Welcome to the Math Department
Mrs. Penfold has been teaching at DISHS since 2012. Her speciality areas are Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, College Pre-Calculus, and AP Statistics.
Mrs. Mayo has been teaching at DISHS since 2020. Her speciality areas are Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Personal Finance, College Algebra, and College Accounting.
Pre-Algebra
This is an entry level course for students who need more preparation for Algebra 1. Not all students will need Pre-Algebra.
Pre-Requisites: None
Algebra 1
This is an entry level, 9th grade, math course. Students will be introduced to expressions, equations, and much more.
Pre-Requisites: None OR Pre-Algebra
Algebra 2
This class is more in depth topics of Algebra such as quadratic equations, polynomials, and much more.
Pre-Requisites: Algebra 1
Geometry
This class focuses on shapes areas and volumes, lines and angles, trigonometry concepts, and much more.
Pre-Requisites: Algebra 1
Personal Finance
This is a senior math class in which students learn about loans, budgeting, investments, etc.
Pre-Requisites: Senior in High School
AP Statistics
Advanced Placement courses have tests provided through the school. Students who pass have the ability to receive college credits through specific college and universities.
Pre-Requisites: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry
Pre-Calculus
This is a dual enrollment class offered through University of Maine Augusta.
Pre-Requisites: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry
College Algebra
This is a dual enrollment class offered through Thomas College.
Pre-Requisites: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry
College Accounting
This is a dual enrollment class offered through Thomas College.
Pre-Requisites: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry
If you are interested in learning more about our math classes that are also Dual Enrollment classes, please click here.