Pre-Calculus Honors
Pre-Calculus Honors
Grades 9 & up
Course Description+
The purpose of this advanced Pre-Calculus Honors course is to emphasize the properties of functions and other skills necessary for the study of calculus. This course provides an in-depth study and preparation which is specific to the skills needed for success in AP Calculus and in thinking critically to apply functions to real situations. Topics include, but are not limited to, polynomial, rational, exponential, inverse, logarithmic, and circular functions; sequences and series; theory of limits; vectors; conic sections; polar coordinates; symbolic logic; mathematical induction; matrix algebra; trigonometry of right triangles, trigonometric equations; solutions of oblique triangles; and trigonometric identities. This course is strongly recommended for the college-bound student pursuing a discipline that is mathematically related. A scientific calculator is required for some portions of the course.
Honors level classes can expect more rigorous requirements for assignments and assessments.
Prerequisite: 'A' in Honors Algebra 2
This 6-week course is offered for first time credit, for credit grade replacement, or for non-credit enrichment in preparation for taking the course in the future. Please check with your school regarding credit from outside institutions.
Session dates:
Session 1A: 6/09/25 - 6/27/25 (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) (EST) - 0.50 credit
Session 2A: 6/30/25 - 7/18/25 (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) (EST) - 0.50 credit - Closed 7/04/25
6 weeks course
For full 1.00 credit the student MUST complete both 'A' sessions (6-weeks)
For 0.50 credit or audit the student may take first session only '1A' (first 3 weeks)
Meet Adam Rubin+
Mr. Rubin has been teaching mathematics and physics for over 20 years. He started his teaching career teaching as an adjunct at a 2 year college after earning his B.S. in Mathematics and Physics. After completing his M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, he taught AP Calculus BC and physics at a large public school for almost 10 years. After many years of teaching, he decided to try something new and opened an exotic pet shop outside of Chicago, that he ran for almost seven years. After selling the pet store, he went back into teaching and taught at two different schools in the US and one in Jamaica, before returning to AHS, where he previously taught from 2014-2018.
She is passionate about teaching math as well as physical sciences.
Additional Course Information+
A class may be canceled if fewer than 6 students enroll, and a specific teacher is not guaranteed. It is the parents’ responsibility to check with their child's school when seeking credit for a course. For online courses, the students’ cameras MUST be turned on at all times, and attendance is mandatory. To protect the privacy rights of all, there is absolutely no videotaping or recording by students during the course. Students must be age appropriate for the course, and all students must adhere to proper online etiquette. For online courses, young children must be supervised by a parent at all times.