Walter Johnson High School Math Department

WJ Mathematics Department

Mr. John Chase, Resource Teacher

Mr. Jeff Leaman, 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

	Eric Bernstein Eric_Bernstein@mcpsmd.org Room 257 Algebra 1 Honors Algebra 2		Erin Besch Erin_N_Besch@mcpsmd.org Room 247 Financial Mathematics Calculus with Applications
	Laura Brager Laura_Brager@mcpsmd.org Room P13 AP Statistics Algebra 2		Terri Bullock Terri_L_Bullock@mcpsmd.org Room 231 Precalculus Honors Algebra 2
	Maggie Cawood Margaret_E_Cawood@mcpsmd.org Room 241 Precalculus Honors Geometry		John Chase john.chase@mcpsmd.net Room 239 Algebra 2 Multivariable Calculus & Differential Equations
	James Choi I.James_Choi@mcpsmd.org Room 227 BC Calculus Algebra 2		Trish Cooper Tricia_M_Cooper@mcpsmd.org Room 230 Precalculus 2 Year Algebra 2
	Sarah Ducklow Sarah_J_Ducklow@mcpsmd.org Room 234 Precalculus Honors Algebra 2		Brian Fairall Brian_Fairall@mcpsmd.org Room P4 Financial Mathematics AP Statistics
	Justin Fraser Justin_B_Fraser@mcpsmd.org Room 229 2 Year Algebra 2 Calculus with Applications		Staci Gallun Staci_C_Gallun@mcpsmd.org Room 225 Honors Statistics Honors Precalculus
	Robert Green Robert_Green@mcpsmd.org Room P9 Honors Precalculus Geometry		Erin Hall Erin_K_Hall@mcpsmd.org Room 247 AB Calculus Related Math
	Apostolos Kalabakas Apostolos_M_Kalabakas@mcpsmd.org Room 229 Statistics and Mathematical Modeling Honors Geometry		Steff Kerr Steven_L_Kerr@mcpsmd.org Room 232 Geometry Honors Algebra 2
	Mike Laukaitis Michael_J_Laukaitis@mcpsmd.org Room P8 AB Calculus 2 Year Algebra 2		Linda O'Reilly Linda_D_O'Reilly@mcpsmd.org Room 237 Geometry
	Mahek Pandya Mahek_Pandya@mcpsmd.org Room 238 Algebra 1 2 Year Algebra 2 Honors Geometry		Kevin Parrish Kevin_M_Parrish@mcpsmd.org Room P5 Financial Mathematics AP Statistics
	Jill Pencek Jill_M_Pencek@mcpsmd.org Room 255 Algebra 1 Honors Geometry		Lidia Talavera Olga_L_Talavera@mcpsmd.org Room 245 Honors Algebra 2 Geometry
	Michele Thoms Michele_E_Thoms@mcpsmd.org Room 258 Honors Precalculus Geometry		Anne Warren Anne_E_Warren@mcpsmd.org Room 233 Algebra 1 Honors Statistics
	Rachel Zussman Rachel_L_Zussman@mcpsmd.org Room P14 AB Calculus Algebra 2

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