MATHEMATICS
From Formulas to programming languages
Math courses at De Smet Jesuit range from freshman algebra to AP Calculus and from statistics to college level computer applications. Students test into the class best designed to challenge them, and upperclassmen can choose from several advanced math electives.
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College Credit Options &
Math Electives
- ACP Computer Applications
- AP/ACC Honors Calculus
- AP Intro to Computer Science
- AP Statistics
- Honors Computational Thinking and Programming
- Web Page Design
Mastering Math
Flipped Classroom
Mr. Boehm shares his tutorials (think Kahn Academy style) with students to view in study hall. Classtime centers around mastering the math together.
Math Curriculum
Freshman Year
- Algebra 1
- Honors Algebra 1
- Honors Algebra 2 & Trigonometry
Sophomore Year
- Geometry
- Honors Geometry
Junior Year
- Algebra 2/Trigonometry
- Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry
- Honors Pre-Calculus
Senior Year
- Pre-Calculus
- Calculus
- AP/ACC Honors Calculus
- College Algebra & Statistics
- AP Statistics
Math Faculty
Dan Likos
Class of 1994
Teacher/Head Golf Coach
MFE, Mathematics, Webster University
BA, Education, University of Dayton
BA, Mathematics, University of Dayton
BA, Education, University of Dayton
BA, Mathematics, University of Dayton
Gene Bender
Teacher
MA, Teaching/Educational Technology, Webster University
BS, Electrical Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology
BS, Electrical Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology
Adam Boehm
Teacher, Department Chair
BS, Mathematics, St. Louis University
BA, Russian Studies, St. Louis University
MA, Mathematics, University of Missouri St. Louis
BA, Russian Studies, St. Louis University
MA, Mathematics, University of Missouri St. Louis
Timothy Canavan
Teacher/Head Baseball Coach
MA, Teaching, Lindenwood University
BS, Business Administration, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BS, Business Administration, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Mark DeGreeff
Assistant Dean of Students/Teacher
MA, Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BA, Business Administration, Benedictine College
BA, Business Administration, Benedictine College
Tawny Kesner
Math Teacher
MA, Math Education, Webster University
BA, Math Education, Brigham Young University
BA, Math Education, Brigham Young University
Pat Littleton
Class of 1987
Teacher
MA, Athletic Administration, William Woods University
BS, Math Education, Southeast Missouri State University
BS, Business Administration, University of Missouri-Columbia
BS, Math Education, Southeast Missouri State University
BS, Business Administration, University of Missouri-Columbia
Ryan Sextro
Class of 2004
Director of Educational Technology/Teacher
MS, Learning Technology, Fontbonne University
BS, Computer Science, University of Missouri-Columbia
BS, Computer Science, University of Missouri-Columbia
Doug Waters
Math Teacher
MA, Education, Webster University
BS, Education, University of Missouri-Columbia
BS, Education, University of Missouri-Columbia