BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL 2022-2023 SCHOOL PROFILE 99 Margin Street Peabody, MA 01960
Mission and Vision Bishop Fenwick is a Catholic, co-educational, academically rigorous and supportive college preparatory school. Bishop Fenwick is dedicated to creating an environment where all students can seek and achieve excellence intellectually, creatively, morally, and spiritually, recognizing their responsibility both to serve and to lead. Bishop Fenwick graduates will enter the world prepared, inspired, and able to excel in all they do, embracing the importance of service to others.
Fenwick at a Glance Founded in 1959. Fenwick is a Catholic, college preparatory, co-educational high school located on a 59-acre campus, 19 miles north of Boston. Admission requires an application and placement exam. Fenwick serves the North Shore of Boston and surrounding areas, drawing students from nearly 50 communities, and two countries. 78% of the teaching faculty have advanced degrees, including three doctorates. There are currently 460 students enrolled in grades 9-12. Students have access and opportunity to 35 Clubs and 28 Interscholastic sports. Fenwick is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Commission on Independant Schools. Honors available in all subjects 15 AP Courses offered
Special Programs Dual Enrollment Program — Dual Enrollment courses are offered by Endicott College. Endicott professors instruct the courses on-site at Fenwick, utilizing regular Endicott College course syllabi. College credits earned through dual enrollment are applied toward high school and college graduation and may be transferred to other colleges and universities. Four-year Written and Verbal Presentational Skills Program: Fenwick’s English Department guides students in the study and practice of all aspects of the English language, helping them master the skills to read critically and appreciatively, to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, and to use the myriad research tools available. The four-year writing program scaffolds an annual research paper with increased depth, persuasiveness, and cogent analysis. Every student also delivers a speech in our grade-level assemblies.
Cecilia Márquez Principal cmarquez@fenwick.org William McMurray Director of School and College Counseling wcm@fenwick.org Mary Lou McLaughlin Associate Director of School and College Counseling mlm@fenwick.org Katie Conroy School and College Counseling Counselor kgc@fenwick.org Ellen Boucher School and College Counseling Counselor eb@fenwick.org Donna Langer Administrative Assistant, School and College Counseling dml@fenwick.org 978-587-8310
Graduation Requirements 4 Theology 4 English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Social Studies 2 World Language 1 Health & Wellness .5 Fine Arts .5 Basic Computer Applications .5 SAT and College Planning 3 Electives Senior Service -- 40 Hours 25.5 credits are required to graduate from Fenwick
Graduation Pathways
C0-Curricular Initiatives Clubs: ASL Club, Arts & Crafts Club, Best Buddies, Book Club, Campus Ministry, Chess Club, Creative Writing , The Crusader Chronicle, Dance Team, DECA, Diversity Club, Drama Club, Environmental Club , Ethic Circle, Fenwick Band, French Club, Kindness Club, Math Team , Men’s Choir, Mock Trial, Morgan's Message, National Honor Society, Pop Music and Performance Club, Quiz Bowl, Rotary Interact, School of Community, Science and Engineering Club, Select Choir, SAC, Ski & Snowboard Club, Spanish Club, Stock Market Club, Tech Crew, Women’s Leadership Club, Yearbook Interscholastic Sports: Soccer (b/g), Field Hockey (g), Volleyball (g), Football (b), Cross-Country (b/g), Golf (co-ed), Indoor Track (co-ed), Swimming (b/g), Basketball (b/g), Ice Hockey (b/g), Wrestling (co-ed), Gymnastics (g), Football, Basketball and Hockey Cheerleading (g), Baseball (b), Softball (g), Tennis (b/g), Lacrosse (b/g), Track & Field (b/g) Senior Service: As a Christian community, Bishop Fenwick is committed to fostering in its students a special love and concern for the poor and those in need in the world. Each class participates in a retreat day that includes a service component. Senior Service is a culminating opportunity for students to understand, reflect, develop and recognize the value and dignity of every person. All Senior Service Projects must be a minimum of 40 hours and meet the requirements of and be approved by Campus Ministry as an appropriate volunteer service project. Senior Service is a graduation requirement.
Grading and GPA Weighting GRADING AND GPA WEIGHTING
GPA POINTS BY LEVEL
LETTER GRADE
NUMERICAL EQUIVALENT
AP
HONORS
COLLEGE PREP
A+
96.5 - 100
5.30
4.80
4.30
A
92.5 - 96.49
5.00
4.50
4.00
A-
89.5 - 92.49
4.70
4.20
3.70
B+
86.5 - 89.49
4.30
3.80
3.30
B
82.5 - 86.49
4.00
3.50
3.00
B-
79.5 - 82.49
3.70
3.20
2.70
C+
76.5 - 79.49
3.30
2.80
2.30
C
72.5 - 76.49
3.00
2.50
2.00
C-
69.5 - 72.49
2.70
2.20
1.70
D+
66.5 - 69.49
2.30
1.80
1.30
D
62.5 - 66.49
2.00
1.50
1.00
D-
59.5 - 62.49
1.70
1.20
0.70
F
< 59.5
0.00
0.00
0.00
Academic Profile: Class of 2023 124 Students 3yr Cumulative GPA Distribution - Class of 2023 Unweighted
Weighted
40
30
20
10
0
4.0+
3.75-3.95
3.5-3.74
3.25-3.45
3.0-3.24
2.75-3.0
2.5-2.74
2.0-2.49
Standardized Testing
Class Rank
Fenwick will no longer publish test score averages on the school profile after careful consideration of the problematic correlations between standardized testing and family wealth, race, and gender. This change reflects the importance of equity in Fenwick's mission and our confidence that our curriculum better showcases the abilities of our students.
Fenwick does not report class rank to colleges. Please see the grade distribution charts above.
<2.0