Algebra I is a comprehensive and rigorous course which covers the traditional content of first year algebra.  It is designed to prepare students for subsequent courses in geometry and second-year algebra.  Topics covered include solving linear, quadratic, rational, and irrational equations, factoring polynomials, solving linear inequalities, solving systems of equations and systems of inequalities in two variables, analysis of linear data, using properties of exponents, working with linear and quadratic functions, and solving right triangle geometry and trigonometry problems.  A major emphasis of the course is real world problems solving with appropriate use of technology.

Algebra I is a comprehensive and rigorous course which covers the traditional content of first year algebra.  It is designed to prepare students for subsequent courses in geometry and second-year algebra.  Topics covered include solving linear, quadratic, rational, and irrational equations, factoring polynomials, solving linear inequalities, solving systems of equations and systems of inequalities in two variables, analysis of linear data, using properties of exponents, working with linear and quadratic functions, and solving right triangle geometry and trigonometry problems.  A major emphasis of the course is real world problems solving with appropriate use of technology.

The seventh grade prealgebra course is intended, as implied by its name, to prepare students for success in Algebra I. The emphasis of the course is on reasoning, problem solving, communication skills, number relationships and theory, patterns and functions, and algebraic concepts. Reinforcement of number concepts and computation of skills is an important component of the course, along with the appropriate use of technology.