Sunny Hills High School

Lancer Math

We use logic and critical thinking every day. We look for the best deal on those cool new sneakers, and decide if that larger boba size is worth it, and we pay rent and mortgages and taxes... so we are all math people!

And what can math allow you to accomplish in life? Yes, it is an imperative tool in creating engineers, economists, scientists, statisticians, actuaries, and other critical STEM field workers... but really it helps us navigate a world that requires us to have "number sense."

This recipe makes 6 servings but I only need to feed my family of 4. How do I modify the recipe and end up with the same delicious-tasting food?

I just dropped my iPhone and need a new screen, but I'm not getting paid until next month. How much would it cost me to charge the repair onto my credit card versus wait 2 weeks for my paycheck to deposit?

My appointment is at 1:15 PM and it is noon right now. How much more Animal Crossing can I play before I have to leave the house?

Math is all around us. And learning it helps us PROBLEM-SOLVE. Learning how to reason and think through a problem analytically will build and train your brain to always seek solutions in a logical way. Unfortunately, we can't just learn how to add and subtract and say, "Okay, I'm logical now!" We have to continuously form connections at all of those tiny synapses in our brains - EVERY career has mathematical applications and we will help you learn them.

Please feel free to watch this Welcome Video and then click around in this website to find out more information about some of our math programs, course sequencing pathways, FAQ’s from previous Open Houses, and short introduction videos from our math teachers.

FAQ's

Our goal at the Sunny Hills Math Department is to help students develop a lifelong appreciation of all things math! In doing this, and to prepare them for future math courses and paths, we strive to give students a strong foundation in both critical thinking and algebraic knowledge. Please see the Proposed Math Course Sequences for a breakdown of their possible mathematical pathways.
There are so many ways to study mathematical topics online now! While it is not necessary for students to “pre-study” any topics, a student who has a solid foundation in prerequisite topics will feel confident and be ready to take on the next phase of their math learning!

Some websites that do a great job of helping students re-learn concepts include Khan Academy, YouTube, Mathhelp.com, Albert.io, DeltaMath, and Quizlet.
In general, honors math courses are preparing students for upper-level math classes like AP Calculus, AP Statistics, and International Baccalaureate. Please see our Honors Math Flyer for more information. For incoming freshmen, there is an Pre-IB/Honors Admission Exam scheduled to take place during the month of January. Current students would speak with their math teachers and/or counselors for more information about switching between Honors and College Prep.
The exam is scheduled for the month of January and will be offered online. For more information about the exam, please visit the IB website.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a rigorous course of study that offers course credits and possible scholarships at various institutions, on a more international level than the Advanced Placement Program. For more information about the IB program, please visit the IB website.