WJ Mathematics Department

Mr. John Chase, Resource Teacher
Ms. Nicole Morgan, Supervising Administrator

Phone: 240-740-6852

Greetings from your WJ math teachers. 😊

Have a GREAT 2023-2024 School year, everyone!

 

MCPS Math Vision Statement

All students in MCPS believe they are mathematical thinkers, who see themselves as resourceful and valuable contributors to the mathematical learning process. Students independently and collaboratively engage with mathematical content through the Standards for Mathematical Practice, engaging in rich discourse, and persevering in solving problems and tasks. Every student will be prepared for, interested in, and successful in higher-level mathematics. Their learning will transfer to other content areas and beyond to navigate the world as confident critical thinkers.

 

Math courses and graduation requirements

Four credits in mathematics, including 1 credit in Algebra and 1 credit in Geometry, are required for graduation. MSDE further specifies that students must earn credits in mathematics courses, including one with instruction in Algebra aligned with the MHSA for Algebra or one or more credits in subsequent mathematics courses for which Algebra I is a prerequisite; and one with instruction in Geometry aligned with the content standards for High School Geometry. Students must enroll in a mathematics-based course for each year they attend high school, up to a maximum of four years of attendance, unless in the fifth or sixth year a mathematics course is needed to meet a graduation requirement. This is required by MSDE, as well as by many colleges and universities to which MCPS students may want to apply. Students are advised to consult with their academic advisors/counselors to ensure they meet all mathematics graduation requirements, and to examine carefully any additional admission requirements that may be in effect at a prospective postsecondary school of interest.

 

Math Course Offerings at WJ
 
Other Math Opportunities at WJ
 

 

Summer Assignments

Summer Assignments are located on the website here.

 

WJ Math Resources
 

For tips on how parents can support their math students at home and math-specific academic supports at Walter Johnson refer to these documents:

 

MHS Help Room (229) -- open every day

The math help room is run by the Math Honor Society and is staffed by a certified teacher and a number of highly qualified students who are enrolled in higher-level math courses. The math help room is open at lunch every day, room 229.

 

WJHS Math Teachers
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Eric Bernstein

Eric_Bernstein@mcpsmd.org

Room 257

Algebra 1

Honors Algebra 2

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Erin Besch

Erin_N_Besch@mcpsmd.org

Room 247

Financial Mathematics

Calculus with Applications

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Laura Brager

Laura_Brager@mcpsmd.org

Room P13

AP Statistics

Algebra 2

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Terri Bullock

Terri_L_Bullock@mcpsmd.org

Room 231

Precalculus

Honors Algebra 2

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Maggie Cawood

Margaret_E_Cawood@mcpsmd.org

Room 241

Precalculus

Honors Geometry

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John Chase

john.chase@mcpsmd.net

Room 239

Algebra 2

Multivariable Calculus & Differential Equations

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James Choi

I.James_Choi@mcpsmd.org

Room 227

BC Calculus

Algebra 2

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Trish Cooper

Tricia_M_Cooper@mcpsmd.org

Room 230

Precalculus

2 Year Algebra 2

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Sarah Ducklow

Sarah_J_Ducklow@mcpsmd.org

Room 234

Precalculus

Honors Algebra 2

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Brian Fairall

Brian_Fairall@mcpsmd.org

Room P4

Financial Mathematics

AP Statistics

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Justin Fraser

Justin_B_Fraser@mcpsmd.org

Room 229

2 Year Algebra 2

Calculus with Applications

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Staci Gallun

Staci_C_Gallun@mcpsmd.org

Room 225

Honors Statistics

Honors Precalculus

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Robert Green

Robert_Green@mcpsmd.org

Room P9

Honors Precalculus

Geometry

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Erin Hall

Erin_K_Hall@mcpsmd.org

Room 247

AB Calculus

Related Math

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Apostolos Kalabakas

Apostolos_M_Kalabakas@mcpsmd.org

Room 229

Statistics and Mathematical Modeling

Honors Geometry

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Steff Kerr

Steven_L_Kerr@mcpsmd.org

Room 232

Geometry

Honors Algebra 2

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Mike Laukaitis

Michael_J_Laukaitis@mcpsmd.org

Room P8

AB Calculus

2 Year Algebra 2

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Linda O'Reilly

Linda_D_O'Reilly@mcpsmd.org

Room 237

Geometry

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Mahek Pandya

Mahek_Pandya@mcpsmd.org

Room 238

Algebra 1

2 Year Algebra 2

Honors Geometry

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Kevin Parrish

Kevin_M_Parrish@mcpsmd.org

Room P5

Financial Mathematics

AP Statistics

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Jill Pencek

Jill_M_Pencek@mcpsmd.org

Room 255

Algebra 1

Honors Geometry

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Lidia Talavera

Olga_L_Talavera@mcpsmd.org

Room 245

Honors Algebra 2

Geometry

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Michele Thoms

Michele_E_Thoms@mcpsmd.org

Room 258

Honors Precalculus

Geometry

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Anne Warren

Anne_E_Warren@mcpsmd.org

Room 233

Algebra 1

Honors Statistics

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Rachel Zussman

Rachel_L_Zussman@mcpsmd.org

Room P14

AB Calculus

Algebra 2

 

 

 

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