Algebra I
Grade Placement: 9      1 Credit
Prerequisites: Pre-Algebra - grade 75 or higher. 75 or higher on TAAS math
Study of functions with an emphasis on analyzing relationships using a variety of representations including concrete models, algebraic methods and the graphing calculator.

Advanced Algebra I
Grade Placement 9   1 Credit
Prerequisite: Grade 95 or above in 8th grade math; 86 or above on 8th grade TAAS math; Teacher approval.
Study of functions with an emphasis on analyzing relationships using a variety of representations including concrete models, algebraic methods and the graphing calculator.  Higher lever and critical thinking skills addressed by providing opportunities for discovery.

Geometry Block
Grade Placement 9-12     1 Credit
Prerequisites: Algebra I - passed and below 75 on TAAS math; Algebra I Block - grades 70-89
Covers the traditional geometry curriculum. Class meets on a daily block to allow time for reinforcement, extension and TAKS practice.

Geometry
Grade Placement: 9-12      1 Credit
Prerequisites: Algebra I - passed, grade 75 or above; Algebra I Block - grade 90 or higher. 75 or higher on TAAS Math.
Introduction and basics of plane, solid and coordinate geometry. Stresses geometric knowledge of physical space, deductive and inductive reasoning and the integration of geometry and algebra.

Advanced Geometry
Grade Placement: 9-12      1 Credit
Prerequisites: Algebra I - grade 90 or higher and 86 or above on TAAS math.
Introduction and basics of plane, solid, spherical and coordinate geometry. Stresses geometric knowledge of physical space, deductive and inductive reasoning. Higher level and critical thinking skills addressed by providing opportunities for discovery and more detailed proof writing.

Math Models With Applications
Grade Placement: 11-12      1 Credit
Prerequisites: Algebra I; Geometry - grade 70-75; Algebra II - grade 70-80.
Designed for students not ready for Algebra II. Focuses on the K-8 and Algebra I foundations as they expand their understanding through other mathematical experiences. Students use mathematical methods to model and solve real-life applied problems involving money, data, chance, patterns, music, design and science.

Algebra II
Grade Placement: 10-12      1 credit
Prerequisites: Algebra I; Geometry - grade 80 or higher and 75 or higher on TAAS math; Advanced Geometry - grade 70-85 and 75 or higher on TAAS math; Math Models - grade 85 and above and 75 or higher on TAAS math.
A study of theorems, axioms and proofs, solving equations and inequalities, sequences and series, arithmetic and geometric series, linear functions and relations.  The student will solve and graph systems of equations and work with radicals, quadratic functions and equations, logarithms, binomials, binomial expansion, determinants and matrices.

Algebra II Block
Grade Placement: 10-12    1 Credit
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry - grade 75 or higher; Math Models - grade 70-84. Below 75 on TAAS math
Covers traditional Algebra II curriculum. Class meets on a daily block to allow extra time for reinforcement and extension.

Advanced Algebra II
Grade Placement 10-12    1 Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry - grade 85 or higher, 86 or higher or TAAS math
Incorporates a more in-depth study of higher level thinking skill, abstract reasoning and analytical thought processes into the content of the regular course. Concentration will be placed on independent study involving more complex problems.

Precalculus
Grade Placement:11-12      1 Credit
Prerequisite: AlgebraI, Geometry, AlgebraII - grade 80 or higher; Advanced Algebra II - grade 75 or higher
The study of relations, functions, and their graphs; polynomial functions; rational functions and functions involving radicals; exponential and logarithmic functions; complex numbers and polar coordinates; vectors and parametric equations; sequences and series; and second degree relations. Also, the study of circular and trigonometric functions; graphs of circular/trigonometric functions; properties of circular/trigonometric functions and their inverses, triangle problems, and applications of trigonometry to other areas of mathematics.

AP Calculus
Grade Placement:12      1 Credit
Prerequisite: Precalculus and teacher recommendation
An accelerated study of elementary functions; limits of  functions; derivatives; integrals, and techniques of integration; and applications of calculus to real-world problems in the fields of life science, business and economics, social science, physics, and engineering.  The focus of this course will be preparation for the AP exam for college credit.