Mathematics

Algebra I Common Core Regents

Common Core Algebra 1 is the introductory course in high school mathematics, developing skills and understanding critical to continued success in mathematics. Students will learn the fundamental principles of algebra and other foundations of higher level mathematics, methods to solve algebraic problems, and the skills to extend learning to a variety of applications, all at a high level of precision and rigor. It follows the New York State Regents for Algebra 1 Common Core. Students will learn about the different types of numbers represented in the real number systems. Problem solving techniques and situations will also be taught at a more challenging level for the students. Students will be introduced to different types of functions such as linear equations and inequalities and quadratic equations. They will learn how to solve and graph these functions. Simple exponential and radical functions will also be discussed in this course. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to collect and organize data in order to understand the concepts of statistics and probability. Students are required to take the New York State Regents exam for the Algebra 1 Common Core Regents in June. 

​Geometry Common Core Regents

A one-year course for students who took Algebra 1 Common Core and follows the New York State Regents Curriculum for Geometry Common Core. The fundamental purpose of the course in geometry is to formalize and extend students’ geometric experiences from the middle grades. Students explore more complex geometric situations and deepen their explanations of geometric relationships, moving towards formal mathematical arguments.

Topics will include geometric relationships, logic, informal and formal proofs, properties of triangles and quadrilaterals, transformations, and volume and density. Students are required to take the New York State Geometry Regents in June.

​Algebra II Common Core Regents

This course is a continuation and extension of the two courses that preceded it: Common Core Algebra 1 and Geometry. Students will explore algebraic, trigonometric, and statistical concepts in more depth than the previous courses while developing alternative solution strategies via technology. Students will also investigate the relationship between algebraic and graphical concepts while simultaneously applying this relationship to problem solving situations.

Topics include number systems extended to imaginary and complex numbers; operations of rational expressions, functions such as polynomial, absolute value, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and radical; function regression; trigonometric equations; statistics; and probability. Students are required to take the New York State Regents exam for Algebra II Common Core in June.

Pre-Calculus

This course is a continuation of the Algebra II Common Core course. Students will explore algebraic and trigonometric concepts in more depth than the previous course, while simultaneously developing alternative solution strategies via technology. Students will also investigate the relationship between algebraic and graphical concepts, applying this relationship to problem solving situations. Students will gain exposure to topics that will be necessary for mathematics courses at the post-secondary level. This course will prepare the student for the SAT II Math tests, an AP Calculus course, and/or a College Calculus course.

The topics discussed in the course range from discussing and analyzing the different types of functions to conic sections and analytic geometry.

Major Units of Instruction: Functions and their Inverses, Polynomial and Rational functions, Trigonometry and Complex Numbers, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Parametric Equations and Polar Curves, Conic Sections, Sequences and Series, and Introduction to Limits.

Calculus

This course is designed to prepare students for college Calculus and other math course in anticipation of Business, Science, Mathematics, and or Coputer Science majors. Topics include functions, limits, derivatives, integrals, sequences, series and applications of these concepts. Students will not sit for the AP exam and placement is made at the discretion of the administration.

Finance/Probability & Statistics 

A full year course. Students will learn basic probability and statistics as well as more advanced topics such as standard deviation, normal distribution, and hypothesis testing.  Personal financial issues are also explored. Student will learn real world topics such as financial planning and money management, budgeting, insurance, consumer credit advantages and disadvantages, home ownership, and investments.