Summer Session for High School Students

Advanced Precalculus (Asynchronous)
June 16 through July 25 (No Class on June 19 or July 4)
9 AM to Noon

Asynchronous with Office Hours
Synchronous Final Exam on July 25 from 9AM-11AM

Prerequisites: Algebra 2 with Trigonometry

Precalculus Honors is for students who are interested in studying AP Calculus, and who are likely to desire studying mathematics-related fields in college. This course is intended to precede BC Calculus, but students can enroll in AB Calculus instead if they wish. As with Precalculus, the course focuses on the use of technology and data analysis to develop students’ thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Students will learn to understand the language of functions (domain and range, odd and even, periodic, symmetry, zeroes, intercepts, etc.) Topics covered include transformations and function properties, sequences, series, and probability and statistics topics. In the spring, girls will begin the study of calculus, experiencing the topics of limits, derivatives, and two types of integrals! Further, girls will not only learn how their previously learned skills are applied, but also how ideas work together. Students will be able to work with functions represented in a variety of ways - graphical, numerical, analytical, or verbal - and they will understand the connections among these representations. Technology is incorporated to help. Students will learn to communicate mathematics and explain solutions to problems both orally and in written sentences.  Students will be required to have a TI-83 graphing calculator or a comparable calculator for the course.  This course prepares students for success in AP Calculus AB or BC.  For successful placement in AP Calculus BC, students must earn an A- or higher in the course.  For successful placement in AP Calculus AB, students must earn a B or higher in the course.  For successful placement in Calculus, students must earn a C or higher in the course.

Asynchronous Class Structure: The two week Trigonometry course and Advanced Precalculus course will be taught asynchronously.  Content will be released every week on Monday and will be due the following Sunday at 11:59PM.  Office hours will be available by appointment.

Trigonometry (Two Week Course)
July 14 through July 25
9 AM to Noon

Materials released on Mondays
Asynchronous with Office Hours
Synchronous Final Exam on July 25 from 9AM-11AM

Prerequisites: Algebra 2

Students enrolling in this course will learn all about the trigonometric functions, their applications, and how to measure indirectly using sine and cosine. Students will apply algebra they have learned by verifying trigonometric identities and solving trigonometric equations. Students will apply these principles in various fields of math and science. Topics will include angles and triangles, radian measures, vectors, trigonometric identities, graphs, and formulas. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of the laws that govern triangle relationships, be able to apply trigonometry as a problem-solving tool in the real world, and solve problems logically through mathematical reasoning.  In combination with Algebra 2 prerequisite knowledge, this course prepares students for success in Honors Precalculus.  Students will be required to have a TI-83 graphing calculator or a comparable calculator for the course.  For successful placement in Honors Precalculus, students must earn an B+ or higher in the course and have earned a final grade of an A or higher in Algebra 2.

Asynchronous Class Structure: The two week Trigonometry course and Advanced Precalculus course will be taught asynchronously.  Content will be released every week on Monday and will be due the following Sunday at 11:59PM.  Office hours will be available by appointment.

Algebra 1 Review 
June 23-27 and July 7-11
9 AM to Noon

Virtual Synchronous 

Prerequisites: Pre-Algebra

Embark on a comprehensive one-week Algebra 1 review course that focuses on reinforcing fundamental concepts. This program highlights algebra as a valuable problem-solving tool, emphasizing the manipulation of unknowns and knowns to solve equations. The condensed curriculum aims to refresh your understanding of symbolic algebra, covering topics such as equation solving, exponents, and factoring. Explore essential concepts like functions, data analysis, and mathematical modeling within practical contexts, fostering connections between algebra and various disciplines. Utilize technology, such as a TI-83 graphing calculator or a comparable device, to enhance problem-solving skills and make mathematical conjectures. This intensive one-week course is designed to elevate your algebraic thinking, preparing you for future challenges.

Synchronous Class Structure: Students will engage with their math teacher online via Google Meet.  Students will be given synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities.