Junior High School

Pre Algebra 1 is the first semester of pre algebra, generally taken before algebra either in middle school or high school. Pre Algebra 1 will introduce expressions, equations, inequalities, integers, exponents, real numbers, collecting and displaying data, plane geometry, perimeter, area, volume, ratios, and similarity. A foundation in basic arithmetic is essential for success.

Special Note: This course is not transferable to high school for credit when taken in junior high.

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• Holt Pre-Algebra 2008

Pre Algebra 1 is the first semester of pre algebra, generally taken before algebra either in middle school or high school. Pre Algebra 1 will introduce expressions, equations, inequalities, integers, exponents, real numbers, collecting and displaying data, plane geometry, perimeter, area, volume, ratios, and similarity. A foundation in basic arithmetic is essential for success.

Special Note: This course is not transferable to high school for credit when taken in junior high.

(purchased separately)

• HOLT, Pre-Algebra, 2008

This course will focus on Life, Earth, and Physical Science. Students will learn the foundations of the Scientific Method, Cells, Photosynthesis, Heredity, Evolution, Earth’s Surface, Rocks, Minerals, Ecosystems, Fossils, Plate Tectonics, and Earthquakes.  In each lesson students will be asked to read the textbook and complete reinforcement, comprehension, and critical thinking activities that apply science concepts

 Textbooks: (purchased separately)

• Science & Technology Integrated Science -- Level Red, Holt, 2008

This course gives instruction in writing numbers in exponential and standard forms and in scientific notation. It gives practice in writing inequalities and rounding of whole numbers and decimals. There are exercises in changing from one unit to another in the metric system. There are addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Problems with variables are included. Finding the least common multiple and the greatest common factor are introduced. Practice is given in reducing fractions to the lowest terms. Addition and subtraction of positive and negative numbers is included. There are exercises in solving an equation with a variable. Various types of graphs and charts are included for the student to interpret. There is also an introduction to experimental probability.

Textbooks: (purchased separately)

• Practical Mathematics Skills and Concepts. Fredrick et al. (Holt)

This course is the first semester of seventh grade mathematics. The key concepts covered include: decimals and integers, exponents, fractions, factors, equations and inequalities, ratios, proportions and percents.  A foundation in basic arithmetic is essential for success.

Textbooks: (purchased separately)

• Mathematics Course 2, Prentice Hall, 2008