NDB View Book 2023-2024

Welcome to Notre Dame Belmont

Hello from Notre Dame Belmont!

As a proud alumna of the Class of ‘85 (and an even prouder mom of an alum from the Class of 2023), I know firsthand the power of a Notre Dame education. The NDB journey is one of intellectual growth, spiritual depth and deep friendships. Our students are extraordinary, and they impress us every day with their insights, creativity and humor.

We have a school full of bright, happy, creative young women who discover their talents, find their voices and are more than prepared for college and life after graduation from NDB. It’s what we do. This viewbook is intended to provide a snapshot of life at Notre Dame . . . a place where students feel safe to take academic risks, and where their unique gifts are supported and valued. Education is not simply about educating a mind it’s about forming a compassionate human spirit.

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. We're here to guide you through the admissions process and have fun along the way! We welcome you to explore all that is Notre Dame Belmont!

With warmest regards,

Debbie Anderson '85

Director of Admissions

danderson@ndhsb.org

650.595.9505

Proclaim God's Goodness

Dignify All

The Hallmarks of an NDB Education

Empower Young Women to

Act for Peace & Justice

Commit to Service

Embrace Diversity

Create Community

Learn for Life

ALL-GIRLS

ADVANTAGE

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FEMALE-DRIVEN

Whether it be participating on a student leadership board, starting a new club or leading a service learning project, students develop a tremendous amount of confidence in realizing that they, as women, are driving each of these school activities.

SELF-EXPRESSION BECOMES SECOND NATURE

Research finds that it’s beneficial and powerful for girls “to see it in order to be it.” When students see their peers leading a club, excelling in student government or succeeding on the robotics team, they get the clear message that they too can excel in those areas. Expressing oneself, sharin and using their voice becomes second of an NDB education.

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BEING YOURSELF IS A SUPERP

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"Who is to say what a woman can or cannot be — besides herself."

- Emily Wellman ‘19, Sports Marketing Intern and Psychology Student at Santa Clara University

STUDY LIKE A TIGER

Academic Concentrations empower students to dive into the field of study that they are most interested in, preparing them for a successful college and professional career.

WOMEN IN STEM CONCENTRATION

Women represent only thirty percent of the STEM workforce in the U.S. — and Notre Dame Belmont (NDB) is working to close the gender gap. NDB’s Women in STEM Concentration immerses students in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to prepare them for careers in AI, data science and more.

Who is a STEM Tiger?

A STEM Tiger has an inquiring mind, and may often find themself asking why, how or what. If you tell a STEM Tiger that our rainforests are in danger, they might ask why, quickly followed by, how can I help? A STEM Tiger seeks to understand the world around them and bolster innovations to bring solutions to the world's most complex predicaments.

MASS COMMUNICATIONS CONCENTRATION

The NDB Mass Communications Concentration prepares students to understand the ever-evolving power of media, media technologies and communications in daily life. Students learn to conduct complex quantitative social analyses, write clearly and engage others with compelling purpose. Students conduct multimedia storytelling with a sense of curiosity, developing intellectual tools to find answers to questions both now and in the future.

Who is a Mass Communications Tiger?

A Mass Communications Tiger is creative, detail oriented and highly communicative. A Mass Communications Tiger collaborates and uses active listening skills to understand the world around them, employing their advanced writing and public speaking skills to convey their thoughts in powerful and compelling ways. A Mass Communications Tiger may be behind the curtain or camera, capturing the latest news to publish in The Catalyst student newspaper or making a speech to run for class council to represent their peers.

SOCIAL JUSTICE CONCENTRATION

The NDB Social Justice Concentration empowers students to examine some of the most complex issues related to race, gender, sexuality and more. Students learn critical skills to both be and lead the change to improve circumstances for marginalized communities. Teaching bold leadership skills, students prepare to effectively advocate for human rights in the context of our ever-changing world.

Who is a Social Justice Tiger?

A Social Justice Tiger has great empathy for others and knows that the world has the potential to become a more peaceful and inclusive place. Learning the complex needs of others, a Social Justice Tiger is not afraid to stand up for what’s right, and craft innovative solutions to benefit those in need. Having great awareness of the “noise” taking place in politics and beyond, a Social Justice Tiger takes a strategic, ethical and methodical approach towards creating positive change.

HUMANITIES CONCENTRATION

The NDB Humanities Concentration engrosses students in the study of language, history, religion, literature and philosophy. Students explore elements of life that impact human beings and their cultures with analytic critical methods of inquiry. Students are taught to understand the past, question the present and imagine the future while developing the power of their voice, both spoken and written. Well equipped in making evidence-based inferences, students learn to tailor their written and spoken word to each audience to achieve a specific purpose. Students develop a deep appreciation for human values and the unique ability of the human spirit to express itself.

Who is a Humanities Tiger?

A Humanities Tiger has a heart of compassion and a longing to understand, engage and serve others. A Humanities Tiger may often be approached as a role model, frequently asked questions by classmates. Always interpreting and analyzing human interactions, a Humanities Tiger has powerful self awareness and reflects on themselves and the world around them. Friends of a Humanities Tiger may frequently ask them for advice or seek them out for support. A Humanities Tiger works to understand why people are the way that they are and investigates how they can help others to become their best selves.

SPORTS MEDICINE & MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION

The NDB Sports Medicine and Management Concentration takes students behind the scenes of the sports and athletics industry, giving them an eye into sports medicine and business management — two critical areas that make the world of sports a success. Whether students are interested in training athletes, managing a sports team, marketing or managing the business side of the industry, the Sports Medicine and Management Concentration is a great place to start a professional career.

Who is a Sports Management Tiger?

A Sports Medicine and Management Tiger is a team player — someone who cheers on their team members and shakes hands with their opponents. With an athletic mind, a Sports Medicine and Management Tiger wants to learn how to keep players, teammates and peers safe and healthy while playing the game, whether the “game” is on the field or in the classroom.

ARTS CONCENTRATION

The NDB Arts Concentration immerses students in creative expression in the classroom, on the stage and in the studio. Students explore historical and cultural meanings of art to intensify visual perceptions. Students gain insight into the technical processes involved in the production of art while they learn how to both express and create something greater than themselves, in and out of the classroom.

Who is an Arts Tiger?

An Arts Tiger doesn’t quite “fit the mold,” their expansive mind wildly beautiful and unique. Quirky, imaginative and creative, the mind of an Arts Tiger is visionary. Whether they are drawing a scene created from the depths of their mind or acting out the experience of a charismatic, complex character in a play, an Arts Tiger is expressive and dynamic. Unapologetically innovative, an Arts Tiger paints their own path and expresses themselves without limitations.

TIGER TRACK CONCENTRATION

The Tiger Track Concentration prepares students to enjoy a taste of everything at NDB. From science to arts to social sciences, the Tiger Track Concentration has it all! Students who choose the Tiger Track will have the opportunity to excel in a variety of subject areas and identify their yet-to-be-discovered talents and passions that will prepare them for a successful academic career in college and beyond.

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Aquacades Class Spirit Rallies and Assemblies

Students bring an 80+ year tradition to life as they perform swim, dance and cheer routines with cheering that raises the roof off the building every year.

Spirit rallies are held several times during the year to honor NDB sports teams, recognize achievements and celebrate NDB school spirit.

Each class has its own class color and mascot, which strengthens the bond of sisterhood. Classes engage in spirit competitions throughout the year.

Tigers are athletic.

15 Sports 26 Teams

Year-round Athletics

Spirit Squad, JV/Varsity Cheer, Varsity Pom

Fall Athletics

JV/Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Golf, JV/Varsity Tennis, JV/Varsity Water Polo, Frosh/JV/Varsity Volleyball,

Flag Football

Winter Athletics

JV/Varsity Basketball, JV/Varsity Soccer

Spring Athletics

Varsity Beach Volleyball, JV/Varsity Lacrosse, Varsity

softball, JV/Varsity Swimming, JV/Varsity Track and Field

Christina Okubo

Director of Athletics

cokubo@ndhsb.org

Tigers express themselves.

Art has the potential to expand and transform every student in miraculous ways. Many students share their artistic skills with their peers and have an opportunity to teach others. Some students arrive feeling as if they are not creative, only to find an opportunity to unleash a talent they had only imagined!

Students participate in a variety of visual and performing arts:

Theatre Arts

Photo & Video Dance

Band Visual Arts

Tigers

engage with their co-ed peers.

The Best of Both Worlds.

NDB students engage with their peers at Serra High School and Mercy High School through a variety of activities:

TRI-SCHOOL CLASSES

Sports Management

Sports Medicine

Symphonic Band

Concert Band

Jazz Band

AP Chinese Language & Culture

AP Art History

Anatomy & Physiology (Honors)

Virtual Enterprise

Mandarin I, II, III, IV

Drama I, II, III, IV

Video Production

CO-ED ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS

Serra Frosh Splash

NDB Frosh Dance

Serra Dance

Link-O-Ween Haunted Mansion

NDB All School Dance

Winter Formal

Prom

Retreats

Community Service

NDB students cheer on the Padres at Serra athletic games and Homecoming.

NDB Spirit Squad cheers at Serra games.

Serra Aquatic Center is home for water polo and swim meets.

Co-ed track meets.

Spirituality is a lived experience that each of us embodies. We are a Catholic school and believe in the holiness and wholeness of each person. With 55 percent of the students being Catholic, 45 percent represent virtually every other faith tradition. By studying all world religions, NDB students embody acceptance, openmindedness, respect, social awareness and intellectual curiosity.

Spiritual Life Classes

NDB empowers each student on her personal faith journey of social, emotional and spiritual growth. Students of all faith backgrounds are welcome, as they engage with their peers through the lens of their personal faith traditions.

are faithful.

Tigers are leaders.

NDB students are positive, articulate and confident leaders. More than 185 members of the student body hold leadership positions and roles:

On Leadership Boards:

Student Council/Homeroom Presidents

Associated Student Body

California Scholarship Federation

National Honor Society

Ambassador Leadership Board

Hallmarks in Action Board

Link Crew Board

On Academic Teams:

Tigerbots Robotics Team

Math Team

Mock Trial

On the Field:

Athletic Team Captains of 15 Sports and 26 Teams

On the Stage:

Tri-School Productions

Tri-School Chorus and Orchestra

In the Classroom:

22 AP and 15 Honors Courses

On 30+ Clubs:

Club Presidents

Tigers

are ready for the world.

graduates are thoughtful, collaborative leaders.

NDB

NDB graduates are prepared for careers not yet imagined because success comes from an ability to:

Take initiative

Practice intellectual curiosity

Remain open-minded

Be resilient

Take responsibility

Practice self-awareness

Be socially aware

Engage in teamwork

Top University Acceptances

American University

Auburn University

Bates College

Baylor University

Boise State University

Boston College

Boston University

Cal Poly SLO

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Davis

University of California, Irvine

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Riverside

University of California, San Diego

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Santa Cruz

Chapman University

Clemson University

University of Colorado Boulder

Cornell University

Dartmouth College

Emerson College

Fordham University

George Washington University

Georgetown University

University of Georgia

Gonzaga University

Indiana University Bloomington

Loyola Marymount University

Loyola University - Chicago

University of Miami

University of Michigan

Michigan State University

New York University

Northeastern University

Occidental College

University of Oregon

University of Pennsylvania

Parsons School of Design

Pennsylvania State University

Pepperdine University

Pitzer College

Pomona College

Purdue University

University of San Diego

San Diego State University

Santa Clara University

Stanford University

University of Southern California

Southern Methodist University

Stanford University

Syracuse University

University of Tennessee

Texas A&M University

Texas Christian University

The University of Texas, Austin

Tulane University

University of Utah

Vanderbilt University

Villanova University

Wake Forest University

University of Washington

University of Wisconsin