Faculty

Tracie Langford

Steve Lowrey

Amber Evans

Krista Wilkes

Lam Padberg

Amy Chow

Mary Waugh

Ann Brooks

Mona El Shaikh

Jennifer Updike

Trang Nguyen

Jerry Palacioz

Miguel Lopez

Jacqui Lewis

Jeanine Bedwell

Ellen Yee

Kelly Brooks

Linda Becker

Paula Ham

Amy Quant

Algebra 1: This is the first-year algebra course in which students will expand their math concepts from calculating with only real numbers to calculations involving variables and unknown quantities. Problem solving and equation solving skills are developed and expanded throughout the course. Graphing concepts will be expanded from their basic coordinate points to linear and quadratic functions. Throughout the course, we use real-world application problems to help show the relevance of math concepts to actual situations.

Honors Algebra I (Pre-IB, G & T): See "Algebra I" for course information. In addition, as with all honors courses, Honors Algebra I is designed for the exceptional math student, one who has exhibited not only high math achievement and ability as shown by standardized tests, but also high math grades from the previous year. The regular algebra curriculum will be enriched with advanced problem solving techniques and will therefore, require additional out-of-class homework and study time.

Geometry: Geometry is a college preparatory class which reflects a way of thinking and of seeing the world. Geometry includes the properties of shapes such as circles, triangles, hexagons, and many more. Geometry observes patterns in nature and incorporates them into various activities. Geometry will use models and represent many mathematical and real world situations that will allow students to perceive the connection between geometry and the real and mathematical world. Students will be expected to learn geometry ideas, relationships and properties and use them to solve problems. Algebra I skills such as graphing lines, solving equations, and evaluating formulas will be incorporated in solving geometry problems.

Honors Geometry (Pre-IB or G & T): See "Geometry" for course description. Honors Geometry requires a higher level of thinking, and it extends concepts that are presented in regular geometry; therefore, additional out-of-class time may be required for both homework and study. Students will follow the same general course outline as students in regular geometry, but daily assignments, quizzes, tests and projects are modified to increase the level of difficulty to an appropriate level for honors students.

Algebra II: Students will study linear systems, relations and functions, complex number systems, polynomials, rational expressions, matrices, determinants, conic sections, logarithms, sequences, and series.

Honors Algebra II (Pre-IB, G & T): Students study same topics as Algebra II, plus additional topic in statistics and high dimensional mathematics as time permits. High levels of understanding such as relationship of ideas, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation will be stressed. Expectations are high for student enthusiasm and excellent work ethic, as for any honors level course.

Honors Pre-Calculus: This course is for very advanced math students who have completed Algebra I, Geometry, and perhaps Algebra II in middle school. This course is currently being taught via long distance learning to high school students across the district from a classroom at Vines HS. The Honors Pre-Calculus course follows the Honors Pre-Calculus curriculum taught at the Senior High Schools.

Math Tutorials / Make-up Testing at Williams High School

The math department prepares a tutorial schedule designed to offer a variety of days and times for tutorial opportunities.  These department tutorials allow us to offer a set tutorial schedule using a single classroom for each subject.  The teachers on each subject team sign up for a day and time, so a student may or may not find his own teacher in a tutorial session.  If a student needs tutorials with his/her own teacher, please contact that instructor for available times. We are offering two different types of tutorials:

Homework Help tutorials are for students who just need assistance with their homework.  A math teacher will simply be available to answer questions on an individual or small group basis.  Students may be grouped together for peer tutoring with teacher assistance as time permits.

Week-in-Review tutorials are for students who have been absent or need re-teaching.  A teacher will present a summary lesson of all material taught during the week and answer questions about math concepts – not just specific homework problems.

The tutorial schedule may occasionally change due to assigned duties, meetings, or unexpected conferences.  Every effort will be made to find a substitute unless the attendance of the entire staff is required.  Teachers will notify students of cancellation of tutorials when the conflict is know well in advance.

Students are asked to sign in with the teacher in charge of tutorials.  This will provide a record of attendance for parents, teachers, and administrators.  

The department also has a list of individuals who are available for private tutoring outside the regular school day.  If you are interested in paying for private tutorials, please contact Tracie Langford at 469-752-8300 ext 38366 or tracie.langford@pisd.edu for more information.

Make-up testing is also offered on a department basis.  Each week, teachers prepare make-up folders containing quizzes and tests for students who are missing these grades.  Make-up testing is offered on Tuesdays before and after school in room N107.  Students are encouraged to make up quizzes/tests on the next available make-up Tuesday if at all possible.  If a student needs to make-up a quiz/test on a day other than Tuesday, please contact his/her instructor for available times.
Math Tutorials at Williams High School