Middle School Mathematics
Math Foundations
Prerequisite: Math placement test
Text: Math Connects, Grade 5, Glencoe McGraw-Hill
This course offers an engaging approach to foundational mathematics through McGraw-Hill Math Connects Grade 5. Students will explore key math concepts through hands-on activities, real-world problem-solving, and daily practice. The curriculum develops fluency in whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and introductory algebra. It also strengthens skills in geometry, measurement, data analysis, and probability. Throughout the year, learners will apply mathematical reasoning, communicate their thinking, and gain confidence in solving multi-step problems. Technology integration and cross-curricular connections make math meaningful and relevant. By the end, students will be prepared for advanced middle school math concepts.
Middle School Math
Prerequisite: Math placement test
Text: Math Connects 1, Glencoe McGraw-Hill
The goal of this class is to provide a solid foundation for Middle School Math 2 or Pre-Algebra. Topics covered include: fractions, decimals, word problems, simple geometry, integers, factorization, ratios, rates, percentages, proportions, exponents, inequalities, graphing, and equations. This class is for students who could use a review of the fundamentals of math, with an emphasis on computation. Having the multiplication tables memorized before taking this class is strongly suggested.
Saxon 8/7
Prerequisite: Math placement test
Text: Math Connects 2, Glencoe McGraw-Hill
This course contains arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) using whole numbers, fractions, and integers. Also included are fundamental topics of geometry, measurement, Algebra, probability, and graph reading. This class is designed for advanced middle school students and covers new concepts at a rapid pace.
Pre-Algebra
Prerequisite: Math placement test or completion of MSM2 with a C or better, or teacher recommendation
Text: Pre-Algebra, McGraw-Hill
This course contains linear equations, linear inequalities, absolute value, word problems, positive and negative exponents, polynomials, binomials, trinomials, factoring polynomials, quadratic equations, rational expressions, and fractional equations.
Algebra I
Prerequisite: C or better in Pre-Algebra
Text: Algebra 1, Pearson/Prentice-Hall
The solution of linear equations and inequalities, together with the graphing of linear functions, forms the core of the course. Polynomial operations and factoring are thoroughly developed and applied to algebraic fractions. Within the structure of the real number system, students are introduced to systems of linear equations, radical equations, quadratic equations, and fractional equations. Word problems are used throughout the course to relate algebra to everyday situations and to develop problem-solving skills