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relationships, trigonometry, and operations with complex numbers. In addition, students will be asked to
construct, compare and solve problems with linear, quadratic and exponential models, summarize,
represent, manipulate and interpret data that includes appropriate units, make inferences and justify
conclusions for sample surveys, experiments and observational studies, and use probability to evaluate
the outcome of decisions. Graphing calculators will be incorporated into the curriculum regularly.

Course #
Credits
Grade
Course Name
442 Academic Algebra 2 10-12 5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry Honors, Academic Geometry, or Geometry, and both
teacher recommendation and department approval.
In this course, students will study the same topics covered in Algebra II (#445), except some will be
covered at a more rigorous level and pace. Graphing calculators will be incorporated into the curriculum.

Course #
Credits
Grade
Course Name
441 Algebra 2 Honors 10-11 5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry Honors, Academic Geometry, or Geometry, and both
teacher recommendation and department approval.
In this course, students will study the same topics covered in Algebra II (#445), except most will be
covered at a more rigorous level and pace. Graphing calculators will be incorporated into the curriculum.

Course #
Course Name
Credits
Grade
453 Algebra 3 and Trigonometry 11-12 5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Academic Algebra 2, or Algebra 2, and both teacher
recommendation and department approval.
This is a third course in Algebra which extends and builds upon the skills learned in Algebra I, Algebra II
and Geometry. This course will prepare students for a liberal arts course of study and career that does
not require Calculus. The course is divided into two parts: the first semester covers topics that include
functions, systems of equations and inequalities; the second semester emphasizes trigonometric and
logarithmic functions. Students will be able to translate between geometric descriptions and the equations
for conic sections. Also covered will be an overview of vectors, operations with matrices, solid geometry
and some topics in probability and statistics.

Course #
455 Math 3 12 Credits
Course Name
Grade
5

Prerequisite: Student must be entering Senior year and successful completion of Algebra 1, Geometry,
and has not yet successfully completed Algebra 2.
This course is designed for students who are entering senior year and need to fulfill a third math course
requirement for graduation. Course topics include numerical operations, linear equations/inequalities,
geometry, data analysis/statistics, and non-linear functions. This course also stresses the algebra and
geometry skills necessary for success on college placement tests. Calculators are used when
appropriate.

Course #
Credits
Grade
Course Name
462 Academic Pre-Calculus 11-12 5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors or Academic Algebra 2 – or Algebra 3 and Trigonometry,
and both teacher recommendation and department approval.

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