Upper School Math Curriculum
Students take a minimum of three years of Upper School math for graduation; however, they may elect to take four. Classes are grouped by ability level and students are placed in one of several course sequences that provide various routes through the math curriculum. While most students follow a single sequence, there is flexibility in moving from one sequence to another, based on the ability and needs of each student. Math students are placed in very small groups of four to eight students and are taught by one teacher.
There are five general math sequences. The first is intended for students who need continued practice and instruction on basic numeracy. This sequence addresses math skills and concepts that are used in daily life and culminates in a course that focuses on math skills that provide a foundation for general college courses. An example of such a skill set is a foundational understanding of statistics.
Other sequences commence with pre-algebra or algebra I. These routes allow students to progress at their own pace through high school algebra and geometry.
The most accelerated sequence begins with algebra II and continues through geometry and precalculus. Students who elect to take a fourth year of math in this sequence will choose from advanced courses in calculus and statistics.
| Freshman | Sophomore | Junior | Senior |
| Foundations | Applied Math | Consumer Math | Pre-College Math |
| Pre-Algebra Concepts | Pre-Algebra | Algebra I | Algebra IIB Geometry |
| Pre-Algebra | Algebra I | Intermediate Algebra | Algebra IIB Geometry |
| Algebra I | Intermediate Algebra | Algebra IIB | Geometry |
| Algebra IIA | Geometry | Pre-Calculus | Calculus Statistics |