MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

  This is a traditional Algebra I course that covers basic operations with algebraic equations and polynomials, factoring polynomials, simplifying algebraic fractions, solving ratios, proportions, solving graphing inequalities and solving linear systems.

Geometry is the second year course in math for high school students.  This course develops a structured mathematical system employing both deductive and inductive reasoning. It includes plane, spatial, coordinate, and transformational geometry. Algebraic methods are used to solve problems involving geometric principles. Geometry is meant to lead students to an understanding that reasoning and proof are fundamental aspects of mathematics and something that sets it apart from the other sciences.

This course is designed to prepare students for careers which need a more thorough understanding of mathematics and to serve as a prerequisite for more advanced math and science classes.  This course will include these topics:  basic concepts of Algebra, inequalities, linear equations and functions, products and factors of polynomials, rational expressions, irrational and complex numbers, quadratic equations and functions, variation and polynomial equations, analytic geometry, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, triangular trigonometry, statistics and probability, matrices and determinants.

Pre-Calculus is designed to prepare juniors for Calculus and to serve as an exit level advanced math course for those students who need a solid math basis for college courses in engineering, science, pre-med, nursing and business.  Topics covered include:  Coordinate geometry, advanced graphing, polynomials, inequalities and functions; review and extension of trigonometry; exponents and logarithms; conic sections; polar coordinates and complex numbers; vectors and determinants; finite and infinite sequences and series; probability and statistics.

Calculus is a capstone course that rests upon classes that began in elementary school through high school pre-calculus.  This course provides the mathematical background for those students pursuing careers in science, engineering, business and medicine.  Topics include:
Functions, limits and continuity; derivatives, relative maxima and minima, Definite and indefinite integrals, Improper integrals; areas, volumes surface areas; miscellaneous applications of derivatives and integrals in science, business and engineering.

This course is a course that reviews Algebra I and Geometry for the PSAE exam. 

This course is NOT for students going to college or who want to pursue a career in science, business or a math related field.

Continuation of Math Concepts I.