Bishop McNamara High School
2026-2027 Course Catalog 6800 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, Maryland 20747 | 301-735-8401 | www.bmhs.org This course catalog is annually revised and published during pre-registration, to help students select courses for the following school year. To view the course catalog from a previous year, please click here: 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026
Timeline for Course Requests 2026 Dates
What Happens
February 6
Course catalog published. Counselors schedule meetings with students to explain the registration process, provide a planning worksheet, and explain how to access their mid-year report card (9th grade) or transcript (10th/11th grades).
February 20
Teachers recommend placement. Students may view their recommended courses inside Maccess.
February 20 March 6
Students request courses inside Maccess. In most cases, the classes you request during pre-registration become your official schedule for the upcoming year, so consider your choices carefully.
March 13
Counselors verify course requests to ensure students have an optimal schedule that fulfills all requirements. Students conclude auditions for Fine Arts. Fine Arts teachers will update placement after all auditions are completed.
Summer
Students request changes. Students will receive an email with directions for requesting changes before classes begin in the fall.
Fall
The last date to request schedule changes is the 10th day of classes. After this date, schedule changes must be based on unusual circumstances, and receive approval from the Principal or Assistant Principals.
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