About the Course

Honors Algebra I (NCAA Approved)

Explore variables, expressions, linear, exponential, and quadratic function applications in this full-length online Honors Algebra I course. We’ll use modeling and real-life scenarios to dive deeper into topics introduced in Pre-Algebra. By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to tackle concepts in Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra II. Throughout the course, your CTY instructor will use virtual classroom software allowing video, voice, text, screen sharing, and whiteboard interaction. You can contact your instructor via email, or schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting to discuss questions or concerns. You can also attend group review sessions to prepare for the graded assessments, which include homework, chapter tests, projects and a cumulative midterm and final. Group meetings will be recorded for students who are unable to attend.

Meeting times: In this course, students are required to attend scheduled online meetings. These online meetings may be used to conduct class sessions, office hours, group work, or other instructional needs. Your instructor will communicate with you to schedule the first virtual class meeting and inform you of subsequent meeting days/times.

The class will meet 1 day each week, for 1 hour.

In the event you have a scheduling conflict, and cannot attend the synchronous meeting, contact your instructor prior to the meeting so that the recording can be shared with you. 

Time Commitment: 9-12 hours per week (1 hour of class time, 1-hour optional meeting, 8-10 hours of independent work).
 

Course Overview

Classes

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Testing and Prerequisites

  Math Verbal
Required Level CTY-Level Not required
Check your eligibility using existing test scores If you do not have existing test scores:

Students must achieve qualifying scores on an advanced assessment to be eligible for CTY programs. If you don’t have qualifying scores, you have several different testing options. We’ll help you find the right option for your situation.

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Course Prerequisites

Honors Algebra I (NCAA Approved) requires:

1 prerequisite

Successful completion of Grade 8 Mathematics, Pre-algebra, or equivalent

Cost and Financial Aid

  • Tuition
    • Varies
  • Application fee
    • Nonrefundable Application Fee - $15 (Waived for financial aid applicants)
    • Nonrefundable International Fee - $20 (outside US only)

Financial Aid

We have concluded our financial aid application review process for Academic Year 2023-2024 Online Programs (Courses with start dates July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024). Our application for Academic Year 2024-2025 Online Programs is expected to open in January. We encourage those who may need assistance in the future to apply for aid as early as possible.

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Course Materials

Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [email protected].
 

  • A graphing calculator
  • A few sheets of notebook paper, graphing paper, and printer paper
  • Straight edge
  • Pencil

Earning School Credit

NCAA Approved

Recommended school credit: One academic year

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Technical Requirements

This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details.

This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download.

Most course lectures may be viewed on mobile devices, but some assignments and quizzes must be completed on a desktop or laptop computer.

This course uses Respondus LockDown Browser proctoring software for designated assessments. LockDown Browser is a client application that is installed to a local computer. Visit the Respondus website for system requirements.

Terms & Conditions

Students may interact in online classrooms and meetings that include peers, instructors, and occasional special guests.

Virtual class meetings may be recorded for students to review.

After a you complete a course, your projects may be used to illustrate work for future students. 

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