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.
Integrated Math I -1 Credit/ Level 1/ Full Year
Integrated Math II – 1 Credit/ Level 1/ Full Year
Integrated Math III - 1 Credit/ Level 1/ Full 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. *NCAA Clearinghouse Approved
Algebra I - 1 Credit/ Level 2/ Full 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.
*NCAA Clearinghouse Approved
Algebra I B – 1 Credit/ Level 2/ Full Year
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and a final average of 75 in Algebra I A (8th grade).
This class is for Freshmen who took Algebra I A in 8th grade. It will complete the study of Algebra at a faster and more in depth pace than Algebra I.
Geometry – 1 Credit/ Level 2/ Full Year
Prerequisite: A final average of 70 or 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.
*NCAA Clearinghouse Approved
Geometry Honors – 1 Credit/ Level 3/ Full Year
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and a final average of 78 in Algebra I Honors, a final average of 85 in Algebra I B or a final average of 90 in Algebra I.
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. *NCAA Clearinghouse Approved
Basic Algebra II - 1 Credit/ Level 1/ Full 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.
Algebra II - 1 Credit/ Level 2/ Full Year
Prerequisite: A final average of 70 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. *NCAA Clearinghouse Approved
Algebra II Honors - 1 Credit/ Level 3/ Full Year
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and a final average of 78 in Geometry Honors or a final average of 90 in Geometry.
This is an accelerated course covering 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. *NCAA Clearinghouse Approved
Advanced Math - 1 Credit/ Level 3/ Full Year
Prerequisite: A final average of 75 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. *NCAA Clearinghouse Approved
Pre-Calculus - 1 Credit/ Level 3/ Full Year
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and a final average of 78 in Algebra II Honors or a final average of 90 in Algebra II.
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. *NCAA Clearinghouse Approved
Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus and/or UConn ECE MATH 1120Q/MATH 1121Q
1 Credit/ Level 4/ Full Year
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and a final average of 78 in Pre-calculus or a final average of 90 in Advanced Math. This course is designed to prepare the advanced student to succeed on the AP Calculus exam as well as in other academic realms. It is expected that students will take this national exam. Topics covered include limits, differentiation and its applications, exponential and logarithmic functions, and techniques of integration. Students are required to have a graphing calculator.
The curriculum of this course is equivalent to UConn ECE courses Math 1125Q- Calculus Ia and Math 1126Q- Introductory Calculus Ib. Students will earn six college credits if they receive a final average of 73 and have applied to the ECE program. *NCAA Clearinghouse Approved
Statistics – .50 Credits/ Level 2/ Semester 1
Prerequisite: A final average of 75 in Algebra II.
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 stem plots, measures of central tendency and dispersion, including the mean, median standard deviation, percentiles, quartiles, and box plots, 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. *NCAA Clearinghouse Approved
Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics and/or UConn ECE STAT 1100QC – 1 Credit/ Level 4/ Full Year
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and a final average of 78 in Algebra II Honors or Pre-Calculus or a final average of 85 in Algebra II or Advanced Math. This course is designed to prepare the advanced student to succeed on the AP Statistics exam as well as in other academic realms. It is expected that students will take this national exam. 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 graphing calculator.
The curriculum of this course is equivalent to the UConn ECE course STAT 1100QC- Elementary Concepts of Statistics. Students will earn four college credits if they receive a final average of 73 and have applied to the ECE program. *NCAA Clearinghouse Approved
Discrete Math - .50 Credits/ Level 2/ Semester 2
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.
ECE Discrete Math - .50 Credits/ Level 4/ Semester
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and a final average of 78 in Algebra II Honors or Pre-calculus or a final average of 85 in Algebra II or Advanced Math. 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.
The curriculum of this course is equivalent to the UConn ECE course MATH 1030Q- Elementary Discrete Mathematics. Students will earn three college credits if they receive a final average of 73 and have applied to the ECE program. *NCAA Clearinghouse Approved
Life Skills Math - .50 Credits/ Level 2/ Semester Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Algebra I or Integrated Math III
Every student who attends CHS is encouraged to take this elective 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.
Math Lab - .50 Credits/ Level 1/ Full Year Grades 9 - 10
Prerequisite: Designation from Screening
Students who need additional mathematics support for success in high school math courses take this class. Students who have not met the CMT or CAPT requirements must enroll in this course. Students receive instruction adjusted to ability to improve mathematics skills. Problem solving strategies are taught in large groups, small groups, and individually as needed. Note: Credit for this course will not count toward the three years of Mathematics required for graduation.
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