The mathematics department prides itself on creating an energetic, motivating, and exciting curriculum for our students.  The curriculum is designed to promote both individual and collaborative exploration of both basic and advanced mathematics topics.  Students work on a daily basis on the fundamentals of mathematics that will ultimately prepare students for the everyday uses of mathematics, as well as the standardized tests such as the HSPA, PSAT, and SAT.  Aside from the standard Algebra, Geometry and Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus courses, the curriculum contains two Advanced Placement classes (AP Calculus, and Statistics), a rigorous test preparation and remediation sequence of courses, and a PSAT prep course.  Throughout this curriculum, students are introduced to various uses of technology, such as the graphing calculator and other computer generated mathematics programs and demonstrations.

The mathematics department at Ridgefield Memorial High School consists of eight teachers. We pride ourselves on offering a high level of education by being well schooled on current educational and mathematic trends and topics, and working towards creating a positive and exciting classroom environment.  The Chair of the Department and head softball coach, Mr. Lennox, has seven years of teaching experience, and holds a Masters Degree in Supervision and Administration.  Mr. O’Hara, the senior member of the department and vice president of the teachers union, has over 30 years of teaching experience.  He holds Masters degrees in Mathematics Education and in Applied Mathematics, and has also taught College Math at the State University of Binghamton.  Ms. Mirkovic, treasurer of the teachers union, has seven years of teaching experience, and holds Masters Degrees in Guidance, and in Supervision and Administration.  Ms. D’Agostino, head cheerleading coach, has three years of teaching experience, and is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Administration and Supervision. Mr. Francin, Math Team advisor, has 14 years of teaching experience and holds a double Bachelors degree in Mathematics and Computer Science and a Masters Degree in Mathematics Education.  Mr. Villanueva has six years teaching experience and holds a Masters Degree in Secondary Mathematics.  The newest member to the mathematics department, Mr. Glastein, comes to Ridgefield with over 25 years of teaching experience both in New York and in New Jersey.  He holds a Masters of Business Administration.  Mr. Sansanelli, with three years of teaching experience, rounds out the math department.