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Bishop McNamara Provides Its Students with Rigorous Academic Programs

We offer each student an individualized learning experience that meets and often exceeds the requirements for college admission or for other types of professional preparation.

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Departments & Programs Courses

Bishop McNamara High School strives to maintain a proud tradition in athletics.  

Bishop McNamara competes in the highly competitive Washington Catholic Athletic Conference at the Varsity and Junior Varsity levels and the Freshmen levels for Boys Basketball. 

For more about Mustang Athletics, go to BMHS ATHLETICS

Interested in more Athletics information?  Go to:   ATHLETIC SURVEY

Bishop McNamara High School clubs and organizations are student-based school organizations with myriad interests and functionality.

Each club or organization is composed of students with adults (usually Faculty, Staff, or alumni volunteers) as advising figures to maintain the functionality of clubs.

• BMHS has over 50 clubs and organizations at the school
• Clubs & Organizations range from honor societies, technical teams, special interest groups, and service organizations
• Extra-curricular activities provide students with opportunities to lead, participate, and serve Bishop McNamara, area elementary schools, and community organizations

Go to:      CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Financial Aid is granted based on financial need, while scholarships are awarded primarily based on merit or specific academic requirements.  

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Creativity and self-expression are essential components of a Bishop McNamara Fine Arts education.

Our Fine Arts programs are uniquely placed in both the school's academic and co-curricular life. We offer courses and performance opportunities in Band, Chorus, Dance, Media Arts, Orchestra, Theatre, and Visual Arts. The Fine Arts curriculum is designed to awaken and challenge every student's desire to create. Our Fine Arts department is guided by practicing artists who all share a love, passion, and vocation to teach. 
 
The Fine Arts Department at Bishop McNamara offers one of the most extensive arts educations in the Washington, DC area. Our large musical ensembles, intimate dance classes, theatrical productions, and art studio offer comfortable, rewarding, fun, yet challenging environments for all participating students. We encourage the growth and success of the students. One credit of Fine Arts is required for graduation. Performance-based courses may require additional fees and/or fundraising.

For more information, go to:   FINE ARTS PROGRAM

Are you interested in getting on the BMHS Fine Arts mailing list? 

Go to:   FINE ARTS SURVEY
 

Here are some questions we are asked frequently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bishop McNamara High School offers scholarship opportunities through the school as well as providing information for some excellent sources of high school funding from other sources. 

Some of these scholarships are for students entering Bishop McNamara for the first time while others are for returning students. For all Scholarship information, go to: 

ScholarshiPS

Every year, we hear wonderful words of tribute from our alumni, alumni parents, current parents, students, prospective parents & students, teachers, and staff here at Bishop McNamara. 

They want to share their experiences with our school community.

Here are just a few - Testimonials

A Quality Education is the Best Investment for your Child's Future!

Affording McNamara

Bishop McNamara High School, the proud home of the Mighty Mustangs, is situated on a picturesque 14-acre campus that offers numerous opportunities for all students.

With over 50 years of educating the hearts and minds of young people, our school is located just south of the Nation's Capital, Washington, D.C., north of Joint Base Andrews, and west of the Prince George's County seat, Upper Marlboro, Maryland. 

Go to:   VISIT

Is Bishop McNamara right for you and your student?

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Contact us today for any questions you might have.

Email is the best method of contacting us, especially leading up to deadlines.  We look forward to working with you throughout this process!

Contact us by Email:  ADMISSIONS@BMHS.ORG

Contact us by Phone:  301-735-8401

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Whether you are visiting for the day, or planning for your daily school transportation, we have compiled some information to assist you with the best options.

For Transportation Options to BMHS plus a Campus Map, go to Our Campus.