The primary focus for our students' math experiences in junior high is to build mathematical thinkers. We want students to leave our District feeling confident in their math abilities. This is accomplished by engaging students in learning math by doing math, solving problems in real-world contexts, along with constructing mathematical arguments by utilizing their understanding of mathematical big ideas.

• Grade 7
  
  
  • Pre-Algebra: This course is a compacted curriculum of both 7th and 8th Grade Common Core State Standards which includes: number systems, rational number operations, ratios, proportionality, percentages, expressions, solving linear equations, inequalities, exponents and scientific notation, graphing proportional and nonproportional relationships, angles and angle relationships, circumference and area of circles, volume of cylinders, spheres, and cones, and the Pythagorean Theorem.
    
    
  • Pre-Algebra x2: A two-period-long course where students engage in the same learning as the standard Pre-Algebra course. This allows students to access the Pre-Algebra content with the additional support of extended time.
    
    
  • 7th Algebra 1: This algebra course introduces the fundamental principles of algebra. Course topics include linear equations, inequalities, systems of equations, functions, including exponential and quadratics. The course is aligned to the Common Core State Math Standards. 
    
    

• For seventh-grade students who took Algebra 1 in sixth grade, the following courses are also available:
  
  

  • Honors Plane & Solid Geometry (see course description below)
    
    
• Grade 8
  

  • Algebra 1: This algebra course introduces the fundamental principles of algebra. Course topics include linear equations, inequalities, systems of equations, functions, including exponential and quadratics. The course is aligned to the Common Core State Math Standards.

  • Algebra 1x2: A two-period-long course where students engage in the same learning as the 8th Grade Algebra 1 course. This allows students to access the Algebra content with the additional support of extended time.

  • Honors Plane & Solid Geometry: This advanced course is a comprehensive study of plane and solid geometry including constructions, formulas for measurement and formal proofs. It is based on the theorems and axioms that relate points, lines, planes, and solids. Topics are covered in great depth, especially area and volume of solids. Additional emphasis is placed on the integration of algebraic techniques in solving geometric problems. Students must successfully complete Algebra 1 to take this course. 

  • Accelerated Algebra 2: This highly accelerated high school course is designed for students who demonstrate a strong command of algebra and geometry. M328, Accelerated Algebra 2 is provided at a high school location. The course briefly reviews concepts presented in earlier course work and then rigorously expands and applies them to other areas of mathematics. In addition, selected topics from pre-calculus are studied. Ideas presented in this course involve advanced techniques of graphing and solving equations and inequalities and will prepare students to take Trigonometry/Calculus A. This course requires a graphing calculator. Students must successfully complete Honors Plane & Solid Geometry to take this course.