Welcome to the Tosa East Math Department

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Welcome to the Tosa East Math Department!

• Sara Cortichiato
• Department Chair
• corticsa_at_wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
• 414-773-2175

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Where do you see yourself after high school?

• Employment (8)
• College/University (78)
• Technical College (14)

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Important Facts

• Almost all Colleges and Universities require
  Advanced Algebra or higher!
• Two-year colleges require at least two years of
  math students with more are better prepared

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Options for Seniors

• Advanced Algebra
• Pre-Calculus
• College Prep
• Statistics Discrete Math

• AP Calculus (AB or BC)
• Statistics Discrete Math
• New Electives being discussed

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Options for Juniors

• Geometry
• Advanced Algebra

• Accelerated Pre-Calculus
• Pre-Calculus

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Options for Sophomores

• Algebra B
• Geometry

• Accelerated Advanced Algebra
• Advanced Algebra

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Options for Freshmen

• Algebra A
• Algebra

• Accelerated Geometry
• Geometry

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Side by Side Comparison
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Math Support Systems

• Math Emphasis
• Tutoring by Mu Alpha Theta
• Help from teachers before and after school, study
  halls

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Summer School Options

• Algebra A
• Algebra B
• Advanced Algebra
• Summer Transition Program

Keep this in the back of your mind, as an option
if your student fails a course.
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