Faculty

John Barr
Laura Barrall
Colin Bliss
Jessica Justiniano
Laura Keller
Tiffany Price
Justin Vallone

Courses

ALGEBRA CONNECTIONS

This course is designed for the student who has not successfully mastered Algebra 1 concepts. Using the College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM) curriculum, the course develops algebraic skills within a problem solving context with a major focus on 21st Century Learning Skills such as communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Additionally, students will be encouraged to develop positive behaviors in the area of classroom preparation and task completion.

ALGEBRA 2 -- HONORS & COLLEGE

In this course, students will be expected to solve first and second degree equations algebraically and graphically. Polynomial and exponential functions will also be studied. This material will be used to help students develop a pattern of logical thinking to be applied in both further mathematics and life situations.

ALGEBRA 3/GEOMETRY

This course is designed for students in their junior year that did not have a full year of Geometry. The first semester is intended to follow Algebra 2 where the student will be reinforced with advanced algebra concepts and explore the rigorous content of rational, exponential, logarithmic, and properties of exponents. The second semester will be devoted to the eligible content of Geometry as students are developing deductive reasoning powers. Students will be provided with a problem-based approach to the study of mathematics. This foundation will allow students the options to explore higher mathematics.

ALGEBRA 3/TRIGONOMETRY

This course is designed for students in their junior year that completed a full year of Geometry in their freshman year. The first semester is intended to follow Algebra 2 where the student will be reinforced with advanced algebraic concepts and explore the rigorous content of rational, exponential, logarithmic, and properties of exponents. The second semester will introduce students to the concepts of trigonometry and trigonometric functions. Students will be provided with a problem-based approach to the study of trigonometry. This foundation will allow students the option to explore higher mathematics.

PRECALCULUS -- HONORS & COLLEGE

Gives students an understanding of the trigonometric functions, as well as polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic functions, and functions involving radicals and offers a foundation for theory of calculus to prepare students for college level study.

TRIGONOMETRY

This course serves two purposes: 1) Reinforce the concepts and skills of Algebra and Geometry, and 2) To introduce the concepts of trigonometry and trigonometric functions. The course will include extensive emphasis on applications and modeling that demonstrates the usefulness and applicability of trigonometry in the everyday world. The course will include the study of angles and trigonometric functions, their graphs, and solving equations.

AP CALCULUS AB

This one-year course is a more reformed, faster paced course that prepares students for taking the AP exam. This course introduces the Theory of Limits and the differentiation and integration processes and their applications.

CALCULUS

This one-year course introduces the Theory of Limits and the differentiation and integration processes and their applications. Course includes a review of analytic geometry, but is not taught as an Advanced Placement course.

MATHEMATICS FOR THE WORKPLACE

This course is designed for students planning to attend a two-year school or enter the workplace after graduation. Included will be advanced topics in Geometry, Algebra 2, right triangle trigonometry, and an introduction to quality assurance and process control and statistics.

FINITE MATHEMATICS

This course is the mathematics of managerial, life, and social sciences. Finite mathematics will be taught through application and realistic examples to motivate students. Abstract concepts will be introduced through examples drawn from common, real-life experiences. The course will include topics such as Matrices, Probability, and the Mathematics of Finances. The course is designed to serve the college bound student pursuing the area of liberal arts or non-math/science fields.

PROBABILITY & STATISTICS

This course is designed to teach students how to use statistical methods to interpret real-life data. Students will make use of graphing calculators and spreadsheets to gain an understanding of descriptive statistics, probability distributions, and hypothesis testing.

AP STATISTICS

This course is structured around the AP Statistics curriculum. Students taking this course may be able to receive college credits if they earn a 3 or better on the AP exam at the end of the year. The students will gain an understanding of how to use statistical methods to interpret real-life data. The students will use graphing calculators as well as computer software. The main topics of the course include organizing data, probability, designing samples and experiments, hypothesis testing, and analyzing data.