PGHS—Math Department

Classes

The following math classes are offered at PGHS this year:

Algebra 1  — 1 math credit (Prerequisite:  Pre-Algebra)

Geometry— 1 math credit  (Prerequisite:  Algebra 1)

Algebra 2  — 1 math credit  (Prerequisite:  C in Algebra 1 and Geometry)

Precalculus — 1 math credit  (Prerequisite: B- or better in Algebra 2)

Honors Precalculus — 1 math credit  (Prerequisite: A- or better in Algebra 2)

AP Calculus AB — 1 math credit  (Prerequisite:  B in Hon Precal or A in Reg Precal)

AP Calculus BC — 1 math credit  (Prerequisite:  AB Calculus or A in Hon Precal)

AP Statistics — 1 math credit  (Prerequisite:  B in Precalculus)

UBSCT Prep — 1/2 math credit —  (for Seniors and Juniors who already attempted the math portion of the UBSCT test but did not pass)

Math Skills — 1 elective credit — (can be taken with Algebra 1)

Study Skills — 1 elective credit — (can be taken with  AB Calculus)

 

Graduation Requirements

All students must pass Algebra 1 and Geometry in order to graduate.  Students must also complete at least one other math credit in the list above. 

If Algebra 1 or Geometry (or both) is successfully completed before the 9th grade, that class will not count toward graduation.  Students must complete 3 credits of higher math during grades 9-12. 

Students cannot retake Algebra 1 or Geometry in grades 9-12 for math credit if those classes were successfully completed in the 6-8 grades.  If repeated, the classes would only count as elective credit, not as math credit.

Although state law now requires 3 years of mathematics, most universities expect students to have 4 years of math.  The more math classes you take in high school, the better prepared you will be for college.  Push yourself and do as much math as you can in high school.  You’ll thank yourself later!