Curriculum Detail

Upper School Mathematics

It is the belief of the Mathematics Department at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School that mathematics is not an isolated discipline, but rather a necessary tool for understanding many other fields in a rapidly evolving world. While we value the mastery of skills and computational techniques, we stress the understanding of concepts and the significance of results. Our instructors create a supportive learning community that encourages collaboration both in and out of the classroom. We motivate our students to persevere through the challenges inherent in a rigorous study of mathematics. We offer an innovative and dynamic environment for the development of mathematics, which is essential for success in an increasingly technological world.
 
The Mathematics Department seeks to impart to its students through its curriculum an enduring understanding of specific knowledge, principles, and learning dispositions such as:
  • Achieve computational proficiency and mastery of skills to solve problems in a logical and systematic way.
  • Collaborate as a community of learners in the study and application of mathematics.
  • Analyze, think, reason, and solve problems critically and conceptually.
  • Integrate technology as a tool for exploring and deepening the understanding of mathematics.
  • Develop a multi-representational approach to mathematics where results are expressed verbally, analytically, numerically, and graphically.
Graduation Requirement: Three years of mathematics in the Upper School through Algebra II.

Middle School Requirement: Three years.
 
To ensure the proper placement of all new students, a math placement exam may be required.

Algebra I consists of Algebra IA and Algebra IB. Algebra IA is the first semester of Algebra I and is typically completed in our middle school. Algebra IB is the second semester of Algebra I and may be completed in middle school or summer school.

Students must receive a grade of at least C- for the second semester in order to continue on to the next level of mathematics study. 
 
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  • Mrs. Elizabeth O'Shea
    US Mathematics; Department Chair
    University of California, Los Angeles - B.S.
  • Mrs. Meghan Benson
    US Mathematics
    Azusa Pacific University - M.A.
    University of Redlands - B.S.
    Credentialed
  • Ms. Kirra Connolly
    US Mathematics Teacher
    University of Massachusetts - M.A.
    Point Loma Nazarene University - B.S.
    Credentialed
  • Ms. Linda He
    US Mathematics
    California State University, Fullerton - M.S.
    University of California, Irvine - B.S.
    Credentialed
  • Ms. Ms. J-Rich Johns-Richardson
    MS Mathematics
    University of Colorado, Boulder - B.S.
    University of Colorado, Denver - M.Ed.
  • Mr. Christian Kim
    US Science; US Mathematics
    University of California, Irvine - M.S.
    Franklin and Marshall College - B.A.
  • Ms. Shelly Meirovitch
    MS Mathematics
    University of California, Irvine - B.S.
  • Mrs. Chelsea Runge
    US Mathematics; US History & Social Science
    Harvard University - Ed.M.
    Harvard University - A.B.
  • Ms. Corinne Samskey
    MS and US Mathematics
    Emporia State University - B.S.
    University of Kansas - M.Ed.
    Credentialed
  • Mr. Tom Spellmire
    US Mathematics
    University of San Diego - B.A.
  • Dr. Masami Stahr
    US Mathematics
    College of Notre Dame - B.A.
    George Mason University - B.S.
    George Mason University - M.S.
    George Mason University - Ph.D.
  • Mrs. Stephanie Windes
    MS Mathematics
    Westerns Governors University - B.A.
    California State University, Stanislaus - B.A.
    Credentialed

St. Margaret’s Episcopal School

31641 La Novia Avenue
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
 
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