• Housemasters:

• Barbara Wood - Grade 9
• Mary Michailidis - Grade 10 
• Patrick Milling - Grade 11 
• Scott Hurwitz - Grade 12
• Roz McCarthy, Director Center for Global Studies

Guidance Counselors:

• Karen Amaker, Dept. Chair
• Dawn Leeds
• John Castelluzzo
• Elaine Gratrix
• Sarah Novia 
• Marcy Sansolo
• Chad Southerland
• Daniela Tejada

Athletic Director: Joseph Madaffari

Dr. Robert Appleby School-Based Health Center : Ellen Fahey, A.P.R.N.

School Nurse: Elaine Ganat, R.N

 

To Contact a Specific Faculty Member:  enter last name, first initial @norwalkps.org

 

Brien McMahon High School is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges* and has an impressive history of student accomplishments in academic and extra-curricular fields. *2007 Re-accreditation met high standards.

• Highly competitive athletic programs have brought pride and tradition to Brien McMahon, winning many county (FCIAC) and state (CIAC) championships. Refer to the Norwalk Public Schools Athletics Handbook for participation guidelines. Contact BMHS Athletic Director, Joe Madaffari at ext. 11246. Sports schedules can be found on the website: www.fciac.net
• Students can join student clubs, extra-curricular activities, and community service groups.
• Award-winning music programs produce championship level opportunities for the band, choral, orchestra, and theatrical groups.
• The Library Media Center provides learning resources and information technology.
• School-to-Career programs prepare students for successful transition to work and opportunity for career development.
• Career Center features resource information and guidance for college and vocations.
• Robert Appleby School-Based Health Center provides on-site student medical services.
• On-site Child Development Center offers pre-school experience with 3-4 yr. old children.
• University of Connecticut and Norwalk Community College Co-op Programs provide college credits for high school seniors.
• The Center for Global Studies (CGS), an inter-district magnet school, offers Japanese, Chinese, and Arabic language, history, and literature through inter-disciplinary Asian study featuring an annual student exchange program with high schools in Japan and China . Visit their website for further information: www.centerglobalstudies.org

Attendance Policy Summary*

If a student is absent, parent/guardian must write a note excusing the absence, which the student submits to the attendance office within 24 hrs. upon return to school. Also, a phone call to the attendance office is appreciated.

·Students are only allowed seven (7) excused absences*; upon the eighth (8th) excused absence a denial of credit is given by the housemaster for the marking period.

A total of (3) unexcused absences will result in a denial of credit.

· Any combination of (8) excused absences or tardies results in a denial of credit. Parents will be contacted on the 4th excused absence.

 

 

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