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.
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.
- Peabody Energy Leader in Education
Awarded to Department Chair Dan Likos in 2014 for his positive impact on the community
- STEM Focus
The M in STEM, math classes challenge and inspire.
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- college credit math classes
ACP Computer Applications, AP/ACC Honors Calculus, AP Intro to Computer Science, AP Statistics
- Flipped Classroom
Students practice homework skills in class, then watch tutorials in study hall
- Web Design
Popular math elective preparing students for the real world
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- alumni
On math faculty: Dan Likos ‘94, Pat Littleton ‘87, John Reyes ’94, Ryan Sextro ’04
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
BA, Russian Studies, St. Louis University
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
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