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Mathematics Department Members:
Leslie Grassl (Dept. Chair)
Martin Curtis
Andy Entwood
Ruben Escamilla
Leslie
Grassl
Kim Greco
Larry Lefor
Nick Stoll
Raymond Teurfs
Rachel
Lasek
Graduation Requirements: 20 credits and a passing score on the Mathematics portion of the CHSEE.
BASIC MATH
Grade 9 1 Year
This is a math review program geared for taking a student at whatever
level he/she is and taking him/her as far as he/she can go. Every
attempt will be made to individualize each student’s program. It is
expected that a student will be able to demonstrate basic arithmetic
skills with integers, fractions, decimals and percents.
BASIC MATH (TITLE 1)
Grade 9 1 Year
This course helps students master arithmetic skills with integers,
fractions, decimals and percents. There is also work in probability and
geometry and a lengthy introduction to basic algebra. Students will not
only increase mathematical ability and confidence, but will also learn
the skills needed for passing the Math Competency Test. A smaller class
size and intensive one-on-one help from the teacher and aides make
success happen in this class.
BASIC ALGEBRA
Grades 9-12 1 Year
This course is designed for the student who is in need of additional
experience either to be successful in the college preparatory program
or to function adequately in society upon graduation from high school.
The course will emphasize problem solving and applications of
mathematics in the areas of measurement, number sense, statistics,
probability, algebra, geometry and logic. Students who demonstrate a
thorough understanding of the course content may, with the
recommendation of the instructor, enroll in Algebra I.
ALGEBRA I (P)
Grades 9-12 1 Year
This is the beginning course in the college preparatory sequence. It is
designed to prepare the student for future courses in the program.
Basic concepts are emphasized, and algebra is presented as a logical
system. It is expected that a student will learn the properties of real
numbers, solve first degree equations, be able to graph linear
equations and solve systems of equations and quadratic equations.
BASIC GEOMETRY
Grades 10-12 1 Year
This course is designed for students who may have difficulty with
formal proof, but who can still understand the basic structure of
geometry. Its inductive approach covers all topics presented in the
standard geometry course but without introducing structured proof.
Students reach conclusions by experimenting and reasoning from given
facts, and will develop a spatial visualization and knowledge of
relationships of geometric elements.
PREREQUISITE: Grade “C” or better in Basic Algebra or Algebra I.
GEOMETRY (P)
Grades 10-12 1 Year
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the rigorous
axiomatic system. The nature of proof and logical thought is the
primary emphasis. Secondary, but almost equal, emphasis is put on the
study of spatial relations which exist in our world. This is a college
preparatory course. The student will understand the basic structure of
geometry and develop a spatial visualization and knowledge of
relationships and geometric elements. He/she will understand the
inductive and deductive principles of reasoning and develop a working
knowledge of coordinate geometry.
PREREQUISITE: Grade of “C” or better in Algebra I.
ALGEBRA II (P)
Grades 11-12 1 Year
Algebra II is closely related to the skills and ideas studied in
Algebra I and there is a further development of these ideas and new
ones. It deals with algebraic properties of the real number system,
equations and inequalities of the first and second degree. The complex
number system, conic sections, polynomials and higher order, and
logarithms are introduced. This course is designed for the college
preparatory student who wishes to meet the minimum math requirements
for the University of California.
PREREQUISITE: Grade of “C” or better in Geometry.
TRIGONOMETRY (P)/ADVANCED MATH (P)
Grade 12 1 Year
This course will concentrate on the complete development of
trigonometry concepts. These concepts will be applied toward the
solution of right and oblique algebra and pre-calculus concepts and
their applications. Trigonometry (P) will be taught in the fall
semester and Advanced Math (P) will be taught in the spring semester.
PREREQUISITE: Grade of “C” or better in Algebra II.
ALGEBRA II/TRIGONOMETRY (P) (Acc.)
Grades 11-12 1 Year
Algebra II/Trigonometry is the extension of the basic concepts learned
in Algebra I into more complex mathematical situations. New concepts
are also introduced. The required concepts of colleges for the study of
trigonometry are introduced and met during the second half of the
course. The student will learn basic concepts of polynomials,
factoring, linear equations and systems of equations. The student will
gain a knowledge of functions and the working of logarithms. In
Trigonometry exact values will be stressed in the study of the unit
circle, radians and graphing of all functions. Students will solve
oblique triangles and solve real world problems with the use of the Law
of Sines and Cosines. The use of scientific calculators is encouraged.
Algebra II (HP) will be taught in the fall semester and Trigonometry
(HP) will be taught in the spring semester.
PREREQUSITE: Grade of “B” or better in Algebra I and Geometry and
approval of the instructor.
PRE-CALCULUS (HP)
Grade 11 and 12 1 Year
This course is designed for the student who is planning to do
additional work in mathematics in college. It is to help students make
the transition to the study of higher mathematics with a minimum of
trauma. The more complex concepts of Algebra II, Geometry and
Trigonometry are reviewed. Concepts new to the student in the fields of
analytic geometry, elementary calculus, statistics and probability are
studied. The student will develop a knowledge of sequences, series,
work, derivatives and be able to calculate elementary definite
integrals. The use of scientific and graphing calculators is encouraged.
PREREQUISITE: Grade of “C” or better in Algebra II /Trigonometry (P)
(Acc.),
Trigonometry (P)/Advanced Math (P), or approval of instructor.
CALCULUS AB (AP)
Grade 12 1 Year
This course is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of
college preparatory mathematics. The course is college level and is
intended to provide the opportunity to complete the first semester of
college calculus. The course is designed to provide an opportunity for
the student to receive college credit and/or placement for courses
he/she would normally take at the freshman level in college (such as
Physics). The student will be expected to take the Calculus AP
examination (AB Level) so as to seek college credit for the first
semester of calculus in college or university. The use of graphing
calculators is required.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Pre-Calculus with a grade of “C” or better.