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ENGLISH

Our English curriculum puts emphasis on writing, reading, & critical thinking skills to succeed in college and beyond.  

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FINE ARTS

Extensive arts education courses including Classical Dance, African Dance & Music, Band & Orchestra, Choir, Theatre, and Visual Arts.  

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MATHEMATICS

We offer courses to foster the development of clear & logical thinking, precision in communication, & ability to reason quantitatively.  

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MODERN & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

Students learn to speak, listen, read, write in Arabic, ASL, French, Latin, & Spanish in teacher-directed classes. 

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Students learn to make the connection between good health, physical activity, and the quality of one’s life.  

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SCIENCE

We develop students who are knowledgeable, scientifically literate, capable of solving problems, and accept their responsibility to preserve and improve their environment.  

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SOCIAL STUDIES

History and Social Studies are integral to a student's liberal education as the disciplines involved teach thought processes, intellectual attitudes, and analytic methods that shape the way students look at the past, the present, and the future.  

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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING

A comprehensive study in technology & engineering with emphasis on skill development & 21st-century career exploration.  

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THEOLOGY

Our Theology Department focuses on the spiritual & intellectual development of all students - they come to better know God, humanity, and themselves.  

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Special Academic Programs

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Bishop McNamara High School's Advanced Placement Program offers rigorous college-level curricula and assessments to students in our high school, bringing a rich college experience to Bishop McNamara with the opportunity to earn college credit at thousands of universities across the nation.

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STEM & INNOVATION

Our STEM & Innovation education prepares students to be college and career-ready as STEM-proficient members of society by creating coursework that integrates content and skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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HONORS

For students seeking an even more challenging learning experience, Bishop McNamara offers numerous honors courses that provide a more robust academic rigor. Honors courses are offered in English, mathematics, science, modern & classical languages, technology, social studies, and fine arts.  For more information, go to Honors...

F.A.D.E.

The Fine Arts Diploma Endorsement (F.A.D.E.) program is unique to the Bishop McNamara High School Community. It serves to refine students' talent and skill, cultivate a community of respect, appreciation, and understanding of the arts, and acknowledge students' dedication to the Fine Arts throughout their high school career.

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