Bellbrook High School

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Scheduling Classes

1.	All students will be recommended for the math course most appropriate to their skill level and needs.
2.	Math students who fail the first semester may be moved to a more appropriate math course for their level or work habits.
3.	Math students who fail the second semester of a course may not move on to a more advanced course until they repeat and pass the course. No partial credit is given for having passed only one semester of a year course.
4.	Any student who wishes to retake a course for a higher grade may do so, but must take the course in the next consecutive year. Both grades will remain on the transcript, but credit will be granted only once.
5.	Any student who has earned an Algebra 1 credit may not enroll in Algebra 1A or Algebra 1B.
6.	Any exception to the above will require administrative approval.

Graphing Calculators

TI-Nspire

The Sugarcreek Local School district is committed to expanding, integrating, and utilizing technology within the total school environment. Graphing calculators represent one example of such technology. In addition to other higher level mathematical applications, these calculators allow students to easily graph, interpret, and compare even the most difficult linear, polar, parametric, and statistical functions.

As the number of various makes and models of graphing calculators has grown, it has become increasingly difficult for the teachers of mathematics to remain proficient with the functionality of all makes and models available. Therefore, it has become necessary for Sugarcreek Local Schools to standardize on one particular calculator. For the following reasons, the Texas Instruments TI-83/84 family of calculators was selected. This includes any of the following: TI-84+ Silver Edition, TI-84+, TI-84, TI-83+ Silver Edition, TI-83+, TI-83, and the new TI-Nspire.

The TI-83/TI-84 calculators provide functionality consistant with the areas covered by the Sugarcreek Local Schools curriculum for mathematics.
The TI-83/TI-84 calculators provide functionality allowing for use beyond high school in most non-specialized college/university level math classes.
The TI-83/TI-84 calculators were found to be easier to use and more cost effective than other graphing calculators having comparable functionality.

The TI-Nspire is the newest in the family of TI calculators. While it offers numerous new features and expanded functionality, it also comes with a switcable face plate that allows it to provide the same functionality as the TI-83/84 calculators. So that our students can benefit from the added functionality that the Nspire has to offer, the Mathematics Department will begin to transition to the TI-Nspire during the 08-09 school year. Students purchasing a new calculator, specifically those taking advanced classes, are encouraged to purchase a TI-Nspire. However, students already owning a TI-83/84 calculator and/or those who don't wish to purchase a TI-Nspire may continue to use the TI-83/84 for most required courses.

Each student has the option to purchase and use a calculator other than those listed above for homework and day-to-day activity. However, it must be recognized that the student's teacher may not be able to answer questions regarding the use or functionality of calculators other than those listed.

The following classes will require the use of a graphing calculator:

Algebra II
Scholarship Algebra II
PreCalculus
Scholarship PreCalculus
Calculus and Trigonometry with Applications
Advanced Placement Calculus
Advanced Placement Statistics - (a TI-Nspire is Required for this course)

Last Modified on July 16, 2011