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Mathematics and the STEM Student:
Graduation Requirements:
Students who excel in mathematics typically apply to
Current Ohio law requires all students to
earn four credits of high school competitive universities and pursue majors and careers in
science, technology, mathematics, engineering, business and
mathematics. In a student’s third year of
economics. The mathematics preparation for a STEM student
high school, any student may elect not to
meet the Algebra II/Mathematics III should include:
 AP Calculus
requirement. In making this choice, a
student is required to have a credit in  AP Statistics
Probability and Statistics, Computer  AP Computer Science
Programming, Applied Mathematics, It is recommended that a STEM student have exposure in all
Quantitative Reasoning. of these STEM areas in preparation for college. Specifically,
students should consider taking an AP course in Calculus,
College Prep Recommendations: Statistics and/or Computer Science before taking multiple AP
Students planning on attending college courses in one discipline.
should complete mathematics through
Precalculus. 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:
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Technology is a natural fit for math courses and the 21 century. Teachers are making increasing use of
Internet based applications along with websites that are becoming interactive in nature. Students are
expected to have access to technology. Hudson High School has many sources of technology available to
students during the school day. It is also expected that students have internet access outside of school.

All math courses require a graphing calculator (a TI-84 family calculator is what the teachers use). 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.

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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