Tuesday For Teachers - Spotlight on the Math Department

Our Math Department is committed to helping students build a strong foundation in essential math skills throughout high school and beyond. With multiple levels of Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus, as well as two AP courses, we ensure every student is supported at their level. With more than 50 years of combined teaching experience, our dedicated educators are passionate about preparing students for academic success and future opportunities.

Meet the Team

• Tiffany Reding (Department Lead)
• Alison Duff
• Mandy Finke
• Lori Johnson  
• Diane Vaillancourt

What Students Learn

Algebra I Honors/College Prep I & II: Freshmen build a strong foundation in algebraic expressions, linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, polynomials, exponents, functions, and systems of equations.

Geometry Honors/College Prep I & II: Sophomores focus on geometric concepts through project-based learning, exploring topics like multi-dimensional geometry, trigonometry, and circles.

Algebra II Honors/College Prep I & II: Juniors expand on Algebra I concepts, including absolute value, linear systems, functions, matrices, complex numbers, and trigonometry.

Precalculus Honors/Precalculus: Designed for students planning to take AP Calculus, this course covers functions, trigonometry, polynomials, number patterns, graphs, and problem-solving techniques.

AP Calculus: Seniors interested in engineering, medicine, or sciences prepare for the AP exam, diving into advanced calculus concepts.

AP Statistics: Students explore statistics, probability, normal distributions, sampling, and significance tests, with the opportunity to take the AP exam.

Advanced Topics in Mathematics: Focuses on real-world applications of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, including statistics, financial math, banking, budgeting, and investing.

Algebra III: A course for students needing to strengthen foundational skills, covering Algebra I & II content, probability, statistics, and financial math.

Department Highlights

• Project-based learning with real-world math applications
• Eighth-grade Advanced Algebra classes, HSPT Prep Course
• Math competition success includes a 4-time TrigStar Champion
• Awards: Mrs. Finke, 2025 Teacher of the Year, and Mrs. Duff, NGPF Distinguished Educator

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Advancement/ Enrollment Department

St. Henry District High School
3755 Scheben Drive Erlanger, KY 41018
National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
advancement@shdhs.org
859.525.0255