CURRICULUM GUIDE 2018-2019
721 GERMAN V 1.0 credit Prerequisites : 80 % in German IV AND teacher recommendation
This course is designed for the advanced German student . The course will provide in-depth and intensive instruction of the four basic skills : reading , writing , speaking and comprehension . Audio recordings of native speakers , videos , internet projects and weekly writing and speaking assignments will enrich the study . Advanced texts will be used to study literary topics . This course will be conducted solely in German . Students will also be required to take the National German Exam .
MATHEMATICS COURSES :
141 ALGEBRA I HONORS 1.0 credit
The study of equations and graphs is a focal point of this course for students with a strong mathematics background and high ability . Ideally , a student will understand and be able to solve problems in factoring , equation solving , the quadratic formula and graphing of equations and inequalities , systems of equations , exponents , quadratic equations , factoring , radicals and functions . Students will be able to solve problems in linear and quadratic equations as well as systems of equations in two and three variables . The study of applications and problem solving will also be stressed .
142 ALGEBRA IA 1.0 credit
This course , along with course 243 Algebra IB ( taken in sophomore year ) is designed for students with more individualized needs in math . It will take the standard Algebra I curriculum and cover it in two years instead of one . Ideally , a student will understand and use variables and variable expressions , and solving , graphing and writing linear equations .
144 ALGEBRA I 1.0 credit
This course gives a good background for students who intend to take a standard three or four-year mathematics program . Standard algebraic skills and concepts are taught . Ideally , a student will understand and be able to solve problems in factoring , equation solving , the quadratic formula and graphing of equations and inequalities , systems of equations , exponents , quadratic equations , factoring , radicals and functions .
145 ALGEBRA II HONORS 1.0 credit Prerequisites : 80 % in Algebra I Honors ( or 90 % in Algebra I )
In this course , students with a strong Algebra I background will continue the study of algebraic structure . Functions and relations will be covered . Ideally , the student will understand and be able to do equation solving : linear - one and two variable , quadratic , exponential and logarithmic ; sequences ; series ; matrices ; determinants and probability and basic statistics . Taken as a freshman , this course will lead to the study of Calculus as a senior .
243 ALGEBRA IB 1.0 credit Prerequisite : Successful completion of Algebra IA
This course , along with course 142 Algebra IA ( taken during freshman year ) is designed for students with more individualized needs in math . It will take the standard Algebra I curriculum and cover it in two years instead of one . Ideally , the student will understand and be able to solve systems of equations , exponents , quadratic equations , factoring , radicals and functions .
244 ALGEBRA II 1.0 credit Prerequisite : Successful completion of Algebra I
In this course , algebraic structure is stressed . Ideally , the student will understand and be able to solve problems dealing with functions and relations including linear ( one and two variable ), quadratic , exponential and logarithmic . The student will also be exposed to the following topics : sequences , series , matrices , determinants and probability .
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