Academics : Mathematics

Requirements:

All students must take three years of Mathematics.

311 - Honors Algebra 1/Honors Algebra 2

This course is designed to meet the needs of those students who have superior mathematical capabilities. The course content consists of both Algebra 1 and the first semester of Algebra 2. Appropriate technology is applied.

312 - Algebra 1

This course is designed to meet the requirements of those students who have good mathematical capabilities. The student will be introduced to most of the important aspects of Algebra and will receive a firm mathematical foundation which will significantly contribute to an ability to effectively function in a technical environment. Appropriate technology is applied.

313 - Algebra 1

This course is intended to meet the needs of those students whose future interests will probably be non-science or non-math. Generally, the content is comparable to that of higher tracks, but material is presented with diminished depth and reduced rigor. A greater amount of effort will be devoted to practice or reinforcement of the more important ideas. Appropriate technology is applied.

321 - Honors Algebra 2/Geometry

This course is a continuation of the Honors Algebra 1/Honors Algebra 2 course. The content consists of both the second semester of Algebra 2 and Geometry. Appropriate technology is applied. Prerequisites: Honors Algebra 1/Honors Algebra 2 and teacher recommendation.

322 - Geometry

This course stresses both the basic structure of geometry and proficiency in developing formal proofs. It integrates concepts of space geometry with plane geometry. Algebraic skills are reviewed and strengthened as these methods are applied to solving problems in geometry. Appropriate technology is applied. Prerequisites: Algebra 1 (Track 2) or Honors Algebra 1/ Honors Algebra 2 (Track 1) and teacher recommendation.

331 - Honors Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus

This course consists of trigonometry, both triangular and circular, analytic geometry with an in-depth study of the algebra of functions, and an introduction to the basic concepts of differential and integral calculus. Appropriate technology is applied. Prerequisites : Honors Algebra 2/Geometry and teacher recommendation.

332 - Algebra 2

This course is intended for those students who are college bound. The course provides for the study of various types of functions and their graphing. It extends the central ideas of Algebra 1 to include complex numbers, exponents, and logarithms. Also, it provides the groundwork for a Trigonometry/ Analytical Geometry course. Appropriate technology is applied. Prerequisites: Geometry (Track 1 or 2) and teacher recommendation.

345 - AP Calculus AB

This course completes the Math sequence for the West Catholic scholar. This course is an official Advanced Placement course that utilizes the course of study developed by the Advanced Placement of the College Board and that culminates in the Advanced Placement Examination. Appropriate technology is applied. ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE THE AP EXAM IN MAY. Prerequisites: Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus and a strong teacher recommendation. Students who qualify and choose to take this course must sign a contract.

341 - Honors Calculus

This course combines one semester of differential calculus and one semester of integral calculus. The course consists of the delta method, limits, functions, continuity, differential approximations, applications to velocity and acceleration, curve sketching, maximum and minimum problems, mean value and Rolle's theorems, antiderivatives, definite integrals, transcendental functions, trapezoidal rule, applications to area and volume, and integration by parts. Appropriate technology is applied. Prerequisites: Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus concurrently and strong teacher recommendation. (Track 1)

342 - Trigonometry

This course is designed to meet the needs of students who have good mathematical skills and intend to attend college. The course consists of trigonomic functions, circular functions, triangle trigonometry , trigonometric equations and applications, and graphing functions with calculators/computers, as well as sequences and series. Appropriate technology is applied. Prerequisites: Algebra 2 (Track 1 or 2) and teacher recommendation.