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Welcome to the Honors Math Program at Central High School!!

Our honors courses at Central High School are taught not only sequentially from a content perspective but from a philosophy standpoint as well. We have integrated numerous strategies, organization techniques, language, protocols and overall alignment in each of our honors courses. This program is developed to feed AP Calculus at the end, so everything we do along the way is structured with that in mind.

- - Honors Algebra (Mrs. Grant OR at McCormick in 8th grade)
    - - We begin the journey our journey with the study of foundational skills such as equation solving, graphing and more! These skills are pivotal in each of the following courses.
  - Honors Geometry (Mr. Barlow)
    - - We continue the journey by learning to connect all of the things we know to tackle problems in the Geometric world. Our skills are no longer isolated but a part of a bigger puzzle.

- - Honors Pre-Calculus (Mrs. Grant)
    - - We begin our work using the skills from Honors Geometry & Honors Algebra 1 to analyze the behavior of all functions. We start interpreting what the math is telling us and how to choose the most appropriate tool (heavy emphasis on mathematical literacy).
        
        We currently offer a Skills Lab for students in this course. During lab, we continue to practice critical skills and delve deeper into the curriculum. The Skills Lab is offered as a different class period and is eligible for an elective credit.
  - Honors Differential Calculus & Trigonometry (Mrs. Eisenhart)
    - - Trig continues the analytic mindset from Honors Pre-Calculus with the trigonometric functions. We introduce vectors as we begin our Calculus journey in the second semester.
  - AP Calculus AB/BC (Mrs. Eisenhart)
    - - The world of Calculus is all about change. We use the skills from the previous courses to determine, analyze and discuss all types of change mathematically with function and non-function scenarios.
        
        We currently offer a Skills Lab for students in AP Calculus. During lab, we engage in high levels of AP Exam preparation in both timed and untimed tasks. We also work through numerous AP Exams prior to the actual exam day. The Skills Lab is offered as a different class period and is eligible for an elective credit.

Should I take Honors Math? What path should I take?

Do you have a natural curiosity? Are you intrinsically motivated? Are you organized? Do you enjoy digging into difficult tasks? Are you considering a career in a STEM field?

If you answered YES to these questions, honors math may be for you!

Click HERE to view the full course sequence flowchart.

Are these courses worth it in the long run?

We think the work in these classes is more than worth it, even if a STEM field is not in your future. While we work on difficult content, we are also honing many other life skills such as determination, perseverance, organization, and work ethic. Don't just take our word for it, though.....

Click HERE to take a look at what some of our former students and parents have to say about the work we do!

Curious when you would ever use Calculus?

Click HERE to see all the degrees that require Calculus at the University of Wyoming.