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Graduation Requirements: Mathematics and the STEM Student:

Current Ohio law requires all students to earn Students who excel in mathematics typically apply to
competitive universities and pursue majors and careers in
four credits of high school mathematics. In a science, technology, mathematics, engineering, business
and economics. The mathematics preparation for a STEM
student’s third year of high school, any student student should include:

may elect not to meet the Algebra  AP Calculus
 AP Statistics
II/Mathematics III requirement. In making this  AP Computer Science
It is recommended that a STEM student have exposure in
choice, a student is required to have a credit in

Probability and Statistics, Computer

Programming, Applied Mathematics,

Quantitative Reasoning.

College Prep Recommendations: all of these STEM areas in preparation for college.
Specifically, students should consider taking an AP course
Students planning on attending college should in Calculus, Statistics and/or Computer Science before
complete mathematics through Precalculus. taking multiple AP courses in one discipline.
Students who plan to attend competitive

universities should also complete at least one AP course in math.

STEM College Recommendations:

Students interested in majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields should complete at least
two of the following: AP Calculus, AP Statistics, and AP Computer Science (A or Principles)

Advancing to the Next Course in Mathematics:

A grade of an A or B is necessary to move forward in Honors courses. Students with a grade of C in the previous
course must secure teacher approval before enrolling in an Honors course. Students earning a D or F in a
prerequisite course may not enroll in Honors or AP courses.

Technology in Math Courses:

Most mathematics courses require a graphing calculator equivalent to the TI-84 calculator. Hudson High School
has programs available to obtain a graphing calculator for those families who demonstrate financial need.
Please contact your teacher for assistance in this area.

Computer Science can count as a Mathematics Credit!

Due to a recent change in Ohio Department of Education guidelines, students may earn math credit for
Computer Science 1, AP Computer Science Principles or AP Computer Science A.

Honors and AP Courses:

Honors and AP courses are recommended for highly motivated students who have demonstrated strong
performance or interest in mathematics. Students should expect the courses to be rigorous and challenging.

Assistance In Mathematics

 The Math Lab (A113) opens at 7:30 AM and is open the entire school day. It is also open during the Wednesday
Morning block from 8:00 to 9:30 AM. The lab is staffed with a math teacher who is prepared to offer assistance in
Algebra 1 through Precalculus.

 The ARC room (A106) is also available for tutoring assistance on Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.
 Teachers are available during Explorer Period on Tuesdays to assist students with math.

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