Featured Faculty: Michael Bernstein

This summer, Mr. Michael Bernstein will be teaching a For-Credit Geometry course for rising 8-12th grade students. Mr. Bernstein is a graduate of Adelphi University, class of 1988 where he earned his B.A. in Mathematics with a concentration in secondary education. Mr. Bernstein has guided many students at various schools throughout New Jersey before settling in at Raritan High School in 2002 and Ranney School in the Summer in 2001. Throughout his career, Mr. Bernstein has instructed students from every level of mathematics including Advanced Placement Calculus AB teacher at Raritan High School and Geometry at Ranney School in the summer. Students have been challenged by Mr. Bernstein to reach their mathematical potential and see mathematics in ways that they never thought possible.

The For-Credit Geometry course with Ranney Summer Institute is designed for the exceptional Algebra I student who desires to advance his or her placement in mathematics. The rigorous six-week, four-hour per day course will satisfy all Common Core requirements for a complete geometry program and will count as a full year of mathematics study in many area schools. This intensive study of geometry will be accompanied by significant homework as well as daily quizzes or tests. This seminar will also serve as a complete review for students who have recently completed a Geometry course and need reinforcement. Students interested in this course must have taken Algebra I during the past school year. Course materials are provided. Ranney students will need the recommendation of their Algebra I teacher and the approval from the Mathematics Chair to enroll. Ranney students who earn a minimum average of 85% at course completion may qualify to enroll in Algebra II in the fall. Students must complete all 120 course hours in order earn credit. NON Ranney students will need approval via their School or District. RSI will provide a syllabus upon request.