BRIEN MCMAHON HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL PROFILE FOR THE CLASS OF 2015
300 Highland Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854
203-852-9488
CEEB Code: 070698
Administration
Suzanne Brown Koroshetz, Principal
Qadir Abdus-Salaam, Grade 10 Housemaster
Scott Hurwitz, Grade 9 Housemaster
Mary Michailidis, Grade 12 Housemaster
Barbara Wood, Grade 11 Housemaster
Website: https://portal.norwalkps.org/default.aspx
Counselors
Dawn J Leeds, Department Chair
John Castelluzzo
Grace D’Onofrio
Elaine Gratrix
Daniela Kimmich
Paola Perez
Marcy Sansolo
Chad Southerland
CORE VALUES
Brien McMahon High School will prepare all students for the challenges of the 21st century by inspiring intellectual curiosity and fostering our students to
become responsible, ethical, and innovative members of a global society.
COMMUNIY AND SCHOOL
The City of Norwalk is situated in the Southwest corner of Fairfield County Connecticut with approximately 86,000 residents. One quarter hold a
bachelor’s degree or higher. We are fortunate to have an extremely diverse population; Brien McMahon High School is a reflection of this community.
There are two comprehensive high schools and one alternative high school in the City of Norwalk.
Brien McMahon High School is a four-year comprehensive high school. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in their own learning,
when there are clear and consistent expectations and when there is a safe, supportive, respectful and collaborative learning environment.
Brien McMahon has a Professional Staff of 136.9 and we are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. We currently field 24
varsity teams and placed in the top fifty of Connecticut high schools in a recent national survey. Our current student enrollment is 1661 with 388 seniors.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
IB Diploma Candidate: Brien McMahon High School is a candidate school* for the Diploma Programme. We are pursuing authorization as an IB World
School.
Concurrent Enrollment: We offer 7 UCONN Early College Experience courses approved for college credit through the UCONN Cooperative Program.
STEM Education: We offer the 5 courses in the Pathway to Engineering Program which is certified by Project Lead the Way. PLTW courses are
accepted for college credit at more than 35 colleges and universities.
The Center for Global Studies: CGS is an inter-district magnet school for grades 9-12 housed in Brien McMahon High School. CGS provides students
from Fairfield County schools the opportunity to study Chinese, Japanese, and Middle Eastern culture through language, literature, and history classes.
The ELL (English Language Learners) Program provides classes in English, Math, Science and History. ELL Foundations courses are designed for
recent arrivals that have Formal Gaps in their Education.
Senior Internship: Full time internships are available to senior students during the last four weeks of the school year.
FUTURE PLANS FOR THE CLASS OF 2015
60.3%
attending 4-Year Colleges
27.4%
attending 2-Year/Technical Schools
1.4%
joined the Armed Forces
9.3%
employment
1.4%
other
DISTRIBUTION OF SAT SCORES CLASS OF 2015
Score
Reading
Math
600 - 800
50
55
400 - 599
205
195
200 - 400
61
72
GRADE POINT AVERAGE CLASS OF 2015
Students: 353
Highest overall GPA for the class of 2015: 4.520
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
All students are required to complete a minimum of 20 credits for
graduation. Graduation requirements include:
Writing
54
209
59
English
History
Science
Math
Electives
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
Technology
Health
Art/Business
Physical Ed
TOTAL
.5 credits
.5 credits
1 credit
1 credit
20 credits
This includes a full year of U.S. History, a semester of Civics and a full
year of a lab science.
THE MARKING SYSTEM
The grade point average, computed on a 4.0 scale, includes academic subjects in which a student has received a letter grade.
A = 93- 100
4.0
C = 73-76
2.0
AP courses carry an additional 1.0 quality point
A- = 90- 92
3.7
C- = 70-72
1.7
Honors courses carry an additional 0.5 quality point.
B+ =
87- 89
3.3
D+ = 67-69
1.3
B = 83- 86
3.0
D = 63-66
1.0
B- = 80- 82
2.7
D- = 60-62
0.7
C+ = 77- 79
2.3
F = 59-0
0
HONORS AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT
A total of 477 Advanced Placement Examinations were administered to 244 students in May of 2014. Of those EXAMS, 287 students received a score
of 3 or higher. Admission to Advanced Placement courses is inclusive.
NOTES
Brien McMahon High School does not share disciplinary records with secondary institutions. We counsel students to answer honestly any questions
regarding their disciplinary history.
In the summer of 2014 Norwalk Public Schools adopted a new student information system. Document development and data migration from the former
system is ongoing. Please contact a counselor if you have any questions regarding transcript information.
GRADE
9 10 11 12
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1112
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1123
1139
1148
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1141
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1155
1164
1165
1166
1167
1180
SUBJECT
CREDIT
ENGLISH
English 1
Transition English
English 1
Honors English 1
English 2
English 2
Honors English 2
English 3
English 3
Honors English 3
AP English 3 (Language and Comp )
English 4
English 4
Honors English 4
AP English 4 (Literature and Comp)
Creative Writing 1
Dramatic Experience (Theater Wrkshp)
Culture & Conflict in Literature
Advanced Creative Writing
Essential Authors Afr-Am Literature
Journalism 1(Newspaper)
Journalism 2 (Newspaper)
Journalism 3 (Newspaper)
Yearbook in Design
Psychology in Literature
Approaches to Film & Media Study
International Film Study
SAT Prep (English)
Graphic Novels: Analysis and Prod.
MATHEMATICS
Intensified Algebra 1
Algebra 1
Geometry
Geometry A
Honors Geometry
Intermediate Algebra
Algebra 2
Honors Algebra 2
PreCalculus A
Honors PreCalculus
Calculus 1
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Probability & Statistics
Trigonometry
Advanced Algebra
Math for College Success
Computer Science 1
Computer Science 2
AP Computer Science A
Logic
SAT Prep (Math)
1.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
1
1
1
1
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.5
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.25
.5
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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.25
GRADE
CODE
9 10 11 12
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2206
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2209
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2225
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2228
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2229
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2236
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2240
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2241
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2242
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2251
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2259
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2260
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2263
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2264
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2271
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2272
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2278
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2279
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2280
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2281
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2282
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2283
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2272
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2274
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2276
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2277
9 10 11 12
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X X
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3306
3325
3328
3329
3330
3331
3332
3333
3336
3345
3348
3349
3350
3351
3361
3369
3370
3371
3372
3373
3381
3382
3383
3385
3388
3410
3411
3412
3413
3420
SUBJECT
SOCIAL STUDIES
World History
Honors World History
United States History
United States History
Honors U. S. History
Civics
AP European History
AP US History
UConn ECE US History
Current Issues
Honors Economics
AP Economics Macro/ Micro
AP Comparative Politics
AP U.S. Government & Politics
Psychology 1
Psychology 2
Sociology 1
Sociology 2
Comparative Religions
Themes in African-Am History 1
Themes in African-Am History 2
AP Psychology
Creating Documentary Films
Journalism 1 (Newspaper)
Journalism 2 (Newspaper)
Journalism 3 (Newspaper)
Broadcast Journalism
SCIENCE
Physical Science/Earth
Biology
Biology
Honors Biology
AP Biology
Honors Chemistry
Marine Biology
UConn ECE Biology
Honors Human Anatomy&Physiology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Honors Chemistry
AP Chemistry
UConn ECE Chemistry
Physics
Honors Physics
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
UConn ECE Physics B Part 1
UConn ECE Physics B Part 2
Astronomy
Earth History
Ecology/Environmental Science
Forensics
Meteorology
Honors Intro to Engineering Design 1
Honors Principles of Engineering
Honors Digital Electronics
Honors Biotechnical Engineering
Honors Research Methods
CREDIT
1
1
1
1
1
.5
1
1
1
.5
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GRADE
CODE
9 10 11 12
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4411
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4412
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4456
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4413
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4420
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4422
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4457
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4425
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4427
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4431
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4428
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4429
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4430
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4432
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4458
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4433
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4434
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4435
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4436
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4437
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4453
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4438
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4439
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4440
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4450
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4441
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4442
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4452
X X
4443
X X
4444
X X
4445
X X
4446
X
4447
X
4448
X X X
X
4476
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X
4477
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4478
SUBJECT
WORLD LANGUAGES
Italian 1
Italian 2
Honors Italian 2
Italian 3
Honors Italian 3
Italian 4
Honors Italian 4
AP Italian
UCONN ECE Italian
French 1
French 2
Honors French 2
French 3
Honors French 3
French 4
Honors French 4
French 5
Honors French 5
UCONN ECE French
AP French
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Honors Spanish 2
Spanish 3
Honors Spanish 3
Spanish 4
Honors Spanish 4
Spanish 5
Honors Spanish 5
UCONN ECE Spanish Language
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature
UCONN ECE Spanish Literature
Latin 1
Latin 2
Honors Latin 2
Latin 3
Honors Latin 3
Latin 4
Honors Latin 4
AP Latin
UCONN ECE Latin
Honors Heritage Spanish 2
Honors Heritage Spanish 3
Honors Heritage Spanish 4
9 10 11 12
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5501
5502
5503
5504
5513
5514
5534
5538
5539
5540
5542
5543
5551
5552
5553
5561
5563
5564
5565
5566
5567
5569
5570
9 10 11 12
X X X
X X
X
X X
X
X X
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
6661
Child Development 1
6662
Child Development 2
6663
Child Development Internship
6669
Introduction to Culinary Arts
6668
Culinary Arts 1
6670
Culinary Arts 2
6671
Culinary Arts Internship
CREDIT
1
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BUSINESS EDUCATION/TECHNOLOGY
Introduction to Business
1
Computer Applications
.5
Exploring Careers
.5
Exploring Entrepreneurship
.5
Internet Research & Techniques
.5
Web Page Design
.5
Microsoft Office Applications
1
Computer Construction./Repair
1
Cisco Networking I
1
Honors Cisco Networking 2
1
Intro to Personal Finance
.5
Personal Finance
.5
Accounting 1
1
Honors Accounting 1
1
Honors Computerized Accting 2
1
Business Law
.5
Entrepreneurship/Starting A Business
1
International Business
.5
Stock Market Investing
.5
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
.5
Hospitality & Tourism Marketing
.5
Marketing 1
.5
Marketing 2
.5
1
1
1
.5
1
1
1
GRADE
9 10 11 12
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CODE
8801
8802
8803
8804
8805
8806
8807
8808
8809
8810
8811
8812
8840
8841
8842
8843
8844
8845
8846
8847
8848
8849
0090
SUBJECT
ART
Art 1
Art 2
Design 1
Design 2
Drawing Part 1
Drawing Part 2
Painting 1
Painting 2
Printmaking 1
Printmaking 2
3-D Media 1
3-D Media 2
Advanced Photography
Photography 1
Photography 2
Art History
Honors Portfolio
AP Studio Art
AP Art History
Yearbook in Design
Digital Video and Animation 1
Digital Video and Animation 2
Graphic Novels: Analysis and Prod.
MUSIC
Choir
Advanced Choir
Voice Class
Honors Chamber Singers
Choral Ensemble
Prelude Orchestra
Philharmonia Orchestra
Honors Principal Orchestra
Symphonic Band
Jazz Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
Introduction to Harmony/Theory
Honors Harmony/Theory
Honors Wind Symphony
Color Guard
Winter Guard
CREDIT
1
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
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1
1
1
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9 10 11 12
X X X X
X X X
X X X X
X X X
X X X
X X X X
X X X
X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X
X X X X
X X X X
8851
8852
8861
8862
8863
8871
8872
8873
8881
8882
8883
8891
8892
8895
8896
8897
9 10 11 12
X X X X
X X X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
PHYS. EDUCATION. & HEALTH EDUCATION
9001-2
Physical Ed. (NHS)
9005 - 8
Physical Ed. (BMHS)
9105
Health Education 1
9106
Health Education 2
9109
Fundamentals of Human Performance
9110
Stress Management
.5
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
9 10 11 12
X X X X
X X X
X X
X
NJROTC – NAVAL SCIENCE
9285
Naval Science & Leadership Ed 1
9286
Naval Science & Leadership Ed 2
9287
Naval Science & Leadership Ed 3
9288
Naval Science & Leadership Ed 4
1
1
1
1
9 10 11 12
X X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X
X X X
X X X
X
X X
English Language Learner (ELL) Education
4461
ESL 1 – Beginners
4462
ESL 2 – Intermediate
4463
ESL 3 – Advanced
0017
Transition English
4471
Bilingual World History
4472
Bilingual U.S. History
4474
ESL World History
4475
ESL U.S. History
2237
ESL Civics
1113
ESL Algebra 1
1137
ESL Geometry
3302
ESL Physical Science/Earth
3322
ESL Biology
4481
Spanish Native Language Arts 1
4482
Spanish Native Language Arts 2
4483
Spanish Native Language Arts 3
4300
ESL Foundations (NIA)
4301
ESL Math Foundations (NIA)
4302
ESL Foundations FLEX (NIA)
.5
1
.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
.5
.5
1
.5
.5
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
.5
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2