Course Offerings - Grade 9

Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles - Course No.: 8019

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Full Year CREDIT: 1.0, 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

Algebra I - Course No.: 8024

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.: 8022

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 Honors - Course No.: 8032

GRADES: 9, 10, 11 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

Computer Science Honors - Course No.: 8041F, 8042S

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

Computer 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 broad range of fields. This course uses the Python programming language in conjunction with various tools designed to optimize student learning and engagement. The student will receive a firm foundation of computer programming concepts needed to take an Advanced Placement Computer Science course.
PREREQUISITE: Geometry, concurrent enrollment in Geometry Honors, or computer science teacher recommendation

Geometry - Course No.: 8050

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

Geometry Honors -  Course No.: 8054

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

Geometry Honors offers fast paced and in-depth coverage of all Geometry topics (see Geometry course descriptions for further information). The course will also include coordinate geometry, non-right triangle trigonometry, loci of points and a brief look at non-Euclidean geometry.
PREREQUISITE: Placement