, rather than depth, and emphasis will be placed on integration and synthesis of concepts and their application to solving problems. To make the learning contextual, real data sets from a variety of disciplines will be used. Topics discovered during this course will be determined by student interest and current events. The course will be project-based, and attendance and active participation will be imperative for success.

PREREQUISITE(S): Geometry

• Credit: 0.5
• Grade(s): 11 - 12
• Meetings per week: 5
• Length: One Semester

This course is for the serious-minded student who wants to better his preparation for Calculus and other higher mathematics. It consists of an extension of the skills of Algebra 2 with a major emphasis on functions: linear, polynomial, exponential, and trigonometric. Ten to twelve weeks of the course are devoted to a thorough study of trigonometry. Other topics may be covered as time permits. It is strongly recommended that students purchase a graphing calculator for this course. A TI calculator will be used in class.

PREREQUISITE(S): 70% or better in Algebra 2.

• Credit: 1
• Grade(s): 7 - 12
• Meetings per week: 5
• Length: Full Year

This course is a one semester course designed for students who are interested in having an exposure to a statistics course. Students will learn the fundamentals of probability, methods of describing and displaying numerical and categorical data, and investigation of random variables and their distributions. Students will learn how to perform statistical calculations on the TI 84 calculator and in Excel.

• Credit: 0.5
• Grade(s): 11 - 12
• Meetings per week: 5
• Length: One Semester

Personal Finance is a course designed to develop a class of financially literate students. They will have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to begin taking charge of their financial future with the expectation to prosper in today\'s ever-changing economy. Budgeting, saving, making investments, and handling credit are financial skills that all individuals need to know. This course is recommended for any senior whether they are college bound or planning on entering the job market immediately upon graduation. This course requires a $25.00 fee for a budgeting simulation. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.

COREQUISITE(S): Required $25 fee for a budgeting simulation.

• Credit: 0.5
• Grade(s): 11 - 12
• Meetings per week: 5
• Length: One Semester

This course is designed as a fourth-year option to Pre-calculus for students completing either Algebra 2 TE or Algebra 2 in their junior year. Topics covered include right-triangle trigonometry, angles and radian measure, trigonometric equations, trigonometric applications, identities and proofs, graphs of the sine, cosine, and tangent functions.

The following provides a general overview of the course consent, not a chronological timetable. The weeks denoted for each area provide an idea for the overall time spent working with a given topic throughout the school year.

• Credit: 0.5
• Grade(s): 11 - 12
• Meetings per week: 5
• Length: One Semester

The Basic Mathematics course is designed to provide high school students with a solid foundation in fundamental mathematical concepts and skills. This course serves as a comprehensive introduction to the principles of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics, laying the groundwork for further study in advanced mathematics and its application in real-world scenarios.Students will explore the basic operations of arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as the properties of numbers and their applications. They will develop proficiency in solving equations, inequalities, and basic word problems, cultivating problem-solving skills essential for success in future mathematical endeavors.

• Credit: 1
• Grade(s): 8 - 10
• Meetings per week: 5
• Length: Full Year

This is a first course in a two-year calculus sequence intended for the academically accelerated student. AP Calculus AB is equivalent to a first semester calculus course at most colleges and universities. Topics include functions and their graphs, limits, the derivative, derivative applications, differentiation of exponential and logarithmic functions, integration and applications of the integral. A graphing calculator is essential for this course and will be used to help students solve problems, interpret results, and support conclusions through both verbal and written documentation. As we explore each topic, students will be required to analyze each one analytically, graphically, and numerically. Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Exam given in May.

PREREQUISITE(S): 80% or better in Honors Pre-calculus or 90% or better in Pre-Calculus with teacher recommendation.

• Credit: 1
• Grade(s): 7 - 12
• Meetings per week: 5
• Length: Full Year

AP Calculus BC is a second course in single-variable calculus that would be equivalent to a second semester calculus course at most colleges and universities. This course will provide a deeper understanding of the concepts of limit, continuity, derivatives, and integrals which were covered in AP Calculus AB. The major new topics covered in AP Calculus BC are Parametric, polar, and vector functions: slope fields: Euler\'s method: L\'Hopital\'s Rule; improper integrals; logistic differential equations; polynomial approximations and series; and Taylor Series.

Students who enroll in this course are encouraged to take the AP Calculus BC examination given in May of each school year. Based on the results of this examination, students may qualify for college credits and/or advanced credit standing.

PREREQUISITE(S): 70% or better in AP Calculus AB.

• Credit: 1
• Grade(s): 9 - 12
• Meetings per week: 5
• Length: Full Year

AP Statistics is a full year mathematics course for students planning a career in business, science, education, engineering, accounting, law, medicine, or communications as well as those who have an interest in mathematics. Students are exposed to data exploration with a focus on describing patterns and departures from patterns, planning in conducting studies, exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation, and estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses. The TI-83 graphing calculator and statistical software will be used extensively. The students will be expected to take the AP Statistics exam given in May of each school year.

PREREQUISITE(S): 80% or better in Honors Pre-Calculus or 90% or better in Pre-Calculus.

• Credit: 1
• Grade(s): 9 - 12
• Length: Full Year
• Meetings per week: 5