Calculus

This capstone course in high school mathematics introduces students to the concepts of differential and integral calculus. This course provides a rigorous alternative introduction to Calculus without the stress or focus on preparing for an AP exam.  Fall semester includes derivatives, related rates, curve-sketching and optimization. Spring semester introduces definite and indefinite integrals, area and volume. Through practice with applied problems, students learn to communicate their methods using appropriate language, symbols and units. A solid understanding of geometry, functions, and trigonometry is necessary for success in this course.  Students who complete this course can still elect to take AP Calculus AB the following year.