Most incoming ninth graders will register for Algebra 1. If Algebra 1 has been successfully completed in 8th grade, then register for Geometry or consult your Guidance Counselor or math teacher for the appropriate course.

701/702/703 ALGEBRA 1 A, B & C

Open to: All grades 1 Credit/term
Prerequisite: None

Algebra 1 is organized around families of functions with special emphasis on linear and quadratic functions. Students will learn to represent them as verbal descriptions, equations, tables, and graphs. They will also learn to model real-world situations using functions in order to solve problems arising from those situations. In addition, lessons on probability and data analysis are also covered.

705/706/707 GEOMETRY A, B & C

Open to: All grades 1 Credit/term
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 A, B & C or Integ. Math I A, B & C

Students will develop reasoning and problem solving skills as they study topics such as congruence and similarity, and apply properties of lines, triangles, quadrilaterals and circles. Students will also develop problem-solving skills by using length, perimeter, area, circumference, surface area and volume to solve real-world problems.

NOTE: An accelerated option for Geometry, Algebra 2 (Integrated Math III) and Pre-calculus is available, which “squeezes” three years of math into two. See the chart above and courses 735/736/737.

709/710/711 INTEGRATED MATH III A, B & C

Open to: All grades 1 Credit/term
Prerequisite: Integrated Math II A, B & C

Students will continue their study of mathematical modeling. The major mathematical concepts students will develop include geometry, periodic functions, and probability and statistics. Calculator based graphing technology is used extensively in this course and a graphing calculator is expected for use in class as well as for homework.

735/736/737 ACCELERATED GEOMETRY/INTEGRATED MATH III A, B & C

Open to: All grades 1 Credit/term
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and teacher permission

The accelerated program is a two-year commitment intended for 9th and 10th grade students who want to cover three “years” of math in two so that they can take college level math (AP Calculus or AP Statistics) during their senior year. The class will move at a faster pace than the standard course and be taught at an honors level. Students need to maintain at least a B in this class, or they will be moved to the standard math sequence.

Registration in this class is dependent on teacher recommendation, math grades and school records.

738/739/740 ACCELERATED MATH III//PRECALCULUS A. B & C

Open to: All grades 1 Credit/term
Prerequisite: Accelerated Geometry/Algebra 2 and teacher permission.

This is the second year of the Accelerated sequence. See description above.

ELECTIVE COURSES

717/718/719 PRE-CALCULUS A, B & C

Open to: All grades 1 Credit/term
Prerequisite: Integrated Math 3 A, B & C (a grade of C or better is highly recommended)

This course will review the basic topics required for the study of calculus, including matrices, polynomial, exponential and periodic functions. Calculator based graphing technology is used extensively in this course and a graphing calculator is expected for use in class as well as for homework.

NOTE – Calculus Level AB and Calculus Level BC BOTH start at the same point after Pre-calculus. The BC level course moves faster, covers more material, and may enable the student to take a higher level AP exam.

721/722/723 AP CALCULUS LEVEL AB A, B & C

Open to: All grades 1 Credit/term
Prerequisite: Pre-calculus A, B & C (a grade of C- or better is required or approval of the instructor)

This is a college level course for those students who have acquired the necessary mathematics background. You should expect to spend time daily on assignments outside of class. This is an AP level course and the topics covered include those on the AP syllabus for Calculus AB. Graphing calculators are necessary for the course.

725/726/727 AP CALCULUS LEVEL BC A, B & C

Open to: All grades 1 Credit/term
Prerequisites: Pre-calculus C (a grade of C- or better is required or approval of the instructor)

This course is designed to include and expand the mathematics taught in Calculus Level AB. Taking the Advanced Placement exam is recommended for all students in this course.

734 COMPUTER SCIENCE

Open to: Grades 10 – 12 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Integrated Math II A, B & C

This course will teach the fundamentals of programming in the language C++. Students will learn programming methods including algorithms, loop structures, and arrays; skills applicable to programming in many other languages. All students will be expected to complete programming projects.

741 CONCEPTS OF STATISTICS

Open to: Grades 10 – 12 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Integrated Math II A, B & C

This is a class for students interested in how data affects the world. Students will examine statistics in current events and enhance their mathematical skills through data analysis, critical thinking and the study of probability.

744/745 AP STATISTICS A and B

Open to: Grades 10 – 12 1 Credit/term
Prerequisite: Integrated Math III A, B & C

This is a college-level introductory statistics course. AP credit can be earned upon completion through testing. Students will discover statistical concepts through experiments and real life situations. College bound students are encouraged to take this class.

729 MATH - PREPARING FOR THE ACT

Open to: Grades 10 – 11 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Integrated Math II A, B & C

Offered third term, this course is designed to help students prepare for math placement tests and college entrance exams. Whether it is the ACT, SAT, or math placement test, this course will review topics that are essential in math classes beyond high school.

733 MATHEMATICS GRADUATION STANDARDS

Open to: Grades 10 – 12 1 Credit
Open to: Students in grade 12 who have not yet passed the Minnesota Basic Standards Test in math and approval of guidance counselor and instructor.

Prerequisite: Although this course may be taken once a year until the student passes the state exam, credit will be given only once. Admission to this course is by counselor recommendation only. Forms are available in the Guidance Office.

This course is designed for students who have been unable to pass the Minnesota State Basic Standards Test in Mathematics. The class is designed to review the basic mathematics skills identified by the MN Department of Education. Students will spend class and homework time reviewing and taking practice exams.