A private New York State registered boarding school.
  • Who We Are

    Who We Are

    The Family Foundation School is a private, therapeutic boarding school for teens at risk, serving grades 9 through 12...

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    Decisions, Decisions

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    Academics

    We offer high school math through calculus, earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics...

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    Counseling

    Therapeutic counseling is one of three essential components of The Family Foundation School program...

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  • Extracurricular

    Extracurricular

    In addition to providing the exercise all teens need, competitive athletics teach self discipline...

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    Parent Resources

    Parents and families of teenagers are often at a loss when it comes to understanding a teen's problem behavior...

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Mathematics

Integrated Algebra (Algebra 1A and 1B) - 9th Grade

Integrated Algebra is an introductory course in the use of variables in equations which provides the student with the background necessary for more advanced mathematics. Topics addressed include the coordinate plane, systems of equations, and basic trigonometry.

 

 

Geometry (Geometry A and B) - 10th Grade

Geometry expands on the basic concepts of Algebra and applies them to figures both on and off the coordinate plane. Emphasis is placed on relationships in triangles, quadrilaterals and circles. The concepts of reasoning and proof are stressed.

 

Algebra 2 and Trigonometry (Algebra 2A and 2B) - 11th Grade

Algebra 2 extends the concepts of Integrated Algebra and introduces the student to advanced polynomial and trigonometric functions and equations.

 

In addition to these core courses, students who have completed 3 credits of mathematics are encouraged to continue their study by taking college level Calculus or Statistics in their senior year.

Mathematics Faculty

Dawn Finlay Dawn Finlay Mathematics Department Chair

B.S., Frostburg State University

Dawn joined The Family Foundation School in 2004 as a math teacher after working for six years in alternative education. She was named department chair in 2008. She is also involved with the school's dog training program as a search dog trainer. Dawn and her husband, Jeff, founded the North Pocono Search, Rescue & Recovery, a civilian search team based in northeastern Pennsylvania. She and Jeff live in Honesdale, Pa. with their two teenage children.

Edmund Leung, Ph.D. Edmund Leung, Ph.D. Algebra 1B and Honors Statistics

B.A. Hofstra University
Ph.D., University of Florida

Ed has been on staff at The Family Foundation School since 2006 and has taught Regents Biology, College Biology, College Science in Modern Society, and Calculus and Statistics. In addition to his Algebra 1B and Honors Statistics classes, he currently teaches Honors Forensics. A biotechnology enthusiast, Ed has introduced FFS students to Gel Electrophoresis with day-long DNA profiling sessions each semester with Dr. Darwin Yerky, outreach coordinator of Cornell Institute for Biology Teachers.

Vicky Kravetsky Vicky Kravetsky Geometry B

B.A. Management Information Systems
Radford University

 

Vicky has been part of The Family Foundation School since 2000. In addition to teaching math, she has served as assistant principal, guidance counselor and academic coordinator. Prior to joining FFS, she held secretarial positions for a medical doctor and a veterinarian. Vicky lives in nearby Pennsylvania with her husband and four children, and enjoys sports and photography.

 

Todd Nemyo Todd Nemyo Algebra

A.A.S. Cisco Networking, Laramie County Community College, Wyoming
B.S. Computer Information Systems, Thomas Edison State College
M.B.A. University of Phoenix

Todd joined the math faculty of The Family Foundation School in 2011 with a background in both math and computer science, and with 15 years of sales and marketing experience. He resides in Hancock with his wife of 16 years and their two sons who are both active in Boy Scouts. Living on the Upper Delaware, Todd has found numerous locals who share his interest in fly fishing.