High School Pathways
Ninth Grade Courses
Ninth Grade Courses
Essentials of Algebra 1: This is the second year of a two-year program of study culminating in the Common Core Algebra Regents exam. This course highlights the second portion of the NY State Common Core Algebra curriculum, and reviews the first portion. Students will take the New York State Common Core Algebra Regents exam in June. Students who take this course will have their 8th grade scores removed from their HS transcript after completion.
Essentials of Algebra 1: This is the second year of a two-year program of study culminating in the Common Core Algebra Regents exam. This course highlights the second portion of the NY State Common Core Algebra curriculum, and reviews the first portion. Students will take the New York State Common Core Algebra Regents exam in June. Students who take this course will have their 8th grade scores removed from their HS transcript after completion.
Cornerstones of High School Mathematics: Students in this course will extend and formalize their mathematical knowledge. The course will explore topics such as: rational expressions, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, a thorough study of functions, factoring, and solving quadratic equations. An emphasis will be placed on problem solving, making mathematical connections, and communicating mathematically. A departmental final exam will be given in June. Students will have the option to take the NY State Common Core Algebra Regents exam in June. If they choose to take the Regents exam, their 8th grade scores will be removed from their high school transcript.
Cornerstones of High School Mathematics: Students in this course will extend and formalize their mathematical knowledge. The course will explore topics such as: rational expressions, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, a thorough study of functions, factoring, and solving quadratic equations. An emphasis will be placed on problem solving, making mathematical connections, and communicating mathematically. A departmental final exam will be given in June. Students will have the option to take the NY State Common Core Algebra Regents exam in June. If they choose to take the Regents exam, their 8th grade scores will be removed from their high school transcript.
Geometry: Topics of study include logic with proof using laws of inference and classical geometry (congruence, similarity and measurement) with some proof. An emphasis is placed on reasoning from given conditions. Coordinate geometry, circles, triangles, quadrilaterals and other polygons, and geometric problem-solving are also included. Algebra is infused throughout. A departmental final exam will be given in June.
Geometry: Topics of study include logic with proof using laws of inference and classical geometry (congruence, similarity and measurement) with some proof. An emphasis is placed on reasoning from given conditions. Coordinate geometry, circles, triangles, quadrilaterals and other polygons, and geometric problem-solving are also included. Algebra is infused throughout. A departmental final exam will be given in June.
Geometry Enriched:(Historically, students who are successful in this course have achieved a grade of either 85 or better in Algebra.) Topics of study include logic and geometry (congruence, similarity and measurement), with a strong emphasis on proof, logic, reasoning and geometric problem solving. Coordinate geometry, transformations, constructions, circles, triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons are also included. Rigorous algebra is infused throughout. A departmental final exam will be given in June.
Geometry Enriched:(Historically, students who are successful in this course have achieved a grade of either 85 or better in Algebra.) Topics of study include logic and geometry (congruence, similarity and measurement), with a strong emphasis on proof, logic, reasoning and geometric problem solving. Coordinate geometry, transformations, constructions, circles, triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons are also included. Rigorous algebra is infused throughout. A departmental final exam will be given in June.
Math 9 Honors: (To enroll in the course, students must receive their prior teacher’s recommendation including an average of at least 97 in Algebra OR teacher’s recommendation, an average of at least 94 in Algebra and a qualifying score on a placement exam administered in late June.) This fast-paced course covers the equivalent of Enriched Geometry and part of Enriched Algebra 2, as well as advanced topics from both courses. The course moves rapidly through a classical geometry curriculum with emphasis on proof. Logic proofs implementing laws of inference, coordinate geometry, circle geometry, similarity of figures, and problem-solving with geometry are included. Enriched Algebra 2 and advanced topics include: graphing quadratic relations (ellipse and hyperbola), synthetic division, remainder theorem, rational root theorem, absolute value equations and inequalities, quadratic inequalities, exponents and radicals, the complex number system, an introduction to functions and logarithms. A departmental final exam will be given in June.
Math 9 Honors: (To enroll in the course, students must receive their prior teacher’s recommendation including an average of at least 97 in Algebra OR teacher’s recommendation, an average of at least 94 in Algebra and a qualifying score on a placement exam administered in late June.) This fast-paced course covers the equivalent of Enriched Geometry and part of Enriched Algebra 2, as well as advanced topics from both courses. The course moves rapidly through a classical geometry curriculum with emphasis on proof. Logic proofs implementing laws of inference, coordinate geometry, circle geometry, similarity of figures, and problem-solving with geometry are included. Enriched Algebra 2 and advanced topics include: graphing quadratic relations (ellipse and hyperbola), synthetic division, remainder theorem, rational root theorem, absolute value equations and inequalities, quadratic inequalities, exponents and radicals, the complex number system, an introduction to functions and logarithms. A departmental final exam will be given in June.
Typical High School Pathways
Typical High School Pathways
