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Data used for this profile
from December, 2007
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
479 470 501 511
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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
achieving students who provide academic support to students in the
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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
3-9 Career Preparation
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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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