DEPARTMENT MISSION The math department makes extensive use of technology in the classroom. The most common form of technology used is the graphing calculator. TI-84 models are used on the SMARTBoards for demonstrations in class. Students use their iPads to access notes, access internet sources, create videos and podcasts, and practice math skills.
COURSES Foundations of Math I & II Algebra I (Academic) Algebra II (Academic) Freshmen Algebra II (Academic & Honors) Geometry (Academic) Geometry/Trigonometry (Honors) Precalculus (Academic & Honors) Calculus (Honors) AP Calculus I AP Calculus II Statistics (Academic) Business Math (Academic & Honors) Consumer Math (G)
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
The Math Department strives to build the algebraic and geometric skill sets that students will require both in life and in their post secondary school education. We provide students with the opportunity to earn college credit through the study of AP Calculus AB and BC.
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FACULTY Dave Sharp, Department Chair
Patricia D’Elia Years at LCHS: 17 Years in Education: 17 Education B.A. Mathematics, LaSalle University B.S. Visual Science, Pennsylvania College of Optometry O. D. Doctor of Optometry, Pennsylvania College of Optometry Current Course Assignments Calculus AB (Honors & Advanced Placement) Freshman Algebra II (Academic & Honors) Geometry (Academic) School Activities Respect Life Club, Quiz Bowl Advisor
Shannon Dietz Years at LCHS: 3 Years in Education: 3 Education B.S. Mathematics, Ursinus College Current Course Assignments Statistics (Academic & Honors) Algebra I (Academic) Geometry (Academic) School Activities NHS Moderator, Prom Committee
Kent Reigner
Years at LCHS: 8 Years in Education: 45 Education B.S. Mathematics Education, Millersville University Current Course Assignments Algebra II (Academic) Geometry/Trigonometry (Honors) School Activities Mini-Thon Co-moderator
Years at LCHS: 17 Years in Education: 17 Education B.S. Nuclear Science, Virginia Tech M.S. Nuclear Science, Air Force Institute of Technology Certificate in Education, Alvernia University Current Course Assignments Business Math (Academic & Honors) Calculus BC (Advanced Placement) Precalculus (Honors) School Activities Serteen Club Advisor, Varsity Bowling Coach, FBLA Moderator
Sherry Hamer Years at LCHS: 1 Years in Education: 20+ Education B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies, Old Dominion University M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction, University of Phoenix Current Course Assignments Foundations Math I Math Bridge Class Geometry (Academic)
Nick Marinaro Years at LCHS: 2 Years in Education: 5 Education B.S. Business Admin., Millersville Universit B.S. Social Studies Ed., Millersville Univeristy Current Course Assignments Alegrebra I (Academic) Poly-com Algebra I Foundations of Math II School Activities Director of Entrepreneurship Leadership Program