Holt Mcdougal Mathematics Course 2
Marquez Feliciano
The materials reviewed do not meet the expectations for alignment to the Common Core State Standards. The materials assess minimal grade appropriate topics. Approximately 20% of the content focuses on the major work. There is minimal supporting work enhancing the understanding of the major work in the standards. It would take more than 190 days to complete each course. The mathematics progression for the series is based on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum Focal Points instead of the CCSSM. Since the material does not meet the alignment standards for focus or coherence, it was not reviewed for rigor and the math practices.
Latin I: All junior high scholars will be enrolled in a Latin course in which they will be introduced to the great classical language of Latin. Scholars will learn why so much emphasis was placed on this language by the Founding Fathers. They will learn how Latin can improve their knowledge of English, improve SAT scores, and act as a springboard into the learning of other Foreign Languages (especially French and Spanish), Math, Science, Medicine, Literature and many other subjects. Scholars will learn the alphabet, vocabulary, roots and other components of this language. This course will prepare scholars to read, write and understand this great language.
Each student is placed in a math class based on the score of their entrance placement exam. On the first day of class, another assessment is given to help determine if the placement is the right place for the student. If a change is recommended, scholars and parents are contacted and schedules are changed. We do our best to place the scholars in the math class that is most appropriate to their individual skill level. If parents or scholars feel the placement is not a good fit, feel free to contact the teacher. Jr. High level math courses are as follows:
General Math: This is the 7th grade math class. The curriculum is based on the AZ state 7th grade math standards found at The course includes a study of various graphic displays including stem and leaf plots and scatterplots, linear functions, solving multi-step equations, geometry and integers.
This course is for 7th and 8th grade scholars. The curriculum is based on the AZ state math standards for both 7th and 8th grade. These can be found at . The course includes a study of various graphic displays including box and whisker plots and scatterplots, linear functions, solving multi-step equations, geometry and integers.
Algebra I: Scholars enrolled in this course will learn problem solving approaches, thinking and algebraic skills necessary for future mathematics courses and other disciplines. It includes a study of real number systems, linear equations, linear inequalities, exponential functions, quadratic equations, and statistics. Scholars must show mastery of Algebra 1 before advancing to Geometry.
All scholars are encouraged to expand and improve their talents. We encourage scholars to take an interest in and involve themselves in music, art and sports. All 7th grade scholars need to be enrolled in a full year of choir or a band or orchestra class; all 8th grade scholars need to be enrolled in at least one semester of a Fine Arts course. 8th grade scholars are also required to take one semester of Keyboarding, a course where they learn typing and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Scholars are also encouraged to develop their physical abilities. All junior high scholars are required to take at least one semester of a P.E. class each year. Heritage Academy offers P.E. classes and competitive team sports which include after school programs.
Heritage Academy offers one scholastic diploma; all scholars are required to earn 26 credits and meet the requirements listed below for graduation. Additionally, scholars are encouraged to achieve excellence beyond the requirements for graduation. Those who go beyond the requirements for graduation may enroll in one or more honors classes. Scholars who plan on attending a 4-year college or university should pay particular attention to the requirements below. Those attending a junior college will also need to satisfy all the entrance requirements of the Arizona universities, either in high school or at the junior college level before advancing.
Class of 2020 and beyond 6 credits14TOTAL REQUIRED26 credits20All high school scholars are encouraged to expand and improve their talents. We encourage scholars to take an interest in and involve themselves in music, art, and sports. All scholars wishing to join the orchestra or choir will audition and be placed according to skill level. Classes are available from beginning to advanced levels.Scholars are also encouraged to develop their physical abilities. Team sports will compete in the Charter Athletic Association. (CAA) For course descriptions please see descriptions as listed in the High School Curriculum guide below.
*Elected Position Stagecraft Advanced Computers (CIS 105) Sr. Art Teacher Aides Financial Applications *11th & 12th only Survey of Music History (MHL 140) Basketball Music & Media Production Required Courses for Graduation
Listed below are the courses required of all scholars graduating from Heritage Academy. In addition to these required courses, scholars may take additional courses described in each department to achieve greater mastery and earn a certificate of distinction.
Essential Math focuses on mastering the skills needed to be successful in life and to get ready for Algebra. Topics for Essential Math include problem solving, estimation, decimals, percents, fractions, proportions, money skills and basic geometry-students will learn to handle the basics with a deeper understanding and a greater degree of accuracy. The class is co-taught by a special education teacher and a mathematics teacher. The length of the course is one or more semesters, depending on the needs of the individual student.
In Essential Math, students use the Holt McDougal Mathematics series within the learning management setting to view videos of topics and complete practice assignments. The student will be scheduled to meet in a webinar with one of the teachers at least weekly, either individually or in a small group.
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