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Course #
405 Algebra 1 9 Credits
Grade
Course Name
5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 8.
In this freshman course, students will study the language of algebra, the properties of real numbers and
they will further develop their problem-solving skills. They will perform mathematical operations involving
measured, derived or other units, solve and represent equations and inequalities graphically, solve
systems of equations, develop their understanding of factoring, functions and relations and quadratics,
construct and compare linear, quadratic and exponential models, summarize, represent and interpret
data. The content continuously applies and connects algebraic principles with other areas of
mathematics and with real-life situations. Calculators will be used in this course when appropriate.

Course #
402 Academic Algebra 1 9 Credits
Grade
Course Name
5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 8 and both department approval/teacher recommendation.
In this freshman course, students will study the same topics covered in Algebra 1, except some will be
covered at a more rigorous level and pace. Calculators will be used in this course when appropriate.

Course #
425 Geometry 10 Credits
Course Name
Grade
5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 or Academic Algebra 1.
This sophomore course in plane and solid geometry, which integrates standard coordinate and
transformational approaches, and connects the physical and visual world of geometry with algebra.
Topics covered include the study of congruence, proofs, two and three-dimensional shapes and objects,
similarity, measurement, probability, and an introduction to trigonometry. Calculators used when
appropriate.

Course #
Course Name
422 Academic Geometry 10 Credits
Grade
5
.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Middle School Algebra 1, Academic Algebra 1, or Algebra 1, and
both teacher recommendation and department approval.
In this course, students will study the same topics covered in Geometry, except some will be covered at
a more rigorous level and pace. Calculators will be used in this course when appropriate.

Course #
Credits
Course Name
Grade
421 Geometry Honors 9-10 5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Middle School Algebra 1, Academic Algebra 1, or Algebra 1, and
both teacher recommendation and department approval.
In this course, students will study the same topics covered in Geometry, except most will be covered at
a more rigorous level and pace. Calculators will be used in this course when appropriate.

Course #
Credits
Grade
Course Name
445 Algebra 2 11-12 5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Academic Geometry, or Geometry.
This is a second course in algebra, which extends and builds upon the skills learned in Algebra I and
Geometry, and applies those to real-life situations and problem-solving. Topics to be studied include
solving and representing equations and inequalities graphically, polynomial, rational and radical
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