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| The 2004-2005 Course Catalog contains a list of every class offered for the upcoming year. It includes requirements, class lengths, and prerequisites. It also contains a brief but informative description of the classes. All subjects are covered in the catalog, as well as what grade a student must be in to take a specific class. |
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400 - MATH SKILLS
This course is designed to improve the student's ability to work with and understand whole numbers and decimals.
Length of Class: Year
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
403 - GENERAL MATH
This course is designed to strengthen students' basic math skills. Students will also apply basic math skills to career choices and job responsibilities. Calculator proficiency and problem solving techniques related to vocational skills will also be taught.
Length of Class: Year
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
405 - PRE-ALGEBRA
This course provides an introduction in solving inequalities and equations and their graphs. Other topics include the following: integers, rational numbers, real numbers, percent, probability, statistics, perimeter, area, volume, plane figures, ratios, similarity, graphing lines, and problem solving through realistic applications. Scientific calculators are integrated with the textbook throughout the course.
Length of Class: Year
Prerequisite: General Math or Teacher Recommendation
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
408 - ALGEBRA I
This course provides an in-depth look at the following: variables, algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, patterns, graphing points and lines, absolute value, laws of exponents, systems of equations, factoring, linear functions, quadratic functions, rational functions, polynomials, radicals, probability, and statistics. The use of scientific calculators will be integrated throughout the course.
Length of Class: Year
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra or Teacher Recommendation
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
409 - ESSENTIALS OF ALGEBRA
This course is designed for students who took one semester of Algebra I but failed. Basic algebra and pre-algebra concepts are reviewed, practiced, and extended, but at a slower pace with more focus on the most essential topics. Students who pass receive .5 credit and take Algebra I again as their next math class.
Length of Class: Semester
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra or Teacher Recommendation
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
410 - GEOMETRY
This course provides an in-depth study of plane geometry with definitions, postulates, and theorems through proofs and applications. Topics include: segments, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, congruence, similarity, Pythagorean Theorem, special right triangles, parallel and perpendicular lines and circles. Students will also study perimeter, area, surface area, volume, and an introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Scientific calculators will be used when appropriate.
Length of Class: Year
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
411 - ALGEBRA II
This course is designed to increase students' skills in the following areas: linear equations and inequalities, and matrices. Students will also study logarithmic, exponential, polynomial, rational, radical, and quadratic functions. As time allows, students will study probability, statistics, and trigonometry. Graphing calculators are integrated with the textbook throughout the course.
Length of Class: Year
Prerequisite: Geometry
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
415 - PRE-CALCULUS / COLLEGE NOW MATH 111/112
College algebra is the study of basic functions and their applications including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their inverses. Other topics include systems of equations, binomial theorem, and series and sequences. Trigonometry includes radian measure, circular functions and their graphs, right triangle ratios, related functions, identities, equations, law of sine and cosine and their applications. Also, polar coordinates, parametric equations, polar form of complex numbers, vectors and conic sections are covered. This course prepares students for of calculus at the college level. This is a dual-credit course; students will earn credit at THS as well as Lane Community College. Up to nine hours of college credit is transferable to other colleges and universities. There is a minimal LCC fee for this course for students wanting to receive college credit.
Length of Class: Year
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12
417 - AP CALCULUS
AP Calculus offers a rigorous treatment of calculus of a single variable. Differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions are covered to the extent normally done in two semesters of a typical college-level calculus class for math/science/engineering majors. Extensive time will be reserved to prepare students for the AB version of the AP Calculus exam, given in early May. College credit is available to those students who pass the AP exam (for which there is a separate fee).
Length of Class: Year
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
Steve Hertzberg - Department Chair
MAT Tulane University
BS Massachusetts Institute of Technology26 years teaching experience
1989-present Thurston High School
1984-1989 Cottage Grove High school
1977-1984 Lincoln Junior High School
Math courses currently taught at THS
Pre-Algebra, Geometry, AP Calculus
David Hagel
BA Eastern Washington University
6 years teaching experience
1998-present Thurston High School
Math courses currently taught at THS
Algebra I
Other courses currently taught at THS
Machine Technology, Advanced Metals
Karin Kilpatrick
University of Oregon
28 years teaching experience
1998-present Springfield #19-Briggs, Agnes, THS, SHS
1981-1998 Marcola 79J
1976-1981 Eugene 4J
Math course currently taught at THS
General Math
Diane Ray
MS University of Oregon
BS University of Oregon
15 years teaching experience
1988-present Thurston High School
During that time also taught part-time at Thurston Middle School and Springfield High SchoolMath courses currently taught at THS
Algebra II, Pre-Algebra
Harley Dixon
M Ed University of Oregon
BS Southern Oregon State College
28 years teaching experience
1979-present Thurston High School
1991 Teacher Exchange Sydney Australia
1974-1979 Thurston Junior High School
Math courses currently taught at THS
Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry
Mike McFarland
MS University of Oregon
BS Oregon College of Education
21 years teaching experience
1989-present Thurston High School
1982-1989 Crow High School
Math courses currently taught at THS
Algebra I, College Now Pre-Calculus
Mary Adams
BA University of California at San Diego
9 years teaching experience
1999-present Thurston High School
1999 Springfield High School
1996-1998 Pacific Beach Middle School, San Diego CA
1994-1996 San Diego High School, San Diego CA
Math courses currently taught at THS
Algebra I, Geometry
Paula Lockhart
MS Oregon College of Education
BS Oregon College of Education
21 years teaching experience
1999-present Thurston High School
1994-1999 Creswell High School
1984-1994 Dallas High School
1982-1984 Salem High School
Math courses currently taught at THS
Algebra I and Geometry
Erica Pifer
MAT Lewis & Clark College
BA Mathematics University of Redlands
13 years teaching experience
1999-present Thurston High School
1998-1999 Thurston Middle School
1995-1998 Wilsonville High School
1992-1995 West Linn High School
1990-1992 Saddleback High School, Santa Anna CA
Math courses currently taught at THS
Pre-Algebra, Algebra II
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To graduate from Thurston High School,
students are required to pass 4 semesters of math classes, or two full
year classes. This will result in two credits, the graduation requirement.
These requirements can be fulfilled by completing any combination of the
above classes, so long as they are done in the correct order. Math may
still be taken after the requirements are met, but the credit will be
put into the elective credit slot, instead of math.
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The Certificate of Initial Mastery (CIM) will be awarded to students who achieve established state standards on state tests and on classroom work samples. Students may earn these certificates near the end of their sophomore year, or get help and retest and/or redevelop work samples during grades 11 and 12. The CIM is another way, in addition to the high school diploma, for students to be able to demonstrate to employers and colleges their individual level of achievement. A student's ability to earn a CIM has no impact on whether or not a student can earn their THS graduation diploma. To achieve the math portion of the CIM, students in the class of 2004 must complete the following requirements:
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