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Graduation Requirements: Mathematics and the STEM Student:
Current Ohio law requires all students to earn four credits Students who excel in mathematics typically
of high school mathematics. In a student’s third year of apply to competitive universities and pursue
high school, any student may elect not to meet the Algebra majors and careers in science, technology,
II/Mathematics III requirement. In making this choice, a mathematics, engineering, business and
student is required to have a credit in Probability and economics. The mathematics preparation for a
Statistics, Computer Programming, Applied Mathematics, STEM student should include:
or Quantitative Reasoning.  AP Calculus

 AP Statistics
College Prep Recommendations:
 AP Computer Science
Students planning on attending college should complete It is recommended that a STEM student have
mathematics through Precalculus. Students who plan to
exposure in all of these STEM areas in
attend competitive universities should also complete at
preparation for college. Specifically, students
least one AP course in math. should consider taking an AP course in Calculus,

Statistics and/or Computer Science before
STEM College Recommendations:
taking multiple AP courses in one discipline.
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 Honors and AP Courses:
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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