Fontbonne Hall Academy

Women of faith and vision ... building tomorrow TODAY!

 

We believe that family, school and community should be active partners in the educational process.

From our belief statements:

Putting it into practice:

 

· Fontbonne students are accepted into the summer engineering program at Manhattan College.

 

· Graduates are represented in all engineering specialties.

 

· The Mathematics Department  has integrated multimedia instruction into the curriculum, including Smart ® technology, Powerpoint ®  and the tablet pc.

 

· The AP Statistics course is a distance learning course with a Seattle-based instructor. This multi-media learning experience is in its eleventh year at Fontbonne.

 

· All students take a Calculator Skills course in the 9th grade to acquaint them with the use of the graphing calculator in high school mathematics.

 

· Students are instructed in the use of College Board and other prep websites to prepare them for the PSAT and SAT examinations.

 

Integrated Algebra

· This course follows the New York State Syllabus for Integrated Algebra and includes topics from algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability and statistics.  The Integrated Algebra Regents Examination will be taken in June.

Integrated Algebra H

· This course follows the New York State Syllabus for Integrated Algebra and includes topics from algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability and statistics.  This course will be taught at an accelerated pace. The Integrated Algebra Regents Examination will be taken in June.

Geometry

· This course follows the New York State Syllabus for Geometry and includes topics on geometric relationships, constructions, locus, formal and informal proofs, transformational geometry and coordinate geometry. The Geometry Regents will be taken in June.

Math 2 H

· This course follows the New York State Syllabus for math semesters 4 and 5 and includes topics from algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability and statistics.  The Math B Regents Examination will be taken in January 2009

Math Level 3

· This course is an integrated course including topics from algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability and statistics.

Math Level 3 Adv

· This course follows the New York State Syllabus for math semesters 5 and 6 and includes topics from algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability and statistics.  Math B Regents Examination will be taken in June 2009.

Math 3 H

· This course follows the New York State Syllabus for Math semester 6 in the fall semester.  The Math B Regents Examination will be taken in January 2009.  The spring semester will include pre-calculus topics and may be taken for St. John’s University credit if the student qualifies.

Quantitative Reasoning

· This course is designed to help students develop the ability to reason with quantitative information in a way that will help them achieve success in their careers and discover how mathematics plays an important role in how society functions.

Advanced Topics in Mathematics

· This course in an introduction to college mathematics and will present an overview of topics:  set theory, matrices, elementary functions and others.

Pre-Calculus

· Topics in this course will include linear relations and functions, linear programming, theory of equations, matrices and vectors, the circular functions and a review of trigonometry, sequences and series, polar coordinates and graphs of polar equations, the natural logarithm, the straight line, conics, and an introduction to Calculus.  This course will prepare the student for a first course in Calculus.  It will include selected topics in discrete mathematics.  This course may be taken for St. John’s University credit

Calculus

· This is a critical analysis of the theories and foundations of calculus.  Topics include the basic concepts and applications of limits and functions, differentiation and integration.  The object of the course is to give exceptional math students the opportunity to study college calculus while still in high school.  This course may be taken for St. John’s University credit if the student qualifies.

Advanced Placement Statistics

· A two semester distance learning course which follows the AP Statistics syllabus for students who have completed Calculus.  The AP exam in May is required.  Access to a computer outside of school is highly recommended.

Mathematics Curriculum