- Honors Geometry
Prerequisite: A in Algebra 1 or Honors Algebra 1 and teacher recommendation
Grade: 9, 10
Credit: 1.0
This course is designed to give the student a more in-depth study of all the topics covered in the other Geometry courses plus additional work with constructions, proofs, locus, and vectors. Geometer's Sketchpad may be used to enhance instruction.
- Geometry
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Grade: 9, 10
Credit: 1.0
This course is designed to help students explore various geometric situations through the applications of Algebra and deductive reasoning. Specific topics include: angle relationships, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangles and their relationships, and introduction of trigonometry, properties of polygons and circles, similar and congruent figures, area, surface area, and volume. Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge by completing special topic projects.
- Algebra/Geometry 1
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Grade: 9
Credit: 1.0
This course integrateds the content of algebra, data analysis, and geometry. Instructional methods include both traditional and nontraditional methods to provide many opportunities for the exploration of mathematics and for making connections of mathematics theories to familiar tasks.
- Honors Algebra 2
Prerequisite:C in Honors Geometry or an A in Geometry and teacher recommendation
Grade: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Honors Algebra 2 is a course designed for those students who excel in mathematics, have a strong work ethic and study habits, and who intend to pursue college course work or careers in higher mathematics, science, or engineering. The course furthers the study of topics touched in Algebra 1 including in-depth analysis of functions, probability, matrices, and logarithms. Students are expected to develop a greater understanding of content throught the use of technology, including graphing calculators and calculator-based lab studies of real data and situations.
- Algebra 2
Prerequisite: Geometry or "C" in Geometry Plus and/or teacher recommendation
Grade: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Algebra 2 builds on the foundations of Algebra 1 and certain topics from Geometry. Real world applications, technology, and student projects are infused into the curriculum. Advanced topics in complex number system, matrices, logarithms, conic sections, series, probability and statistics are explored in adddition to expanding on some topics covered in Algebra 1.
- Algebra/Geometry 2
Prerequisite: Algebra/Geometry 1
Grade: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Algebra/Geometry 2 is a continuation and further development of the content learned in Algebra/Geometry 1 (or Integrated Algebra). Reinforcement of topics learned in Algebra/Geometry 1 along with more advanced topics in algebra and geometry will be presented. Probability, statistics, and basic trigonometry and logic are introduced.
- Honors Trigonometry
Prerequisite: C in Honors Algebra 2 or teacher recommendation
Grade: 11, 12
Credit: 0.5
This semester class is a thorough study of the trigonometric functions and uses a graphing calculator to develop and reinforce concepts. Real life applications and writing are incorporated, as well as a quarterly project. Extended topics include the trigonometric form of complex numbers and the polar form of the trigonometric functions.
Honors PreCalculus
Prerequisite: C in Honors Trigonometry or teacher recommendation
Grade: 11, 12
Credit: 0.5
This semester class covers advanced topics like rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions as well as analytic geometry and statistics. The graphing calculator, a quarterly project, and writing are incorporated. Limits, derivatives, and other basic calculus concepts are introduced.
- Trigonometry
Prerequisite: Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Plus, or Algebra 2B
Grade: 11, 12
Credit: 0.5
This is a traditional trigonometry course whose topics include the six trigonometric ratios, using the ratios to solve right and oblique triangles, graphing the trigonometric functions, working with trigonometric identitiies, and relating the trigonometric functions to the complex number system. Writing and projects are incorporated.
PreCalculus
Prerequisite: Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Plus, or Algebra 2B
Grade: 11, 12
Credit: 0.5
Many fields of study in college, such as business, electronics, and engineering, require a calculus course, and pre-calculus prepares the student for such courses. Topics of the course include polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, linear programming, operations with matrices, and limits. The course also includes practical application of concepts through various projects.
- Algebra/Geometry 3
Prerequisite: Algebra/Geometry 2
Grade: 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
Algebra/Geometry 3 is the completion of this three-year series, which, when done, will have covered all materials from the standard algebra and geometry curricula, probability, statistics, and logic, as well as a sampling of topics from Algebra 2. In particular, this course reinforces content from both Algebra/Geometry 1 and Algebra/Geometry 2 with the addition of higher level skills in all areas.
- Advanced Placement Calculus BC
Prerequisite: B in Honors PreCalculus or A in Precalculus with teacher recommendation
Grade: 12
Credit: 1.0
This course is equivalent of the first two semesters of college calculus. Topics include derivatives and integrals and their application. They also include the study of parametric functions, vector-valued functions, series and the Taylor polynomial. Students are expected to take the BC version of the Advanced Placement Calculus test. Dual credit may be an option for those who qualify.
- Advanced Placement Calculus AB
Prerequisite: C in Honors PreCalculus or B in PreCalculus
Grade: 12
Credit: 1.0
This course is the equivalent of the first semester of college calculus. Although the material is covered at a slower pace, the expectations and rigor are the same as the college course. Topics covered are limits, derivatives, (and their applications), integrals (and their applications), inverse and exponential functions. Students are expected to take the AB version of the Advanded Placement test.
- Advanced Placement Statistics
Prerequisite: C in Honors PreCalculus or B in PreCalculus, or A in Honors Algebra 2 (Juniors must take AP Statistics concurrently with PreCalculus)
Grade: 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
This course is the equivalent of a college statistics course (non-calculus based). Topics covered are exploring data through clustering, correlation, and regression; planning studies; probability theory application to modeling; and use of confidence intervals and significance testing in making decisions. Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Statistics test. Dual credit throught Lewis & Clark Community College may be available for those who qualify.
- Algebra 2A
Prerequisite: Geometry, Geometry Plus, or Algebra/Geometry 3
Grade: 10, 11,12
Credit: 1.0
This course covers the first three-fourths of a traditional Algebra 2 curriculum, providing students more time to master the concepts. Algebra 2A is a two-semester course that builds on the foundations of Algebra 1 and cerain topics from Geometry. In addition to expanding on topics covered in Algebra 1, advanced topics in the complex number system, matrices, logarithms, and rational and radical functions are explored. Real world application, technology, and student projects are a component of this course.
- Algebra 2B
Prerequisite: Algebra 2A
Grade: 11, 12
Credit: 0.5
Algebra 2B is a semester course that completes the last one-fourth of a tradtional Algebra 2 curriculum. Advanced topics include conic sections, sequences and series, probability and statistics are explored. Real world application, technology, and student projects are a component of this course.
Trigonometry Fundamentals
Prerequisite: Algebra 2B
Grade: 11, 12
Credit: 0.5
Trigonometry Fundamentals uses the six trigonometric ratios in the following concepts: solutions of right and oblique triangles, basic identities, and solutions to trigonometric equations. The graphs of the three basic trigonometry functions will also be studied. Writing and projects will be used to reinforce the concepts.
- Introduction to Statistics
Prerequisite: Seniors must have a C in any level Algebra 2. Juniors may take the course concurrently with Trigonometry/PreCalculus and must have a B in any level Algebra 2
Grade: 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
This course is an applied statistics course that focuses on data exploration and interpretation. Topics covered are exploring data throught clustering, correlation and regression; planning studies, experiments, and simulations; fundamentals of probability; application to modeling; and use of confidence intervals and significance testing in making decisions.
- Advanced Placement Computer Science
Prerequisite: Enrolled in any Honors Math course, Programming in Java, or instructor's consent
Grade: 11,12
Credit: 1.0
AP Computer Science covers basic programming topics such as input/output methodology, as well as decision, control, and iterating constructs using the Java language. In addition to object-oriented design, the foundational computer science data structures and algorithms are covered. Emphasis is on the methodolgy of writing professional-level programs. The goal of this course is to prepare for the Advanced Placement Computer Science exam.
- Introduction to Robotics
Prerequisite: One semester of Algebra 2
Grade: 10, 11,12
Credit: 0.5
This course provides a setting for learning and exercising problem solving and a pre-engineering laboratory for students preparing to study technical fields such as compter science or engineering in college. This course introduces science, math, and technology skills that allow students to design, build, and program robots to solve specific challenges. Students use Lego pieces for mechanical and structural tasks, a variety of digital and analog sensors, and the C-programming language in developing robot solutions. Students work in project teams to practice the communication process required for system design and integration.
- Programming Fundamentals
Prerequisite: One year of Algebra
Grade: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 0.5
This course introduces students to computer programming. Students will practice math concepts in learning programming topics that include software design; use of functions, expressions, and control statements; object-oriented programming; and conditional and loop statements. The course uses the Alice programming environment, a system based on three-dimensional animated graphics. Programming projects will exercise design creativity, as well as the mathematics of logical thinking and problem solving by using objects in a virtual three-dimensional world.
- Programming in Java
Prerequisite: Geometry or instructor's consent
Grade: 10. 11, 12
Credit: 0.5
Programming in Java is an introduction to computer science. The course emphasizes good programming habits using the Java language and object-based program development. The first quarter focuses on the Java syntax and computer science concepts as well as on programming objects. The second quareter focuses on developing object interactions with an emphasis on larger projects. Topics covered include graphical user interaction (GUI's), file input/output, mathematical functions and algorithms, and control structures.
- Honors Programming in Java
Prerequisite: A in Geometry or a B in any honors math class
Grade: 10 (with permission of grade level adminstration or counselor), 11,12
Credit: 0.5
Honors Programming in Java is an introduction to computer science. The course covers more advanced computer science topics such as data structures and manipulations, advanced algorithms, and modeling in addition to the concepts covered in Programming in Java. Topics covered include Java syntax, control structures (conditionals, loops), data structures (primitives, references, & arrays), objects (methods & fields), object interactions, algorithms (sorting, randomization, functions), and graphics & applets.
- Special Topics in Computing
Prerequisite: Programming in Java or instrutor's consent
Grade: 10 (with permission of grade level adminstrator or counselor), 11,12
Credit: 0.5
This course is a self-study into the virtual machine and how it works. Covering both hardware and software concepts, the student explores and develops projects relating to high-level computer languages, graphics, engineering simulations, computer design, and general application software (HTML/webpages, word processing, databases, spreadsheets). Emphasis is placed on individual students setting and achieving learning goals.
- Algebra 1 Common Core
Grade: 9 (principal placement required)
Credit: 1
This course is a traditional Algebra 1 course designed for those students who have mastered pre-Algebra skills. The usual topics of algebra will be introduced and reinforced with rigor. The course is aligned with Illinois Learning Standards incorporating the Common Core.
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