2. Welcome to Bunnell HS Open House Presentation by Ms. Suzanne Beliveau Math Dept Head

3. Mathematics Department 9 th Grade Curriculum Algebra 2 (ALP) Geometry Algebra 1 (majority of students) Intro to Algebra

4. Intensive Math 9 & 10 ( Double Dose) Successfully implemented in 2008 – 2009 All students not meeting proficiency on 8 th grade CMT or 9 th grade CAPT practice test will be required to take 2 math classes in freshman and / or sophomore year to review areas of weaknesses with the goal of passing CAPT in 10th grade.

5. Students are placed in levels designated Honors Level 1 Level 2 All levels prepare students for college.

6. Course Placement and Level are determined by: CMT Scores Teacher Recommendation Grades Student Readiness & Motivation Counselor Recommendation Parent Input

7. Course Sequence Honors and Level 1 Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus AP Calculus Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 * Level 2 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 * Intro to Algebra Geometry Algebra 1A *Majority of students take these courses

8. Senior Year Electives - Full Year AP Calculus AB, BC ( UConn ECE credit) AP Statistics ( UConn ECE credit) Honors Calculus Pre-Calculus Note: Graduation requires 3 successful years of math in HS.

9. Senior Year Electives - Half Year College Algebra Trigonometry Into to Statistics Note: These Level 2 classes were new in 2008 -2009.

10. Contact Information BHS Math Dept Head Suzanne Beliveau 385-4271 Curriculum information for Math posted on Bunnells website http://bunnellhigh.stratfordk12.org Academics>Math>2009 8 th Gr Orientation

11. Time for Questions and Answers