summer program 2015 - Bishop McNamara High School

FAQs
REGISTRATION
PROCEDURES
BISHOP McNAMARA
HIGH SCHOOL
Knowledge itself does not bring about positive values, but
positive values do influence knowledge and put it to a good use.
How we educate the mind will change with the times; how we
cultivate the heart is and will remain timeless
Education is the art of bringing young people to completeness.
Blessed Basil Anthony Moreau
• Will there be a before and after-care service?
Yes. Care is available from 7:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Students
may arrive no earlier than 7:15 a.m. and they must be picked up
by 1:00 p.m. There is no charge for this service.
• How many courses can students take in one day?
Students may take two courses per day. The first session runs
from 8:00-10:00 a.m. and the second runs from 10:10 - 12:10
p.m. Students are not guaranteed time preference for either
session.
• If a student is repeating a course in order to make up credit,
will that student’s overall GPA be affected?
No, for BMHS students. Both grades will appear on the
transcript side by side. Colleges will see that the student took
the class once during the year and in the summer. Hopefully,
the student’s grade will have improved. But, the GPA is
calculated using the original grade the student earned during
the course of the regular academic year.
• Is there any transportation provided for the Summer
Programs?
BMHS does not provide transportation for the Summer School
Program. You may contact Metro Bus and Metrorail for times
and pick up locations.
See our website “About Us/Transportation” for more
information.
Blessed Basil Anthony Moreau
• Enrollment: BMHS Summer Program is open to Bishop
McNamara students, incoming BMHS Class of 2019, and
students from other Catholic & private non-Catholic high
schools only.
Blessed Basil Anthony Moreau
Founder, Congregation of Holy Cross
SUMMER PROGRAM 2015
June 29 - July 25
• Registration: All registration for summer courses will be done
online at www.bmhs.org under “Summer School” from May 26
- June 15, 2015.
Register Online at www.bmhs.org
May 26 - June 15, 2015
• Walk-in registrations for students in private high schools only
will be held on Wednesday, June 24 from 9:00-12:00 noon in
the St. Joseph Library Center. These students may not register
for courses unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Policy
regarding attendance, proper attire and rules and regulations are
also available online.
Select “Summer School”
for BMHS Current Students &
Incoming BMHS Class of 2019 ONLY
• Fees: Cost per course is $350 unless otherwise noted. Full
payment online may be made via Visa, MasterCard, American
Express, Discover, and Electronic Check. After June 15, the
cost per course is $375. Students who withdraw from class prior
to the first day of class will have all tuition refunded less $10.00.
Students who withdraw within five class days will have one-half
of the tuition refunded. Students who withdraw after the fifth
class day are responsible for full tuition. After June 15, payment
must be made via money order, cashier’s check, credit card
(Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) or cash.
• Rules Governing Student Conduct: Students are expected to
behave according to the rules of the BMHS student handbook.
Students are required to sign an agreement stating they
understand the attendance policies, rules and regulations.
• Attendance: Absences require both a note and a phone call
from the parent. Students missing more than three classes will
not receive credit and may be asked to withdraw.
• Vacations, travel and sports camp conflicts are not valid excuses
for absence.
Walk-in Registration for Students from
Private High Schools ONLY
June 24, 2015
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
St. Josephs Library Center
LaSandra M. Hayes
Summer School Principal
LaSandra.Hayes@bmhs.org
6800 Marlboro Pike • Forestville, MD • 20747-3270
(301) 735-8401 • (301) 735-0934 fax • www.bmhs.org
School Code: 210532
High School Prep Courses
Required for selected incoming ninth grade students, these
classes are optional for other students. These courses run
2 hours per day for 4 weeks. Class availability depends on
enrollment. Students not guaranteed time preference for
period.
HIGH SCHOOL PREP ENGLISH:
This course is designed to prepare students for high school-level
thinking, writing, and reading. Teachers focus on organizational
skills, basic composition and grammar, reading comprehension
and analytical skills.
HIGH SCHOOL PREP MATH:
This course is designed to prepare students for high school
algebra. Teachers focus on fundamentals, including basic
equations, and mathematical thinking.
STUDY SKILLS:
This course focuses on the skills necessary to succeed in the rigors
of a college preparatory high school. Skills acquired include
strategies for test taking, test preparation, time management, class
etiquette and academic research.
Original Credit Courses
These courses are available for students of any grade level
seeking original credit. Each class meets for 2 hours per day for
4 weeks. Class availability depends on enrollment. Students not
guaranteed time preference for period.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS:
The goal of this course is to introduce students to applications
typically found in a school or business office. The course includes
the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of applications and the
Open Office Suite of applications. Students use word processing,
graphic presentation, paint, spreadsheets and databases with each
suite of applications. This course is open to all students.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING:
In this course, the Karel J Robot virtual environment is used to
teach students programming fundamentals. Java programming
is used to build a strong foundation in structured, object oriented
programming. Efficient and organized problem solving and
program design is emphasized.
High School-Level Credit
Recovery Courses
These courses are available for students who either need to
make up a credit due to a failing grade during the regular
school year or who would like to improve a grade from a class
previously taken. Each class runs for 2 hours per day for 4
weeks. Class availability depends on enrollment. Students not
guaranteed time preference for period.
ENGLISH 9/10:
This course includes a study of grammar, vocabulary, literature,
and composition.
ENGLISH 11/12:
This course focuses on the study of composition and literature.
Students will learn to analyze texts through close reading,
discussion, and the writing process.
MATHEMATICS - ALGEBRA I:
This course emphasizes evaluating polynomials, factoring, solving
polynomial equations, graphing simple rational and irrational
expressions, solving quadratic equations and inequalities, and
problem solving.
MATHEMATICS - ALGEBRA II:
Students will build upon the concepts mastered in Algebra
I. Topics will include systems of equations, operations with
polynomial equations, rational and irrational numbers, complex
numbers, quadratic equations and functions. Exponential and
logarithmic equations will also be covered.
MATHEMATICS - GEOMETRY:
A course in plane and solid geometry covering definitions,
theorems, and proofs related to parallel lines, angles, triangles,
and circles, along with coordinate geometry, areas and volumes of
geometric shapes and solids, right triangle trigonometry, and an
introduction to trigonometric identities.
High School-Level Credit
Recovery Courses (Cont’d)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE - SPANISH I & II:
This course introduces the student to basic vocabulary and
grammar and teaches beginning conversation skills. Methods
of learning and assessment include speaking, reading, listening,
writing and audio-visual activities.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE - FRENCH I & II:
This course introduces the student to basic vocabulary and
grammar. Methods of learning and assessment include audiovisual activities and games, as well as basic speaking, reading and
writing.
SCIENCE - CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS:
Conceptual physics is an algebraic approach to physics in which
problem solving and the scientific method are emphasized.
SCIENCE - BIOLOGY:
The goal of the course is to thoroughly explore core biological
themes of cell structure and function, genetics, evolution and
classification, while extending students’ science laboratory, inquiry,
and analytical skills. Emphasis is placed on the unifying concepts
of evidence and explanation, form and function, and evolution.
SCIENCE - CHEMISTRY:
The goal of the course is to acquaint students with modern
chemical principles. Careful attention will be given to the
development of problem solving skills, and to scientific process
skills of measurement and equipment use.
RELIGION 9,10,11, 12
(Cost per course $150) BMHS Students only.
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS:
This course addresses critical historical foundations in U.S.
politics.
HISTORY - WESTERN CIVILIZATION:
Students will study a chronological survey of the development
of civilization in the Ancient, Classical, Medieval, and Modern
Worlds of the West.
HISTORY - U.S. HISTORY I:
This course is an examination of the social, political, economic and
intellectual history of the United States from the colonial period
through the twentieth century.
Some summer school courses require
computer access.