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In this course, students will study topics including algebraic structure of the real and complex number
systems, functions (trigonometric, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational and other primary
functions), analytic trigonometry, partial fraction decomposition, applications of trigonometric topics (law
of sines/cosines), an introduction to limits, and certain topics/applications of statistics. Graphing
calculators will be used when appropriate.

Course #
Grade
Credits
Course Name
461 Pre-Calculus Honors 11-12 5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry Honors, and Algebra 2 Honors – or Academic Algebra
2, and both teacher recommendation and department approval.
This course is designed for students who intend to study Calculus or AP Calculus, and possibly continue
their study of mathematics beyond high school. This is a very rigorous course whose content includes
the topics covered in Academic Pre-Calculus, with the addition of the following: systems of multivariable
equations, arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, vectors, polar coordinates and equations,
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parametric equations, conic sections and math induction. Graphing calculators will be used in this course
when appropriate.

Course #
463 Senior Math Applications 12 Credits
Grade
Course Name
5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Academic Algebra 2 or Algebra 2, and both teacher
recommendation and department approval.
This course is designed for students who will most likely not need Calculus in college or in their career.
Some of the topics studied include discrete math, sets, logic, the real number system, probability and
trigonometry. This course also stresses the algebra and geometry skills necessary for success on college
placement tests. Calculators will be used when appropriate.

Course #
Credits
Grade
Course Name
483 Calculus 11-12 5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Academic or Honors Pre-Calculus, and both teacher
recommendation and department approval.
This course is a third or fourth year option in the mathematics sequence meant for career or college-
bound students that plan on entering a scientific, technical or mathematical program of study and/or
profession. In this course, students will study the basic aspects of limits, continuity, differentiation and
integration from an algebraic perspective. This course will also prepare students for a first semester
college-level Calculus course.

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