Mathematics Department

The Simms High School Math Department is comprised of Mr. Jeff Beaver and Mrs Bushong. They teach courses ranging from General Math to Algebra III. (Please see the Course Schedule for times.) Mr. Beaver also offers assistance to students interested in taking a Calculus on-line course. Students need 2 years (credits) of Math for graduation. College-bound students should complete at least the Algebra II level.

General Math (1 year)
Consumer Math (1 year)
Basic Algebra (1 year)
Algebra I (1 year)
Geometry (1 year)
Algebra II (1 year)
Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus (1 year)
Algebra III (1 year)

Mr. Jeff Beaver

Schools Attended

Montana Tech. in Butte
Montana State University
Northern Montana College in Havre
Mr. Beaver has taught since 1988. He teaches General Math, Consumer Math, Geometry, Algebra 3, Physics, and Chemistry.  He enjoys golfing, hunting, and coaching. He was influenced to become a teacher by his teachers and his love for teaching.

 Mrs. Kelley Bushong

Position -Math Teacher

Short Biography-

I was born in Bithberg Germany on the AFB and moved to the states when she was 3 years old. I lived in the upper peninsula of Michigan until I was 7 years old. Then, my family and I moved to Great Falls where I graduated from Great Falls High School and then attended U of M- Western, where I graduated with a BAS in Math/PE education. While there, I played volleyball and basketball and was involved in Student Government. After graduation, my husband and I moved to Michigan where I taught raised my childern. Three years ago, I moved back to Great Falls, and have taught at GFHS, Skyline, and now my favorite- SIMMS HIGH SCHOOL!

Schools Attended-

Great Falls High School
U of M- Western
MSU- Northern

Family-

Husband- David, Daughters- Lacey(10 years old), Cayley(4 years old), Son- Justus(9 years old), Dogs- Sampson(poodle-x), Sadie(mut)

Hobbies-

Volleyball, officiating, traveling, camping, outdoor(s) activities, sports spectating, working-out, and church choir

Short Description of Job-

Making a difference in students lives is the biggest part of my job. Helping students relate to math and watching their lightbulbs go on, is the favorite part of my job. Teaching them Basic Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Consumer Math, and how to relate to their surroundings is fun and the most challenging.

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