HAUPPAUGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HAUPPAUGE HIGH SCHOOL
500 Lincoln Blvd.
P.O. Box 6006
Hauppauge, New York 11788
Dr. MATTHEW J. MURPHY
Director of Mathematics K-12
April 2010
Dear Parents or Guardians,
This letter provides information regarding: 1) the New York State Regulations for receiving credit by
examination, 2) the special project, 3) registering for the Integrated Algebra Regents Examination,
and 4) TI- 84 + calculator.
1) The New York State Regulations for receiving credit by examination (please see the last two
pages of this letter for additional information)
 According to 100.5 Diploma Requirements Section D, part 1, all students must pass an oral
examination or successfully complete a special project and score a minimum of an 85 on the
New York State Regents. As discussed, your child will complete a special project in lieu of
an oral examination.
2) The special project
 To satisfy New York State’s requirement for completing a project, your child must complete
the New York State Regents High School Algebra Integrated Assessment Examination
Review Workbook from WestSea Publishers.
 The completed workbook must be delivered to Dr. Murphy at Hauppauge High School’s
main office no later than Monday, August 16, 2010.
 Information about ordering this book is written below.
The pricing is as follows:
Algebra Workbook
$15.00
Shipping & Handling
$ 3.00
Subtotal
$18.00
Suffolk County Tax
$ 1.55
Total Order
$19.55
WestSea Publishers does not accept credit cards. You must mail a check for
$19.55 to WestSea Publishing Co., Inc. 149-D Allen Blvd., Farmingdale, NY
11735. WestSea Publishers will ship the book when check is received.
3) Registering for the Integrated Algebra Regents Examination
 The Integrated Algebra Regents Examination will be administered on Wednesday,
August 18, 2010.
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You will need to register your child to take the Integrated Algebra Regents Examination
at a school that administers this exam.
Hauppauge will not be administering the Regents Examination. Your child’s guidance
counselor will have information about what school districts will administer the Integrated
Algebra Regents Examination.
4) TI- 84 + calculator
 All students taking the Integrated Algebra Regents must have a TI-84+ calculator.
 If you wish, you may borrow a calculator over the summer in order for your son or daughter
to become familiar with this tool.
 If you wish to borrow a calculator, you must sign the “Calculator Loan Agreement” memo
and bring it to Dr. Murphy at Hauppauge High School. Once the agreement is signed, your
child will be provided with a calculator to borrow over the summer. The agreement can be
found at the end of this letter.
Below are some helpful websites that I would encourage you to review with your child as he or she
prepares to learn the Integrated Algebra curriculum.
The core curriculum can be found here:
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/mathstandards/algebra.htm
Specifications for the Regents Examination in Integrated Algebra can be found here:
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/mathre/testspecsalgebra.html
Sample tasks for each performance indicator can be found here:
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/MathAlgSample.htm
Past exams can be found here:
http://www.jmap.org/JMAP_REGENTS_EXAMS.htm
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me. Good luck to you and your child
on this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Dr. Matthew J. Murphy
Hauppauge School District
K-12 Director of Math
500 Lincoln Blvd.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
631-761-8321
murphym@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
The information below was copied from the following website:
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005.html#examCredit
1. Credit by examination. A student may earn a maximum of 6 1/2
units of credit for either a Regents or local diploma without
completing units of study for such units of credit, if:
1. based on the student's past academic performance, the
superintendent of a school district or the chief administrative
officer of a registered nonpublic high school, or his or her
designee, determines that the student will benefit
academically by exercising this alternative;
2. the student achieves a score of at least 85 percent, or its
equivalent as determined by the commissioner, on a Statedeveloped or State-approved assessment pursuant to section
100.2(f) of this Part;
3. the student passes an oral examination or successfully
completes a special project to demonstrate proficiency, in
such knowledge, skills and abilities normally developed in the
course but not measured by the relevant Regents examination
or State-approved examination if used, as determined by the
principal; and
4. the student attends school, or received substantially
equivalent instruction elsewhere, in accordance with section
3204(2) of the Education Law, until the age of 16, pursuant to
sections 3204 and 3205 of the Education Law.
5. Calculation of units of credit based upon credit by
examination.
1. A student who earns a score of at least 85 on a Regents
examination in mathematics and meets the
requirements of subparagraphs (i), (iii) and (iv) of this
paragraph shall receive one unit of credit.
2. A student who earns a score of at least 85 on a Regents
examination in science and meets the requirements of
subparagraphs (i), (iii) and (iv) of this paragraph shall
receive one unit of credit.
3. A student who earns a score of at least 85 on a Statedeveloped or State-approved assessment in career and
technical education and meets the requirements of
subparagraphs (i), (iii) and (iv) of this paragraph shall
receive one unit of credit.
4. A student who earns a score of at least 85 on a Regents
examination in United States history and government
and meets the requirements of subparagraphs (i), (iii)
and (iv) of this paragraph shall receive one unit of
credit.
5. A student who earns a score of at least 85 on a Regents
examination in global history and geography and meets
the requirements of subparagraphs (i), (iii) and (iv) of
this paragraph shall receive one unit of credit.
6. A student who earns a score of at least 85 on the
Regents comprehensive examination in English and
meets the requirements of subparagraphs (i), (iii) and
(iv) of this paragraph shall receive one unit of credit.
7. A student who earns a score of at least 85 on the State
second language proficiency examination in accordance
with 100.2(d)(3) and meets the requirements of
subparagraphs (i), (iii) and (iv) of this paragraph shall
receive one unit of credit.
8. A student who earns a score of at least 85 on the
comprehensive second language Regents examination
and meets the requirements of subparagraphs (i), (iii)
and (iv) of this paragraph shall receive three units of
credit.
9. A student who earns a score of at least 85 on a Statedeveloped or State-approved assessment in the arts
(visual arts, music, dance and theatre) and meets the
requirements of subparagraphs (i), (iii) and (iv) of this
paragraph shall receive one unit of credit.
HAUPPAUGE HIGH SCHOOL
500 Lincoln Blvd.
P.O. Box 6006
Hauppauge, New York 11788
Calculator Loan Agreement
MATTHEW J. MURPHY, Ed.D.
Director of Mathematics K-12
This is a letter of understanding between HPS and
a TI-84 Plus, school edition graphing calculator.
, the borrower of
I agree to participate in the Calculator Loan Program under the following conditions:
1. I acknowledge that the TI-84 Plus calculator provided by HPS is and will remain the property of HPS.
2. I understand that it is my responsibility to take care of the TI-84 Plus calculator and ensure that it remains in good
working condition.
3. I agree to return the TI-84 Plus and all its parts in working condition at the end of the current school year (or at
the end of August if borrowed over the summer). If I move to a different school district during the current school
year, I agree to return the TI-84 Plus to the school district prior to moving.
4. I understand that I will be issued only one calculator by the school district each school year and that I am
responsible for taking care of the calculator so that I am able to return it to the school district in the same
condition as I received it.
5. I agree to bring the assigned calculator to class each day and turn it in for recalibration before I take a Regents.
6. I understand that if I don’t return the calculator to the school district at the end of the school year in working
condition, I will be responsible to the school district for the cost of the replacement of the calculator.
Please check one of the options written below and then sign and return this form to your math classroom teacher. A
student will not be issued a calculator until this agreement is signed.
I have read the above, and am aware of my child’s responsibility with respect to the school-district issued graphic
calculator and have decided to accept a graphing calculator.
I have decided not to accept a graphing calculator from the school and understand that I will need to purchase a
calculator in order to fulfill the course requirements.
Student Name (please print)
Student Signature
Parent Signature
I was issued the following Graphing Calculator ID #
(631) 761-8322 • Fax (631) 265-8679 •Email: murphym@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Date
Student Initials