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College of DuPage provides challenging academic
experiences that enhance the achievement and
performance of gifted students grades 3-12. Courses
are designed to complement course work anticipated
at higher levels, cover an extended range of topics, and
use innovative approaches to learning. For additional
information about the Talent Search program, call the
Continuing Education department at (630) 942-2208 or
visit our website at www.cod.edu/conted.
TALENT SEARCH
TALENT SEARCH—HONORS MATH
Homework is assigned and grades are
given in these courses. Students are expected to
spend at least 50 percent independent study hours
outside of class reading their text and preparing
Eligibility
The Talent Search program is offered in conjunction
with the Illinois Regional Office of Education, DuPage
County. Students who have tested in the 95th
percentile or higher on an appropriate achievement
test (MAT., ACT, SAT, Iowa, EXPLORE, etc.) are
eligible to apply. Students who believe they are
qualified but who do not have an appropriate test
score may petition for enrollment by calling the Talent
Search office, (630) 942-2208.
for class. Class time is spent on application and
problem solving. The Honors Math, Biology, English
Works, World Geography and Latin classes run
Monday to Friday.
To register, visit myaccess.cod.edu
Registration
New students must submit a copy of their
standardized test scores along with the mail-in
registration form. Returning students may register by
mail, fax (630) 942-3785, or phone (630) 942-2208.
Please note: No student under the age of 16 can
be left unescorted on the campus. Parents are
responsible for escorting students to and from all
classes, unless the student is enrolled in supervision.
Supervision is available at the Parkview Elementary
School and the Naperville Yellow Box locations only.
Please note: Talent Search honors classes are not
eligible for high school credit. For high school credit
classes, see your school guidance counselor.
Parkview Elementary School—250 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn—Grades 7 to 12
Dates Time Class Code Price
Monday-Friday, June 11-July 6 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Honors Algebra I YETS-0003-001 $574
(no class Wednesday, July 4) Honors Algebra II with Trigonometry YETS-0003-006 $574
Honors Geometry YETS-0003-004 $574
Honors Pre-Algebra YETS-0003-008 $574
12:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Honors Pre-Calculus YETS-0003-007 $574
Intro to Calculus YETS-0003-003 $574
Naperville Yellow Box—1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville—Grades 7 to 12
Dates Time Class Code Price
Monday-Friday, July 9 to Aug. 3 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Honors Algebra I YETS-0003-002 $574
Honors Algebra II with Trigonometry YETS-0003-012 $574
Honors Geometry YETS-0003-005 $574
Math Class Descriptions
Honors Algebra I
This course offers the equivalent of two semesters
of high school honors Algebra I, from algebraic
expressions through quadratic equations and
functions. Textbook rental included.
Honors Algebra II with Trigonometry
This course offers the equivalent of two semesters
of high school honors Intermediate Algebra,
from linear equations and inequalities through
trigonometric functions. Prerequisite: Algebra I.
Textbook rental included.
Honors Geometry
This course offers the equivalent of two semesters of
high school honors Geometry (plane and coordinate;
sophomore year course in a conventional system).
Proofs, triangle congruence, similarity, parallelism,
circles and coordinates are among the topics
covered. Textbook rental included.
Honors Pre-algebra
For Talent Search students entering grades 5 to 7
in the 95th percentile. This equivalent of the last
3 quarters of middle school Pre-algebra covers
arithmetic operations through an introduction to
algebraic concepts.
Honors Pre-calculus
This course offers the equivalent of two semesters
of high school honors Pre-calculus, from algebraic
relations through mathematical induction. Topics
also include linear, quadratic, exponential, rational
and logarithmic functions, graphing, conics and
trigonometry. Textbook rental included.
Introduction to Calculus
Get ahead of the game before tackling Advanced
Placement (AP) Calculus by previewing some of
the topics in this non-credit introductory course.
Strengthen your prerequisite skills while exploring
concepts including limits, continuity, graphical
analysis, derivatives, integrals and their applications.
With the help of an expert calculus instructor,
become familiar with AP exam questions that
analyze situations numerically, graphically and
analytically. Textbook rental included.