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 2024-2025 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
- WJ Online Course Bulletin
- 2024-2025 Math Course Information and Pathways at WJ
- WJ Math AP Courses
- MCPS math website
- MCPS High School Course Bulletin
Other Math Opportunities at WJ
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
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Samantha Arenberg Samantha_S_Arenberg@mcpsmd.org Room 234/232 Honors Algebra 2 |
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Eric Bernstein Room 257 Algebra 1 Honors Precalculus |
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Erin Besch Room 247 Financial Mathematics Calculus with Applications |
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Laura Brager Room P13 AP Statistics Algebra 2 |
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Terri Bullock Room 231 Precalculus Honors Geometry |
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Maggie Cawood Room 241 Precalculus Honors Geometry |
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John Chase Room 239 Algebra 2 Multivariable Calculus & Differential Equations |
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Trish Cooper Room 230 Precalculus 2 Year Algebra 2 |
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Mike DeSiena Room P14 Algebra 2 Honors Geometry |
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Sarah Ducklow Room 234 Precalculus Honors Algebra 2 |
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Brian Fairall Room P4 Financial Mathematics AP Statistics |
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Justin Fraser Room 229 2 Year Algebra 2 Calculus with Applications |
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Staci Gallun Room 225 Algebra 1 AB Calculus |
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Robert Green Room P9 Honors Precalculus Geometry |
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Apostolos Kalabakas Apostolos_M_Kalabakas@mcpsmd.org Room 229 Statistics and Mathematical Modeling Honors Geometry |
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Steff Kerr Room 232 Geometry Honors Algebra 2 |
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Mike Laukaitis Michael_J_Laukaitis@mcpsmd.org Room P8 AB Calculus 2 Year Algebra 2 |
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Marilyn Mereish Room 230 ESOL Algebra 1 ESOL Geometry |
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Linda O'Reilly Room 237 Geometry |
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Mahek Pandya Room 238 Algebra 1 2 Year Algebra 2 Honors Geometry |
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Kevin Parrish Room P5 Financial Mathematics AP Statistics |
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Jill Pencek Room 255 Algebra 1 Honors Algebra 2 |
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Lidia Talavera Room 245 Honors Algebra 2 Geometry |
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Michele Thoms Room 258 Honors Algebra 2 Honors Precalculus Geometry |
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Anne Warren Room 233 Algebra 1 Honors Statistics |
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Rachel Zussman Room 227 AB Calculus Algebra 2 |