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BETHESDA - CHEVY CHASE HIGH SCHOOL
Profile of Class of 2015
4301 East-West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 ◦ www.MontgomerySchoolsMD.org/Schools/BCCHS
Phone: 240.497.6320 ◦ Fax: 240.497.6325 ◦ School Code: 210250
THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
Bethesda - Chevy Chase High School was established in 1926 and
serves the communities of Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Kensington, and
Silver Spring in Montgomery County, Maryland. B-CC is a
comprehensive public high school that has a full complement of
challenging academics and innovative programs, including:
Advanced Placement, Honors, IB Middle Years, and International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programs. B-CC is accredited by the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and,
also, by the Maryland State Department of Education.
GRADING SYSTEM
A
B
C
D
E
CR
NC
I
WD
Outstanding level of performance
High level of performance
Satisfactory level of performance
Minimal level of performance
Unsatisfactory level of performance
Performance acceptable for receipt of credit
Performance is not acceptable for receipt of credit
Incomplete
Withdrawn
(90 - 100)
(80 - 89)
(70 – 79)
(60 - 69)
(Below 60%)
ADMINISTRATION
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
Dr. Donna Redmond Jones, Principal
Ms. Amy L. Councilman, Assistant Principal
Ms. Donna F. Lemon, Assistant Principal
Mr. Sharif K. Robinson, Assistant Principal
Mr. Luis Carias, School Business Administrator
The grade point average is calculated on a 4.0 scale listed below:
A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 E=0
The weighted GPA is calculated as follows for all AP, Advanced
Level, Honors, and IB Courses:
A=5 B=4 C=3
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Montgomery County Public Schools does not provide class rank of
its students. The following grade distribution may be helpful in
interpreting students’ grades.
Distribution of Cumulative Grade Point Averages
COUNSELING
Ms. Maureen Bonner, Registrar
Ms. Colleen Desmond, Resource Counselor
Mr. Brett DeMunter, Counselor
Mr. Richard Gordon, Counselor
Ms. Mia Hemmer, Counselor
Ms. Melanie Khani, Counselor
Ms. Tammy Mayo-Blake, Counselor
Ms. Rina Palchick, Counselor
Ms. Valerie Toole, Counselor
Ms. Patricia Parmelee, College & Career Coordinator
Class of 2015
Range
4.51 & above
4.01 – 4.50
3.51 – 4.00
3.01 – 3.50
2.51 – 3.00
2.01 – 2.50
1.51 – 2.00
1.01 – 1.50
1.00 & below
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Number of Students ....................................................... 1960
Freshmen ............................ 545 Juniors ................................ 440
Sophomores ........................ 511 Seniors ................................ 464
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Ethnic Diversity
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75 Countries Represented
American-Indian ................. 0 % Caucasian ......................... 58 %
Black / African-American ... 14 % Hispanic ........................... 17 %
Asian / Pacific-Islander ....... 6 % Multi-Ethnic ..................... 5 %
GPA
33 %
30 %
20 %
11 %
5%
1%
-
% of Class
Weighted GPA
14 %
25 %
24 %
16 %
10 %
6%
4%
0%
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STANDARDIZED TEST DATA - CLASS OF 2015
SAT
Total Score 1650 or higher .....................................................
Math 550 or higher ..................................................................
Reading 550 or higher .............................................................
Writing 550 or higher ..............................................................
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English
Fine Art
Health
Mathematics
4 credits
1 credit
0.5 credit
4 credits
Algebra (1)
Geometry (1)
ACT
Total Score 24 or higher .........................................................
471
Total Number of Students Tested ............................................
Total Number of Tests Administered ......................................
Total Score 3 or higher ...........................................................
895
1723
1369
Total Number of Tests Administered ......................................
Total Score 4 or higher ...........................................................
980
609
AP
Physical Education
Science
1 credit
3 credits
Biological Science (1)
Physical Science (1)
IB
Social Studies
3 credits
US History (1)
Government (1)
World History (1)
POST-GRADUATION ACTIVITY - CLASS OF 2015
Technology Education
World Languages / Advanced Technology
or Career Development
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Student Service Learning
High School Assessments
222
234
223
219
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Algebra I
Biology
English 10
National / State / Local Government
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1 credit
2 credits
(3-9 credits)
Total 22 credits
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75 hours
Academic Awards
National Achievement Finalists
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National Achievement Semi-Finalists ....................................
National Merit Finalists ..........................................................
National Merit Semi-Finalists ………………………………..
National Merit Commended Students ....................................
Continuation of Education
% of Class
4 – Year Colleges
2 – Year Colleges
79 %
15%
1
1
8
9
36
Phone: 240.497.6320 ◦ Fax: 240.497.6325 ◦ School Code: 210250 ◦ www.MontgomerySchoolsMD.org/Schools/BCCHS
4301 East-West Highway
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
HIGH SCHOOL
BETHESDA - CHEVY CHASE
ADVANCED LEVEL, ADVANCED PLACEMENT, & HONORS
BETHESDA - CHEVY CHASE
HIGH SCHOOL
B-CC encourages rigor through honors work during the course of
grades 9 – 12 in English, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social
Studies, and World Language. All work in Advanced Level and
Advanced Placement courses is considered as Honors level,
although the designation “ADV” will appear next to these courses
on the students’ transcript. The designation “HON” will appear next
to the Honors courses on the students’ transcript.
Advanced & Honors Course Profile Data
www.MontgomerySchoolsMD.org/Schools/BCCHS
School Code: 210250 ◦ 4301 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 240.497.6320 ◦ Fax: 240.497.6325
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AP & IB Courses (ADV)
English Language
English Literature
Studio Art - Design
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics C
IB Sport, Ex & Health
Computer Programing
French Language
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
IB Chinese
IB Arabic
IB Theater
Calculus (AB or BC)
Statistics
IB Math
Anthropology
Comparative Government
European History
Government / Politics
Micro/Macro Economics
Psychology
United States History
World History
NSL Government
TOK
IB Music
IB Film
Advanced Level Courses (ADV)
Differential Equations
Multivariable Calculus
Anatomy & Physiology
C++ Computer Language
French 5
Spanish 5
Honors Courses (HON)
English Grades 9-12
Chamber Singers
Chorus 3
Jazz Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Modern World History
NSL Government
US History
Algebra
Geometry
Precalculus
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
World Language (Arabic,
French, Chinese, and/or
Spanish) Levels 3 & 4
Distribution of Advanced Placement Examination Scores
2014 - 2015
Course Name
Studio Art: 3D
Studio Art: Drawing
English Language Composition
English Literature Composition
Comparative Government & Politics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
European History
US Government & Politics
US History
World History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Calculus BC: AB Subscore
Computer Science
Statistics
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
French Language
German Language
Italian Language
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
Examination Score
5
1
33
11
12
10
16
32
5
100
35
15
9
34
42
10
4
17
17
9
14
8
1
1
41
2
4
3
2
4
55
38
8
18
27
47
10
77
14
32
10
18
14
11
23
10
13
25
14
10
5
51
43
5
11
9
28
1
69
10
28
24
7
4
2
29
21
4
15
3
5
2
15
9
3
7
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Number of Exams
Percentage of Total
479
28%
505
29%
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385
22%
2
1
30
36
2
14
21
11
Total
6
1
175
135
29
62
76
132
17
300
66
85
66
61
61
16
102
49
35
94
29
30
16
1
1
59
19
6
7
2
9
3
14
1
18
2
2
16
1
36
5
8
7
1
1
3
14
5
1
15
1
1
26
9
22
2
1
1
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233
14%
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121
7%
1723
100%
BETHESDA - CHEVY CHASE HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
2012 – 2015
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program was founded in 1965 to provide a rigorous, well-rounded education recognized throughout
the world. Successful completion of the IB Diploma qualifies a student for university entrance in over 150 countries around the world. Most
American students completing the Diploma Program stay in the US for university studies where the IB Diploma is recognized for its academic
rigor and interdisciplinary nature.
The IB Diploma Program provides a broad, common curriculum that is assessed through internationally-developed and assessed oral and written
examinations. The curriculum is established on goals outlined by the Curriculum Board of the International Baccalaureate in The Hague,
Netherlands.
B-CC IB FUNDAMENTALS
IB DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
- A challenging academic program
- Emphasis on “formation” rather than “information”
Passing scores for the following:
-
Teaching thinking, not memorization
- A foundation for lifetime of learning
- High standards of personal development and a mature sense of
responsibility
- Value and presence of diversity
- Opportunities to develop talents in athletics, communication,
leadership, performing arts, and other abilities
English
Experimental Science
Foreign Language
Mathematics
Social Studies
Arts
or an additional language, social studies, or science course
- Theory of Knowledge
- 4,000 Word Extended Essay
- 150 hours of Creativity, Action, & Service (CAS)
IB TEST DATA
2012 – 2013
Diploma Candidates ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Anticipated Candidates ................................................................................................................................................................................................
Certificate Candidates ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
54
91
342
2013 - 2014
Diploma Candidates ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Anticipated Candidates ................................................................................................................................................................................................
Certificate Candidates ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
90
84
192
2014-2015
Diploma Candidates ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Anticipated Candidates ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Certificate Candidates ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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83
84
195
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Distribution of International Baccalaureate Candidates
Session - May 2015
Number of candidates registered ....................................................................................................................................................................................
363
Number of diploma and retake candidates registered ......................................................................................................................................................
84
Number of subject Entries ...............................................................................................................................................................................................
980
Number of candidates who successfully passed the diploma ..........................................................................................................................................
61
Average points obtained by candidates who passed the diploma ....................................................................................................................................
31
Highest diploma points awarded to a candidate ...............................................................................................................................................................
40
Average grade obtained at the school by candidates who passed the diploma ................................................................................................................ 4.92
Total number of candidates excluded from above statistics ............................................................................................................................................
0
Distribution of International Baccalaureate Course and Examination Scores
Session - May 2015
Subject
Candidate Count
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
P
N
169
2
1
6
7
20
19
1
3
1
9
16
24
51
1
90
29
98
25
23
23
3
53
38
18
39
12
2
6
8
12
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
4
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
19
0
1
0
3
2
4
1
1
0
5
10
6
6
0
13
9
9
1
0
1
1
1
11
2
9
0
0
1
0
1
1
48
1
0
3
3
9
9
0
0
1
1
4
12
16
1
35
11
23
2
4
6
1
3
13
6
21
9
2
2
2
6
1
74
1
0
3
0
4
4
0
0
0
3
0
2
13
0
25
6
29
7
4
5
1
13
7
4
6
1
0
2
1
4
0
13
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
10
1
12
3
11
8
0
22
3
2
2
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
1
10
4
1
0
9
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
2
2
24
2
0
1
0
5
1
0
1
1
0
1
3
0
0
English A: Literature HL
Arabic AB. SL
Chinese B- Mandarin HL
Chinese B - Mandarin SL
French AB. SL
French B HL
French B SL
German B HL
Italian B HL
Mandarin AB. SL
Spanish AB. SL
Spanish B HL
Spanish B SL
Env. & Soc. SL in English
Hist. Americas HL in English
Hist. Euroupe/ME HL in English
Psychology SL in English
Soc. Cul. Anth. SL in English
Biology HL in English
Chemistry SL
Physics HL in English
Physics SL in English
Spots Ex Sci SL
Math. Studies SL in English
Mathematics HL in English
Mathematics SL in English
Film HL in English
Music HL in English
Music SL in English
Theater HL in English
Visual Arts Option A HL in English
Visual Arts Option A SL in English
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Subject
English A EE
Lit and Perf EE
Bus. & Man. EE in English
Economics EE in English
Env. & Soc. EE in English
History EE in English
Human Rights EE in English
ITGS EE in English
Peace & Con. St. EE in English
Philosophy EE in English
Politics EE in English
Psychology EE in English
Soc. Cul. Anth. EE in English
World Relig. EE in English
Wld. Studies EE in English
Biology EE in English
Chemistry EE in English
Mathematics EE
Music EE in English
Visual Arts EE in English
Theory Knowledge TK
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Candidate Count
A
B
C
D
E
P
N
6
1
3
1
4
14
8
3
3
1
5
6
8
1
8
1
1
3
1
6
85
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
4
2
1
0
0
0
1
2
0
3
0
0
0
1
0
4
0
1
1
0
1
23
4
0
1
1
0
3
5
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
3
35
0
0
2
0
4
8
1
1
0
0
0
3
5
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
21
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1