Algebra I 

• Prerequisite: 8th grade Math

• Preparation for Exam: EOC at conclusion of course

Honors Algebra I  

• Prerequisite: 8th grade Math with teacher recommendation from the previous math course
  • Placement also by parent request.
  • Progress monitoring will occur in 4 ½ weeks.
• Preparation for Exam: EOC at the conclusion of course

Algebra I and the equivalent Honors Algebra 1 is the initial math course for high school students. It provides the foundation students require for future success in mathematics.  Algebra I emphasizes linear and quadratic expressions, equations,  inequalities,  and functions. The  course also introduces students to absolute value functions and exponential functions with integer exponents, especially as they compare to linear and quadratic functions. Additionally, students will work to summarize, represent, and interpret statistical data.  This course is intended for freshmen who did not enroll in Algebra I during middle school. Students who successfully complete Algebra I will earn one (1) math credit. Students with qualifying disabilities as documented in the IEP may take Algebra I  as a yearlong class and earn two (2) credits, one elective and one math credit. 

Geometry 

• Prerequisite: Algebra I 
• Preparation for Exam: EOC at conclusion of course

Honors Geometry 

• Prerequisite: Honors Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 with teacher recommendation from the previous math course
  • Placement also by parent request.
  • Progress monitoring will occur in 4 ½ weeks.
• Preparation for Exam: EOC at the conclusion of course

Geometry and the equivalent Honors Geometry emphasizes congruence, similarity, right triangle trigonometry, coordinate geometry, and modeling geometry concepts in real life situations. This course also introduces students to geometric constructions. Students extend their understanding of surface area and volume from previous grade levels by using unit analysis and the coordinate plane to solve problems in the real world. Finally, this course further develops student use of visual representations to understand and compute probabilities. Students who successfully complete Geometry will earn one (1) math credit. Students with qualifying disabilities as documented in the IEP may take Geometry as a yearlong class and earn two(2) credits, one elective and one math credit.  

Algebra II  

• Prerequisite: Geometry
• Preparation for Exam: EOC at conclusion of course 

Honors Algebra II 

• Prerequisites: Honors Geometry of Geometry with teacher recommendation from the previous math course
  • Placement also by parent request.
  • Progress monitoring will occur in 4 ½ weeks.
• Preparation for Exam: EOC at the conclusion of course

Algebra II and the equivalent Honors Algebra 2 further expands  a student’s understanding of  functions and function types developed in Algebra I. In particular, cubic, exponential, inverse, logarithmic, piecewise, and radical functions are studied. Students explore techniques for representing and solving systems of equations, including graphically, algebraically, and through the use of matrices. In addition,  Algebra II includes a more in depth focus on using statistics to understand data and make decisions. Students who successfully complete Algebra II will earn one (1) math credit.

AP Precalculus

• Prerequisites: 
  • Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra 2 or Geometry and Algebra 2 with teacher recommendation
• Preparation for Exam: AP Exam in spring each year
  AP Precalculus is designed to be the equivalent of a first semester college precalculus course to better prepare students for college-level calculus by providing students with an understanding of the concepts of college algebra and trigonometry. In this course, students study a broad spectrum of function types that are foundational for careers in mathematics, physics, biology, health science, business, social science, and data science. Students experience the concepts and skills related to each function type through their graphical, numerical, analytical, and verbal representations. Students who successfully complete AP Precalculus will earn one (1) high school math credit. Students who earn a qualifying score on the AP Precalculus exam are also able to earn one (1) college math credit. All AP exams are administered in the spring semester.

Honors Calculus

• Prerequisites: AP Precalculus or equivalent Precalculus with teacher recommendation
• Preparation for Exam: Final Exam at conclusion of course

Honors Calculus is intended to be taken in the fall semester as a sequence with AP Calculus AB in the spring. Students who intend on enrolling in AP Calculus will also need to enroll in Honors Calculus. This is a preparatory course that provides a deep and thorough study of essential calculus topics, offering a conceptual bridge to the fundamental ideas of differential and integral calculus. Students who successfully complete Honors Calculus will earn one (1) high school elective credit. 

AP Calculus AB

• Prerequisites: Honors Calculus 
• Preparation for Exam: AP Exam in spring each year

AP Calculus AB is an introductory college-level calculus course. Students cultivate their understanding of differential and integral calculus through engaging with real-world problems represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Students use definitions and theorems to build arguments and justify conclusions as they explore concepts like change, limits, and the analysis of functions. ​​Students who successfully complete AP Calculus will earn one (1) high school math credit. Students who earn a qualifying score on the AP Calculus Exam are also able to earn equivalent college credit. All AP exams are administered in the spring semester.

AP Statistics   

• Prerequisites: Algebra 2 Honors or Algebra 2 with teacher recommendation
• Preparation for Exam: AP Exam in spring each year
  AP Statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. There are four themes evident in the content, skills, and assessment in the AP Statistics course: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, probability and simulation, and statistical inference. Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual understanding. Students who successfully complete AP Statistics will earn one (1) high school math credit. Students who earn a qualifying score on the AP Statistics Exam are also able to earn equivalent college credit. All AP exams are administered in the spring semester. 

SAILS Math Reasoning for Decision Making 

• Prerequisites: Algebra II with Teacher Recommendation

Preparation for exam: Final Exam at conclusion of course
SAILS (Seamless Alignment and Integrated Learning Support) Math Reasoning is a senior-level course designed for students planning to attend a Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT), enlist in the military, or enter the workforce directly after high school. The course focuses on practical math applications that support real-world decision-making, with an emphasis on problem-solving in everyday life. Students will develop skills in areas such as measurement, data interpretation, budgeting, and logical reasoning. By successfully completing this course, students may bypass the Applied Mathematics and Graphic Literacy courses required at TCATs, streamlining their postsecondary training. This course satisfies the 4th-year math requirement for high school graduation and equips students with the mathematical tools needed for success in technical fields, the military, and daily life. Students who successfully complete SAILS Math Reasoning will earn one (1) math credit.