High School Math

Our high school mathematics curriculum continues to build more advanced skills on a daily basis, while developing reasoning, computational and problem solving proficiency, data analysis and knowledge of higher level mathematics.

Your student’s advisor will assist you in selecting from the following Math courses. Recommendations are based on current level as well as future goals.

The following course descriptions are for your information only and can seem overwhelming.

Remember, your Academic Advisor will work with you to determine the best choice to meet the specific needs of your child.

Pre-Algebra (Business/Academic & Vocational)

Format: CD Rom or Correspondence course. Ten or Twelve worktexts.
Course Description
In Pre-Algebra students achieve mastery in using formulas, solving equations, finding volume and surface areas of solid figures-prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres, basic geometry and geometric vocabulary-points, angles, etc., tables and graphs-their preparation and use, rate, time, and distance, use of Pythagorean Theorem-using right triangles to find height and distance, finding the hypotenuse of a right triangle, square roots and use of positive and negative numbers. The application of learned knowledge comes through a more advanced study of banking, tax investments, mortgages, real estate (land and buildings), stocks and bonds, federal and sales taxes, and insurance (premiums and policies).

Algebra I-S (College Prep)

Format: Correspondence course. Twelve worktexts.
Course Description
Basic algebraic concepts are introduced in a carefully structured way so as to make the learning material understandable. This curriculum includes principles for logically solving, transposing, and canceling algebraic equations.

Students work with:

• Monomial and polynomial expressions.
• Algebraic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Factoring, quadratic equations, positive and negative numbers, averages, percent, interest, ratios, and proportions.

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Algebra I-A (College Prep)

Format: CD ROM or Correspondence Course. Ten worktexts.
Course Description
An Algebra I course, which includes Solving Equations, Verbal Problems, Polynomials, Algebraic Fractions, Radical Expressions, Graphing, and Quadratic Equations

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Geometry-S (College Prep)

Format: Correspondence. Twelve worktexts.
Course Description

How were the ancient Greeks able to calculate the circumference of Earth over two thousand years ago? With geometry. How many teens can logically come up with answers to the problems they face from day to day?

This course:

• Develops the deductive reasoning powers of students.
• Reviews previously learned material.
• Introduces new concepts.

Students learn:

• Properties and theorems and how to use them for solving problems.
• To reason logically and systematically

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Geometry-S (College Prep)

Format: CD ROM or Correspondence. Ten worktexts.
Course Description

A Geometry course, which includes Proofs, Congruency, Similar Polygons, Circles, Constructions, Area & Volume, and Coordinate Geometry as well as the formal study of logic and proof.

Algebra II A (College Prep)
Format: Correspondence. Twelve worktexts.
Course Description

This advanced study in algebra includes:

• Parabolas
• Hyperbolas
• Permutations
• Logarithms
• Matrices

Students learn to operate with:

• Radicals, fractions, and equations
• Arithmetic and geometric sequences

The approach is practical, enabling students to use their reasoning abilities. The program effectively equips your students with the necessary knowledge to excel in the real world.

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Algebra IIA (College Prep)

Format: CD ROM or Correspondence. Ten worktexts.
Course Description
An Algebra II course, which includes Linear Equations and Inequalities, Polynomials, Radical Expressions, Quadratic Relations and Systems, Exponential Functions, and Probability

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Trigonometry (College Prep and Honors)

Format: CD ROM or Correspondence. Six or ten worktexts.
Course Description
A Pre-Calculus or Advanced Mathematics course, which includes Trigonometry, Probability, and Special Functions

Click here for a sample lesson from the CD-ROM course (the sample will be in black and white).

Click here for a sample lesson from the correspondence course (the sample will be in black and white).

Pre-Calculus (Honors)

Format: Correspondence. Ten worktexts.
Course Description
This course readies the student for college level calculus. The material covers the scope of Trigonometry – the functions, inverse functions, combination functions, coordinates and the function laws.

Consumer Math-A (Business/Academic & Vocational)
Format: CD ROM or Worktext (10 unit or 12 unit).
Objectives

• Creative arithmetic
• Fractions, decimals & percent
• Family finances
• Construction trades
• Building trades
• Service occupations
• Transportation ?
• Business services
• Occupational diagrams

Accounting (Business/Academic – Vocational)

Format: Correspondence. Twelve worktexts.
Course Description
This course acquaints students with the nature, scope, vocabulary, and techniques of accounting. Intended to provide a firm foundation upon which to build, the course includes: introduction to assets, liabilities and capital, journalizing, ledger analysis, account management, balance sheet and income statement completion, accounting for sales and purchases, inventory control, tax preparation, and partnership and corporate accounting.