Mathematics Department
Pre-Algebra
REG. CODE: 207
STATUS Required: Grade 9
CREDITS: 10 Units(Year)
PREREQS: Successful Completion of
Summer Program
Topics in Pre-Algebra include: integers, fractions, decimals, solving simple equations,
graphing linear equations and inequalities, ratios, proportions and percent, solving multiple step equations, the metric system, word problems, powers and roots, and introductory geometric concepts. Students will also look at the practical applications of these concepts using statistics and lab applications.
Algebra I (P)
REG.CODE: 208
STATUS: Required: Grade 9
CREDITS: 10 Units(Year)
PREREQS: C Grade in Pre-Algebra or qualifying score on
Entrance exam
Topics include: expressions, equations and functions, rational numbers, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphing functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, quadratic and exponential functions, and rational expressions and equations.
Algebra 1A
REG. CODE: 204
STATUS: Required
CREDITS: 10 Units (Year)
PREREQS: C Grade in Pre-Algebra or
Qualifying score on Entrance Exam
This course will cover the first half of the Algebra 1 course. Students, who are successful with a C grade or better in this course, will go on to Algebra 1 B.
Algebra 1B (P)
REG. CODE: 205
STATUS: REQUIRED
CREDITS: 10 UNITS ( YEAR )
PREREQS: Successful completion of Algebra 1A with a C grade
or better
This course covers the second half of the Algebra I
course. Students, who are successful in Algebra 1A,
will go on to Algebra 1B. Colleges will use the grade earned in Algebra 1B to satisfy the Algebra 1 course requirement.
Geometry (P)
REG. CODE: 206
STATUS: required to attend a
State college or university.
CREDITS: 10 Units (Year)
PREREQS: Successful completion of
Algebra I or Algebra 1 B with a grade of C or better
The study of Geometry is a rigorous course which reinforces and uses the basics of algebra to cover the topics of: mathematical logic and proofs, polygons and parallel lines, congruent and similar polygons, perimeters and areas, three-dimensional figures, surface areas and volumes, circles and trigonometric ratios.
Geometry (P) Honors
REG. CODE: 206
STATUS: required to attend a State college or university.
CREDITS: 10 Units (Year)
PREREQS: Successful completion of
Algebra I or Algebra 1B with a grade of B or better and permission of department chair and/or Algebra I instructor.
Geometry Honors is a rigorous course which reinforces and uses the basics of algebra to cover the topics of: mathematical logic and proofs, polygons and parallel lines, congruent and similar polygons, perimeters and areas, three-dimensional figures, surface areas and volumes, circles and an introduction to trigonometric ratios. This class will challenge students to think creatively, reason logically and communicate mathematical concepts effectively.
Algebra 2/ Trigonometry (P)
REG. CODE: 211
STATUS: Required to attend a state college or university, otherwise: Elective
CREDITS: 10 Units (Year)
PREREQS: Successful completion of Geometry with a C grade or better
An emphasis is placed on functions in Algebra 2/ Trigonometry. The types of functions discussed include radical, piecewise, logarithmic, inverse, and trigonometric functions. Students also study sequences and series. The emphasis of the geometry strand is the study of circles. Also, studied are indirect proof, polar coordinates, vectors, and parametric equations. The probability and statistics topics include standard deviation, normal distributions, linear and quadratic regression, conditional probability, expected value, and transition matrices.
Algebra 2/ Trigonometry (P) Honors
REG. CODE: 211A
STATUS: Required to attend a state college or university, otherwise: Elective
CREDITS: 10 Units (Year)
PREREQS: Successful completion of Geometry with an A grade, Honors Geometry with a B grade or better and permission of department chair.
An emphasis is placed on functions in Algebra 2/ Trigonometry. The types of functions discussed include radical, piecewise, logarithmic, inverse, and trigonometric functions. Students also study sequences and series. This course will also include a unit on trigonometry. The probability and statistics topics include
Pre-Calculus (P)
REG. CODE: 212
STATUS: Elective: Grade 11, 12
CREDITS: 10 Units (Year)
PREREQS: Successful completion of Algebra 2/Trigonometry with a C grade or better
This course covers advanced topics such as advanced algebra and functions, trigonometry, logarithms, analytic geometry, probability and statistics, and sequences and series. The course will conclude with an understanding of the basic elements of derivative calculus.
Calculus AB (P)
REG.CODE: 213
STATUS: Elective: Grade 12
CREDITS: 10 Units (Year)
PREREQS: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus with a B grade or better
A college level course taught on the high school level. The course begins with a review of pre-calculus material and works through the first semester of college calculus including integers, derivatives and word problems. The course will prepare the student to take the Advanced Placement examination in Calculus AB. A satisfactory score on the AP exam will earn the student a semester of college credit. Students will receive an extra grade point for taking this Advanced Placement course.
Mathematics with Business Applications
REG. CODE: 215
STATUS: Elective 11,12
Credits: 10 Units (Year)
PREREQS: None
This course will assist students in learning to use Mathematics effectively as a tool in their personal and business lives. After completing the course, students will be able to understand terminology relating to personal and business mathematics applications, apply basic math skills to the solution of business applications and use common mathematical formulas to solve a variety of personal and business mathematics problems.
This course may not be offered in the 2005-2006 school year.
The University of California and The California
State Universities require the successful completion of
Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra 2/Trigonometry.
Pre-Calculus is also highly recommended.
