Which math course is right for me?
Do I need a math class?
- In order to graduate high school, you need to complete 3 math credits.
- The NYS Board of Regents recommends 4 math credits to be college or career ready.
Why take an elective?
- If you are going to college,e it will be to your benefit to take math during your senior year.
- You will do better on your placement test and may be able to avoid remedial math class in college (a class that you pay for but don’t get any credit).
College Bond Athletes
- Be sure to ask your guidance counselor about which approved courses you should take to fulfill your requirements to attend an NCAA school.
Senior Math Electives
What are you taking this year and what to sign up for next year
- Algebra 2 (non-Regents)
- College Prep Math
- Algebra 2 (Regents)
- Pre-calculus
- Pre-calculus
- College Algebra – 3 college credits & College Trig – 3 college credits
- College Algebra & College Trig
- AP Calculus AB
*If you have other questions about which course to take, please see your guidance counselor or math teacher.
Probability and Statistics
Probability and Statistics are used heavily in a wide variety of careers including finance, government service, medicine, meteorology, nursing research, pharmaceutical research, risk analysis, sociology, or psychology. Get a head start by taking our course at Valley Central!
Intro to Computer Science
The half year course is designed to offer and introduction to computer science. Students will learn the basics of computer programming and computer language. The course content emphasizes finding solutions to complex problems using computational thinking. Students will learn the foundational elements of computer science as well as other key concepts. The course gives a foundation in the tools used in computer science and prepares students for further study in computer science, including AP Computer Science Principles, and AP Computer Science A courses. Students taking this course should be enrolled in or passed Algebra I.
AP Computer Science Principles
This course is designed to be equivalent to an introductory college computing course. Students will develop computational thinking skills vital for success across all disciplines. You will get creative by developing computational artifacts based on your interests! You will have the chance to communicate and collaborate to solve problems and will discuss and write about the impacts these solutions could have on the community, society, and the world. You must already have credit in Algebra to take this course. A sophomore taking this course must have completed Into to Computer Science.
AP Computer Science
AP Computer Science A is an introductory college-level computer science course. Students cultivate their understanding of coding through analyzing, writing, and testing code as they explore concepts like modularity, variables, and control structures. During the course, students will be exposed to the topics of program design and algorithm development, code logic, code implementation, code testing, documentation, and ethical computing. You must already have credit in Algebra and Geometry. A sophomore taking this course must have completed Intro to Computer Science.
Still Have Questions?
Please talk regularly with your math teacher, guidance counselor, and parents to decide which math elective is right for you. We look forward to seeing you in one of them next year!