CURRICULUM GUIDE 2019-2020
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
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
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
1.0 credit
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
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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.