Mathematics
Mathematical reasoning is therefore a very important facet of a student’s high school education. The mathematics program at Saint Mary’s builds upon the basic skills taught in grade school and focuses on helping students develop an understanding and mastery of mathematical principles, to use logical thought, to formulate a problem in a way which allows for computation and decision, to make deductions from assumptions, and to use advanced concepts. The course material is rigorous and challenges students to think and analyze.
We strive to provide students with an environment, a set of experiences, specific goals, and objectives which will help each individual develop his or her ability and potential to interpret quantitatively, to calculate accurately, and to understand and appreciate mathematical achievements and their consequences. Students study all of the different strands of mathematics, including geometry, calculus, statistics, and logic. Computers and graphing calculators are tools used in conjunction with our program.
Mr. Michael Henning, Department Chair Years Teaching: 26 years BS Massachusetts Institute of Technology MA Holy Names CollegeBrother David L. Caretti, FSC Years Teaching: 10 years BA Saint Mary’s College, Moraga MA University of Notre Dame
Mr. James Lawson Years Teaching: 23 years BA University of California, Davis
Ms. Joan McManus Years Teaching: 18 years BA University of California, Berkeley
Mr. Denis Mohun Years Teaching: 23 years BA California State University, Chico MA University of San Francisco
Mr. Michael Sommers Years Teaching: 12 years BS University of California, Berkeley MA CA State University, Hayward
Saint Mary’s Graduation Requirement: Three years, four years recommended
UC and CSU College Requirement: Three years, four years recommended
Courses:
Algebra 1 – 2
Algebra 1-2 (Honors)
Geometry
Geometry (Honors)
Algebra 3-4
Algebra-Trig 3-4 Honors
Intro to Calculus (Honors)
Math Analysis
Finite Math
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC