Requirements

Points

• 7 points due December 10th
• All unfinished points will be added to next semester's requirement but doubled (and you will receive a demerit)
• Seniors:
  • If you are applying for the scholarship, you must complete all points AND have 0 demerits over the past 2 years
  • If not, you still need to complete points in order to receive a cord and receive 2 or fewer demerits this year

Opportunities

• A-hall Tutoring
• Math practice attendance (1-1.5 points each)
• After-meeting team contest!
• 3-4 Page Study guides over a pre-approved math topic (email us beforehand with your idea!)
• Evan Chen Guest Lecture (yesterday)

Demerits

• Reminder: Members will receive demerits for unexcused/excessive absences, failure to meet grade requirements, failure to complete hours, general misconduct, dishonesty
• Any questions regarding demerits or membership status can be directed to us via e-mail
• Seniors: You must have 2 or less demerits this year in order to receive a chord

Senior Scholarships

• More information and application will be sent out next semester
• Scholarships of up to 500 dollars
• Must have completed all your points and have no demerits for the past two years
• Application will be due in the spring, and we will hold interviews with eligible candidates

Upcoming Competitions

University of Houston Math Contest

• Date: January 29, sign up by January 14
• Points: 1.5
• Online, 1 hour per test
• Pick up to 2 tests
  • ​One of Geometry, Algebra 2, and Precalculus at most
  • And one of Number Sense, Calculator, Physics, Calculus, Statistics

RCML Round 1

• Date: January 19th
• Points: 1
• 30 minute test 
• 10 questions 
• 5 divisions: the division you choose has to be your current math class or a higher-level course
  • Pre-Algebra (Explorer)
  • Algebra (Mercury)
  • Geometry (Gemini)
  • Algebra II (Apollo)
  • Precalculus or above (Discovery)

USAMTS Round 3

• Due: 1/4
• Five problems that must be given justification and reasoning
• The problem difficulty ranges from being within the reach of most high school students to challenging some of the best students in the nation
• Students may use any materials but all the work must be their OWN
• Find more information go to: https://www.usamts.org/Problems/U_Problems.php

DHS Integration Bee

• 12/8
• 1 pt for participating
• Questions will cover Calc BC topics like u-substitution, IBP, and trig alongside a few challenge integrals.
• There will be two parts: Qualifying exam will be on wednesday and the Bee will take place next semester 
• Winners will receive prizes

• https://tinyurl.com/dhsintbe2021