Three years (30) credits of Mathematics, including Algebra 1-2 are required for graduation. Most colleges and universities require Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2 and Algebra 3-4 with grades of C or better.

ALGEBRA 1-2
Grade: 9-12
Duration: Year
Credits: 10
UC/CSU: Yes
Prerequisite: None

These courses are the foundation for upper level mathematics of courses. They develop algebraic principles and problem solving skills. Topics include: graphing of linear and non-linear equation, graphing inequalities, solving one and two variable equations, systems of equations, quadratic equations, factoring, proportional reasoning, pattern recognition and slope. The emphasis in this course in not only to develop the basic skills related to these topics, but also to teach the student how to utilize these skills in combination to solve larger application problems. Scientific calculators are required for both classroom and homework assignments. Success in this course requires consistency in doing nightly homework assignments and active participation in both class discussions and group assignments.

ALGEBRA 1-2 SH
Grade: 9-12
Duration: Year
Credits: 10
UC/CSU: Yes
Prerequisite: None

The curriculum and standards in this course parallels the mainstream Algebra course. The teacher “shelters” the material to make it accessible to EL’s.

INTEGRATED MATH 1-2
Grade: 10-12
Duration: Year
Credits: 10
UC/CSU: Yes “c” only
Prerequisite: A passing grade in Algebra 1-2.

● Only one year (10 credits) of either Integrated Math 1-2 or Integrated Math 3-4 may count towards the three year (30 credit) math graduation
requirement.

This course is designed for use as a bridge course between Algebra 1-2 and Geometry 1-2. Students who pass Algebra 1-2, but require reinforcement of
their understanding of algebraic principles and additional development of their algebra problem solving skills will take this course. To accomplish this, about seventy percent of the course consists of Algebra 1-2 content. The other thirty percent is beginning Geometry content. This provides students some familiarity and hopefully a higher rate of success in Geometry 1-2, the next course in the math sequence. The course is based on California Mathematics standards and there is a California Standards Test (STAR test) associated with it. Scientific calculators are required for both classroom and homework assignments.

GEOMETRY 1-2
Grade: 9-12
Duration: Year
Credits: 10
UC/CSU: Yes
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Algebra 1-2.

Geometry is the study of angles 2 and 3-dimensional figures, area, perimeter and volume. Other major topics include logical reasoning, proofs, special visualization, similarity, trigonometry and probability. Scientific calculators are used throughout the course. Students work in cooperative groups to solve problems. The geometric principles are developed through discovery lessons in which students are encouraged to make and confirm conjectures.

INTEGRATED MATH 3-4
Grade: 10-12
Duration: Year
Credits: 10
UC/CSU: Yes “c” only
Prerequisite: A passing grade in Geometry 1-2.

● Only one year (10 credits) of either Integrated Math 1-2 or Integrated Math 3-4 may count towards the three year (30 credit) math graduation
requirement.

This course is designed for use as a bridge course between Geometry 1-2 and Algebra 3-4. Students who pass Geometry 1-2, but require reinforcement of their understanding of the principles algebra and geometry as well as additional problems solving skill development will take this course. The course consists of about thirty percent Algebra 1-2 content, sixty percent Geometry 1-2 content, and 10% Algebra 3-4 content. This is intended to provide a solid foundation for success in Algebra 3-4 the following year. The course is based on California Mathematics standards and there is a California Standards Test (STAR test) associated with it. Scientific calculators are required for both classroom and homework assignments.

ALGEBRA 3-4
Grade: 9-12
Duration: Year
Credits: 10
UC/CSU: Yes
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Algebra 1-2 and in Geometry 1-2.

This course is designed to prepare students for the upper level mathematics courses of Pre-Calculus and Calculus. Topics include: solving equations and inequalities, factoring, analytic geometry, pattern recognition, graphing higher order equations, logarithmic and exponential functions probability sequences and series. Fundamental ideas are developed through activities explorations and the use of a graphing calculator. The TI84 (or TI83 plus) calculator is highly recommended. Students are required to have a graphing calculator as it can be used daily to complete both class work and homework assignments. Applications and problem solving are highly emphasized to develop the higher order thinking skills necessary to succeed in more complex high-level mathematics.

FINITE MATH
Grade: 11-12
Duration: Year
Credits: 10
UC/CSU: Yes
Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in Algebra 3-4.

The Finite Math course is a full year college preparatory course and is an alternative to Pre-calculus or Calculus. It is designed for students who are not planning to major in the sciences and will help those college-bound students maintain and continue to develop their math skills. Topics covered include set theory, logic, graph theory, apportionment, descriptive statistics and combinatorics.

PRE-CALCULUS 1-2
Grade: 9-12
Duration: Year
Credits: 10
UC/CSU: Yes
Prerequisite: Solid foundation of Algebra 3-4 skills, manipulation of square root-radical expressions and solid graphing skills.

This is a rigorous course designed to develop the skills necessary to advance to Calculus. The course includes the following topics: relations and functions, circular functions, trigonometry, limits, logarithmic and exponential functions, vectors, matrices and conic sections. This course extensively utilizes the graphing calculator to further supplement the understanding of these advanced skills.

AP CALCULUS 1-2 AB
Grade: 9-12
Duration: Year
Credits: 10
UC/CSU: Yes
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Pre-Calculus.

This course is designed to prepare the students for the Calculus Advanced Placement Examination (Mathematics AB). With successful performance on this test, the student may place out of a Calculus course at some colleges and universities. The course covers differential calculus (derivatives and their applications including graphing, optimization and related rates) and integral Calculus (anti-derivatives and their applications including area, volumes and simple differential equations) of polynomial and transcendental functions of a single variable. The students use an advanced graphing calculator (such as the T189 or T184 plus). Students should be prepared to do at least one hour of homework every night.

AP CALCULUS 1-2 BC
Grade: 9-12
Duration: Year
Credits: 10
UC/CSU: Yes
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in AP Calculus AB.

This course is designed to prepare the student for the Calculus Advanced Placement Examination (Mathematics BC). With successful performance on this test, the student may place out of 2 Calculus courses at some colleges and universities. This course covers differential Calculus (derivatives and their applications including graphing optimization and related rates) and integral Calculus (anti-derivatives and their applications including area, volumes and simple differential equations) of polynomial and transcendental functions of a single variable. Additionally, the BC course covers techniques of integration, parametric equations, polar coordinates, conic sections, Taylor polynomials and Taylor’s formula and infinite series. The students use an advanced graphing calculator (such as the T189 and T184 plus). Student should be prepared to do at least one hour of homework every night.

AP STATISTICS 1-2
Grade: 9-12
Duration: Year
Credits: 10
UC/CSU: Yes
Prerequisite: A grade of B or better in Algebra 3-4 and a grade of C+ or better in Pre-Calculus.

This course is designed to prepare the student for the Advanced Placement Examination in Statistics. With successful performance on this test, the student may place out of a Statistics course at some colleges and universities. This course presents the basic concepts underlying statistical methods and covers descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, hypotheses testing, estimate and sample sizes, correlation and regression chi-square tests, analysis of variance and nonparametric statistics. Computer analysis of statistical data integrated into the course. Applications of statistics to business, life sciences and other areas are included.