Mathematics

Through four years of study, students will have a course load that will include topics in basic and advanced algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, focusing on application and analysis. A graduate of the program should be able to enter college ready, at a minimum, to successfully complete the college course required by his major.

The NYS Board of Regents requires a scientific and/or graphing scientific calculator, depending on the course. All senior mathematics courses require the purchase and use of a graphing calculator. Honors classes are for students who have demonstrated a high level of achievement in mathematics. Final June exams will reflect NYS Regents guidelines.

 

1014 Algebra 1 Credit: 1 credit Grade: 9 Prerequisite: Department approval This course follows NYS guidelines for the new algebra course and includes topics from algebra, geometry, coordinate geometry, probability and statistics.

1124 Geometry Credit: 1 credit Grade: 10 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1and a passing grade on the Integrated Algebra Regents Exam.  This is the second course of the new NYS mathematics curriculum and includes topics from geometry, logic, and related algebra.

1125 Geometry Honors  Credit: 1 credit Grade: 10 Prerequisite: Enrollment is by invitation of the Mathematics Department with final placement based upon June grades. This course is an in depth presentation of the second course of the new NYS mathematics curriculum.  It includes topics from geometry and additional challenging topics from algebra II.

1203 Intermediate Algebra  Credit: 1 credit Grade: 11 Prerequisite: Department recommendation. This course is designed for students who would benefit from a re-examination of previous topics before continuing with new topics that are necessary to meet NYS guidelines.

1213 Algebra 2 / Trigonometry	Credit: 1 credit
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry with a minimum grade of 75 or departmental approval and a passing grade on the Geometry Regents Exam.
This course is a continuation of the NYS guidelines to meet the learning standards in mathematics, and includes topics from algebra and trigonometry.

1225 Algebra 2 / Trigonometry Honors	Credit: 1 credit
Grade: 11
Prerequisite: Enrollment is by invitation of the Mathematics Department with final placement based upon June grades; department approval.
This course is a continuation of the NYS guidelines to meet the learning standards in mathematics, and will include additional advanced topics.

1234 Intro to College Algebra  Credit: 1 credit Grade: 12 Prerequisites: Successful completion of Math 3 with a minimum final grade, in June, of 80 and department approval. This course is designed for students who would benefit from a re-examination of previous topics, especially algebra, as well as an introduction of new topics in preparation for college-level math.

1304 Pre-calculus Credit: 1 credit Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 3R, in June, with a minimum final grade of 75, a passing grade on the Math B Level Regents Exam and department recommendation. This course is designed to assist students in the transition from skill development in mathematics to the abstract approach encountered in college mathematics programs.

1305 Pre-calculus Honors Credit: 1 credit Grade: 12 Prerequisites:  Enrollment is by invitation of the Mathematics Department with final placement based upon June grades. This course is designed to prepare students for AP Calculus in senior year.  Topics will include function analysis, complex number applications, polar coordinates, and sequences and series; all topics will be taught using graphical, numerical, and algebraic approaches.

1315 Advanced Topics In Mathematics Credit: 1 credit Grade: 12 Prerequisites:  Successful completion of Pre-calc or Pre-calc-H with a minimum final grade of 80 and department approval. This course is designed to provide accelerated students the opportunity to continue their study of mathematics and will include additional topics from pre-calculus and calculus.

1316 Advanced Placement Calculus Credit: 1 credit Grade: 12 Prerequisites:  Enrollment is by invitation of the Mathematics Department with final placement based upon June grades. This is a college level course offered in conjunction with the CEEB.  Topics will include analytic geometry, limits, derivatives, related rates, maximum-minimum problems, integration, areas bounded by curves, volumes of solids of rotation, and differential equations. Students will complete the AP Calculus AB Examination. This course is demanding, requiring a great deal of work and study outside the classroom.

1504 Introduction to Statistics Credit: 1/2 credit Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Mathematics Department permission. This course is designed to give the students a fundamental understanding of the elements of data display and analysis, experimental design, and regression analysis.  Designed as a primer in statistics, the course will expose students to statistical applications for use in college-level business, natural sciences, and social science courses.

1506 Advanced Placement Statistics Credit: 1 credit Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Mathematics Department permission. This course is designed to give the student a fundamental understanding of the elements of probability, basic concepts of hypotheses testing, inferences about populations, and regression analysis.  Designed as an in-depth look at the applications of statistics within the real world, the students will complete the AP Statistics Exam in May.

1405/1406  Gifted Math Program Credit: 1 credit Grade: 12 St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute participates in the Gifted Mathematics Program offered at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Faculty
Mr. Robert Bleecher
Mr. Charles Cook – Department Chair
Mr. James Ferrantini
Mrs. Catherine Kaczmarek
Mr. Gary Kelley
Mr. Thomas Quagliana
Bro. Joseph Reed, FSC
Mr. Allan Simmons