MATHEMATICS

Three new course offerings for the school year 2002-2003 include a two year Algebra 1 program (Algebra 1A and 1B) which will meet the Stateís Algebra 1 requirement for graduation and an online AP Statistics program.  All mathematics courses are aligned with the California State Mathematics Standards. For more information, visit the California Department of Educationís website at: http://www.cde.ca.gov

ALGEBRA I
Grade Level: 9 through 12
Prerequisite: Math 8 or Pre-Algebra in Middle School with a grade of B or better.
This one-year course is designed to meet the State graduation requirement for Algebra 1. Topics included are basic algebraic operations, solving linear equations/inequalities including absolute value, introduction to functions, derive and graph linear functions to develop an understanding of slopes and intercepts, solving systems of equations, applying basic operations to monomials and polynomials of second and third degree, solving quadratic equations using a variety of methods, and introduction to logical arguments using inductive and deductive reasoning.

GEOMETRY
Grade Level: 9 through 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra IB with a grade of C or better.
The geometry skills and concepts developed in this discipline are useful to all students. Topics included in this course are congruence, similarity, angle relationships in polygons and circles, coordinate geometry, right triangle relationships including the Pythagorean Theorem and basic trigonometry functions, coordinate and deductive proofs, area, perimeter and volume theorems, and straightedge and compass constructions.

INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
Grade Level: 11 and 12
Prerequisite: Geometry with a grade of C or better.
This course is recommended as the third course in the college prep. sequence for NON-MATH/SCIENCE majors or seniors in the third year of the college prep. sequence. The course covers determinants and matrices, properties of real numbers, equations and inequalities, rational and irrational expressions, quadratics, conics, logarithmic and exponential functions, binomial expansion, permutations and combinations, probability and statistics, progressions and series. Technology will include graphing calculators and computers.

ALGEBRA 2
Grade Level: 10, 11, and 12
Prerequisite: Geometry with a grade of C or better.
This discipline complements and expands the mathematical content and concepts of Algebra I and Geometry. Topics included are: statistics, probability, systems of equations, maximizing and minimizing, quadratic functions, linear functions, operations on polynomials, radical functions, rational functions, sequences and series, exponential and logarithmic functions, transformation of graphs and the conic sections. Technology will include graphing calculators and computers.

TRIGONOMETRY/PRE-CALCULUS
Grade Level: 11 and 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better.
The fourth course in the college preparatory sequence, Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus blends together all of the skills and concepts that must be mastered prior to Calculus. It includes trigonometric functions, identities and multiple angle formulas, graphing, polar coordinates and vectors, DeMoivre's theorem, rotation, partial fractions, polynomial functions, parametric equations, limits and exponential functions. Graphing calculators and computers will be used extensively.
 

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB or BC
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite: Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus with a grade of C or better.
The curriculum is established by the College Board. Topics covered include analytic geometry, limits and continuity, the derivative and its applications, the definite integral and its application, logarithmic, exponential, algebraic and trigonometric functions, polar equations and graphs, improper integrals and indeterminate forms, Taylor formula and infinite series and first order differential equations. Topics will be explored in depth with graphing calculators.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS
Grade Level: 11 and 12
Prerequisite: Algebra II.
This course is taught by an on-line "cyber" teacher through the UC College Prep Initiative Program. The curriculum is established by the College Board. The purpose of the AP course in statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: 1) Exploring Data: Observing patterns and departures from patterns, 2) Planning a Study: deciding what and how to measure, 3) Anticipating Patterns: Producing models using probability theory and simulation, and 4) Statistical Inference: Confirming models.

SPECIALLY DESIGNED MATH
Grade Level: 9 though 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed for English Language Development students. This varied-leveled class covers concepts in Pre-Algebra along with Algebra 1 and Algebra 2. Concepts covered in the class include working with factors, the solving and graphing of basic equations, multiplying factoring polynomials, angles, etc.
 

COMPUTER SCIENCE

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Grade Level:  9-12
Prerequisite:  Integrated Algebra I or Algebra I with a grade of C or better, keyboarding skills
This course is an introduction to computers and programming.  No prior programming experience is required.   The course introduces Java; a modern object oriented programming language that is being widely adopted by industry.  In addition the course introduces students to related hardware and software topics, and students learn some HTML to facilitate the use of Java applets.  This is largely a laboratory course and diligent students complete most assignments during class time.  This course is excellent preparation for Advanced Placement Computer Science.

WEB SITE DESIGN
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite:  none
A project based, Internet web page design class that would introduce students to elements of design, creation and maintenance of a web site. Instruction in basic HTML, WYSIWYG editors such as Netscape composer, graphics software such as Macromedia Fireworks, PhotoShop and Flash, digital photography and scanning, and site management software such as Dreamweaver and FrontPage would be included. Students would create their own WebPages and work in teams to produce and maintain a large website.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE
Grade Level: 10 though 12
Prerequisite:  Algebra 2 and keyboarding skills (some prior computer programming experience is recommended)
This course is for the serious student who will take the Advanced Placement Examination in Computer Science in the C++ programming language.  The A exam is the equivalent of one semester of college level computer science.  Students who do well on the exam may earn college credit at some institutions and thereby fulfill out-of-major requirements or qualify for a more advanced course in computer science.  Among other topics, the exam will cover C++ syntax, variables, constants, arithmetic expressions, logical expressions, program design,  arrays, character strings, structures, classes, iteration, sorting, and searching.  Some more advanced students may choose to prepare for the AB exam, which includes additional topics in linked lists, trees, and
other data structures.  The AB exam is the equivalent of two semesters of  college level computer science.  APCS is a college level course and most students will need to do significant preparation outside regularly scheduled classes in order to complete assignments on time.