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A student must have two years of math in order to graduate from Capital High School. The courses of Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus are sequential college prep courses and enrollment in any of these courses requires credit in all the courses before it. Most four-year colleges require a minimum of Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 for entrance. Students should check with counselors about specific requirements. IB diploma candidates must reach the Pre-Calculus and Calculus level, or must take Discrete Math. Specific information is available from the IB coordinator. A copy of the Scope and Sequence for any course may be requested
Standard course sequence: Math Essentials 1 & 2, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, IB Pre-Calculus, IB Calculus.
* IB Discrete Math is a one-year course that meets the requirements for the IB diploma. It can be taken anytime after the completion of Algebra II.
Any deviations from the above sequences should be discussed with a counselor and approved by the math coordinator prior to enrollment.