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8TH GRADE ALGEBRA:
This course is offered to 8th graders from the Catholic feeder schools in the Northland. Students are admitted by merit A math exam given in the month of May. Enrollment will be limited to 20 students. Students will review basic mathematical operations, and then proceed into topics of Algebra I.

ALGEBRA I – TEST OUT OPTION
8th Grade Students who successfully pass the final exam for Algebra I may enroll in Geometry.

ALGEBRA I:
Credit 1
Prerequisite: None

This course is intended for the pupil who has an average mastery of middle school mathematics. Students in this course will acquire the practical algebraic skills expected of any high school graduate. Topics include solving equations and inequalities, factoring, graphing linear equations and inequalities, rational expressions, and linear and quadratic functions.

GEOMETRY:
Credit 1
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Algebra I or Algebra I Test Out Option

This course is develops sound, logical thinking skills. While studying properties of various polygons, students will use deductive reasoning to develop a formal proof. Other topics covered are congruency, classification of triangles, constructing geometric figures, applying ratio and proportion to similar triangles, applying the Pythagorean Theorem to right triangles, using rules / formulas of circles, chords, and secants, and general problem-solving.

ALGEBRA II:
Credit 1
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Algebra I

This course offers a thorough review of elementary algebra followed by the study of complex numbers, quadratic equations and functions, variation, and analytic geometry. This course prepares students for college algebra. Students will be encouraged to follow up this course with Math IV or Algebra III.
Note: Algebra II does not provide adequate preparation for Advanced Mathematics.

HONORS ALGEBRA II :
Credit 1
Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry with a Grade of B or Higher, and Teacher Recommendation

This course is required for students planning to progress to Trig/Pre-Calculus and then Calculus. After a brief review of elementary algebra, the students will cover complex numbers, quadratic equations and functions, variation, analytic geometry, exponential and logarithmic functions, and an introduction to plane Trigonometry. Matrices and determinants will also be discussed.

ALGEBRA III / TRIGONOMETRY:
Credit 1
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Algebra II

After a review of topics covered in Algebra II, students will progress into more advanced algebraic concepts such as exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, basic trigonometry, and matrices and determinants.

TRIGONOMETRY / PRE-CALCULUS:
Credit 1
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Algebra III

This course begins with a brief review of Algebra II skills. The students will cover trigonometric functions, triangle trigonometry, advanced graphing, conic sections, polar coordinates and complex numbers, and sequence and series. Statistics will also be discussed. the course is required for students planning to take Calculus.

This course is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics, including algebra, axiomatic geometry, and analytical geometry (rectangular and polar coordinates, equations and graphs of lines and conics). Topics covered are limits, derivatives, and integrals of a wide variety of functions and their applications to curve sketching, maximum and minimum problems, area and volume. Students may elect to sign up for advanced college credit through Rockhurst University (ACCP).

This course is designed to enable students to grasp basic and essential topics of statistics such as descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, binomial and normal distributions, and linear regression. Students will also spend time preparing for ACT and SAT testing. This course is intended for students who have passed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II but do not wish to pursue Trigonometry, yet want or need a fourth year of math.