MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Algebra I
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra
1 Credit Open to Grade: 9
A preparatory course that places an emphasis on the systematic development of the language through which most of mathematics is communicated. Provides the mathematical understanding to operate with concepts at an abstract level, and then apply them in a process that fosters generalizations and insights beyond the original content. Topics covered are properties of the number system, linear functions, inequalities, operations and real numbers and polynomials, exponents, radicals, and quadratics.
Accelerated Algebra 1
Prerequisite: 8th Grade Algebra 1
1 credit Open to Grade: 9
This course is designed to enhance the honors math curriculum by providing an extended rigorous study of Algebra concepts including exponential relations; absolute value functions; right triangle trigonometry; and topics in probability and statistics.
Experiments involving graphing calculator technology will support the study of concepts.
Geometry
Prerequisite: None
1 Credit Open to Grade: 10-11-12
This course is designed so the students can develop skills and concepts from the relevant statements in the Kentucky Core Academic Standards for Mathematics in order to earn the high school graduation credit for Geometry. Within this course, students will have the opportunity to study points, lines, planes, triangle congruence and similarity; properties of quadrilaterals; right triangles; circles; basics constructions; perimeters, areas, volumes; and basic trigonometry.
Accelerated Geometry
Prerequisite: 8th Grade Algebra 1
1 Credit Open to Grade: 9-10
This course is designed so the students can develop skills and concepts from the relevant statements in the Kentucky Core Academic Standards for Mathematics in order to earn the high school graduation credit for Geometry at an accelerated pace. Within this course, students will have the opportunity to study points, lines, planes, triangle congruence and similarity; properties of quadrilaterals; right triangles; circles; basics constructions; perimeters, areas, volumes; and basic trigonometry.
Integrated Math I
Prerequisites: Students will be placed in this course based on grades, test scores, and teacher recommendations from 8th grade.
1 Credit Open to Grades: 9
This course is designed for those students who have completed an 8th grade mathematics course, but are not deemed sufficiently prepared to attempt a rigorous, Algebra 1 course. This preparatory course is designed to address such concepts as integers, fractions, decimals, foundations of algebra, operations of polynomials and radicals, solving equations, solving inequalities, data analysis and probability.
Algebra II
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
1 Credit Open to Grade: 10-11-12
The study of functions and an extension of the concepts of Algebra I as well as many of the concepts of geometry are provided. Topics covered are linear and quadratic equations and functions; systems of equations and inequalities; polynomials and rational operations; polynomial expressions; polynomial functions; conic sections; statistics; and sequences and series.
Accelerated Algebra II
Prerequisite: Students from Accelerated Algebra I or Algebra I with teacher recommendation.
1 credit Open to Grades: 10-11
This course provides a rigorous preparation for Pre-Calculus with an emphasis on algebraic proof and provides an enriched version of Algebra II through the study of objectives and topics including conic sections, statistics, and sequences and series. Successful completion of this course prepares students for entry into Pre-Calculus.
Introduction to Algebra II
Prerequisite: Students will be placed in this course based on grades, test scores, and teacher recommendations from Algebra 1.
1 Credit Open to Grades: 10-11-12
This course is designed for those students who have completed their Algebra 1 graduation credit, but are not deemed sufficiently prepared to attempt a rigorous, Algebra 2 course. The intent of this course is to go beyond Algebra 1 and prepare students for the Algebra 2 course. This course could serve as a mathematics elective for high school graduation, but not as the required Algebra 2 credit for high school graduation. Topics covered are linear and quadratic equations and functions; systems equations and inequalities; polynomials and rational polynomial expressions; polynomial functions.
Probability and Statistics/Dual Credit Introduction to Statistics
Prerequisite: Algebra II and Geometry
1 high school credit + 3 college credit hours for students who qualify for dual credit.
Open to Grades: 11-12
This course is designed to address such concepts as theoretical and experimental probability, binomial distributions, normal distributions, displaying and describing distributions of data, collecting data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, and methods of inferential statistics. Basic concepts of probability, sampling, and the algebra of events are included as well as the properties of selected discrete and continuous distributions.
Pre-Calculus
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation, and grade of “B” in Algebra II and Geometry
1 Credit Open to Grades: 11-12
This course is designed for students to attain the concepts necessary to be successful in a Calculus course, an AP Calculus course or a College Calculus course. Topics for this course include quadratic equations and their graphs; linear and quadratic inequalities; functions and their graphs, trigonometry functions, analytical trigonometry, logarithms and sequences and series.
Advanced Placement Calculus AB
Prerequisite: Honors/ AP Policy with grade of a least a “B” in Pre-Calculus, teacher recommendation required.
1 Credit Open to grade: 12
AP Calculus AB begins the sequence of the Advanced Placement preparatory program. This course follows the AP College Board curriculum. Topics included in this course are elementary functions and the study of differential and integral calculus. Graphing calculators are required and used when appropriate. Students selecting this course are undertaking a college level program both require considerable study time outside the classroom in addition to assigned class work and homework. Students will be required to take the AP exam. Successful completion of the AP exam may result in college credit. Calculus is a weighted course.
Advanced Placement Calculus BC
Prerequisite: Advanced Placement Calculus AB
1 Credit Open to Grades: 12
AP Calculus BC is a continuation of the topics covered in Calculus AB. Major topics include: differential equations, Polar functions, parametric functions, sequences, and series. Upon completion of Calculus BC the students will be required to take either the Calculus AB Exam or the Calculus BC Exam.
College and Career Readiness Mathematics
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 & Geometry
1 Credit Open to Grades: 12
This course is for students who need additional time and support to complete the Kentucky Core Academic Standards for graduation requirements or who may not have attained the benchmark ACT score in mathematics. This course could serve as a mathematics elective for high school graduation, but not as one of the 3 required math courses for high school graduation: Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2.
College Algebra
Prerequisite: Admission to Morehead State Univ Dual Credit Program
1 Credit + 3 Hours College Credit for students who qualify for dual enrollment
Open to Grade: 11-12
This course is designed to be equivalent to a credit-bearing College Algebra course for students intending to enter into post-secondary education. The content goes beyond a traditional Algebra 2 course. Advanced Topics include field and order axioms; equations, inequalities; relations and functions; exponentials; roots; logarithms; sequences.