This course will strongly emphasize number sense, working with fractions and decimals daily. Throughout the course, students will increase their ability to work with challenging algebraic equations and to interpret data They will work with increasingly complex problems and applications of the mathematical ideas they are learning. Students are expected to start building a deeper understanding of the algebraic concepts and to start looking at why problems are set up the way they are, not simply memorizing a single approach to a problem. They will begin to truly see mathematics in the world around them. Different tools, such as graphing calculators and Desmos, allow for exploring mathematical ideas in a way that is not practical by hand. By the end of the year, students should be more comfortable with their ability to manipulate numbers and solve mathematical equations.

Geometry is the oldest and most studied field of mathematics, largely due to its intuitive base. It is about shapes and figures and their relationships to one another. This course builds on the topics discussed in Algebra I and explores in detail the many different geometric figures and the complexity that can be pulled out of these seemingly simple figures. The purpose of this course is to explore these different figures, make conjectures about them, and then experiment with the conjectures using inductive and deductive approaches. This course focuses on hands-on activities in the development and testing of these conjectures. These hands-on activities may make use of different types of technology, ranging from paper and pencil to the graphing calculator, GeoGebra, and Desmos. By the end of this course, students will have an understanding of geometry as a coherent system of interrelated ideas and a thorough sense of how these ideas are developed, tested, and verified. Students who complete Geometry should advance to Algebra II or Algebra II with Trigonometry, based on recommendations from their current math teacher and a discussion with their mentor.

This year-long course builds on the foundation laid in Algebra I and Geometry. Students are expected to think deeply about the foundation of the subject, instead of just memorizing facts. Students will learn about the importance of functions in mathematics and their applications with real-world examples. Students will practice skills in preparation for standardized tests like the SAT and ACT and to ensure success in their future college courses. Topics in the class include relations and functions, linear and absolute value equations and inequalities, matrices, quadratic equations and functions,polynomials, algebraic fractions, logarithmic and exponential functions, conic sections (without transformations),arithmetic and geometric sequences, and counting principles, probability, and statistics.

It is strongly recommended that students who complete Algebra II advance to Functions & Trigonometry paired with either Finite Math A, Finite Math B, or Probability & Statistics. If a student has an additional year of high school, they may be eligible to take AP Statistics based on a teacher recommendation.

In this year-long course, students will learn about the importance of functions in mathematics and apply them to real-world examples. The course develops advanced algebraic skills such as systems of equations, sequences and series, probability, advanced polynomials, rational functions, complex numbers, quadratics, logarithmic and exponential functions, and conic sections. In addition, students will study trigonometric functions using the Unit Circle, triangle trigonometry, and graphs of sinusoidal functions.

Students are expected to think deeply about the foundation of the subject, instead of just memorizing facts. Technology, in the form of graphing calculators and computer graphing applications, is an integral part of the course. Students are encouraged to purchase a TI-83 or 84 calculator (Plus or Silver editions). Traditional paper and pencil skills are also taught to reinforce the understanding of concepts and ensure students are not dependent on their calculators. Nearly every exam will include a calculator and a non-calculator portion.

Students who complete Algebra II with Trigonometry are eligible to take Precalculus and/or AP Statistics the following year.

This course will focus on building students’ mathematical skills. Students are expected to think deeply about the foundation of the subject, instead of just memorizing facts. This course covers topics from algebra and trigonometry at a level and emphasis appropriate for students who are preparing for mathematics courses at the college level. This is the recommended course after students complete Algebra II and is intended for students who are not pursuing AP mathematics courses. Students will practice skills required for solid scores on standardized tests like the SAT and ACT and success in their future college courses. Topics in the class include parent functions and transformations, triangle trigonometry, the Unit Circle, basic trigonometric curves, and law of sines and law of cosines. Students will need a scientific calculator.

This course covers a wide variety of real-world problems that can be modeled and solved using quantitative means. In science and industry, mathematical models are the major tools for analyzing and solving problems: What is a cost-efficient route for a garbage truck? How are flights scheduled to maximize profits? How can the future value of a stock be found? How long can renewable resources last? These are only a few of the problems we will learn to solve. By doing mathematics on practical problems, students gain the tools needed to understand and use the power of mathematics in the modern world. Topics covered will include graph theory, election theory, apportionment, and finance. Students will need a scientific calculator.

This semester-long class will cover some of the topics addressed in AP Statistics but will not go as deep as the AP Statistics curriculum does. The class will spend approximately half of the semester working on probability and half learning about descriptive statistics. The probability section will cover basic probability, conditional probability, probability decision trees, and the many ways you use probability in everyday life. The statistics portion of the class will concentrate on how to use statistics to describe large sets of data, interpreting statistics, and understanding and creating visual displays of data. In addition, the class will spend a good deal of time on experimental design and how one correctly and creatively designs surveys and observational studies. Students in this class may, with the recommendation of the teacher, take AP Statistics the following year.