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Courses
Algebra I
Students are initially introduced to: one-step, two-step, and multiple-step equations; factoring simple one variable equations; substituting values for various unknowns; rates and proportions; percent problems; combining various math concepts in solving real-world problems.
Algebra I students are ready to learn the following: functions, linear functions and equations, systems of equations and inequalities, exponents and polynomials, different methods of factoring polynomials, quadratic functions and equations, data analysis and probability and introduction to complex numbers.
Algebra II
Algebra II students are ready to learn: quadratic functions and applications; polynomial functions and applications; exponential and logarithmic functions and applications, rational and radical functions; probability, data analysis and statistics; and sequence and series.
Career & College House
STEM
Fine Arts
Liberal Arts
AP Statistics
AP Statistics introduces students to the major tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students explore concepts including variation and distribution; patterns and uncertainty; and data-based predictions, decisions, and conclusions. This course will include high level analysis alongside projects that explore real world application. Students should successfully complete Algebra 2 before entering AP Stat.
- Senior course — juniors only with teacher permission
Geometry
Students in this course will be learning geometric concepts including: area, perimeter, volume, triangle congruence, triangle similarity, trigonometric ratios, and proofs.
Career & College House
STEM
Fine Arts
Liberal Arts
Intro to Engineering
An overview introduction to the world and application of various engineering fields. This course will cover the various disciplines of engineering and what the degree and industry applications are of those disciplines. Additionally, practical skills every engineer should know such as unit conversion and problem solving will be covered. Students who are interested in pursuing degrees/careers in the varying fields of engineering are encouraged to take this course.
- Senior course — juniors only with teacher permission
Trigonometry
Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that studies relationships involving lengths and angles of triangles. Trig students are ready to learn: trigonometric functions, trigonometric graphs and identities, advanced forms of geometry, and real world applications.