Bishop Maginn High School
| Bishop Maginn High School | |
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| File:Bishop Maginn Front.jpg | |
| Location | |
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Albany , New York United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent, co-ed |
| Motto | " AN EXPERIENCE OF
VALUES AND LEARNING THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME" |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | n/a |
| Principal | Joseph Grasso |
| Faculty | 27 teachers |
| Enrollment | 408 students (as of 2005) |
| Average class size | 14 students |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14:1 |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Athletics | 10 interscholastic sports teams (5 Co-ed) |
| Mascot | Griffins |
| Website | www.bishopmaginn.org |
Bishop Maginn High School is a Catholic high school in Albany, New York. In 2005 it had 408 students and 27 classroom teachers, giving it a student:teacher ratio of 14:1. It is coeducational and open to students of all faiths.
The school belongs to the school system of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. It is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and the Middle States Accreditation Body
Mission
The school mission statement is as follows:
"In keeping with the mission of Jesus, to teach, love and heal, Bishop Maginn High School strives to bring the presence of Jesus to all. We integrate the truths founds in Catholic Doctrine into our daily life. As a community, we celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering the recognition of unity as the people of God. Students are respected and challenged both personally and academically to grow and then intern to serve a world in need. By providing a safe and structured environment, through encouragement and love, students are empowered to reach their potential and grow in knowledge and faith."
Student Life
Students at Bishop Maginn are required to perform in State Regents testing. The courses At Bishop Maginn are as followed and seperated by grade:
FRESHMAN YEAR – 9th GRADE
Theology 9 (Understanding Scripture)
English 9
Global Studies 9
Mathematics
Health
Science
Physical Education
Language other than English
SOPHOMORE YEAR – 10th GRADE
Theology 10 (Sacraments and the Church)
English 10
Global Studies 10
Mathematics
Science
Art
Physical Education
JUNIOR YEAR –11th GRADE
Theology 11 (Christian Morality)
English 11
US History and Government
Mathematics
Science
Computer Applications
Physical Education
SENIOR YEAR – 12th GRADE
Theology 12 (Christian Vocation)
English 12
Government
Economics
Physical Education
Maginn Activities and Clubs
Bishop Maginn Highh School boasts that 90% of their students participate in school activities.
Sports
The school offers 10 sports teams for men and women and are as followed
| Mens Team | Womans Team | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Football | X | Fall |
| X | Volleyball | Fall |
| Golf | Golf | Fall |
| X | Tennis | Fall |
| Cross Country | Cross Country | Fall |
| X | Volleyball | Fall |
| X | Cheerleading | Fall |
| Basketball | Basketball | Winter |
| Bowling | Bowling | Winter |
| X | Cheerleading | Winter |
| Baseball | X | Spring |
| X | Softball | Spring |
| Track and Field | Track and Field | Spring |
Clubs
The students are encouraged to join in clubs that let them be exposed to different cultures, help their community and learn outside of the traditional classroom setting
| Club | |
|---|---|
| National Honor Society | Newspaper |
| Yearbook | Writing/Poetry/Art Pub. |
| Ski Club | Anime Club |
| Chess Club | Math Club |
| Aquarium Club | Student Council |
| Mock Trial Team | Interclass Play |
| Spring Musical | Drama Club |
| Stage Crew | Service Corps |
History of Bishop Maginn High School
Bishop Maginn is named after the former Bishop of Albany Edward J. Maginn. At a point where Two older schools were being merged. the classes of Vincentian Institute And Cardinal Mullusky High School Were placed at the building that is now Bishop Maginn and V.I's Eagle, and Mucluskys Lion were also merged to create the Maginn Griffin.