BETHESDA - CHEVY CHASE HIGH SCHOOL
Profile of Class of 2013
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Withdrawn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)
Ms. Karen L. Lockard, Principal
Mr. Ricardo Hernandez, Assistant Principal
Ms. Marjorie D. Lope, 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 do not provide class rank of
their 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
Mr. Richard Gordon
Ms. Mia Hemmer
Ms. Nancy Keller-Klothe
Ms. Tammy Mayo-Blake
Ms. Rina Palchick
Ms. Patricia Parmelee, College & Career Coordinator
Class of 2013
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 ....................................................... 1840
Freshmen ............................ 495 Juniors ................................ 386
Sophomores ........................ 469 Seniors ................................ 490
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Ethnic Diversity
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83 Countries Represented
American-Indian ................. <1 % Caucasian ......................... 57 %
Black / African-American ... 15 % Hispanic ........................... 16 %
Asian / Pacific-Islander ....... 7 % Multi-Ethnic ..................... 5 %
English
Fine Art
Health
Mathematics
4 credits
1 credit
0.5 credit
4 credits
Algebra (1)
Geometry (1)
Physical Education
Science
1 credit
3 credits
STANDARDIZED TEST DATA - CLASS OF 2013
Total Score 1650 or higher .....................................................
Math 550 or higher ..................................................................
Reading 550 or higher .............................................................
Writing 550 or higher ..............................................................
Social Studies
3 credits
US History (1)
Government (1)
World History (1)
Technology Education
World Languages / Advanced Technology
or Career Development
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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
263
257
267
260
ACT
Total Score 24 or higher .........................................................
202
Total Number of Students Tested ............................................
Total Number of Tests Administered ......................................
Total Score 3 or higher ...........................................................
868
1599
1206
Total Number of Tests Administered ......................................
Total Score 4 or higher ...........................................................
865
AP
Biological Science (1)
Physical Science (1)
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% of Class
Weighted GPA
14.69 %
25.31 %
19.59 %
16.94 %
10.20 %
8.16 %
3.06 %
1.84 %
0.20 %
SAT
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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Student Service Learning
High School Assessments
GPA
36.73 %
26.33 %
16.94 %
10.41 %
5.92 %
2.45 %
1.22 %
IB
POST-GRADUATION ACTIVITY - CLASS OF 2013
Academic Awards
National Achievement Semi-Finalists ....................................
National Merit Finalists ..........................................................
National Merit Commended Students ....................................
Continuation of Education
% of Class
4 – Year Colleges
2 – Year Colleges
66 %
13%
1
5
40
BETHESDA - CHEVY CHASE
HIGH SCHOOL
4301 East-West Highway
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Phone: 240.497.6320 ◦ Fax: 240.497.6325 ◦ School Code: 210250 ◦ www.MontgomerySchoolsMD.org/Schools/BCCHS
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 are considered as Honors level,
although the designation “ADV” will appear next these courses on
the students’ transcript. The designation “HON” will appear next
to the Honors courses on the students’ transcript.
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Advanced Level Courses (ADV)
Differential Equations
Multivariable Calculus
Anatomy & Physiology
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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C++ Computer Language
French 5
Spanish 5
AP Courses (ADV)
English Language
English Literature
Studio Art - Design
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics C
Computer Science A
French Language
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
Honors Courses (HON)
English
Grades 9-12
Chamber Singers
Chorus 3
Jazz Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Modern World History
NSL Government
US History
Algebra
Geometry
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
World Language (Arabic,
French, Italian, and/or Spanish)
Levels 3 & 4
Calculus (AB or BC)
Statistics
Anthropology
Comparative Government
European History
Government / Politics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
United States History
World History
Distribution of Advanced Placement Examination Scores
2012 - 2013
Course Name
Examination Score
5
4
3
2
1
1
5
1
1
1
Total
Art History
Studio Art: 3D
Studio Art: Drawing
1
English Language Composition
English Literature Composition
26
8
30
31
39
42
28
26
11
7
134
114
Comparative Government & Politics
European History
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
US Government & Politics
US History
World History
12
4
10
8
32
96
29
21
14
3
14
28
54
63
13
25
10
6
10
8
24
81
9
18
3
1
7
7
22
47
6
16
3
2
5
2
14
21
1
42
16
46
53
146
308
58
80
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Statistics
8
31
14
18
14
5
25
19
15
1
42
5
3
1
29
8
3
4
22
58
66
11
132
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
1
14
5
6
8
16
9
18
9
11
25
9
12
3
5
27
20
9
4
4
2
5
2
1
73
34
60
29
29
French Language
Italian Language
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
4
4
26
3
1
1
19
7
3
1
11
7
1
1
6
3
1
1
10
6
63
21
Number of Exams
Percentage of Total
371
23%
429
27%
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406
25%
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273
17%
1
2
7
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120
8%
1599
100%
BETHESDA - CHEVY CHASE HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
2011 – 2013
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:
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Teaching thinking, not memorization
- Laying a foundation for lifetime of learning
- Fostering high standards of personal development and a mature
sense of responsibility
- Value and presence of diversity
- Providing 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
2011 – 2012
Diploma Candidates ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Anticipated Candidates ................................................................................................................................................................................................
Certificate Candidates ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
Exams Taken ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
80
75
400
904
2012 – 2013
Diploma Candidates ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Anticipated Candidates ................................................................................................................................................................................................
Certificate Candidates ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
Exams Taken ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
66
55
370
865
2013 - 2014
Diploma Candidates ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Anticipated Candidates ................................................................................................................................................................................................
Certificate Candidates ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
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54
91
342
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Distribution of International Baccalaureate Candidates
Session - May 2013
Number of candidates registered ....................................................................................................................................................................................
356
Number of diploma and retake candidates registered ......................................................................................................................................................
66
Number of subject Entries ...............................................................................................................................................................................................
865
Number of candidates who successfully passed the diploma ..........................................................................................................................................
60
Average points obtained by candidates who passed the diploma ....................................................................................................................................
31
Highest diploma points awarded to a candidate ...............................................................................................................................................................
39
Average grade obtained at the school by candidates who passed the diploma ................................................................................................................ 5.01
Total number of candidates excluded from above statistics ............................................................................................................................................
0
Distribution of International Baccalaureate Course and Examination Scores
Session - May 2013
Subject
Candidate Count
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
P
N
180
1
4
4
24
10
3
7
2
1
3
24
7
69
98
42
97
12
15
2
23
24
30
21
6
9
1
7
7
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
6
0
0
0
4
1
2
1
3
3
0
4
0
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
1
1
11
4
0
0
1
0
0
10
5
9
25
9
8
1
3
1
7
1
11
5
0
0
0
1
0
56
0
1
1
9
4
2
1
0
1
2
9
1
21
32
22
28
4
4
0
9
8
13
7
2
1
0
1
2
85
0
1
2
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
18
25
6
33
3
4
1
2
10
4
6
2
3
0
4
5
28
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
15
11
2
20
4
0
0
2
4
0
0
2
4
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
4
0
0
0
1
1
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
English A: Literature HL
Arabic AB. SL
Chinese B - Mandarin SL
French AB. SL
French B HL
French B HL
Italian B HL
Italian B SL
Mandarin AB. SL
Russian B H
Spanish AB. SL
Spanish B HL
Spanish B SL
Env. & Soc. SL in English
Hist. Euroupe/ME HL in English
Psychology SL in English
Soc. Cul. Anth. SL in English
Biology HL in English
Physics HL in English
Physics SL in English
Math. Studies SL in English
Mathematics HL in English
Mathematics SL in English
Film HL in English
Music HL in English
Music So. Perf. 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
Bus. & Man. EE in English
Economics EE in English
Env. & Soc. EE in English
History EE in English
Human Rights EE in English
Human Rights EE in Spanish
Peace & Con. St. EE in English
Philosophy EE in English
Politics EE in English
Psychology EE in English
Soc. Cul. Anth. EE in English
Wld. Studies EE in English
Biology EE in English
Chemistry EE in English
Design Tech. EE in English
Physics EE in English
Film EE in English
Theatre EE in English
Visual Arts EE in English
Theory Knowl. In English
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Candidate Count
A
B
C
D
E
P
N
7
1
4
2
11
4
1
1
2
4
9
3
6
2
1
1
1
3
1
2
66
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
6
1
0
0
0
4
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
33
4
1
1
2
5
2
1
0
0
2
2
1
4
2
0
0
1
0
1
0
21
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
7
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
5
0
0
1
0
0
0
00
0
0
0
0
1
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0