Long Beach High School

Mathematics Department

Director of Mathematics, Christopher Kozak
Phone: (516) 771-3960

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The 21st century takes us into a new era in mathematics education. Changes in technology have made mathematics an alive and dynamic science in itself, as well as an integral part of our daily lives. Now, more than ever before, educating students for life requires that we provide all students with a strong mathematical background.

All students are offered the Regents sequence of courses, which follow the Common Core Learning Standards.

Click here for the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards for Mathematics (https://www.engageny.org/resource/new-york-state-p-12-common-core-learning-standards-for-mathematics) and here for the Spanish translation (https://www.engageny.org/file/134101/download/nysp12cclsmath-spanish.pdf?token=ash4_6RX). See the following site for additional translations: https://www.engageny.org/resource/new-york-state-p-12-common-core-learning-standards-for-mathematics

In September 2017, the New York State Board of Regents adopted the newly revised English Language Arts and Mathematics Learning Standards (http://www.nysed.gov/next-generation-learning-standards). Full implementation of the Next Generation Learning Standards is expected in September 2020, with new grade 3-8 tests measuring Next Generation Learning Standards in Spring 2021.

Students are offered elective courses in mathematics as well. Within the department, more than 300 students are enrolled in Advanced Placement courses and/or IB courses. Those who do not wish to take Advanced Placement or IB math courses may choose from Principles of Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, Advanced Algebra & Statistics, or Financial Algebra. The high percentage of students taking four or more years of mathematics is a measure of the success of our program.

Mathematics Courses

Common Core Regents Courses	IB/AP Courses	Electives
Algebra 1	IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation SL	Pre-Calculus
Geometry	IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL	Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry
Algebra 2	AP Calculus AB / BC
	AP Statistics	Financial Mathematics

Current News

LBHS Students Showcase their Work & Projects at Annual Tech Expo

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Long Beach High School Technology Department recently held its annual Tech Expo in the Commons allowing teachers and students to showcase the exciting work and projects taking place in their classes. The event featured a wide range of programs, including Auto, Robotics, Metalworking, Woodworking, TV Studio, Engineering, Aviation, Architecture and Design.

Students demonstrated their creativity and skills through projects such as metal rose shaping, drone flying, robotics, 3D printing, TV production, and architectural model building. Throughout the day, high school students had the opportunity to explore the displays during their lunch periods, gaining insight into the innovative and hands-on CTE learning experiences offered at Long Beach High School.

Date Added: 12/20/2024

Long Beach Students honored in National Merit Scholarship Program

Long Beach High School students Riley Barshak, LiLin Garfinkel and Nickita Melnikov were named Commended Students as part of the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Commended Students are identified based on their Preliminary SAT scores. They placed among the top 50,000 of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2025 competition by taking the exam, which serves as the National Merit Scholarship qualifying test.The three Long Beach seniors are part of a select group being recognized nationally for this exceptional academic accomplishment.

In addition to exhibiting academic excellence, the three seniors also participate in a range of programs, organizations, and activities both in and outside of school.

The district congratulates Riley, LiLin and Nickita on this outstanding achievement and wishes them continued success.

Date Added: 12/11/2024

LBHS Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Long Beach High School is proud to announce the top two students for the Class of 2025. Congratulations to valedictorian Daniel Brenner and salutatorian LiLin Garfinkel. Both are IB Diploma Candidates and contribute significantly to their school community.

Among Daniel’s many accomplishments, he is currently a member of the National Honor Society. He plays saxophone in the school’s jazz band and is a varsity athlete as captain of the school’s badminton and bowling teams. He is mechanical design lead and treasurer of Long Beach Robotics and vice president of Tri-M Music Society. He is also proficient in speaking Japanese.

LiLin’s many accomplishments include recently named a National Merit Commended Student. She is vice president of treasury of the National Honor Society, current president of the math team. She is co-founder and vice president of the school’s Asian American Pacific Islander Culture Club as well as treasurer of Class Club. She plays viola and is a member of the Chamber Orchestra and Long Beach High School Principal Quartet. She volunteers at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island where she assists in teaching Mandarin and traditional Chinese culture to young students.

Congratulations Daniel and LiLin on this well-deserved honor.

Date Added: 12/2/2024

Five Long Beach High School Student Athletes sign Letters of Intent

Congratulations to the following five Long Beach High School student athletes who recently signed National Letters of Intent to signify their commitment to play Division I sports in college. (L-R) Taryn Morris for lacrosse at Binghamton University, Gwen Serafin for swimming at Maris College, Aysu Unver for soccer at Rider University, Saoirse Ferrick for lacrosse at Hofstra University and Delaney Chernoff for lacrosse at University of Denver.

Date Added: 12/2/2024

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