Feb. 7, 2006
Dear Parents of Applied Mathematics Students:
One of the goals of the Applied Mathematics stream is to have students become technologically
literate. Over the past few years, we have tried to accomplish this using the limited resources of
the school. Recently, the Board of Trustees provided us with a grant to purchase technology to
further this goal. Once we received confirmation of the money available, the school purchased
graphing calculators that the students need to successfully complete the Applied Math 40S and
30S course.
The graphing calculator that the school has chosen to use is the Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus.
It is a calculator that performs the same operations as a scientific calculator in addition to
graphing and statistical functions.
With the money available from the grant, the school was able to purchase calculators. Each
student in Applied Mathematics 40S and 30S will require the use of the TI-83 Plus calculator
throughout the semester in which they take the course.
The cost of graphing calculators ($100) may make them out of reach as an item to be purchased
for some of our students. Therefore, we have some to lend.
The student may borrow a calculator from the school for the semester in which they take to
Applied Math 40S or 30S. Students choosing this option will have to present a cheque to the
school for $100. The cheque should be post-dated as June 30, 2006. At the conclusion of the
semester the students will return the calculator to the school. If the calculator is in good
condition, the cheque for $100 will be returned to the student. If the calculator is not returned or
is returned in poor condition, the school will cash the cheque to replace the calculator. Students
choosing this option will assume ownership of the calculator and are able to take it home with
them to complete assignments. It will be the responsibility of the student to purchase the batteries
for the rental calculator. The batteries can be removed and kept by the student at the conclusion
of the course.
The calculators are an exciting component to the Applied Math curriculum and it is our hope that
all students will enjoy using this powerful educational tool in class and at home.
If you have any questions, please call the school at 638-4629.
Sincerely,
Dwayne Zarichny
Principal
Cam Bennet
Applied Math 40S