Course Offerings - Grade 11

Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry and Statistics - Course No.: 3002

GRADES: 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

GRADES: 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry and Statistics students will study exponential and logarithmic functions, rational functions, sequences and series, conic sections, probability, standard deviation and normal distributions, radian measure, trigonometric functions and identities, and law of sines and law of cosines.
PREREQUISITE: Intermediate Algebra II

Advanced Placement Calculus AB - Course No.: 3014

GRADES: 11, 12 LENGTH:Full Year  CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required. Students are required to purchase a workbook for this course.

Advanced Placement Calculus AB is a college level course whose topics are prescribed by the College Board. Extensive work is done in the areas of elementary functions and differential calculus, as well as in some of the topics of integral calculus. This course is equivalent to one semester of college calculus. 
PREREQUISITE: Precalculus or Precalculus Honors

Advanced Placement Calculus BC - Course No.: 3016 

GRADES: 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required. Students are required to purchase a workbook for this course

Advanced Placement Calculus BC is a college level course whose topics are prescribed by the College Board. Extensive work is done in the areas of elementary functions, differential calculus, and integral calculus. Some fundamental work is also done in the areas of sequences and series and differential equations. This course is equivalent to two semesters of college calculus. Students who have completed Calculus AB can only earn credit for the second semester of Calculus BC
PREREQUISITE: Precalculus Honors

Advanced Placement Computer Science A - Course No.: 3022

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0

Advanced Placement Computer Science A (JAVA) is a college level course whose topics are prescribed by the College Board. The course covers materials that would normally comprise three or more hours of college level computer science course work. Topics include object oriented programming, methodology, inheritance, classes, array processing, data types, iteration, and selection. Students are expected to attain mastery of fundamental programming techniques.
PREREQUISITE: Computer Science Honors, AP Computer Science Principles, or computer science teacher recommendation.

Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles - Course No.: 3026

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: Global Scholar Course

Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles is a college level course designed to introduce an understanding of how computers can be used in any field and how to solve real world problems using the computer.  Students will use JavaScript to create their own web apps. With a unique focus on creative problem solving and real-world applications, AP Computer Science Principles prepares students for college and career. 
PREREQUISITE: Algebra I

 

Advanced Placement Statistics - Course No.: 3020

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required. Students are required to purchase a workbook for this course.

Advanced Placement Statistics 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 in advance and performing statistical inference. Students will complete a variety of projects throughout the year. Students must be willing to read, write, and communicate mathematically. Students who successfully complete the course and examination may receive credit and/or advanced placement for a one-semester introductory college statistics course. 
PREREQUISITE: Algebra II or Algebra II Honors

Advanced Topics in Computer Science Honors - Course No.: 3011F, 3012S

GRADES:  11, 12 LENGTH: 1 Sem  CREDIT: 0.5 OTHER: Global Scholar Course/ Honors credit. Extended Study Option. Students may opt to receive college credit by enrolling in an appropriate dual enrollment course through an approved provider (fees vary).

Advanced Topics in Computer Science is designed for the student who wants to pursue the further study of advanced computer science topics. Students will have a choice to complete a course in data structures (equivalent to a typical college second semester computer science course). Or the students will work directly with the instructor to design an approved individualized course of study of the student’s choosing, which could include bringing technology products to authentic users and/or the marketplace. Students who take this course must be self-motivated to be able to consistently work independently on a significantly challenging topic that is of interest to them. This course will be a blended instructional model course. Blended instruction allows a student to learn through a mix of in-class and online instruction with some flexibility over time, place and/or pace. With instructor approval, students may complete the course more than one time. 
PREREQUISITE: AP Computer Science A or with instructor approval

Algebra I - Course No.: 3024

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required. 

Algebra I topics include properties of real numbers, solving equations and inequalities, linear functions, systems of equations, properties of exponents and exponential functions, polynomials and factoring, quadratic functions and equations, radical expressions and equations, and data analysis and probability.  Emphasis is placed on problem solving and constructing mathematical arguments.
PREREQUISITE: Placement

Algebra I Two Period Option - Course No.: 3030

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 2.0 OTHER: Meets two consecutive periods each day. A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Algebra I Two Period Option is designed and paced in a way to help students both learn and retain algebraic concepts. Topics include properties of real numbers, solving equations and inequalities, linear functions, systems of equations, properties of exponents and exponential functions, polynomials and factoring, quadratic functions and equations, radical expressions and equations, and data analysis and probability. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and constructing mathematical arguments. This course fulfills the Algebra I component of Illinois’ math graduation requirement
PREREQUISITE: Placement

Algebra II - Course No.: 3032

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required (Blended Option CN: 3032BL)

Algebra II includes such topics as the real number system, functions and relations, linear functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic functions, polynomial functions, radical functions and rational exponents, exponential and logarithmic functions, rational functions, sequences and series, stats, and basic trigonometry. A strong emphasis is placed on problem solving and technology applications. 

PREREQUISITE: Algebra I and Geometry

Algebra II Honors - Course No.: 3034

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH:  Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Algebra II Honors offers fast paced and in-depth coverage of polynomial, rational, inverse, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Other topics include equations, graphs, complex numbers and linear programming. Second semester includes an in-depth study of trigonometry, including right triangle trig, law of sines/cosines, identities, graphing of trig functions, and sinusoidal modeling
PREREQUISITE: Geometry Honors or Placement

Calculus I Honors - Course No.: 3040  

GRADES: 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Calculus I Honors begins with a study of limits and their properties.  Other topics include differentiation, applications of differentiation, and applications of integration. In addition, there will be some study of differential equations.  This course is not designed to prepare students for the AP Calculus AB exam.   Students wishing to take the AP Calculus AB exam should enroll in AP Calculus AB.
PREREQUISITE: Precalculus

Calculus III Honors - Course No.: 3038  

GRADES: 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Calculus III Honors topics include vectors in two and three dimensions, vector operations, lines and places in space, vector functions, functions of more than one variable, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients, multiple integrals, quadratic surfaces, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, curves in 3-space, vector fields, line integrals, surface integrals, curl and divergence, Green's, Stokes', and Divergence Theorems, and other advanced topics.  This course may be taught using blended instruction (i.e. in-person, online, asynchronous, etc.)  Students may earn dual credit through CLC upon successful completion. 
PREREQUISITE: AP Calculus BC

Computer Science Honors - Course No.: 3041F, 3042S

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: 1 Sem CREDIT: 0.5 OTHER: Global Scholar Course

Global Scholar Seal pictureComputer Science Honors(Python) is a course for students with little or no prior programming experience. This one-semester course teaches computational concepts and basic programming techniques. Students will develop confidence in their ability to apply computational practices to problems in a visual and interactive environment. This course uses the Python programming language in conjunction with tools designed to optimize student learning and engagement. The student will receive a firm foundation of computer programming needed to take the Advanced Placement Computer Science course
PREREQUISITE: Geometry, concurrent enrollment in Geometry Honors or Placement

Geometry - Course No.: 3050

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required

Geometry students will learn to recognize and understand various geometric shapes and solids, and know their properties. They will develop deductive reasoning ability and use it on formal proofs of geometric concepts. The course includes topics such as measurement, points, lines, planes, angles, triangles, parallel lines, formal proof, polygons, similarity, transformations, right triangles, right triangle trigonometry, circles, area, surface area, volume and geometric probability.
PREREQUISITE: Algebra I or Placement

Informal Geometry - Course No.: 3060

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Informal Geometry is similar to Geometry with the difference being a lighter emphasis on formal proofs.  Informal Geometry will help students develop reasoning skills through their study of shapes, area, volume, congruence, angle relationships, similarity, special right triangles, and right triangle trigonometry.
PREREQUISITE: Algebra I

Intermediate Algebra II -Course No.: 3064

GRADES: 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Intermediate Algebra II is an intermediate second year algebra course. Students will study linear and exponential relationships, relations and functions, regression analysis, systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices, quadratic functions, variation, rational functions, and radical functions. The instruction is designed and paced in a way to help students both learn and retain mathematical concepts while connecting them to the real world.
PREREQUISITE: Informal Geometry or Geometry

Precalculus I - Course No.: 3045F

GRADES: 11, 12 LENGTH: Semester I CREDIT:  0.5 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Precalculus I completes the study of trigonometric functions and their graphs, inverse trigonometric functions, identities, and the law of sines/cosines  Other topics include rational functions, logarithms, and exponential functions.
PREREQUISITE: Advanced Algebra with Trig and Stats, Algebra II, or Algebra II Honors

Precalculus - Course No.: 3042

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Precalculus completes an in-depth study of polynomial, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions.  Other topics include conic sections, polar curves, probability limits, and an introduction to calculus.
PREREQUISITE: Advanced Algebra with Trig and Stats, Algebra II, or Algebra II Honors

Precalculus Honors - Course No.: 3044

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Precalculus Honors begins with a review of polynomial functions and their applications.  Other topics include analytic geometry, conic sections, polar curves, parametric equations, vectors, vector equations of the line and plane in two and three dimensions, dot and cross products and their applications. Combinatorics, probability, including the Binomial Theorem, sequence and series, limits and an introduction to calculus complete the course. 
PREREQUISITE: Algebra II Honors

Statistics Course No.: 3071F, 3072S

GRADES: 11, 12 LENGTH: 1 Sem CREDIT: 0.5 OTHER: A TI-84+ graphing calculator is required.

Statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Topics include experimental design, describing data using numerical measures and graphical displays, probability and probability distributions, and hypothesis testing.
PREREQUISITE: Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry and Statistics, Algebra II or Algebra II Honors

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