High School Mathematics

Course: Algebra I

Grade Level: 9-10 (Advanced 8th graders may apply if they have had a full year of Pre-Algebra)
Day/Time: Tuesday and Thursday 10:45am - 12:00pm OR Tuesday and Thursday 12:30pm - 1:45pm 
Instructors: Rachel Scott & Beverly Good
Cost: $86 per month + $45 application fee
Online Availability: Students can enroll in this class as an Online Real Time student, pending teacher approval.
Book: Order used or new online through Amazon, Thrift Books, AbeBooks, or try McKay’s.  NOTE: We can provide this book for a $30 rental fee for the school year.

• Elementary Algebra by Larson and Hostetler (4th Ed.), ISBN: 0-618-38817-6 

Supply List: 1” three-ring binder, loose leaf notebook paper, 4 binder dividers, pencils, a pack of graph paper, ruler or straight edge, ink pen (any color is fine as long as it is not erasable), access to a calculator at home
Description: This is a college-prep Algebra I course.  Students will transition from manipulation of known numbers to finding an unknown value that is represented by a variable.  It is the starting point for learning mathematical symbolic reasoning. Topics covered include a review of the arithmetic skills needed to succeed in algebra, monomial and polynomial expressions, factoring to simplify and solve equations, solving and graphing linear and quadratic equations, and developing critical problem-solving skills by applying algebraic concepts to practical situations.  This course provides the foundation for success in advanced math courses.  Homework will be assigned at each class and will be due at the beginning of the next class, while a quiz or test will be given about every two-three weeks.
Prerequisite: A grade of 70% or higher in Pre-Algebra.  A pretest will be required for students who have not taken Pre-Algebra at HHL.
Tutoring: Ms. Scott and Mrs. Good will be in their classrooms from 10:00 - 10:40am on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help students when they are stuck on a problem or concept and needing extra instruction. This is a free service for any student taking any section of Algebra I.

Course: Geometry

Grade Level: 9-11
Day/Time: Tuesday and Thursday 10:45am - 12:00pm OR Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 - 1:45pm
Instructor: Sherrie Forrest
Cost: $86 per month + $45 application fee
Online Availability: Students can enroll in this class as an Online Real Time student, pending teacher approval.
Book: Order used or new online through Amazon, Thrift Books, AbeBooks, or try McKay’s.

• McDougal Littell Geometry, ISBN: 0395937779   

Supply List: 1” three-ring binder, notebook paper, binder dividers, pencils, a pack of graph paper, calculator with Trig Functions (SIN, COS, TAN)
Description: This college prep Geometry course develops reasoning and problem-solving skills through the exploration of measurement, proofs, congruence, similarity, and area. Students will apply properties of lines, triangles, quadrilaterals and circles to many problems involving algebra and use in real life. In addition to excellent classroom teaching, some online teaching resources (videos & examples) will be used to enhance the class and help students when they are working on their own. Written homework will be assigned at the end of each class and online assignments will be used to check for understanding.  Tests will be given at the end of each chapter, every few weeks. Internet access is required.
Prerequisite: A grade of 70% or higher in Algebra I
Tutoring: Mrs. Forrest will be in her classroom from 10:00 - 10:40am on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help students when they are stuck on a problem or concept and needing extra instruction. This is a free service for any student taking either section of Geometry.

Course: Algebra II

Grade Level: 10-12
Day/Time: Tuesday and Thursday 8:35 - 9:50am OR Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 - 1:45pm
Instructor: Rachel Scott
Cost: $86 per month + $45 application fee
Online Availability: Students can enroll in this class as an Online Real Time student, pending teacher approval.
Book: Order used or new online through Amazon, Thrift Books, AbeBooks, or try McKay’s.  NOTE: Please make sure you do not buy the instructor’s book!

• Intermediate Algebra: Graphs and Functions by Larson, Hostetler, and Neptune (3rd Ed.), 2002, ISBN: 0618218785 

Supply List: 1” three-ring binder, loose leaf notebook paper, 4 binder dividers, a pack of graph paper, pencils, ruler or straight edge, ink pen (any color is fine as long as it is not erasable), a basin non-graphing calculator with “log” and “in” buttons including logarithms ($15 Casio is fine).
Description: This is a college-prep Algebra II course. Advanced algebraic concepts such as linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions, rational expressions, systems of linear equations, complex numbers, and matrices will be studied. Students will also explore exponential and logarithmic functions, and graphing by hand. Homework will be given at each class and will be due at the beginning of the next class, while a quiz or test will be given every two-three weeks. Internet access is required.
Prerequisite: A grade of 70% or higher in Algebra I.  A pretest will be required for students who have not taken Algebra I at HHL.
Tutoring: Ms. Scott will be in her classroom from 10:00 - 10:40am on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help students when they are stuck on a problem or concept and needing extra instruction. This is a free service for any student taking either section of Algebra II.

Course: Pre-Calculus

Grade Level: 11-12
Day/Time: Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 - 1:45pm 
Instructor: Heather Taylor
Cost: $88 per month + $45 application fee
Online Availability: Students can enroll in this class as an Online Real Time student, pending teacher approval.
Book:  Order used or new online through Amazon, Thrift Books, AbeBooks, or try McKay’s. 

• Stewart's Precalculus 6th Ed (2012) ISBN: 0840068077 

Supply List: 1” three-ring binder, notebook paper, pencils, and binder dividers
Description: Precalculus is an advanced mathematics course designed to prepare students for the study of calculus by strengthening their understanding of essential algebraic and trigonometric concepts. Using Stewart's Precalculus (6th Edition) as the primary textbook, this course explores a wide range of topics that bridge the gap between algebra, geometry, and calculus. Throughout the semester, students will develop a deep understanding of functions and their properties, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Emphasis will be placed on graphing, solving equations, and analyzing function behavior. Students will also explore sequences and series, and the fundamentals of limits, providing a solid foundation for calculus. The course will integrate both analytical and graphical approaches to problem-solving and include applications to real-world scenarios. 
Prerequisites: A grade of 70% or higher in both Geometry and Algebra II. We recommend that students have completed a challenging Algebra II course prior to taking Pre-Calculus at HHL.  By the end of this course, students will be well-equipped to tackle the challenges of calculus and other higher-level mathematics courses. A pretest will be required for students who have not taken Algebra II at HHL.