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Mathematics and Computer Science
Course Descriptions
Mathematics
Algebra 1A - year - 9
Prerequisite: Performance on the entrance exam.
This is the first year of a two year Algebra course. The course sequence is to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real-world and mathematical problems. The content will include, but not be limited to, the following: structure and properties of the real number system, including rational and irrational numbers-exponents, square roots, radicals, absolute value, and scientific notation-varied means for analyzing and expressing patterns, relations and functions, including words, tables, sequences, graphs and algebraic equations-variables, algebraic expressions, polynomials and operations with polynomials-coordinate geometry and graphing of equations and inequalities-data analysis concepts and techniques including introductory statistics and probability-varied solution strategies, algebraic and graphic, for inequalities, linear and quadratic equations, and for systems of equations.
Algebra 1B - year - 10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1A.
This is the second year of a two year Algebra course. The course .sequence is to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real-world and mathematical problems. The content will include, but not be limited to, the following: structure and properties of the real number system, including rational and irrational numbers-exponents, square roots, radicals, absolute value, and scientific notation-varied means for analyzing and expressing patterns, relations and functions, including words, tables, sequences, graphs and algebraic equations-variables, algebraic expressions, polynomials and operations with polynomials-coordinate geometry and graphing of equations and inequalities-data analysis concepts and techniques including introductory statistics and probability-varied solution strategies, algebraic and graphic, for inequalities, linear and quadratic equations, and for systems of equations.
Algebra 1 - year - 9
Prerequisite: Performance on the entrance exam.
The purpose of this course is to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real-world and mathematical problems. The content will include, but not be limited to, the following: structure and properties of the real number system, including rational and irrational numbers-exponents, square roots, radicals, absolute value, and scientific notation-varied means for analyzing and expressing patterns, relations and functions, including words, tables, sequences, graphs and algebraic equations-variables, algebraic expressions, polynomials and operations with polynomials-coordinate geometry and graphing of equations and inequalities-data analysis concepts and techniques including introductory statistics and probability-varied solution strategies, algebraic and graphic, for inequalities, linear and quadratic equations, and for systems of equations.
Honors Algebra 1 - year - 9
Prerequisite: Performance on the entrance exam.
The purpose of this course is to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real-world and mathematical problems. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: structure and properties of the real number system, including rational and irrational numbers-exponents, square roots, radicals, absolute value and scientific notation-varied means for analyzing and expressing patterns, relations , and functions, including tables, sequences, graphing and algebraic equations-variables, algebraic expressions, polynomials and operations with polynomials-coordinate geometry and graphing equations and inequalities-data analysis concepts and techniques including introductory statistics and probability-varied solution strategies, algebraic and graphic, for inequalities, linear and quadratic equations, and for systems of equations.
Geometry - year - 9 - 11
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1
The purpose of this course is to develop the geometric relationships and deductive strategies that can be used to solve a variety of real world and mathematical problems. The content will include, but not be limited, to the following: geometric constructions-terminology and fundamental properties of geometry- deductive and inductive reasoning and their application to formal and informal proof-formulas pertaining to the measurement of plane and solid figures-coordinate geometry and transformations on the coordinate plane-exploration of geometric relationships such as parallelism, perpendicularity, congruence and similarity-properties of circles-right triangle trigonometry.
Honors Geometry - year - 9 - 10
Prerequisite: An “A” or “B” in Honors Algebra 1 and the recommendation of the teacher or an "A" in Algebra 1 and the recommendation of the teacher
The purpose of this course is to develop the geometric relationships and deductive strategies that can be used to solve a variety of real world and mathematical problems. The content will include, but not be limited to, the following: geometric constructions; terminology and fundamental properties of geometry; deductive and inductive reasoning and their application to formal and informal proof; formulas pertaining to the measurement of plane and solid figures; coordinate geometry and transformations on the coordinate plane; exploration of geometric relationships, such as parallelism, perpendicularity, congruence and similarity; properties of circles; and right triangle trigonometry.
Algebra 2 - year - 10 - 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry.
The purpose of this course is to continue the study of Algebra and to provide the foundation for applying algebraic skills to other mathematical and scientific fields. The content will include, but not be limited to, the following: structure and properties of the complex number system-arithmetic and geometric sequences and series-relations, functions and graphs extended to polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions-varied solution strategies for linear equations-conic sections and their applications-data analysis, including measures of central tendency and dispersion -probability, permutations and combinations.
Honors Algebra 2 - year - 10 - 11
Prerequisite: An “A” or “B” in Honors Algebra 1 and an “A” or “B” in Geometry or Honors Geometry and the recommendation of the teacher or an "A" in Algebra 1 and an “A” or “B” in Geometry or Honors Geometry and the recommendation of the teacher.
The purpose of this course is to continue the study of algebra and to provide the foundation for applying algebraic skills to other mathematical and scientific fields. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: structure and properties of the complex number system-arithmetic and geometric sequences and series-relations, functions and graphs extended to polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions-varied solution strategies for linear equations, inequalities, and systems of equations and inequalities-varied solution strategies, including the quadratic formula, for quadratic equations-conic sections and their applications-data analysis, including measures of central tendency and dispersion-probability, permutations, and combinations.
Math Analysis - year - 11 – 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2.
The purpose of this course is to develop and supplement the understanding of advanced topics below the level of calculus. The content will include, but not be limited to, the following: polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, right triangle trigonometry, and graphing trigonometric functions.
Pre-Calculus - year - 10 - 12
Prerequisite: An “A” or “B” in Algebra 2 and the recommendation of the teacher or a "B" or a "C" in Honors Algebra 2 and the recommendation of the teacher.
The purpose of this course is to emphasize the study of functions and other skills necessary for the study of calculus. The content will include, but not be limited to, the following: polynomial, rational, exponential, inverse, logarithmic, and circular functions-sequences and series-concept of limits-vectors-conic sections-polar coordinate systems-symbolic logic-mathematical induction-matrix algebra, probability and statistics. The study of circular functions will include, but not be limited to, graphing trigonometric functions, solving trigonometric identities and equations, and solving triangles.
Honors Pre-Calculus - year - 10 - 12
Prerequisite: An “A” or “B” in Honors Algebra 2 and the recommendation of the teacher or an "A" in Algebra 2 and the recommendation of the teacher.
The purpose of this course is to emphasize the study of functions and other skills necessary for the study of calculus. The content will include, but not be limited to, the following: polynomial, rational, exponential, inverse, logarithmic and circular functions-sequences and series-concepts of limits and continuity-vectors-conic sections-polar coordinate systems-symbolic logic-mathematical induction-matrix algebra-symbolic logic and set theory-probability and statistics. The study of circular functions will include, but not be limited to, graphing trigonometric functions, solving trigonometric identities and equations, and solving triangles.
Statistics - year - 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus and the recommendation of the teacher.
This course explores the concepts of probability, elementary statistics, and hypothesis testing. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: binomial distribution; combinations and permutations; concepts of descriptive, inferential, and nonparametric statistics; correlation and regression; hypothesis testing; measures of central tendency; normal distribution; randomness; and sampling theory.
Calculus - year - 11 - 12
Prerequisite: An “A” or “B” in Pre-Calculus and the recommendation of the teacher or a "B" or a "C" in Honors Pre-Calculus and the recommendation of the teacher.
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge and skills in calculus concepts while strengthening and extending concepts learned in previous mathematics courses. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: functions, limits and continuity, derivatives and their applications, antiderivatives, definite integrals and their applications.
Advanced Placement Calculus AB - year - 11 - 12
Prerequisite: An “A” or “B” in Honors Pre-Calculus and the recommendation of the teacher or an "A" in Pre-Calculus and the recommendation of the teacher.
The purpose of this course is to study algebraic and transcendental functions and the general theory and techniques of calculus. The content should include but not be limited to following of the content specified by the Advanced Placement Program. Students will receive 1-2 hours of study/homework every day. All students must sit for the Advanced Placement Exam in AP Calculus offered in May.
Honors Calculus II – year – 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced Placement Calculus AB.
The purpose of this course is to provide an extensive study of the general theory and techniques of calculus. The content will include, but not be limited to, the following: identify and apply properties of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; apply the concept of limits to functions; determine derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; determine the derivatives of the inverse of a function; determine the relation between differentiability and continuity; demonstrate an understanding of the application of the derivative in problem situation; identify increasing and decreasing functions, relative and absolute maximum and minimum points, concavity, and points of inflection; determine antiderivatives of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; apply antiderivatives to solve problems; use the techniques of integration; determine approximations of definite integrals using rectangles or trapezoids; apply knowledge of integral calculus to find the area between curves, the volume of a solid of revolution, and other practical applications; apply the concepts involving sequences and series of real numbers; determine solutions to elementary differential equations. Students will receive approximately 1/2 to 1 1/2 hours of study/homework every day.
Computer Science
Keyboarding and Business Skills (BST1) - semester - 9 - 12
This course uses the computer to teach typing and basic computer skills. Students will gain proficiency in typing and computer keyboarding skills. They will also learn to use basic word processing and apply those applications in creating letter documents. This class is required, but students may receive credit by passing a proficiency exam.
Business and Systems Technology 2 (BST2) - semester - 9 - 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of BST 1.
This course introduces skills needed to complete databases, spreadsheets, and demonstration computer applications. Students will gain skills needed to utilize such computer applications as Advanced Microsoft Word, Beginning Excel, and Beginning Power Point.
Accounting 1 - year - 10 - 12
This course involves an understanding of double-entry bookkeeping as it applies to the records of a business. It is a strong contribution to the operation and organization of a private enterprise economy. Accounting serves as an introduction to data processing because it gives background information about both data processing and basic business procedures.
Computer Layout and Design - semester - 11 - 12
This course is a course in computer graphic design. Students will be involved in the fundamentals of Adobe PageMaker 6.5 with an overview of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Students will gain a thorough understanding of scanning, layout design, manipulating text, printing techniques, importing and exporting graphics into documents and creating master pages.
Computer Programming 1 & 2 - semester each - 11 - 12
This course is an introduction to the basic skills of computer programming using the Java Programming Language.
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