In response to students’ needs, North Plainfield High School has instituted a program which aims to strengthen math skills and understanding for its freshmen. Students who have demonstrated difficulty in attaining an understanding of basic mathematics concepts will take double periods of mathematics. These periods will meet consecutively and be taught by the same teacher. This will afford students the "gift of time" to explore difficult and challenging concepts in greater depth. Teachers chosen as instructors for this new program have already begun planning instructional activities that will take advantage of the district’s technology to a greater extent, including interactive white boards, graphing calculators, and software programs. The Cognitive Algebra Tutor program, which utilizes a combination of software and textbooks to guide students in learning mathematics, has been purchased, and teachers will attend multi-day training sessions during the summer to prepare for this program. The additional time will also allow teachers to more readily accommodate students’ learning needs through differentiated instruction, small group work and individual attention. Frequent assessment will ensure that teachers know where students are achieving proficiency, and where they still need support. Support for classified students and those who are English Language Learners will be a critical component of this program; the district seeks to impress upon all students that academic success is within their reach!