Algebra 1-A (P)
Course ID: 510
This course is the first year of a two-year course in Algebra 1. Students are allowed more time to fully understand the algebraic concepts achieved through additional practice, projects, and group work. Topics developed include operations with real numbers, solving and graphing linear equations, word problems, introduction to polynomials, and factoring.
Prerequisite: Based on entrance test scores
Level: 9-10
Credit: 10
Algebra 1-B (P)
Course ID: 511
This course is the second year of a two-year course in Algebra 1. Students are allowed more time to fully understand the algebraic concepts, achieved through additional practice, projects, and group work. Topics developed include solving systems of equations, compound sentences and inequalities, rational, radical, and quadratic equations, and relations and functions. UC/CSU approved
Prerequisite: None
Level: 9-11
Credit: 10
Algebra 1 (P)
Course ID: 515
This course is a standard first year Algebra course. Topics covered include operations with real numbers, solving and graphing linear equations, word problems, introduction to polynomials, factoring, and radicals. UC/CSU approved
Prerequisite: Based on entrance test scores or math placement test.
Level: 9-10
Credit: 10
Algebra 1 XL
Course ID: 517
This course follows the general goals and objectives of a standard first year Algebra course; however, advanced topics of algebra are covered in greater detail. These topics include: absolute value equations and inequalities; polynomial functions and their graphs; joint and combined variation; and other topics. Finally, students will be given challenge problems designed for curricular enrichment.
Prerequisite: Elementary school Algebra course; above average elementary school GPA; superior math placement examination scores.
Level: 9
Credit: 10
Geometry (P)
Course ID: 525
Geometry is the second course in the high school series. The course continues to review basic Algebra skills, but focuses on completing the state standards for Geometry. Major topics include geometric proofs, properties of parallel and perpendicular lines, congruent triangles, basic properties and area and volume of two-dimensional and three-dimensional figures, similarity and proportions, basic trigonometric functions, constructions, and coordinate Geometry. UC/CSU approved
Prerequisite: Math placement test or C in Algebra 1 (P)
Required supplies: Compass, protractor, and Texas Instruments TI-84 plus graphing calculator.
Level: 9-12
Credit: 10
Honors Geometry (HP)
Course ID: 528
While the pacing is not dramatically different from the standard Geometry course, the depth of understanding and level of difficulty of problems done for homework and exams is significantly different. In addition, the student will be assigned more proofs (direct and indirect). UC/CSU approved
Prerequisite: A- in Algebra 1 or a B in Algebra 1XL or approval from the Department Chair.
Required supplies: Compass, protractor, and Texas Instruments TI-84 plus graphing calculator.
Level: 10-11
Credit: 10
Algebra 2-A (P)
Course ID: 530
This course is the first year of a two-year course in Algebra 2. Students who study Algebra 2-A will have a full year to gain experience in and master solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities and systems of linear equations and inequalities including those with absolute values. In addition, students will learn to simplify and solve polynomial and rational functions through various methods of factoring and division. UC/CSU approved
Prerequisite: C in Algebra 1 and C in Geometry
Required supplies: Texas Instruments TI-84 plus graphing calculator.
Level: 10-12
Credit: 10
Algebra 2-B (P)
Course ID: 531
This course is the second year of a two-year course in Algebra 2. Students who study Algebra 2-B gain knowledge and experience in solving systems of non-linear functions such as quadratic equations, conic sections, logarithms, exponential functions, and complex systems over a period of one year. UC/CSU approved
Prerequisite: C in Algebra 2-A
Required Supplies: Texas Instruments TI-84 plus graphing calculator.
Level: 10-12
Credit: 10
Algebra 2 (P)
Course ID: 540
This course is the standard second year course in Algebra. Basic concepts are extended to include three-dimensional systems and their solutions; also developed are functions, relations, irrational and complex numbers, conies, exponential functions, log functions, and sequences and series. UC/CSU approved
Prerequisite: B in Algebra 1 or C in Algebra 1 XL or approval of the Department Chair.
Required supplies: Texas Instruments TI-84 plus graphing calculator.
Level: 9-12
Credit: 10
Honors Algebra 2 (HP)
Course ID: 542
While the pacing is not dramatically different from the standard Algebra 2 course, the depth of understanding and level of difficulty of problems done for homework and exams is significantly different. The student is being prepared for Honors Precalculus and AP Calculus. UC/CSU approved
Prerequisite: A in Algebra 1 or B in Algebra 1 XL, B in Geometry (P) Note: Students who did not receive an A in Algebra 1 must take a challenge exam to qualify for this course.
Required supplies: Texas Instruments TI-84 plus graphing calculator
Level: 10-12
Credit: 10
Precalculus (P)
Course ID: 550
This course is designed to help students truly understand the fundamental concepts of Algebra and Trigonometry. Algebra and Trigonometry will be used to model and solve real-life problems. A successful student will be prepared for Calculus. The course content aligns with the California State Standards for mathematical analysis, Trigonometry, and Linear Algebra. UC/CSU approved
Prerequisite: B in Algebra 2 or C in Honors Algebra 2 first semester
Required supplies: Texas Instruments TI-84 plus graphing calculator.
Level: 10-12
Credit: 10
Honors Precalculus (HP)
Course ID: 555
This course is an accelerated class designed to prepare the student for Calculus. A partial listing of topics covered in this class includes analytic geometry, trigonometry, linear algebra, and probability. The course content aligns with the California State Standards for mathematical Analysis, Trigonometry, and Linear Algebra. UC/CSU approved
Prerequisite: A in Algebra 2 or B in Honors Algebra 2 semester 1 or challenge test.
Required supplies: Texas Instruments TI-84 plus graphing calculator.
Level: 10-12
Credit: 10
Statistics (P)
Course ID: 545
This course covers the basic principles of descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis, design of experiments, sampling distributions and estimation, and fitting models to data. Statistical concepts are studied in order to understand related methods and their applications. Measuring the probability of an event, interpreting probability, and using probability in decision-making are central themes of this course. Examples of games of chance, business, medicine, policy-making, the natural and social sciences, and sports will be explored. Note: This is a new course that has been submitted to UC for approval. UC/CSU approved
Prerequisite: Complete Algebra 2 with a C or better
Required Supplies: Texas Instruments TI-84 plus graphing calculator
Level: 11-12
Credit: 10
Calculus (P)
Course ID: 561
This course covers most of the College Board Advanced Placement Calculus AB curriculum. Emphasis is placed on understanding the basic concepts. Topics include a study of limits and continuity; the definition of a derivative and learning several applications of the derivative, including graph analysis, optimization problems, and related rates; and applying the definite integral to analyze motion problems and finding areas and volumes. UC/CSU approved
Prerequisite: B in Precalculus or C in Honors Precalculus
Required Supplies: Texas Instruments TI-84 plus graphing calculator.
Level: 11-12
Credit: 10
AP Calculus AB (AP)
Course ID: 565
This course covers the entire College Board Advanced placement Calculus AB curriculum and prepares students for the AP Calculus exam given in May. These topics include a study of limits and continuity; the definition of a derivative and learning several applications of the derivative, including graph analysis, optimization problems, and related rates; and apply the definite integral to analyze motion problems and finding areas and volumes. In addition, it includes several topics not in the AB curriculum, most notably some integration techniques and volumes by shells. Students learn to solve simple differential equations. All students enrolled in this course are required to take the AP Calculus exam in the spring. UC/CSU approved
Prerequisite: A in Precalculus or B in Honors Precalculus
Required supplies: Texas Instruments TI-84 plus graphing calculator
Level: 11-12
Credit: 10
AP Calculus BC (AP)
Course ID: 566
This is a full-year course in the calculus of functions of a single variable. It includes all topics covered in Calculus AB, plus additional topics of college-level mathematics. This course prepares students to take the Calculus BC Exam. All students enrolled in this course are required to take the AP Calculus exam in the spring. UC/CSU approved
Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB
Required supplies: Texas Instruments TI-84 plus graphing calculator
Level: 11-12
Credit: 10
