Kurtis Kotes
Principal, grades 9-12
222 Scotchtown Ave.
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6100
Mathematics Courses
Algebra I
Grade 9 - Full year - One credit
This is the first course of the New York State high school mathematics curriculum. The core of this course is a solid introduction to the principles and techniques of Algebra. Some topics covered include problem solving, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, solving and graphing quadratics, factoring, operations with polynomials, probability and statistics. Students will take the Algebra Regents exam at the conclusion of the course. Graphing calculator use will be introduced throughout the year.
Algebra I-A
Grade 9 - Full year - One credit
This course is the first year of a two year program which is designed for students who need to build a foundation for Algebra 1. Students will cover approximately half of the Algebra 1 curriculum this year and then the remaining topics in Algebra 1-B. Graphing calculator use will be introduced throughout the year.
Algebra I-B
Grade 10 - Full year - One credit
This course is designed for students who have completed Algebra 1-A. Students will review material from Algebra 1-A as well as learn the remainder of the Algebra 1 topics. At the end of this year, students will have completed all of the material necessary to take the Algebra Regents exam. Graphing calculator use will be introduced throughout the year.
Geometry
Grade 10 - Full year - One credit
This is the second course of the New York State mathematics curriculum. A solid foundation of geometric concepts will be developed through coordinate, Euclidian, analytical and transformational geometry. Other topics covered include logic, proofs, parallel lines, congruent triangles and properties of polygons as well as an extension of algebra and probability. This course completes the topics covered on the NYS Geometry Regents exam. Graphing calculator use will be introduced throughout the year.
Geometry-A
Grade 10/11 - Full year - One credit
This course is the first year of a two year program which is designed for students who need to build a foundation for Geometry. Students will cover approximately half of the Geometry topics this year and then the remaining topics in Geometry B. Graphing calculator use will be introduced throughout the year.
Geometry-B
Grade 11/12 - Full year - One credit
This course is designed for students who have completed Geometry A. Students will review material from Geometry A as well as learn the rest of the Geometry topics. This course completes the topics covered on the NYS Geometry Regents exam. Graphing calculator use will be introduced throughout the year.
Geometry Honors
Grade 11/12 - Full year - One credit
This course is designed for the accelerated mathematics student. All the topics in the Geometry curriculum are covered in greater depth, as well as additional enrichment topics. Graphing calculator use will be introduced throughout the year. All students requesting an Honors level class will need to meet the criteria determined by the math department.
Algebra 2 & Trig
Grade 11 - Full year - One credit
This is the third course of the New York State mathematics curriculum. Mathematical concepts are extended in the areas of rational expressions, radical expressions, equations/inequalities dealing with absolute values, transformations, geometry, probability, and statistics. Also provided is the study of complex numbers, relations and functions including composition, inverse, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, and the six trigonometric functions. Graphing calculators will be used throughout the year. Students will take the NYS Algebra 2 & Trig Regents exam upon completion of this course.
Algebra 2 & Trig Topics
Grade 11/12 - Full year - One credit
This course is designed for the student who needs a foundation in Algebra 2 & Trig. Key concepts from the NYS curriculum will be taught in depth throughout the year. Topics include advanced algebra, simplifying rational expressions and radicals, solving rational equations, trigonometry, logarithmic functions and exponential functions. Graphing calculators will be used throughout the year.
Algebra 2 & Trig Honors
Grade 10 - Full year - One credit
This course is the second year of the high school accelerated math program. The topics covered include those of Algebra 2 & Trig but in greater depth. Concepts are extended and advanced topics are presented. Graphing calculators will be used throughout the year. All students requesting an honors level class will need to meet the criteria determined by the math department.
Pre-Calculus
Grade 12 - Full year - One credit
This course is designed to prepare students for college level math courses. Topics include: functions and their graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry with applications and limit theory. Emphasis is placed on graphing polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Graphing calculators are used throughout the year.
Pre-Calculus Honors
Grade 11 - Full year - One credit
This course is designed to prepare students for a course in Calculus. It is the third year of the accelerated math program. Topics covered are those of Pre-calculus; however, concepts are extended and studied in greater depth. All students requesting an honors level class will need to meet the criteria determined by the math department.
Pre-Calculus Topics
Grade 12 - Full year - One credit
This course is designed for students who need a foundation in pre-calculus. Select topics will be taught throughout the year, including advanced trigonometry, solving and graphing polynomial and rational functions and limit theory. Graphing calculators will be used throughout the year.
Calculus AP
Grade 12 - Full year - One credit
This course is a college level course in Calculus of a single variable. Topics covered will include functions, limit theory, differential Calculus, integral Calculus and applications. In May, students will take the Advanced Placement Calculus AB examination. After the AP examination and before the conclusion of the school year, students will continue learning assorted Calculus 2 topics and will be responsible for a teacher-prepared final examination. Graphing calculators will be used as an enrichment tool throughout the year. All students requesting the AP Calculus course will need to meet the criteria determined by the math department.
Calculus
Grade 12 - Full year - One credit
This course is designed for students who wish to study Calculus but not at the pace of the Advanced Placement course. Topics include elementary functions, and limits, differential calculus, and integral calculus. Graphing calculators will be used throughout the year.