MATHEMATICS - Students must complete 3 years of high school math to fulfill their graduation requirements. The State Education Department requires students to pass a Mathematics Regents Exam before they can graduate.

Algebra 1 - This is a one year course leading to the Integrated Algebra Regents Exam in June. The focus is on the algebra content strand. Students will explore linear equations, quadratic functions with integral coefficients, absolute value, and exponential functions. Coordinate Geometry will be integrated as well as some Trigonometry. Student must earn an average of 80% or better in the previous year of Math to enter this class. Teacher recommendation and assessment results may also be considered in course placement. The Regents Exam is the final exam for the course. (1 year, 1 credit)

Algebra 1A - Integrated Algebra 1A is the first year of a two year program. The focus of this course is on the algebra content strand. During the two years, students will develop the skills and processes needed to successfully solve problems in a variety of settings. Students will explore topics in linear equations, quadratic functions with integral coefficients, absolute value and exponential functions. Coordinate geometry will also be integrated throughout this course. Students will be required to work between US Customary and metric systems and conduct data analysis. Right triangle trigonometry will be introduced during this course. Placement in this course will be based on previous school year recommendation and assessments as applicable. Students will take a local final exam at the conclusion of the course. Successful students will take Algebra 1B the following school year and challenge the Algebra I Regents Exam in June of the second year. (1 year, 1 credit)

Algebra 1B - This is the second year of a two year program leading to the Integrated Algebra Regents Exam in June. Students will explore topics from the Algebra curriculum not addressed in the prerequisite Algebra 1A course. Placement in this course is based on successful completion of Algebra 1A or teacher recommendation. Students will take a local final exam at the conclusion of the course. (1 year, 1 credit)

Geometry - This is a one year course leading to the Integrated Geometry Regents Exam in June. The focus is on the Geometry content strand. Topics will include Quadratic Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Logic, Deductive Proofs, and Quadrilaterals. Students must earn an average of 80% or better in Algebra and a score of 80% or better on the Integrated Algebra Regents Exam. A teacher recommendation may also be considered in course placement. This course will have a local final exam. (1 year, 1 credit)

Geometry A - This is the first year of a year-and-half sequence leading to the Integrated Geometry Regents Exam in January of the second year. The focus is on the geometry content strand. Topics will include Quadratic Equations, Coordinate Geometry, and Quadrilaterals. This course will have a local final exam. Upon successful completion of this course, students may move on to Geometry B with Algebra IIA. (1 year, 1 credit)

Geometry B with Algebra II A - This is the second year of a year-and-a-half program leading to the Geometry Regents. The first half of the course will be the final third of the Geometry curriculum with the students taking the Regents in January. The second half of the course will be the first third of Integrated Algebra II with Trigonometry curriculum. This course will have a local final exam. Upon successful completion of this course, students may move on to Algebra IIB with Trigonometry. (1 year, 1 credit)

Algebra 2 and Trigonometry - This is a one year course leading to the Algebra 2 and Trigonometry Regents exam in June. This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the Geometry course. The focus is on Algebra/Trigonometry strand. Topics include Algebra, Complex Numbers, Exponential Functions, Logarithmic Functions, Rational Functions, Probability, Statistics, Sequences and Series. Students must earn an average of 80% or better in Geometry and a score of 80% or better on the Geometry Regents Exam. A teacher recommendation may also be considered in course placement. This course will have a local final exam. (1 year, 1 credit)

Algebra 2B with Trigonometry - This is the final portion of the curriculum leading to the Integrated Algebra 2 and Trigonometry Regents, which will be taken in June. Topics will include Logarithms and Exponential Functions, Trigonometric Functions, and Probability and Statistics. This course will have a local final exam.

Applied Mathematics - This course is designed as an alternative for the required third credit in Mathematics. Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry topics are studied in the context of real-life applications using a variety of software and technology. A combination of teacher prepared materials and textbooks will be used. Entrance into this course is based on teacher recommendation. (1 year, 1 credit) 

Algebra 3/Trigonometry - This course is designed to help prepare students for calculus and other college level mathematics courses. Topics include Coordinate Geometry, Conic Sections, Polynomial Functions, Trigonometric Applications, and Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. Graphing of these functions is stressed, as well as solution of problems by the aid of a scientific calculator. As time permits, additional topics such as History of Mathematics, Statistics, Vectors, and Sequences are discussed. Student projects are encouraged.

This course will have a local final exam. (1 year, 1 credit)

Suggested Preparation-Successful completion of Algebra 2 and Trigonometry

College Pre-Calculus or College Calculus - beginning with the 2010-2011 academic year, any student wishing to enroll in either College Pre-Calculus or College Calculus must take the appropriate placement test and meet the minimum score to qualify for enrollment in these courses. Students will not be able to register for these courses unless the minimum scores, as set by CCC, have been achieved, (see below).

Students wishing to enroll in Pre-Calculus must have a math score between 86 and 102.

Students wishing to enroll in Calculus must have a math score above 102.

College Pre-Calculus - This course completes the study of algebraic and trigonometric skills necessary for the successful study of calculus. Trigonometric functions and identities are applied to analytical geometry. Applications of oblique triangle trigonometry and vectors are emphasized. Systems of equations and inequalities are solved using algebraic, graphical and matrix/determinant methods. Students who are accelerated in mathematics will be eligible to take College Pre-Calculus during their junior year. Seniors who have earned an 80 or higher in Algebra II with Trigonometry will also be eligible for this course. Teacher recommendation and assessment results may also be considered in course placement. Students can earn up to three college credits for this course. Cost for this course is $50.00 per credit hour.

Calculus - College Calculus is a fifth year course and focuses on Calculus. Students can earn up to 4 college credits for this course. The cost is $50.00 per credit hour. Successful completion of College Pre-Calculus with an 80 average or teacher recommendation is a prerequisite. Students will be permitted to enter Calculus directly from Algebra 2 and Trigonometry under the following conditions:

a. Students will have earned a grade of 90 or higher for the year.

b. Students will complete an independent study during the fourth marking period in units covered in Pre-Calculus that are critical to success in Calculus.

c. Students must receive a recommendation from their Algebra 2 and Trigonometry teacher. It should be noted that Calculus is the highest Math course offered at Weedsport High School. Students who complete Calculus prior to their senior year will not be able to take a Math course at Weedsport during their senior year.