Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 1.0 unit

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Geometry.

Other Info: A graphing calculator, while not required, would be a helpful tool in this course and is needed on the SAT.

In Algebra II students will review essential Algebra 1 concepts such as graphing linear equations, solving linear systems, and factoring polynomials. A major theme throughout this course is transformations of graphs; transformations will be analyzed with the following functions: quadratic, polynomial, radical, and rational. Students will also solve equations involving the same types of functions. Sequences and series will be introduced after students have a solid foundation with logarithms. Students will also go through an in-depth statistics unit, wherein students explore how mean and standard deviation are related to each other, as well as explore margin of error and confidence intervals.

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 1.0 unit

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Geometry with a C or higher.

Other Info: A graphing calculator, while not required, would be a helpful tool in this course and is needed on the SAT.

In Algebra II students will review essential Algebra 1 concepts such as graphing linear equations, solving linear systems, and factoring polynomials. A major theme throughout this course is transformations of graphs; transformations will be analyzed with the following functions: quadratic, polynomial, radical, and rational. Students will also solve equations involving the same types of functions. Sequences and series will be introduced after students have a solid foundation with logarithms. Students will also go through an in-depth statistics unit, wherein students explore how mean and standard deviation are related to each other, as well as explore margin of error and confidence intervals.

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 1.0 unit

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.

Other Info: Students will receive one elective credit for successful completion of this course.

This course is taken in addition to Algebra II. The extension period will precede the Algebra II course in the student’s schedule. It will aid students in algebra success by incorporating different strategies which include pre-teaching content before their algebra course, reteaching concepts, motivational strategies, note taking skills, and focusing on specific learning targets.

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 1.0 unit

Grade: 9

Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 1A in a D300 middle school

Description: This course is a continuation of Algebra 1A that students completed in middle school. Some topics presented are properties of real numbers, function notation, and evaluation of variable expressions. The students will learn to solve equations and inequalities, graph functions, and solve systems of linear equations. Also, this course contains the study of non-linear relationships, which includes operations with exponents and radicals, polynomial expressions, and solutions to radical equations. Finally, students will learn to solve and graph quadratic relationships along with topics in statistics and probability. Throughout the course, algebraic skills will be linked to problem solving and critical thinking.

Length: 2 semesters (this course is scheduled as a double period for a full year)

Credit: 2.0 units 

Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus with a C or better.

Other Info: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The recommended model is Tl-84-Plus. This course will count toward the Math graduation requirement.

Advanced Placement Calculus covers the College Board requirements in preparation for the Advanced Placement Calculus Exam. Topics are typical to those offered in a first semester college course. Pre-calculus mathematics is reinforced. Limit theory, derivatives, anti-derivatives, and integration are studied in relation to their applications in science and mathematics. Broad concepts are emphasized using multiple representations. Upon completion of the class, students are encouraged to take the AP Exam for possible college credit.

Length: 2 semesters (this course is scheduled as a double period for a full year)

Credit: 2.0 units 

Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus with a B or better.

Other Info: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The recommended model is Tl-84-Plus. This course will count toward the Math graduation requirement.

Calculus BC 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. Both courses represent college-level mathematics for which most colleges grant advanced placement and credit. The content of Calculus BC is designed to qualify the student for placement and credit in a course that is one course beyond that granted for Calculus AB. Upon completion of the class, students are encouraged to take the AP Exam for possible college credit.

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 1.0 unit

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Algebra II with a B or better, or Division Head approval

Other Info: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The calculator model must be a Tl-84-Plus. This course will count toward the Math graduation requirement.

Description: Advanced Placement Statistics covers the College Board requirements in preparation for the Advanced Placement Statistics Exam. Topics are typical to those offered in a first semester college course. This course will expose students to four broad conceptual themes: Exploring Data, Planning a Study, Anticipating Patterns, and Statistical Inference. Upon completion of the class, students are encouraged to take the AP Exam for possible college credit. 

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 1.0 unit

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Algebra I.

Other Info: This course will count toward the Math graduation requirement.

This course is a rigorous study of the fundamentals of geometry. Geometric reasoning and proof are developed and applied to triangles, congruent triangles, properties of quadrilaterals, parallel lines, perpendicular lines, and properties of circles. In addition, students will explore the relationships of right triangles, similar triangles, and elementary trigonometry. Area, surface area and volume of polygons and polyhedral will also be studied. Geometric relationships are developed using coordinate geometry techniques. Algebraic skills are reinforced through use in developing geometric concepts and their applications.

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 1.0 unit

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra 1B with a C or higher, or Division Head approval

Other Info: This course will count toward the Math graduation requirement.

Description: This course is a rigorous study of the fundamentals of geometry. Geometric reasoning and proofs are developed and applied to triangles, congruent triangles, properties of quadrilaterals, parallel lines, perpendicular lines, and properties of circles. In addition, students will explore the relationships of right triangles, similar triangles, and elementary trigonometry. Area, surface area and volume of polygons and polyhedral will also be studied. Geometric relationships are developed using coordinate geometry techniques. Algebraic skills are reinforced through use in developing geometric concepts and their applications.

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 1.0 unit

Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Division Head approval and teacher recommendation

Other Info: This course will count towards the graduation requirement.
Description: This course will include mathematical application concepts such as personal finance, investing, statistics. Students will learn math concepts through engaging real world contexts.

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 1.0 unit

Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Algebra II with a C or higher, or Division Head approval

Other Info: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The recommended model is Tl-84-Plus. This course will count toward the Math graduation requirement. 

Description: This course is required for the student who plans to study AP Calculus. The course includes the review and study of linear, radical, rational, and polynomial functions and their graphs. Also, zeros of polynomials, critical points of graphs, and inverse functions are explored. Topics useful for the study of calculus such as trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, polar coordinates, and complex numbers, are presented. The course concludes with a review of exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences, and series. 

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 1.0 unit

Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Algebra II with a C or higher, or division head approval

Other Info: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The recommended model is Tl-84-Plus. This course will count toward the Math graduation requirement. 

Description: This course is required for the student who plans to study AP Calculus. The course includes the review and study of linear, radical, rational, and polynomial functions and their graphs. Also, zeros of polynomials, derivatives, critical points of graphs, and inverse functions are explored. Topics useful for the study of calculus such as trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, polar coordinates, complex numbers, and limits are presented. The course concludes with a review of exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences, and series. 

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 1.0 unit

Grade: 9 

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.

Other Info: Students will receive one elective credit for successful completion of this course.

Description: This course is taken in addition to Algebra IB. The extension period will precede the Algebra IB course in the student’s schedule. It will aid students in algebra success by incorporating different strategies which include pre-teaching content before their algebra course, re­teaching concepts, motivational strategies, and focusing on specific learning targets. 

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 1.0 unit

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Algebra 1.

The AP Computer Science Principles course is designed to be equivalent to a first semester introductory college­ computing course. The key sections of this course framework are computational thinking practices, abstraction, data and information, algorithms, programming, the internet and the global impact of computers. Upon completion of the class, students are encouraged to take the AP Exam for possible college credit. 

Length/Credit: 2 semesters/1.0 unit

Grade: 12

Prerequisite: Completion of math graduation requirements

Other Info: This course does not count toward the 3.0 math required units toward graduation.

Description: This course is intended for students whose career goals do not involve occupations relating to College Algebra or Technical Math, as well as those students who have not yet selected a career goal. Successful completion of this course, with a C or higher, guarantees student placement into a credit-bearing general education mathematics course or its equivalent at any Illinois community college and select universities. Essential topics include numeracy, algebra, and functions and modeling. At least one additional topic will be chosen from the following list: systems of equations and inequalities, probability and statistics, and proportional reasoning. This course is focused on attaining competency in general statistics, data analysis, quantitative literacy, and problem solving.

Length/Credit: 2 semesters/1.0 unit

Grade: 12

Prerequisite: Completion of Math graduation requirements

Other Info: This course is for students with career goals that require advanced algebraic skills. Completion of math graduation requirements. This course does not count toward the 3.0 math required units toward graduation.

Description: Successful completion of the course, with a C or higher, guarantees student placement into College Algebra or its equivalent at any Illinois community college and select universities. The main emphasis of the course is the understanding of functions (linear, polynomial, rational, radical, and exponential) and how they naturally arise through problem solving and authentic modeling situations. Essential algebraic topics include simplifying expressions, solving equations, and graphing functions, which will be explored deeply, allowing students to address any deficits.

Length: May be taken in the fall or spring semester (Scheduled as a double period for one semester)

Credit: 2.0 units per semester

Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Completion of AP Calculus with grade of ‘A’ or ‘B’ and enrollment in the Part-Time Dual Credit

Other Info: An application and interview are required prior to enrollment in the program for the following school year.

Description: This class will count toward the graduation requirement for math. The second of three courses in the college calculus sequence. Topics include the natural logarithmic function, exponential functions, inverse functions, inverse trigonometric functions, hyperbolic functions, applications of integration, integration techniques, indeterminate forms and L’Hopital’s Rule, improper integrals, sequences and series, convergence tests, power series, Taylor polynomials and Taylor series. 

Length: May be taken in the spring semester (Scheduled as a double period for one semester)

Credit: 2.0 units per semester 

Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: ECC Calculus with Analytic Geometry II with grade of ‘A’ or ‘B’ and enrollment in the Part-Time Dual Credit

Other Info: An application and interview are required prior to enrollment in the program for the following school year. This class will count toward the graduation requirement for math.

Description: The third and final course in the calculus sequence. Topics include the following: vectors in 2 and 3 dimensions; planes and lines in space, surfaces and quadric surfaces, space curves; cylindrical and spherical coordinates; vector valued functions and their graphs; functions of two or more variables; partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients; double and triple integrals; applications involving functions of several variables; vector fields, line integrals and Green’s Theorem; parametric surfaces, surface integrals, the Divergence Theorem and Stokes’ Theorem.