1. Course Selection Options
Math Department
Course Selection Options

2. Remember… Standard Diploma… Advanced Diploma… 3 math classes
1 verified credit (passed SOL)
4 math classes (including Algebra 2 or above)
2 verified credits (passed SOL)

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For students currently in…
Algebra 1
Geometry
Functions
Algebra 2
Algebra 2/Trigonometry (H)
Advanced Functions
Advanced Algebra/PreCalculus
Math Analysis (H)
AP Calculus AB
Math Electives
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4. Currently in Algebra 1…
…you should take…
Geometry

5. If you… Take Geometry Earned a passing grade in Algebra 1…
Passed the Algebra 1 SOL
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6. Functions, Algebra and Data Analysis
Currently in Geometry…
…you could take…
Functions, Algebra and Data Analysis
Algebra 2
Algebra 2 w/ Trigonometry (H)

7. If you…
Want to strengthen your math skills before moving on to Algebra 2…
Want to take a course that addresses some realistic applications of math…
Want to feel more confident with your Algebra skills…
Take Functions

8. If you…
Did well in Algebra 1 (good grade, good SOL score)…
Plan on attending a 4 year university with a math requirement…
Have good fundamental math skills…
Take Algebra 2

9. Take Algebra 2 with Trigonometry
If you…
Did really well in Algebra 1 (“A”, advanced SOL Score)…
Have great fundamental math skills…
Have been recommended by your Geometry teacher
Plan on taking Calculus in high school…
Just love math and want a challenge…
Take Algebra 2 with Trigonometry
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10. Currently in Functions…
…you should take…
Algebra 2…
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11. Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus
Currently in Algebra 2…
…you could take…
Advanced Functions with Modeling
Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus
Math Elective

12. Take Advanced Functions
If you…
Feel like you need more practice with Algebra 2 skills…
Need more time to develop math study skills…
Take Advanced Functions

13. Take Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus
If you…
Did really well in Algebra 2 (“A” or “B”, strong SOL Score)…
Have great fundamental math skills…
Plan on taking Calculus in high school…
Plan on attending a 4 year college with a math requirement…
Take Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus
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14. Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus
Currently in Algebra 2 w/ Trigonometry…
…you could take…
Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus
Math Elective
Math Analysis (H)

15. Take Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus
If you…
Did well in Algebra 2/Trig. (“C” or better, strong SOL Score)…
Have great fundamental math skills…
Plan on taking Calculus in high school…
Plan on attending a 4 year college with a math requirement…
Take Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus

16. If you… Take Math Analysis
Did really well in Algebra 2/Trig (“A” , advanced SOL score)…
Plan on pursuing a career in a math-related field…
Have really strong math/study skills…
Just love math and want a challenge…
Take Math Analysis
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17. Advanced Algebra/ PreCalculus
Currently in Advanced Functions…
…you could take…
Advanced Algebra/ PreCalculus
Math Elective
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18. Currently in Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus…
…you could take…
AP Calculus AB
Math Elective

19. Take Advanced Functions
If you…
Feel like you need more practice with fundamental math skills…
Need more time to develop math study skills…
Feel like you are not quite ready for Calculus…
Take Advanced Functions

20. If you… Take AP Calculus AB
Did really well in PreCalculus (earned an “A”)…
Have great fundamental math skills…
Plan on attending a 4 year college with a math requirement…
Enjoy math…
Take AP Calculus AB
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21. Currently in Math Analysis…
…you could take…
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Math Elective

22. If you… Take AP Calculus AB
Did well in Analysis, but would like a review of new Calculus topics…
Have good fundamental math skills…
Plan on attending a 4 year college with a math requirement…
Enjoy math…
Take AP Calculus AB

23. If you… Take AP Calculus BC
Did very well in Analysis (“A” or strong “B/B+”)…
Have strong fundamental math skills…
Plan on pursuing a career in a math-related field…
Willing to learn material independently
Enjoy math and want a challenge…
Take AP Calculus BC
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24. Currently in AP Calculus AB… AP Calculus BC Math Elective
…you could take…
AP Calculus BC
Math Elective
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25. Math Electives

26. If you… Take AP Statistics
Want to see how math applies to everyday life…
Can think analytically, see all sides of a problem…
Can think logically…
Pay attention to details…
Have passed Algebra 2…
Take AP Statistics

27. If you… Take Computer Math
Ever wondered how your computer games are created…
Like computers and coding…
Want to learn how to write script and programs…
Take Computer Math

28. Take AP Computer Science
If you…
Have taken computer math…
Want to learn the types of skills required for 9 of the 10 top paying jobs…
Take AP Computer Science

29. Take Statistics/ Probability
If you…
Are looking for a semester math elective…
Want to gain a basic knowledge of statistics to use in college science courses…
Have passed Algebra 2…
Take Statistics/ Probability

30. If you… Take Discrete Math Are looking for a semester math elective…
Are interested in logic and algorithmic processes…
Take Discrete Math

31. Remember… Standard Diploma… Advanced Diploma… 3 math classes
1 verified credit (passed SOL)
4 math classes (including Algebra 2 or above)
2 verified credits (passed SOL)

32. Questions?
Don’t hesitate to talk through your course selection options with your math teacher or school counselor.
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