This class is appropriate for students who have successfully completed a year of Pre-Algebra and have strong problem-solving skills. Class time will be spent teaching algebra concepts and applications. Students must be able to take detailed notes (quickly) from the board and copy examples worked in class to review at home. Students will use the textbook as a resource for reference, daily homework assignments, and test review.

If you have questions about class placement, please contact me as early as possible so that decisions may be made in a timely manner to allow the student maximum success in their math studies.

Topics covered: 

• the number system
• solving equations; single-step and multi-step; single/multi variable
• ratios and proportions
• solving and graphing linear equations
• solving and graphing linear systems of equations
• solving and graphing linear inequalities
• solving and graphing linear systems of inequalities
• polynomials and factoring
• quadratic equations
• exponential and radical equations
• study skills and organization, in order to be a more independent learner
• test-taking techniques

Often, we will apply concepts to real-life situations.  Students will be expected to complete word problems.   Graphing will be integrated into the teaching.   Students should expect to spend as much time outside of class on their work as they do attending class per week. The class meets 2 hours one day a week and 1½  hours on the second day of the week, for a total of 3½ hours per week. This class will earn the student 1 high school honors credit in math.

Textbook:  HOLT Algebra 1:  Texas Edition

                            ISBN  978 0030 416 583

Workbook:  HOLT Algebra 1 Practice and Problem Solving Workbook

                            ISBN  978 0554 024 042

Tuition Deposit:  $100 (refundable before August 1).  This is the first month’s tuition. 

Tuition Installments:  $100 per month (Sept-Feb:  6 months)

Student is NOT registered for the class until the Deposit (First Month’s Tuition) and Supply Fee have been paid.  

NOTE: This is a two-day / week class (Monday and Wednesday). 

If you are paying by PayPal, please add $5 for each month’s tuition. 

It is imperative that any student registering for Algebra 2 be very proficient in their Algebra 1 skills.  If you have questions about class placement, please contact me as early as possible so that decisions may be made in a timely manner to allow the student maximum success in their math studies.

Topics covered: 

• Relationships between different branches of mathematics
• Extension of Algebra I skills
• Real-life applications of math, including construction, engineering, sports, and video skills.
• Probability and statistics
• Matrices and logarithms
• Conic sections
• Sequences and Series
• Quadratic expressions and equations
• Trigonometry (Introduction)
• SAT/ACT preparation throughout the year, skills essential for standardized testing.
• Organization and study skills, to be a more independent student
• Development of logical reasoning and thinking skills

Students should expect to spend as much time outside of class on their work as they do attending class per week. The class meets 2 hours on one day a week and 1½  hours on the second day for the week, for a total of 3½ hours per week. This class will earn the student 1 high school honors credit in math.

Textbook:   HOLT Algebra 2:  Texas Edition

                            ISBN  9780030416644

Workbook:  HOLT Algebra 2 Practice and Problem Solving Workbook

                            ISBN  978 0547 354 033

Tuition Deposit:  $100 (refundable before August 1)  This is the first month’s tuition.

Tuition Installments:  $100 per month (Sept-Feb:  6 months)

Student is NOT registered for the class until the Deposit/First Month’s tuiton and Supply Fee have been paid.  

NOTE:  This is a two-day / week class. 

If you are paying by PayPal, please add $5 for each month’s tuition. 

It is imperative that any student registering for Geometry be very proficient in their Algebra 1 skills.  If you have questions about class placement, please contact me as early as possible so that decisions may be made in a timely manner to allow the student maximum success in their math studies.

Topics covered: 

• Mathematics dealing with points, lines, planes, and solids
• Properties, measurement, and mutual relation of geometry in space
• Geometric proofs and constructions
• Development of logical reasoning and thinking skills
• Application of geometry through word problems and visuals
• Organization and study skills, to be a more independent student
• SAT/ACT preparation throughout the year, skills essential for standardized testing.

Students should expect to spend as much time outside of class on their work as they do attending class per week. The class meets 2 hours  one day each week and 1½  hours on the second day of the week, for a total of 3½ hours per week. This class will earn the student 1 high school honors credit in math.

Textbook:   HOLT Geometry:  Texas Edition

                            ISBN  979 0030 416 629

Workbook:   HOLT Geometry Practice and Problem Solving Workbook

                            ISBN  978 0554 024 165

Tuition Deposit:  $100 (refundable before August 1).  This is the first month’s tuition.

Tuition Installments:  $100 per month (Sept-Feb:  6 months)

Student is NOT registered for the class until the Deposit/First Month’s tuition and Supply Fee have been paid. 

NOTE:  This is a two-day / week class. 

If you are paying by PayPal, please add $5 for each month’s tuition.

This pre-calculus course is the culmination of all math courses, with the addition of Trigonometry.  Students learn how algebra and geometry are related and applied in the real world.

Topics include:

• Basic statistics, and sequences and series
• Number systems, graphs, systems of equations
• Functions, including polynomial functions, power functions and rational functions
• Exponential and logarithmic functions
• Trigonometric functions with real-world applications
• Analytic trigonometry and appropriate applications
• Analytic geometry in two and three dimensions
• SAT/ACT preparation throughout the year, skills essential for standardized testing.
• Development of logical reasoning and thinking skills
• Organization and study skills, to be a more independent learner

Students who complete this class should be well prepared to enter a college level calculus course.  It is imperative that students enrolling in PreCal have a working knowledge of Geometry and Algebra 2.  This is a very fast-paced class. Teacher recommendation is required for this class.  If you have questions about class placement, please contact me as early as possible so that decisions may be made in a timely manner to allow the student maximum success in their math studies.

Students should expect to spend 3 – 6 hours outside of class on their work per week. The class meets for 1 ½ hours on Mondays and Wednesdays for a total of 3 hours each week. This class will earn the student 1 high school honors credit in math.

Textbook:  Advanced Mathematics… Richard G. Brown

                        ISBN  978 0395 421 680

Workbook:  Student Resource Guide for Study and Review …Richard G. Brown

                        ISBN  978 0395 421 703

Tuition Deposit:  $100 (refundable before August 1).  This is the first month’s tuition.

Tuition Installments:  $100 per month (Sept-Feb:  6 months)

Student is NOT registered for the class until the Deposit/First Month’s tuition and Supply Fee have been paid.  

NOTE:  This is a two-day / week class. 

If you are paying by PayPal, please add $5 for each month’s tuition. 

**Section A and B are the same course taught at different times.  Section A is a 2 Day Class meeting Monday and Wednesday.  Section B is a 1 Day Class meeting on Thursday.

This pre-calculus course is the culmination of all math courses, with the addition of Trigonometry.  Students learn how algebra and geometry are related and applied in the real world.

Topics include:

• Basic statistics, and sequences and series
• Number systems, graphs, systems of equations
• Functions, including polynomial functions, power functions and rational functions
• Exponential and logarithmic functions
• Trigonometric functions with real-world applications
• Analytic trigonometry and appropriate applications
• Analytic geometry in two and three dimensions
• SAT/ACT preparation throughout the year, skills essential for standardized testing.
• Development of logical reasoning and thinking skills
• Organization and study skills, to be a more independent learner

Students who complete this class should be well prepared to enter a college level calculus course.  It is imperative that students enrolling in PreCal have a working knowledge of Geometry and Algebra 2.  This is a very fast-paced class. Teacher recommendation is required for this class.  If you have questions about class placement, please contact me as early as possible so that decisions may be made in a timely manner to allow the student maximum success in their math studies.

Students should expect to spend 3 – 6 hours outside of class on their work per week. The class meets for 1 ½ hours on Mondays and Wednesdays for a total of 3 hours each week. This class will earn the student 1 high school honors credit in math.

Textbook:  Advanced Mathematics… Richard G. Brown

                        ISBN  978 0395 421 680

Workbook:  Student Resource Guide for Study and Review …Richard G. Brown

                        ISBN  978 0395 421 703

Tuition Deposit:  $100 (refundable before August 1).  This is the first month’s tuition.

Tuition Installments:  $100 per month (Sept-Feb:  6 months)

Student is NOT registered for the class until the Deposit/First Month’s tuition and Supply Fee have been paid.  

NOTE: This is a one-day / week class. 

If you are paying by PayPal, please add $5 for each month’s tuition. 

**Section A and B are the same course taught at different times.  Section A is a 2 Day Class meeting Monday and Wednesday.  Section B is a 1 Day Class meeting on Thursday.