School Overview: |
Bishop Mcnamara High School
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes | |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences | |
| Year Founded | 1964 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 891 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 70% (MD School Avg.: 42%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 81 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 40% | |
| Average Class Size | 21 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 17 courses | |
Advanced Courses
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| AP Biology | AP Calculus AB | |
| AP Calculus BC | AP Chemistry | |
| AP Computer Programming | AP English Language | |
| AP English Literature | AP European History | |
| AP French Language | AP Music Theory | |
| AP Physics | AP Psychology | |
| AP Spanish Language | AP Statistics | |
| AP US History | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (khaki pants, blazers, khaki skirts) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 15 / Mar. 15 / rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $12,000 | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition 10-month plan offered. Book rental fee $350. | |
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | |
| Admissions Director | Patricia Garber | |
| Admissions Associate | Michael Jones | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 20 sports | |
Sports
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| Ballet | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Cheering | |
| Cross Country | Dance | |
| Diving | Equestrian | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
| Winter Track | Wrestling | |
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 38 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Artisans Guild | Black Cultural Alliance | |
| Bowling Club | Chess Club | |
| Cooking Club | England Exchange | |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Filipino American Cultural Enlightenment | |
| Fitness Club | Foreign Language Honor Societies | |
| Frontiers of Justice | Government Internship Program | |
| Intramural Basketball | Irish-American Club | |
| Kodoma (Animation & Film) Club | MG Action Council (Spirit Club) | |
| McNamara Book Club | McNamara Yearbook Club | |
| Mock Trial | Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society | |
| National Honor Society | Peace Internship Program | |
| Photography Club | Poetic Justice | |
| Project Earth | Shakespeare Festival | |
| Spain Exchange | Speech and Debate Club | |
| Step Team | Tech Crew | |
| Teens in Action | The Inkwell (student art &creative writing) | |
| The Stampede (school newspaper) | Tri-M Music Honor Society | |
| Vita Semper (Pro-life) | Webmasters Club | |
| Yoga Club | Youth for Christ | |
School Notes:
Bishop McNamara seeks the development of the whole person through a college-preparatory curriculum and wide ranging activities & athletics. An academically rigorous program offers students a well-rounded pathway to success. With 98-100% of recent graduates attending college, the class of 2012 was awarded over $18.2 million in scholarships/grants. The 14-acre campus includes newly built Moreau Chapel, renovated Holy Cross Hall, Fine Arts and Athletic Center, and new sport turf athletic field. AP and Honors classes are available in all academic departments. Average class size is 22. The Fine Arts Diploma Endorsement Program recognizes students’ devotion to the award winning band, choir, dance, theater and visual arts programs. More than 50 clubs, 19 varsity sports teams, and foreign exchange programs enrich student life. Bishop McNamara offers a web-based program through PCR Educator which permits parents to check academic progress online. Near Joint Base Andrews.
Profile last updated: 08/31/2012
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