Graduation Requirements
Serra students are required to complete four credits in mathematics.
Instructors
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Mrs. Mary Ann Fischer
Chair
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Ms. Jacquelyn Elsman
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Mrs. Karen Kolenik
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Mrs. Kathleen Sigg
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412-751-2021 ext. 308
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412-751-2021 ext. 307
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412-751-2021 ext. 319
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412-751-2021 ext. 317
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fischerm@serrahs.org | elsmanj@serrahs.org
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kolenikk@serrahs.org
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siggk@serrahs.org
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Algebra 2, Trigonometry
and Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus*,
College Algebra*
| Basic Algebra (Parts 1 & 2),
Algebra 1 (3),
Basic Trigonometry and Algebra 2,
Pre-Calculus Trigonometry,
Basic 1 and 2,
Computer Programming 1 and 2,
Business Calculus*
| Algebra 1 (5)
| Basic Geometry,
Geometry (3/5),
Calculus*
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Course Offerings
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Grade
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Level 1
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Level 3
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Level 5
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9
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Basic Algebra 1
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Algebra 1
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Algebra 1 or
Algebra 2
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10
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Basic Algebra 2
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Geometry
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Geometry
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11
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Basic Geometry
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Algebra 2
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Pre-Calculus Math and
Pre-Calculus Trigonometry
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12
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Basic Trigonometry/Algebra 2
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Trigonometry & Advanced Algebra
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College Algebra*,
Calculus* or Business Calculus*
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*Denotes classes that are available for "College in High School" credit
LEVEL DESCRIPTION FOR MATH PROGRESSION
Since 97% of Serra graduates go on to some form of higher education,
we offer a college preparatory curriculum that is designed to prepare
all of our students for success.
Level 1: This level is
intended for students not adequately prepared for a full year of
Algebra 1 as freshmen. Therefore, Algebra 1 is spread out over two
years to lay a solid foundation for further study. Students then go on
to Geometry in the junior year and finish with a year of Basic
Trigonometry/Algebra 2.
Level 3: This is the
normal sequence of classes for a college prep student. Our level 3
students take Algebra 1 as freshmen, Geometry as sophomore, Algebra 2 as
juniors and Trigonometry/Advanced Algebra as seniors. These students
are prepared for either Calculus or College Algebra/Trig when entering
college.
Level 5: The level 5
student at Serra is an exceptional math student. Our objective in level
5 is to prepare this student to take Calculus during his/her senior
year. Our level 5 students take a sequence of Algebra 1, Algebra 2,
Geometry, Pre-Calculus Mathematics, Pre-Calculus Trigonometry and
Computer Programming – finishing the normal sequence of high school math
by the end of their junior year. The senior year is reserved for
either Engineering Calculus or Business Calculus and computer
programming in Visual Basic and/or Java. Senior level 5 classes are
offered for college credit through the University of Pittsburgh. These
students are prepared to move on to Calculus 2 in college.
Electives Offered
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Course
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Level/Grades Offered
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Description
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Basic 1 & Basic 2
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Level 3
Grades 10 - 12
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An introductory course
in programming in Visual
Basic.
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Computer Programming 1 and 2
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Level 5
Grades 11 - 12
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A second course in Visual
Basic. May be taken for
college credit.
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College in High School Credits Offered through the University of Pittsburgh
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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Math 0220
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Analytical Geometry & Calculus 1
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4
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Math 0120
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Calculus (for Business & Social Sciences)
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4
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CS 0004
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Intro. to Computer Programming in Basic
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3
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CS 0007
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Intro. to Computer Programming in Java
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3
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*Students may elect to take the AP test in Calculus or Computer Science.
Technology
All students are required to have and use a TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator.
Interactive white boards in most classrooms.
Academic Competitions
Pennsylvania Math League: Monthly state-wide contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Mathematics League
American High School Math Competition: Annual
Nationwide competition sponsored by the Mathematical Association of
America; a series of contests to identify mathematically talented high
school students
MCWP Algebra 1 Contest: This contest recognizes talented Algebra 1 students, sponsored by the Mathematics Council of Western Pennsylvania.