Algebra 1 is a full year course that includes the following topics: equations and inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, linear and quadratic functions, exponents and exponential functions, polynomials and factoring, radical expressions and equations, and rational expressions and functions. As with all SEM math courses, a TI-84 Plus calculator is required.

Geometry is a full year course that is an algebra-based approach to geometry. The algebra topics covered include: solving equations, factoring, operations with polynomials, operations with radicals, rational expressions, and systems of equations. These topics are taught with the understanding that this may be some students’ first exposure to the topics and therefore more time is spent on these fundamentals. The geometry topics covered are graphing linear equations, angle relationships with parallel lines, right triangle trigonometry, proving triangles similar and congruent, relationships within triangles, properties of quadrilaterals, circles, area, surface area and volume.

Honors Geometry covers the same topics as in Geometry, but moves at a much faster pace and explores more challenging application problems. The algebra topics are reviewed in Honors Geometry with the expectation that students already have a basic understanding of that material from a previous Algebra course. Due to the accelerated pace of the class, more time is available at the end of the year to explore additional topics, including, but not limited to, probability and statistics, transformations, and parabolas.

Prerequisite: successful completion of Geometry
This full year course continues the study of the topics started in Algebra 1 and Geometry. Students study linear systems of equations, quadratic functions, complex numbers, conic sections, matrices, polynomial functions, radical functions, rational exponents, rational functions, and logarithmic and exponential functions.

Prerequisite: minimum grade of A in Geometry or minimum grade of B- in Honors Geometry and teacher recommendation.
Students in Honors Intermediate Algebra with Trig cover the same topics as in Intermediate Algebra, but move at a much faster pace and explore more challenging application problems. Honors Intermediate Algebra with Trig also includes the study of trigonometry, including the unit circle, trigonometric equations, trig identities, and trig functions.

Precalculus is a full year course in which students study trigonometric, polynomial and rational functions, analytic trigonometry, vectors, parametrics, polar coordinates, conics, systems of equations, matrices, sequences, and probability.

*This is a requirement for students who took Geometry as their first math class at SEM.

Prerequisites: minimum grade of B- in Honors Intermediate Algebra with Trigonometry and teacher recommendation.

Honors Precalculus is a full year course which focuses on the study of the twelve basic functions and their graphs. Students study linear, trigonometric, rational and polynomial functions, conic sections, systems of equations, matrices, parametric equations, vectors, motion, sequences, series, statistics and the concept of limits, which is a bridge to Calculus. Honors Precalculus also focuses on the applications of each topic that is covered, which is an essential skill in Calculus. Students are encouraged to approach problems in a variety of ways: algebraically, graphically, numerically, and verbally.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Precalculus or Honors Precalculus
Introduction to Calculus is a year-long, academically rigorous course that is designed to support topics studied in calculus. This course will provide opportunities for students to be involved in experiences that apply concepts of Calculus. These concepts include: functions, graphs, limits, differentiation, and applications of differentiation and integration. This course encourages geometrical, numerical, verbal, and analytic expression of concepts, results and problems, while incorporating appropriate technology, manipulatives, and graphing calculators. This course is not an AP Calculus class, however it is an introduction to Calculus and would be suited for someone who is looking to take Calculus I as a freshman in college.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of PreCalculus (A- or higher final average, B- or higher final average for Honors) and approval by department chair.
AP Statistics is a full year course that introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring data, planning a study, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. Students learn to use computer software programs for statistics and their graphing calculators to draw graphs and analyze data. Students are required to take the AP exam.

Successful completion of Honors PreCalculus B+ or higher final average, teacher recommendation and approval by department chair.
This full year course studies the four main topics of Calculus: limits, derivatives, integrals and definite integrals, as well many applications of these operations to word problems. AP Calculus AB is the equivalent of the first semester of college calculus. The course ends with an AP exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions.

This full year course studies the four main topics of Calculus: limits, derivatives, integrals and definite integrals. In addition to applying these concepts to word problems, students also apply them to series and sequences, parametric functions, vectors, and polar functions. AP Calculus BC is the equivalent of the first two semesters of college calculus. Currently, both AP Calculus AB and BC students meet together to learn the initial material (through definite integrals); BC students are guided through independent work to master the additional material. The course ends with an AP exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions. BC students get separate scores for the AB and BC material, allowing them to earn credit for only the first semester if they didn’t master all of the topics.

Successful completion of at least Intermediate Algebra

Students are encouraged to use a variety of problem-solving skills and strategies in real-world contexts, and to question outcomes using mathematical analysis and data to support their findings. It provides students a motivating, young-adult centered financial context for understanding and applying the mathematics they are guaranteed to use in the future.

Financial Algebra A covers banking services and consumer credit.

Successful completion of at least Intermediate Algebra

Students are encouraged to use a variety of problem-solving skills and strategies in real-world contexts, and to question outcomes using mathematical analysis and data to support their findings. It provides students a motivating, young-adult centered financial context for understanding and applying the mathematics they are guaranteed to use in the future.

Financial Algebra B covers automobile ownership and employment basics.

Successful completion of at least Intermediate Algebra

Students are encouraged to use a variety of problem-solving skills and strategies in real-world contexts, and to question outcomes using mathematical analysis and data to support their findings. It provides students a motivating, young-adult centered financial context for understanding and applying the mathematics they are guaranteed to use in the future.

Financial Algebra C covers independent living and preparing a budget.