Enroll
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Becoming a Bishop McNamara Student
- Decisions Posted in MACCESS
- How to Enroll (Incoming Students)
- How to Re-Enroll (Current Students)
- Enrollment To Do List
- Enrollment Events and Deadlines
- Parent and Student Service Hour Requirement
- Student Handbook
- Technology, Bring Your Own Device
- Transportation
- Uniforms and Dress Code
Decisions Posted in MACCESS
How to Enroll (Incoming Students)
- DEADLINE: MARCH 17, 2023 BY 11:59PM
- ENROLLMENT FEE AND WHAT IT’S FOR
- The enrollment fee's primary purpose is to secure your student's spot in next year's enrollment lists, but those funds are used for a multitude of things as we prepare for the upcoming school year, to include (but not limited to):
- Putting students into their schedules and working through revisions once schedules are released
- Administering placement tests
- Student orientations and retreats that take place at the start of the new school year
- Leadership Training for our student leaders who will run many of the sessions during those retreats and orientations
- The enrollment fee's primary purpose is to secure your student's spot in next year's enrollment lists, but those funds are used for a multitude of things as we prepare for the upcoming school year, to include (but not limited to):
- HOW TO ENROLL
- Sign into MACCESS
- Click on “1 Contract to Review” at the top of the screen
- Review, initial, and sign pages as prompted.
- Pay the $450 enrollment fee on the last page.
- If there are 2 responsible signers listed on the contract, each signer must log in to their own MACCESS account to initial and sign. If you need assistance with logging into MACCESS, please contact admissions@bmhs.org.
- NO EXTENSIONS
- Acceptance into Bishop McNamara does not guarantee enrollment. It is in your family’s best interest to enroll your student as soon as possible by the enrollment deadline. Historically, our freshmen class has filled up by the end of March. To secure your student’s seat, you must sign the contract and pay the $450 non-refundable enrollment fee by the enrollment deadline of March 17, 2023.
How to Re-Enroll (Current Students)
Retaining each BMHS family is essential for our community to continue thriving in excellence! Each year, families will receive a Re-Enrollment Contract for the upcoming school year. It is imperative that families adhere to all Re-Enrollment deadlines so that the Administrative, Admissions, and Counseling Teams can prepare for the upcoming school year. Failure to Re-Enroll during the designated window could result in your student being placed on a waiting list for the upcoming school year.
Re-Enrollment Contracts must be signed by parents (based on who has been designated as a Responsible Signer in MACCESS) and the Re-Enrollment Fee must be paid at that time. Included in the Re-Enrollment Contract will be any financial aid or scholarships that have been awarded.
For any financial aid or scholarships that are awarded after the Re-Enrollment window, these awards are applied retroactively and are reflected in your FACTS payment plan.
For the 23-24 school year, Re-Enrollment Contracts will be available in MACCESS on Friday, February 24, 2023. Re-Enrollment contracts can be accessed by logging into your MACCESS account. Once you’ve logged in, you’ll see a yellow ribbon at the top of your screen that says “1 Contract to Review.”
Please note that if there are two responsible signers listed on the contract, each signer must log in to their own MACCESS account to initial and sign. If you need assistance with logging into MACCESS, please contact admissions@bmhs.org.
Fees and Deadlines for Re-Enrollment are as follows:
Early Re-Enrollment Deadline: Friday, March 17, 2023
Fee: $350
Final Re-Enrollment Deadline: Friday, April 7, 2023
Fee: $450
Financial Holds
Please note that unsettled payments with the BMHS business office will result in a financial hold, which prevents you from receiving a Re-Enrollment Contract. Once the hold has been removed, the Contract will appear in MACCESS.
Enrollment To Do List
- ☐ Check Email Frequently
- ☐ Make Course Selections
- ☐ Check Placement and Schedules (Incoming 9th Graders Only)
- ☐ Set Up Your Payment Plan
- ☐ Fill Out Tee Shirt Size Form (Incoming 9th Graders and Transfers)
- ☐ Register for Summer School (if required)
- ☐ Complete and Submit Health Forms
- ☐ Mandatory Summer Assignments
- ☐ Syllabi and Class Supply Lists
☐ Check Email Frequently
☐ Make Course Selections
INCOMING 9TH-GRADE STUDENTS
- An email will be sent out in April for your student's course selections. If this form is not filled out, students will be placed according to the electives required as space permits.
- COURSE BULLETIN - for a more detailed explanation of classes and pathways to fulfilling graduation requirements, please CLICK HERE FOR OUR COURSE BULLETIN.
INCOMING TRANSFER STUDENTS
- Please provide your final transcript to the counseling center as soon as it becomes available so they may construct your schedule.
- Point of Contact: Mrs. Shamelle Yemofio, Director of Counseling - shamelle.yemofio@bmhs.org
☐ Check Placement and Schedules (Incoming 9th Graders Only)
Math placements have been made with the information provided (current class description, grade, standardized testing and HSPT scores). An email will be sent with your student’s placement. If you would like for your student to sit for the optional placement test, please contact admissions@bmhs.org.
If you have any questions regarding placement, please reach out to Mrs. Angelina Diehlmann at angelina.diehlmann@bmhs.org.
English, History and Science placement: Other core class placements have been made with the information provided (current class description, grade, standardized testing and HSPT scores). These placements will be made available once your student’s schedule has been posted to MACCESS. Schedules should be available at the end of July. A communication will be sent once the schedules have been posted.
If you have any questions about classes, or need to make changes, please reach out to the freshman guidance counselors:
Ms. Cherese Carter 9th & 10th Grade Last Names A-J, at cherese.carter@bmhs.org.
Mr. Michael Jones 9th & 10th Grade Last Names K-Z, at michael.jones@bmhs.org.
☐ Set Up Your Payment Plan
Tuition payments will be made through FACTS. For those who are setting up FACTS accounts to select a payment plan, you will need to have a unique code to set up your account. If you did not receive this code, check your spam folder to ensure the email did not get directed to that folder. If you still do not see the email, please contact Ms. Christianne Testamark at christianne.testamark@bmhs.org.
☐ Fill Out Tee Shirt Size Form (Incoming 9th Graders and Transfers)
Please fill out the following form to indicate your student’s tee shirt size: Tee Shirt Sizes Form
☐ Register for Summer School (if required)
For those with a summer school requirement, registration for summer school is from May 31, 2023 to June 30, 2023. Please contact Mr. Brian Brower at brian.brower@bmhs.org with any questions.
☐ Complete and Submit Health Forms
- You will receive an email from the school nurse in May with regards to health documents that will need to be uploaded. Please look for the Magnus / Health Documents email at that time. Health documents must be dated after June 1 and will be due August 1.
- Please keep in mind the following: if your student chooses to play a fall sport, BMHS needs the medical documents prior to their participation.
- COVID Policies
☐ Mandatory Summer Assignments
☐ Syllabi and Class Supply Lists
Enrollment Events and Deadlines
- ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: MARCH 17, 2023
- 12th Grade Senior Kick-Off: August 21, 2023
- 10th/11th Grade Orientation & Picture Day: August 22, 2023
- Class of 2027 9th Grade Experience & Picture Day: August 23, 2023
- Class of 2027 9th Grade Experience: August 24, 2023
- Transfer Parent & Student Orientation Night: August 24, 2023
- Class of 2027 9th Grade Experience, Parent Orientation & Family Cookout: August 25, 2023
- First Day of Classes: August 28, 2023
Parent and Student Service Hour Requirement
- 10 Parent Service Hours per family per academic year are required. If unable to fulfill this requirement, payment of $40 per service hour must be made to the school.
- Contact Ms. Tracy Fennell in the Attendance Office at Ext. 149 or Tracy.Fennell@bmhs.org for any information regarding Parent Service Hours.
- Please see below for more information on parent and student service requirements:
Student Handbook
ABOUT THE STUDENT HANDBOOK
This Student Handbook does not represent an expressed or implied contract, and the school reserves the right to amend this handbook at any time. Notice of any changes will be provided to Parents.
Parents and students are obligated and responsible for knowing and adhering to the guidelines and policies expressed herein.
Technology, Bring Your Own Device
All students are required to bring their own computing device (such as laptop or tablet) to school for classroom use. Details are available on the Educational Technology page.
Transportation
Bishop McNamara High School has several options for transportation to and from school each day. For more information, contact Tracy Fennell at Tracy.Fennell@bmhs.org.
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JMM Transportation, 301-906-0147, jmm.distributors21@gmail.com
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Street Transportation Services, 301-254-4160, streetconstructiongroup@yahoo.com
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Capital Area Transportation, 301-437-1031, CATEShaythe@gmail.com
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Student Shuttle Transportation, 240-736-8276, Email: thestudentshuttledmv@gmail.com, Website: www.thestudentshuttle.com
Bishop McNamara also participates in CarpooltoSchool. CarpooltoSchool is a trusted transportation platform of school branded web and mobile apps that matches you to other parents who want to create a carpool
Uniforms and Dress Code
CLICK HERE FOR UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Details regarding the correct Bishop McNamara High School Uniform are contained in the Student Handbook available in the Maccess Parent Portal under Resources.
Uniforms can be purchased through:
- Flynn O'Hara Uniforms
- The Mustang Shop and Bookstore (select items)
- Used Uniform Sale - details announced in McNews
Flynn O'Hara Uniforms and the Carousel Uniform Shop carry most uniform items.
The Mustang Shop carries a few items for your convenience such as PE uniforms, socks, ties, and cardigans.
Used Uniform sales are conducted throughout the year. Watch for announcements of days and times.
Check each of the sites or contact the store to find out what is available.
Flynn O'Hara Uniforms
Lanham Crossing Center
8807 Annapolis Road, Lanham, MD 20706
(240) 764-4545
