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Mathematics Department

Gaining mathematical power is the focus of this instructional program. Mathematically powerful students can think and communicate by drawing on mathematical ideas and by using math tools and techniques. They can solve problems and use data systematically to develop patterns and explanations. Mathematically powerful students can think and communicate by drawing on mathematical ideas and by using math tools and techniques and they can solve problems and use data systematically to develop patterns and explanations. Mathematically powerful students do something meaningful and purposeful with their mathematics, including furthering their studies in science, technology, and social science and applying their math power to daily living and workplace options. All students need to engage in challenging mathematics in order to be prepared for the technical jobs of the new workplace.


HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION:
There is a two-year requirement for graduation; the minimum is Algebra 1 and Geometry.


UC ELIGIBILITY:
c. Mathematics – 3 year required, 4 years recommended.
A student must earn 30 credits and a grade of "C" or higher in approved mathematic courses.

Math Department Book List

Math Department Book List

Math Course Sequences

Math Course Sequences

Mathematics Courses


For a list of Math Courses with descriptions please see the Course Selection Guide.
 

Course Units Grades  UC/CSU Requirement Prerequisite 
Algebra 1  10 9-12 c None 
Algebra 1 with Algebra Workshop 20 (10 math, 10 elective) 9-12 c (math only) Teacher recommendation
Algebra 2  10 9-12 c C or better in Geometry with teacher recommendation 
Algebra 2/
Trigonometry 		 10 9-12 c B or better in Geometry (Enriched) with teacher recommendation
Computer Programming JAVA  10 9-12 g Algebra 1 and previous computer use or teacher recommendation 
Geometry 10 9-12 c C or better in Algebra 1, Algebra 1B or Algebra I with Algebra Workshop or completion of Algebra 1B
Geometry Enriched 10 9-12 c B or better in Algebra I or Algebra 1B with teacher recommendation
Math Analysis 10 9-12 c B or better in Algebra 2 with teacher recommendation
Pre-Calculus Honors 10 9-12 c B or better in Algebra 2/Trigonometry or Math Analysis
AP Calculus AB 10 9-12 c B or better in Math Analysis or C or better in Pre-Calculus Honors with teacher recommendation
AP Calculus BC 10 9-12 c B or better in Pre-Calculus H with teacher recommendation
AP Computer Science A 10 10-12 g C or better in Algebra 2, or teacher recommendation
AP Statistics 10 10-12 c C or better in Algebra 2 with teacher recommendation
AP Calculus/AP Physics 20 (10 math, 10 science) 11-12 c (10 units)
d (10 units)		 Pre-Calculus Honors and Physics Honors