Mathematics provides the framework and language with which we can explore and describe in precise, understandable, and objective detail both abstract and concrete phenomena. Whereas the overriding goal of middle school mathematics is the mastery of performing a variety of operations with numbers, high school mathematics directs students’ attention to the recognition and formulation of patterns that occur and the process of generalization of these recurring patterns. Our emphasis at CHS is on the analysis of a problem and the expectation that each student provide a detailed explanation for his/her solution to both practical and theoretical examples.
600 – Integrated Math I, 603 - Integrated Math II, 615 - Integ. Math III, – each is1 credit, 1 year
These three courses comprise a three-year sequence providing the equivalent of Algebra I and Geometry. Students also learn how to use spreadsheets and are introduced to the basics of trigonometry, probability, and statistics. This sequence addresses the needs of contextual learners and is designed for students who learn abstract concepts through concrete experiences. Classes integrate hands-on laboratory activities, cooperative learning opportunities and teacher- led discussion and instruction that teach important math concepts by emphasizing problem-solving and decision-making through workplace examples. A scientific calculator is required.
601 – Algebra I – 1 credit – 1 year
This course covers Algebra topics including operations with integers, solving equations, linear and quadratic
functions, polynomials, radicals, problem solving, and systems of linear equations. Students are required to
have a scientific calculator and, when possible, it would be to the student’s advantage to have a graphing
calculator.
616– Algebra I Honors – 1 credit – 1 year
This course is intended for students who have done exceptionally well in 8th grade Pre-Algebra as well as those students who have taken an Algebra I class in 8th grade but not mastered the requisite skills sufficiently well to move on to Geometry. This course will move at a brisk pace and expectations for students’ independent performance are greater than those of students taking the Algebra I class. Topics covered include solving linear and quadratic equations, graphing linear and quadratic functions, inequalities, polynomials, systems of equations, and practical applications of the previously listed topics. Students are required to have a scientific calculator and, when possible, it would be to the student’s advantage to have a graphing calculator.
608 – Geometry – 1 credit – 1 year
Prerequisite: A grade of 70 or better in Algebra I
This is the college-preparatory course in Euclidean Geometry. Topics covered include parallel and
perpendicular lines, congruent triangles, similarity, right-triangle trigonometry, circles, areas, volumes, and
writing deductive proofs. Students learn a complete language of geometric terms and improve their inductive and deductive reasoning. Students intending to go to a four-year college should take this class. Students are required to have a scientific calculator and, when possible, it would be to the student’s advantage to have a graphing calculator.
609 – Geometry Honors – 1 credit – 1 year
Prerequisite: A grade of 78 or better in Algebra I honors or a grade of 90 or better in Algebra I with the
recommendation of the teacher
This is an accelerated course covering all of the topics of Geometry but with greater depth, complexity, and at a faster pace. Students become proficient at writing proofs and improve their deductive powers of reasoning. Students are required to have a scientific calculator and, when possible, it would be to the student’s advantage to have a graphing calculator.
602 – Algebra II – 1 credit – 1 year
Prerequisite: A grade of 70 or better in Geometry
This course reinforces the topics covered in Algebra I with increased depth. Additional topics studied include logarithms, exponentials, quadratic functions, and complex numbers. The class is essential for any advanced studies in math. Students are required to have a scientific calculator and, when possible, it would be to the student’s advantage to have a graphing calculator.
607 – Basic Algebra II – 1 credit – l year
This course is designed to cover most of the same topics that are covered in the regular Algebra II course,
however, at a slower pace. Much time is spent reinforcing Algebra I skills. Additional topics studied include
exponentials, quadratic functions, complex numbers and basic right triangle trigonometry. Students expecting to go to a four-year college should take the regular Algebra II class, if possible. A scientific calculator is required.
606 – Algebra II Honors – 1 credit – 1 year
Prerequisite: A grade of 78 or better in Geometry Honors or a grade of 90 or better in Geometry plus the
recommendation of the teacher
This is an accelerated course cove ring all of the topics of Algebra II but with greater depth and at a faster pace. Additional topics studied include rational functions, linear programming, and radical expressions and equations. Students are required to have a scientific calculator and, when possible it would be to the student’s advantage to have a graphing calculator.
610 – Advanced Math – 1 credit – 1 year
Prerequisite: A grade of 70 or better in Algebra II
This course is designed for seniors in the college-preparatory sequence. Those students expecting to attend
college are particularly encouraged to enroll. Topics studied include matrices and their applications,
trigonometry, permutations, combinations, probability, and vectors. Students are required to have a scientific calculator and, when possible, it would be to the student’s advantage to have a graphing calculator.
614 - Precalculus – 1 credit – 1 year
Prerequisite: A grade of 78 or higher in Algebra II Honors or a grade of 90 or higher in Algebra II plus the
recommendation of the teacher.
This is the honors level junior year course. Topics covered include an in-depth study of trigonometry and
vector applications, polynomial and rational functions, polar and parametric equations, the conic sections,
matrices, and sequences and series. Students are required to have a scientific calculator and when possible it
would be very much to the student’s advantage to have access to a graphing calculator.
613 – Calculus – 1 credit – 1 year
Prerequisite: Trigonometry Honors or Advanced Math
This course is intended for those students who wish to study Calculus and are not participating in the UCONN
Coop program. Students who expect to be required to take Calculus in college are especially encouraged to
enroll in this class. Topics covered include limits, differentiation and its applications, and integration and its
applications. Students are required to have a scientific calculator and when possible, it would be to the student’s advantage to have a graphing calculator.
604 – Co-op Calculus – 1 credit – 1 year
UCONN Co-op course Math 115. Students will earn four college credits if they receive a grade of 73 or better and have applied to the program.Prerequisite: A grade of 78 or better in Trigonometry Honors and Mathematics for Business and Economics or a grade of 90 or better in Advanced Math. The curriculum of this course matches that of the course Math 115 as it is taught at UCONN. There are high expectations for student motivation and performance. Topics covered include all of those listed in the Calculus class above as well as exponential and logarithmic functions and their applications, and techniques of integration. Students are required to have a scientific calculator and when possible, it would be to the student’s advantage to have a graphing calculator.
620 – Statistics – 1/2 credit – 1/2 year – 1st semester
This course introduces students to the basic concepts and processes of statistics and is appropriate for any
student planning on attending college. The course can be taken simultaneously with either Calculus or
Advanced Math or can be taken in place of either of these courses. Topics covered include the organization of data using histograms and stemplots, measures of central tendency and dispersion, including the mean, median, standard deviation, percentiles, quartiles, and boxplots, linear regression and correlation, probability
distributions for discrete random variables and continuous random variables, the normal distribution and
sampling. Use of the graphing calculator is integrated throughout this course. Students are required to have a scientific calculator and when possible it would be to the student’s advantage to have a graphing calculator.
622 – Discrete Math – 1/2 credit – 1/2 year – 2nd semester
This course can be taken simultaneously with either Calculus or Advanced Math or can be taken in place of
either of these courses. Discrete Mathematics includes topics that are non-Algebra-based; i.e., very little
Algebra is used in this course in conjunction with the types of examples studied. Specific topics studied include voting and apportionment methods, simple and compound interest, amortized loans, and paths and networks. In many colleges, Discrete Math is a required course for Computer Science, Computer Engineering and other majors that are related to the computer field. Students are required to have a scientific calculator and when possible it would be to the student’s advantage to have a graphing calculator.
623 – Co-op Discrete Math – 1/2 credit – 1/2 year – 2nd semester
UCONN Co-op course Math 103. Students earn three college credits if they receive a grade of 73 or better and have applied to the program.
Prerequisite: A grade of 78 or better in Algebra II Honors or Trigonometry Honors and Mathematics for Business and Economics or a grade of 90 or better in Algebra II or Advanced Math.
The curriculum of this course matches that of the course Math 103 as it is taught at UCONN. Topics covered include those listed above for the Discrete Math course as well as basic probability and elementary number theory. Students are required to have a scientific calculator and, when possible, it would be to the student’s advantage to have a graphing calculator.
624 – Co-op Statistics – 1/2 credit – 1/2 year – 1st semester
UCONN Co-op course Stats 110. Students earn four college credits if they receive a grade of 73 or better and have applied to the program.
Prerequisite: A grade of 78 or better in Algebra II Honors or Trigonometry Honors and Mathematics for
Business and Economics or a grade of 90 or better in Algebra II or Advanced Math
The curriculum of this course matches that of the course Stats 110 as it is taught at UCONN. Topics include those listed above for the Statistics course as well as confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Additionally, there are computer lab assignments accompanying each unit. Students are required to have a scientific calculator and, when possible, it would be to the student’s advantage to have a graphing calculator.
605 - Life Skills Math – ½ credit – ½ year – No Prerequisite
Open to Juniors and Seniors
Every student who attends CHS is encouraged to take this course. The curriculum will cover survival skills that you will find essential in your everyday lives. Topics include, but are not limited to, checking accounts, credit cards, car loans, mortgages, student loans, income tax, filing tax forms, budgeting, installment purchases, car and home insurance and other issues that arise in our day to day lives.
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