2024-2025 PROFILE
6800 Marlboro Pike • Forestville, MD • 20747-3270 (301) 735-8401 • (301) 735-0934 (fax) • www.bmhs.org
School Code: 210532
ADMINISTRATION
Dr. John Barnhardt President/CEO
Dian Carter Principal
Patrick Flynn
Assistant Principal
Charles Shryock IV
Assistant Principal
Herman Gloster
Dean of Students - Grades 9 and 10
Laura Keller
Dean of Students - Grades 11 and 12
COUNSELING STAFF
Terry Burroughs, Jr.
Director of School & College Counseling
Junior & Senior Counselor
Phone: 301.735.8401, ext. 140
Email: terry.burroughs@bmhs.org
Cherese Howard
Junior & Senior Counselor
Phone: 301.735.8401, ext. 145
Email: cherese.howard@bmhs.org
Michael J. Jones ’96
Freshman & Sophomore Counselor
Phone: 301.735.8401, ext. 143
Email: michael.jones@bmhs.org
Cherese Carter
Freshman & Sophomore Counselor
Phone: 301.735.8401, ext. 146
Email: cherese.carter@bmhs.org
Charaia Taylor
Counseling Office Manager
Phone: 301.735.8401, ext. 141
Email: charaia.taylor@bmhs.org
ADMISSIONS
Rashad Wilkerson
Director of Admissions & Enrollment
Deanna Warnock
Assistant Director of Admissions
Kendall Isadore
Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Education is the art of bringing young people to completeness.
BMHS MISSION
To educate hearts and minds in a dynamic, inclusive Catholic school community rooted in the Holy Cross tradition.
BMHS VISION
Empowered leaders, inspired by the Gospel, transforming the world.
A HOLY CROSS TRADITION
Bishop McNamara High School is sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross, whose earliest educational establishment in the United States is the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.
Holy Cross sponsored schools exist to promote the legacy and vision of Blessed Basil Moreau by developing leaders among the People of God for the good of Church and society.
BMHS GRADUATE PROFILE
Academic Excellence
• Think creatively and critically, ask thoughtprovoking questions, and solve problems concerning local, national, and international issues
• Collaborate and communicate clearly using academic, technological, and personal skills to embrace the opportunities and challenges of an interconnected world
Faith and Morals
• Exhibit self-awareness and understanding of personal faith as they develop a personal relationship with God
• Embody strong morals to face difficult decisions and to act in a manner which reflects an understanding of the dignity God affords all people
Service and Justice
• Empathize with others and value service as a personal commitment and a social responsibility
• Exercise charity modeled by the ethics of Christ to the poor and marginalized
Formation of Self
• Gain appreciation for a broad range of disciplines and the opportunity to excel and succeed in their personal passions whether that is academics, athletics, or the arts, to develop their sense of self and continue to evolve as life-long learners
• Cultivate 21st century skills and a healthy lifestyle by understanding moderation and discipline in all things such as organization, nutrition, and exercise
Transformation of Society
• Appreciate cultures other than their own
• Embrace differences in culture and use this knowledge to better find their role in the global community and to develop their identity
Blessed Basil Anthony Moreau, Founder, Congregation of Holy Cross
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Please note that community service hours are required in all years at Bishop McNamara High School.
CURRICULUM
ENGLISH
Advanced Creative Writing
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
Black Lit Matters: An Introduction to African American Literature
Contemporary Film & Criticism
Creative Writing
English 9*, 10*, 11* & 12*
Gateway Seminar
Intro To Poetry
Journalism 1, 2*, 3*, 4*
Yearbook Journalism
MATHEMATICS
Advanced Pre-Calculus*
Algebra 1*
Algebra 2*
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Calculus*
Contemporary Math with Trigonometry
Data Science
Geometry*
Geometry/Trigonometry*
Math Course Sequence Chart
Math Lab
Statistics
Personal Finance
Pre-Calculus*
GRADING SCALE
Math Sequence
SCIENCE
Anatomy & Physiology 1* & 2*
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics 1
AP Physics C Astonomy
Biology*
Chemistry*
Earth and Space Science
Food Science
Forensic Science
Marine Science
Physics
Zoology
SOCIAL STUDIES
AP African American Studies
AP European History
AP Government & Politics
AP Psychology
AP U.S. History
Civilization*
Economics
Global Studies*
Government & Politics*
Psychology
United States History*
MODERN & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES
American Sign Language 1, 2, & 3*
AP French Language and Culture
AP Latin
AP Spanish Language and Culture
Arabic 1*, 2*, & 3*
French 1*, 2*, 3*, & 4*
Latin 1*, 2*, 3*, & 4*
Spanish 1*, 2*, & 3*
THEOLOGY
Peer Ministry
Theology 9, 10, 11, 12
FINE ARTS
Acting
Advanced Acting*
Advanced Digital Art
Advanced Drawing*
AP Drawing
AP Studio Art: 2D Design
Broadcast Journalism
Chamber Choir*
Chorale*
Color
Concert Band*
Concert Choir*
Concert Strings*
Dance 1, 2, 3, & 4*
Dance Performance 1 & 2*
Digital Art
Drawing
Film Production
Great Stages of Drama*
Introduction to Theatre
Jazz Ensemble
Music Theatre Repertoire
Musical Production*
Musical Production Cast
Musical Production Crew
Percussion Ensemble
Photography
Pit Orchestra*
Sankofa Company*
Sankofa Narrator
Show Choir
Spring Production*
Spring Production Cast
Spring Production Crew
String Orchestra*
Symphonic Band*
Tap 1, 2, 3, & 4*
Theatre Technology
Traditional African Dance & Music 1, 2, 3, & 4
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Wind Ensemble*
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Active for Life
Archery & Target Games
Health
Lifetime Sports
Personal Fitness
Sports Marketing
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Computer Programming
Cybersecurity
Design and Fabrication
Digital Making & 3-D Design
Foundations of Engineering A & B
Foundations of Robotics
Introduction to Computer Science
Quantum Computing
Robotics
Web Design
TESTING
Freshmen: PSAT 8/9
Sophomores: PSAT, AP
Juniors: PSAT/NMSQT, AP
Seniors: SAT, ACT, and AP
AP = Advanced Placement
* = Honors credit available
ABOUT BISHOP McNAMARA HIGH SCHOOL
HONORS
Summa Cum Laude: Recognizes those students who achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.900 and above.
Magna Cum Laude: Recognizes those students who achieve a GPA of 3.750 to 3.899.
Cum Laude: Recognizes those students who achieve a GPA of 3.500 to 3.749.
Dean’s List: Recognizes those students who achieve a GPA of 3.250 to 3.499.
CLASS RANK
A ranking based on every student’s cumulative grade point average is computed at the end of the sixth, seventh, and eighth semesters based on the final grade in all subjects with extra weight given to Honors and Advanced Placement classes.
COURSE SCHEDULE
The school year is divided into two semesters. Bishop McNamara follows a block schedule with alternating block days of four classes meeting 80 minutes each.
ACCREDITATION/ MEMBERSHIPS
• Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (2022)
• Approved by the Maryland State Department of Education
• National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
• The Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW)
HOLY CROSS SERVICE
The Holy Cross Service Program is an integral part of student life at Bishop McNamara. As a school community we look to our students to live as Christ did, “feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, offering hospitality to the homeless, caring for the sick and visiting the imprisoned.” Students experience service as a formative process, not simply as a requirement to be met.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
The Campus Ministry Department strives to carry out the vision of Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C. “to make God known, loved, and served” by fostering the spiritual formation and transformation of the entire Bishop McNamara community. The five areas of focus are retreats, peer ministry, liturgy, service, and mission. The retreat program is responsible for assisting our community in coming to know Jesus Christ. Through schoolwide liturgies and other forms of prayer, campus ministry helps students to come to know God. Campus ministry provides opportunities for students to love and serve the Lord by helping the poor and marginalized.
PEER MINISTRY
This senior Theology Studies course enables students to build self-awareness, become a mentor for 9th grade students, develop a spirituality based on contemplation and action, and investigate, both spiritually and academically, the roles of service and leadership in Christianity and Catholicism. Students serve as retreat leaders and peer mentors to the entire community.
FINE ARTS
The Fine Arts Department at Bishop McNamara High School offers one of the most extensive arts programs in the Washington, D.C. area. Classroom instruction is offered in music, dance, art, choir and theater. Students also have a spectrum of performance options, including jazz, orchestra, and band ensembles, theatrical productions, student art exhibits, ballet, tap, and traditional African music and dance.
FINE ARTS DIPLOMA ENDORSEMENT (FADE)
This program serves to refine students’ talent(s) and skill(s), cultivate a community of respect, appreciation and understanding of the arts, and acknowledge students’ dedication to the Fine Arts throughout their high school career. Students who graduate with the Fine Arts Diploma Endorsement receive a notation on their transcripts and a special honors certificate at graduation.
ATHLETICS
Bishop McNamara maintains a proud tradition of athletics in the highly competitive Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshman levels. We expect our athletes, coaches, and fans to display the highest standards of sportsmanship and self-discipline. The Athletic Department at Bishop McNamara seeks to educate the whole person, not just the athlete. As an extension of the classroom,
athletics at Bishop McNamara seeks to instill Christian values on the playing field, in the classroom, and in the community.
COUNSELING
The Counseling Center offers a comprehensive, developmental program that meets the personal, social, emotional, academic, college, and career development needs of each student. Our professional counselors provide support in a warm, inviting, and safe environment where students are always welcome and important. We provide services to maximize students’ potential and achievement while fostering the independence and self-expression required for life-long learning. In partnership with teachers, administrators, parents, and guardians, school counselors assist students as they learn to be effective problem solvers, responsible decision-makers, and critical thinkers who will become independent, productive members of society. Personal, college, and career counseling provides students with the tools necessary to grow spiritually and personally while preparing for life after high school.
FACULTY
Staffed by Lay Faculty
Total Number of Faculty: 82
Average Teaching Experience: 14 yrs
ENROLLMENT
CLASSES OF 2020-2024 COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES
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The Catholic University of America
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GRADUATION PROFILE - CLASS OF 2024