Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School

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Math

Encouraging critical thinking and problem solving

Basic Algebra
Algebra I
Algebra II for Freshmen
Algebra II
Geometry
Honors Geometry
Advanced Algebra II & Trigonometry
PreCalculus
Pre-AP Calculus
Statistics
AP Statistics
Personal Finance
Introductory Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

Signifies Honors, Advanced, or AP Course offering

Department Highlights

 
  • Incoming freshmen are placed into a mathematics course based on their performance on the NWEA placement test. Regardless of their placement, all students are required to enroll in a math course in each of the four academic years.
  • Students have the capability of completing six math courses within four years
  • Students utilize additional math support, that can be personalized based on annual assessments, provided through 
    • Partnerships with Khan Academy and the College Board
    • The OLSH ALLI Program
    • Tutoring in The OWL Center
  • Online AP math courses are available for students who want to challenge themselves with courses not offered at OLSH.
  • Young women at OLSH have received Women in Science awards and scholarships from Seton Hill University annually, recognizing their achievement in math and science.

Faculty

horosSr. M. Francine Horos ‘68, Chair
MEd Duquesne University
MS University of Pittsburgh
BS La Roche University
50 years of experience
 
 
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Brian Molka
BS Slippery Rock University
25 years of experience
 
 
o'brien
 
Pat O’Brien
MS Point Park University
BS Point Park University
36 years of experience
 
 
https://www.olsh.org/apps/pages/Korzi
 
Zach Korzi
BS Robert Morris University
3 years of experience
 
 
https://www.olsh.org/apps/pages/Koltas
 
Julia Koltas
MAT Notre Dame of Maryland University
BS Carnegie Mellon University
4 years of experience
 
 
https://www.olsh.org/apps/pages/Vigrass
 
Paula Vigrass
MBA University of Pittsburgh
BS Grove City College
12 years of experience