Math & English Enrichment
High School Math & English Classes
Every A Grade Ahead programme available in High School (Grades 9–12) — choose a course to see its month-by-month curriculum.
Motivate for success.
Building a solid foundation in linear equations, inequalities, polynomials, and functions — preparing 8th and 9th grade students for Geometry and higher-level mathematics.
A Grade Ahead’s Algebra I program gives students a solid foundation and understanding of the Math in Algebra I — trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and many higher-order mathematics to build upon. The Algebra I program elaborates on the concepts from Pre-Algebra 2 while introducing:
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Graphing linear equations
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Methods of solving linear equations
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Graphing and solving inequalities
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Polynomials and factoring
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Functions
Month by Month Algebra I Curriculum Breakdown
| Curriculum Topics |
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| July |
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Pre-Algebra 2 review |
| August |
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Algebraic expressions; Solving linear equations |
| September |
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Volume & surface area; Inequalities; Pythagorean theorem |
| October |
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Sequences; Number theory; 2-variable linear equations |
| November |
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2-variable linear inequalities; Absolute value equations and inequalities |
| December |
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Functions; Systems of equations |
| January |
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Factoring polynomials |
| February |
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Radicals; Quadratic equations |
| March |
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Standardized test preparation Some topics may offer this in a month other than March. Check with your local A Grade Ahead academy. |
| April |
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Probability; Permutation and combination; Non-linear equations |
| May |
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Preparing to move to Grade Ahead |
Proof that math shapes minds.
Giving 9th and 10th grade students an edge in one of high school’s most challenging courses — proofs, congruences, trigonometry, circles, and spatial reasoning.
A Grade Ahead’s Geometry program provides students with an edge in one of the most difficult classes of their high school career, including all the concepts contained in the curriculum. Geometry students will also enhance:
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Logic and reasoning
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Supporting arguments
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Spatial identity
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A broad geometric vocabulary
Month by Month Geometry Curriculum Breakdown
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| July |
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Algebraic properties; Special pairs of angles; Perpendicular and parallel lines |
| August |
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2-part statements; Corollary; Proving theorems and planning proofs |
| September |
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Angles; Triangle congruences; Perpendicular bisectors |
| October |
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Parallelograms; Trapezoids; Distance, mid-point, and slope with vectors |
| November |
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Measurements; Similarity; Probability |
| December |
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Right angles; Coordinate proofs; Trigonometry |
| January |
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Polygon similarity; Area and congruence of parallelograms |
| February |
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Circles |
| March |
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Standardized test preparation Some academies may offer this in a month other than March. Check with your local A Grade Ahead academy. |
| April |
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Prisms, pyramids, cylinders, cones, and spheres |
| May |
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Transformations, compositions, and symmetry |
| Preparing to Move |
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Preparing to move to Grade Ahead |
Build a successful future.
Algebra 2 & Pre-Calculus enrichment — six months of each — challenging students to excel far beyond grade level with logarithms, trigonometry, vectors, conics, and an introduction to calculus.
A Grade Ahead’s rigorous High School Math enrichment program is designed to challenge high school students to excel far beyond their grade level. Students will gain a solid understanding of higher-level topics, covering six months of Algebra 2 curriculum and six months of Pre-Calculus, including:
Through numerical drills and realistic word problems, A Grade Ahead students develop the critical thinking and analytical skills needed to succeed in trigonometry and beyond.
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Linear equations
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Polynomials and expressions
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Logarithmic functions
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Analytical trigonometry
Month by Month High School Math Curriculum Breakdown
| Curriculum Topics |
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| July |
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Algebra 2 Review; Systems of equations; Relations and functions |
| August |
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Algebra 2: Functions and inequalities; Matrices |
| September |
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Algebra 2: Polynomials and exponents; Parabola |
| October |
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Algebra 2: Radicals and complex numbers; Hyperbolas; Non-linear equations |
| November |
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Algebra 2: Ellipses; Trigonometry; Probability |
| December |
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Algebra 2: Sequences and series; Growth, decay, and logarithms |
| January |
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Pre-Calculus: Logarithmic functions; Complete function transformations |
| February |
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Pre-Calculus: Analytical trigonometry; Vectors Ⅰ |
| March |
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Pre-Calculus: Vectors Ⅱ; Matrices; Mathematical induction and binomial theorem |
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Pre-Calculus: Conics; Rotation of axes; Parabolic equations; Polar coordinates |
| May |
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Pre-Calculus: 3D coordinate system; Lines and planes in space; Introduction to linear programming |
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Pre-Calculus: Techniques for evaluating limits; Tangent lines and derivatives |
Prepare for the future.
Preparing students for college and beyond through advanced writing, literary analysis, grammar mastery, and vocabulary development — 9th through 12th grade.
A Grade Ahead’s High School English enrichment program pushes students’ writing and reading abilities to the next level. Our program develops high school students’ reading and writing skills for college preparation. Students earn advanced AP/IB-level proficiency through language arts skills, such as:
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Analytical reading
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Advanced grammar and vocabulary skills
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Focused academic writing
Month by Month High School English Curriculum Breakdown
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| July |
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Comprehension: Foreword; preface; prologue; epilogue; mini-bio; Literary Devices 1 |
| August |
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Comprehension: Reading and understanding important details; Literary Devices 2 |
| September |
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Comprehension: Generalizations; inferences; direct & implied meanings; reading strategies; Literary Devices 3 |
| October |
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Grammar: Parts of speech; agreement; parallelism |
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Grammar: Punctuation; modifiers; split infinitives; sentence structures; conjunctions and parentheses |
| December |
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Grammar: Mixed constructions; active and passive voice; grammatical errors; editing |
| January |
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Vocabulary: Etymology; POI strategies; context clues |
| February |
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Vocabulary: Improving your own writing; defining words; triggers and transitions; idioms |
| March |
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Vocabulary: Commonly misused words and phrases; advanced vocabulary and jargon |
| April |
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Writing: Essays; purpose; audience; tone; voice; looking closer at the prompt; analysis; arrangement and revision |
| May |
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Writing: Prewriting; introductory paragraph; thesis statement; topic sentences; transitions; details and supporting evidence; expository writing |
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Writing: Narratives; persuasive essays; revising and editing |
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