Prerequisite: Eighth grade mathematics (for ninth grade students)

This course is the study of the real number system and its various subsystems; algebraic representation, solution, and evaluation This is the first-year algebra course in which students will expand their math concepts from calculating with only real numbers to calculations involving variables and unknown quantities. Problem solving and equation solving skills are developed and expanded throughout the course. Graphing concepts will be expanded from their basic coordinate points to linear and quadratic functions. Throughout the course, we use real-world application problems to help show the relevance of math concepts to actual situations.

Prerequisite: Teacher approval, a mastery of eighth grade mathematics Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

Honors Algebra I is designed for the exceptional math student, one who has exhibited not only high math achievement and ability as shown by standardized tests, but also high math grades from the previous year. The regular algebra curriculum will be enriched with advanced problem solving techniques and will therefore, require additional out-of-class homework and study time.

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Geometry is a college preparatory class which reflects a way of thinking and of seeing the world. Geometry includes the properties of shapes such as circles, triangles, hexagons, and many more. Geometry observes patterns in nature and incorporates them into various activities. Geometry will use models and represent many mathematical and real world situations that will allow students to perceive the connection between geometry and the real and mathematical world. Students will be expected to learn geometry ideas, relationships and properties and use them to solve problems. Algebra I skills such as graphing lines, solving equations, and evaluating formulas will be incorporated in solving geometry problems.

Prerequisite: Algebra I H/IH/PreAP

Honors Geometry requires a higher level of thinking, and it extends concepts that are presented in regular geometry; therefore, additional out-of-class time may be required for both homework and study. Students will follow the same general course outline as students in regular geometry, but daily assignments, quizzes, tests and projects are modified to increase the level of difficulty to an appropriate level for honors students.

Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry

Students will study linear systems, relations and functions, complex number systems, polynomials, rational expressions, matrices, determinants, conic sections, logarithms, sequences, and series.

Prerequisite: Algebra I H/IH/PreAP, Geometry H/IH/PreAP, and teacher approval

Students study same topics as Algebra II, plus additional topic in statistics and high dimensional mathematics as time permits. High levels of understanding such as relationship of ideas, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation will be stressed. Expectations are high for student enthusiasm and excellent work ethic, as for any honors level course.