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Math CREDIT RECOVERY ALGEBRA (CR) (L2100) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: Repeated failure of Algebra 1. Please read the full syllabus for Algebra 1 on the JLHS Website. Credit Recovery Algebra (CR) is a course designed for students who have failed Algebra 1, repeated Algebra 1, and failed again. As 11 tth or 12 th graders, these students must fulfill the JLHS and state requirements. CR is self-paced and designed to allow a student to receive credit by semester. It is possible for a student who needs both semesters of Algebra 1 credit to earn those credits in one semester of CR. A student who needs only one semester of Algebra 1 can also earn those credits in one semester of CR. Please read the full syllabus for Credit Recovery Algebra on the JLHS website. ALGEBRA A (Restricted Enrollment) (L2801) 5 Math credits per Semester Passed / One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 Prerequisites: Placement is based with several possible approaches. The middle schools may have input. There may be an administrative recommendation from either the middle schools or JLHS. There may be a placement test. Students enrolled in this course will take the CAASPP General Math test administered by the state. Teachers and counselors at Logan will check, thoroughly, the background of any and every student enrolled in Algebra A Students will receive algebra material aligned with the California standards for Algebra 1. The goal of this alignment is that the students will be prepared to begin Algebra 1 in a subsequent year. They will receive a review of basic skills, operations, and some fundamental geometry because Geometry is a future required course. It is hoped that students will gain a basic understanding of variables and operations with variables. They will gain an understanding of the processes used to solve equations. Concepts from previous grades will be part of the review. Teachers will also include work with materials and processes that students may well use as consumers, material such as percentages and discounts. Algebra A will work significantly with key (power) standards from the California Standards in Algebra: 2.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 9.0, 10.0. Passing both semesters of Algebra A ought to put the student in position to be eligible for Algebra 1. This course may not be repeated for credit. Geometry GEOMETRY (L2200) 10 Credits, One Year, Primarily Grades 9, 10 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirement. Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra 1. The department recommends that a student have a grade of C or better in Algebra 1. Logan offers summer school opportunities for each of the two semesters of Algebra 1 for students to have the best possible preparation for Geometry Please read the full syllabus for Geometry on the JLHS website. Geometry is required by the UC system of colleges and universities. Students who seek UC entrance must have successfully completed one full year of Geometry. If a student successfully completes Geometry at one of the NHUSD middle schools, there is a record on the student’s continuing transcript at James Logan; however, no Logan graduation credits are awarded. If a student does not receive at least a C grade at the middle schools, the student has the option of summer school or repeating the course at Logan. Students should expect homework each night on average. Also, it is important to have a successful background in Algebra 1 because Geometry often utilizes many Algebra skills throughout the course. Students with a grade of C- or below in Algebra 1 are urged to consider summer remedial help that is available at Logan before taking Geometry. Teachers strongly recommend a minimum of C in Algebra 1 prior to Geometry. This course may not be repeated for credit. FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOMETRY (L2250) 10 credits, One Year, Grades 11 & 12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirement. Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra 1 with a passing grade, counselor’s recommendation, and department approval. Summer school is offered for Algebra 1 if the student has not passed Algebra 1. While the Fundamentals of Geometry course is based on the California standards, it does not necessarily provide the scope and depth necessary for Algebra 2. Students would need a written recommendation from the teacher of Fundamentals of Geometry if they wish to register for Algebra 2. Please read the full syllabus for Fundamentals of Geometry on the JLHS website. Fundamentals of Geometry (FOG) is a class designed particularly for students in the 11 th and 12 th grade who need sufficient math credits to fulfill JLHS graduation requirements. Students must have passed an Algebra 1 course to be eligible. If a student fails Geometry as 9 th or 10 th grade, this Fundamentals of Geometry course is not meant to replace summer school for Geometry. If a student fails Geometry during the school year, the proper pathway is enroll in summer school rather than registration into this Fundamentals course. Freshmen students who qualify for Geometry must take Geometry rather than Fundamentals of Geometry. Sophomores enrolled in Algebra 1 and who pass Algebra 1 with a C grade or better should enter Geometry rather than Fundamentals. Teachers and counselors should recommend Fundamentals of Geometry only if the student has repeated and subsequently passed Algebra 1 with a D or is a student in 11 th and 12 th grade in need of graduation credits in math.. Importantly, Fundamentals of Geometry (FOG) does not typically fulfill the requirement or prerequisite for taking Algebra 2. This course may not be repeated for credit. Algebra 2 ALGEBRA 2 (L2300) & HONORS ALGEBRA 2 (L2300H) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course (both non-honors and honors) meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirement. Prerequisites and recommendations: For the Algebra 2 class, teachers recommend that students earned at least a C in Algebra 1. Summer school offers an opportunity for students to meet these recommendations. For Honors Algebra 40
2, it is recommended that students earned a B or better in Algebra 1 prior to the honors class. Please read the full syllabus for Algebra 2 (non honors and honors) on the JLHS website. Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra 2 is desired by California UC system. Logan offers two versions of Algebra 2, one of which is an Honors level course. Students should study the comparison of Algebra 2 and Honors Algebra 2. Honors Algebra 2 studies about 20% more of the textbook. Teachers recommend an A or B in Algebra 1 prior to taking Honors Algebra 2 and a C or better in Algebra 1 prior to non-honors Algebra 2. A good background in Algebra 1 is necessary to be successful in both Algebra 2 and Honors Algebra 2. For Honors Algebra 2, a summer assignment and/or a pre-test during the first week of school will help affirm readiness for Honors Algebra 2. Honors Algebra 2 will frequently require 45-60 minutes of homework 4-5 times per week on average. Algebra 2 will frequently require 30 minutes of homework 4-5 times per week on average. Closely examine the comparison of Algebra 2 and Honors Algebra 2 to make the choice best for you. Also, students must pass both semesters of Geometry prior to electing Algebra 2. Honors Algebra 2 does not receive a grade bump for the UC system. FOG cannot replace Geometry as a prerequisite unless there is written agreement from the teacher of the FOG class. This course may not be repeated for credit. Pre-Calculus PRE-CALCULUS (L2400) & HONORS PRE-CALCULUS (L2400H) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 This course (both non honors and honors) meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirement. Prerequisites and recommendations: For the Pre-Calculus class, teachers recommend that students earned at least a C- in both semesters of Algebra 2. For Honors Algebra 2, it is recommended that students earned a B or better in both semesters of Algebra 2 prior to the honors class. Please read the full syllabus for Pre-Calculus (non honors and honors) on the JLHS website. Pre-Calculus has two versions at Logan, one of which is an Honors level class. This course calls upon the prior knowledge of mathematics from Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra 2. Teachers recommend that students who are considering nonhonors Pre-Calculus should have a minimum of C- in both semesters of Algebra 2. Teachers also recommend that students who are considering Honors Pre-Calculus should have a B or better in both semesters of Honors Algebra 2. Honors Pre-Calculus will study many more sections from the textbook and will add depth to many topics. For Honors Pre- Calculus, a summer assignment and/or a pre-test during the first week of school will help affirm readiness for Honors Pre- Calculus. Pre-Calculus students can expect a minimum of 30 minutes of homework per night. Honors Pre-Calculus students can expect a minimum of 60 minutes of homework per night. Again, please study the syllabus of Pre-Calculus and Honors Pre-Calculus. Students will keep in mind that Honors Pre-Calculus is a rigorous course that might assist students who want to enter Calculus BC in the following year. This course may not be repeated for credit. Calculus ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CALCULUS A/B (L2710) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirement. Prerequisite and recommendations: Passing grades in Pre- Calculus. Recommendation of A or B grades in both semesters of Pre-Calculus or Honor Pre-Calculus. All students are required to complete a summer assignment that reviews key concepts essential to success in calculus, and includes material that may not have been covered in regular Pre-Calculus. Please read the full syllabus for AP Calculus A/B on the JLHS website. AP Calculus AB assumes that the student has done well in Pre -Calculus. A good gauge would be grades of A or B in both semesters of Honors or non-honors Pre-Calculus. All students are strongly encouraged to complete a summer assignment that reviews key concepts essential to success in calculus, and includes material that may not have been covered in regular Pre-Calculus. Calculus AB is a college level course that requires extensive notes and study and calls upon significant prior knowledge from Algebra through Pre-Calculus. It is equivalent to a first quarter or semester of college calculus, and success on the AP exam in the spring may result in earning college credit for the equivalent. Students should expect to spend an average of 60 minutes per day on homework/ studying, although this varies among students. This course cannot not be repeated for credit. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CALCULUS B/C (L2720) 10 credits, One Year, Grades 11&12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: Students enrolling in Advanced Placement Calculus BC should have a very strong background in H/Pre- Calculus or AP Calculus A/B. Recommendation of A or B grades in H/Pre-Calculus and/or teacher recommendation, or completion of AP Calculus AB. AP Calculus BC is not recommended for students coming from regular Pre-Calculus, unless they complete summer classes at local colleges or complete accredited online courses that will cover material beyond regular Pre-Calculus courses at Logan. All students are required to complete a summer assignment that reviews key concepts essential to success in calculus. Please read the full syllabus for AP Calculus B/C on the JLHS website. AP Calculus BC assumes that the student possesses a very strong background in Algebra 1 through Pre-calculus, and has done extremely well in Honors Pre-Calculus or in Calculus AB. A good gauge would be grades of A or B in both semesters of Honors Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus AB. Calculus BC is not recommended for students coming from regular Pre- Calculus, unless they complete summer classes at local colleges or complete accredited online courses that will cover material beyond the non-honors Pre-Calculus course at Logan. All students are strongly encouraged to complete a summer assignment that reviews key concepts essential to success in calculus. AP Calculus BC is equivalent to a first year of college calculus, and success on the AP exam in the spring may result in earning college credit for the equivalent. Additionally, it should be noted that the BC course includes all of the curriculum from the AB course. Students should expect Math 41
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Page 25 and 26: ACADEMIC LITERACY 2 (L8140) 10 Cred
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