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WALTER JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL2007-2008 Profile

www.walterjohnson.com

College Board Code: 210912

Administration:

Counseling Services Department:

Principal Dr. Christopher S.

Garran

Assistant

Principals

Ms. Amye Lang

Mr. ChristopherMerrillMs. Nicole MorganMs. Janan Slough

Director of Counseling Services - Mr. Dennis P. ReynoldsCounselor - Mr. Joseph A. Edun

Counselor - Ms. Sophia Franklin

Counselor - Ms. Julie H. KimCounselor - Ms. Deborah MillerCounselor - Ms. Erika Murray

Counselor - Ms. Lisa Sorensen

Counselor - Mr. Cecil (Joe) ThompsonStudent Support Teacher - Ms. Lee Swantkowski

Guidance Secretary - Ms. Kristen McCubbin

Registrar - Ms. Clara MatosRegistrar Secretary - Ms. Gayle Evans

College & Career Coordinator - Ms. Bryna Blaine

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Academic Programs

APEX - Walter Johnsons Signature Program is in its twelfth year. TheAPEX Scholars Program (Advanced Placement Experience) is designed

to be a highly competitive four-year course of study. It offers a select

group of students a comprehensive curriculum combining acceleratedhonors and intensive advanced placement level coursework. The course

of study provides highly gifted learners with a broad, generalbackground in many academic areas at appropriately challenging

levels, to help them better prepare to choose future fields of interest orcareer paths.

THE HONORS PROGRAM - Through the Honors Program, academically

challenging courses are available to all qualified students. Honors workmay be taken in grades 9-12 in English, social studies, mathematics,music, science, foreign languages, and computer science. All work in

advanced placement courses, designated honors courses, and honorscourses is considered to be honors work. Honors level coursework isoffered in:

English, all required courses Modern World History, Government, US History Geometry, Algebra 2 with Analysis, Pre Calculus with Analysis,

Calculus with Applications

Anatomy & Physiology, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Health,Nutrition Science, Optics, Physics, Quantum Physics

French, Spanish, Chinese, Latin (level 3 and above)

Computer Science

Chorus, Chamber Singers, Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band &Orchestra, Wind Ensemble

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES - Advanced Placement coursework isoffered in:

English Literature & Composition and English Language &

Composition American and Comparative Government & Politics, US History,

Psychology, European History, World History and Human




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Geography

Biology, Chemistry, Physics C and Environmental Science Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, French Language, French

Literature and Latin

Calculus AB & BC and Statistics

Computer Science A & AB

Studio Art Drawing, 2D & 3D and Art History

Music Theory

Students

87% of our 2006 - 2007 seniors are attending 4 or 2 year colleges.

63.1% of our students are white; 14.4% are Asian; 13.2% areHispanic; 9.1% are African American; and .3% are Native American.

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OUR SCHOOL AND VISIONWe are a comprehensive public high school on a semester gradingsystem, grades 9-12, accredited by the Middle States Association and

the Maryland State Department of Education.

The Walter Johnson High School community strives to be a caring, safeenvironment that fosters personal growth and academic achievement.

MISSIONThrough fostering healthy and productive relationships, the Walter

Johnson community will promote, as appropriate, academic rigor,

social, and emotional growth.

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Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen

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The Community:Our Montgomery County community encompasses Garrett Park,northern Bethesda, southern Kensington, and southern Rockville. We

are located in the heart of a high-tech center, surrounded by suchmajor research and development employers as: IBM, The NationalInstitutes of Health and the Bethesda Naval Hospital. Our parents,mainly professional and managerial employees, are actively involved in

supporting our school. We believe that our vision and our communityhave created an atmosphere of excellence at Walter Johnson HighSchool.

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Certificate of MeritThe Certificate of Merit recognizes the extra effort made by students

who choose more rigorous courses in all programs, not only in

academic areas. It is awarded to students who satisfy these additionalrequirements:

Obtain a 3.0 unweighted grade point average

Earn at least 12 credits in advanced courses, which are available

in most subject areas, and indicated by CM, HON on the transcript.

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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMSESOL - The English for Speakers of Other Languages departmentprovides programs for students whose primary language is not Englishand who need academic support. In September, 2007, 109 ESOL

students come from 40 countries and speak 26 different languages.

Academic Support Center - This program provides support to

approximately 300 students with identified learning styles that may

require specialized instruction and accommodations to meet academicdemands.

Internships - Our corporate and government neighbors offer us

invaluable opportunities for academically rigorous businesspartnerships and internships in the physical and social sciences.





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Internships also include a daily in-school program for selected, high

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ACADEMIC AWARDS - CLASS OF 2008

7 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists1 National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar

32 National Merit Commended Students

1 National Hispanic Recognition Program Honorable Mention2 National Achievement Scholarship Outstanding Participants

60 Maryland Distinguished Achievement Scholars(6 finalists, 7 semifinalists, and 47 honorable mentions)

5 Maryland Distinguished Talent-in-the Arts Scholars - Honorable

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Standardized Test Profiles:

SAT I - CLASS OF 2007Most Recent SAT

ACT - CLASS OF 2007Average ACT Scores

Combined: 1733 Composite: 24.5

Critical Reading: 575 English: 24.8

Math: 587 Math: 24.2

Writing: 571 Reading: 25.1

Science: 23.4




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*AP Courses not taught - students are self-prepared for exams

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Graduation RequiermentsOur graduates must successfully complete 22 credit hours of

coursework that include the following:

1including US History, National State & Local Government, and World

History2including Algebra and Geometry3including Biology and physical science with laboratory experiences

3 346 22.17

2 183 11.72

1 48 3.07

4 English 1 Fine Art

3 Social Studies1 1 Technology Education

4 Math2 .5 Health

3 Science3 1 Physical Education

And one of the following: 2 Foreign Language or

2 Advanced Technology or

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Our graduates must also complete a minimum of 60 hours of student

service. Students who earn 260 hours or more are awarded a

Certificate of Outstanding Service.

In addition to completing specific graduation requirements and student

service learning hours, students must take High School Assessment

(HSA) exams in US History and Biology and must also take theMaryland School Assessments for Algebra and for Grade 10 English.

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Grading

GRADE DISTRIBUTION - CLASS OF 2008Distribution of Grade Point Averages based on 479 students.

Montgomery County Public Schools does not rank students.

Grade Unweighted Weighted

A Superior 4.0 5.0 Honors Level/ADV

B Above Average 3.0 4.0 Honors Level/ADV

C Average 2.0 3.0 Level/ADV

D Below Average 1.0

E Failing 0.0

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or LC - Loss of Credit due to excessive unexcused absences

CR/NC - Credit/No Credit

Honors, Advanced Placement, and Advanced Level courses areidentified on student transcripts as HON and ADV.

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Range% of class

Unweighted GPA% of class

Weighted GPA

4.51 & Above 0% 8%

4.01 - 4.50 0% 21%

3.51 - 4.00 27% 26%

3.01 - 3.50 32% 17%

2.51 - 3.00 23% 12%

2.01 - 2.50 10% 9%

1.51 - 2.00 5% 4%

1.01 - 1.50 2% 2%

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