Notre Dame Belmont
Empowering Young Women for 100+ Years
Voted Best Private High School in SF Bay Area For Two Consecutive Years
Welcome to Notre Dame Belmont
As the Director of the International Student Program since 2012, I’ve had the honor of mentoring students from around the world, and guiding them on their path for admission to many of the top 100 U.S universities. Our program is designed to provide personalized support and guidance to ensure each student not only excels academically, but also thrives personally and culturally during their education at Notre Dame.
Over the years, I have witnessed our students mature into confident, ambitious individuals contributing to the campus community a wealth of diversity and fresh perspectives. The young women representing multiple countries continue to impress us with their resilience, determination, and eagerness to succeed.
This viewbook offers a glimpse into life at NDB where students are supported, challenged, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our goal is not only to prepare them for academic success, but also to help them become compassionate, well-rounded leaders who are ready to take on the challenges of university life and career.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. We’re here to support you every step of the way as you explore the opportunities that await you in our program.
With warmest regards,
Director of International Student Program
Raena Mullan rmullan@ndhsb.org
Proclaim God's Goodness
The Hallmarks of an NDB Education
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Act for Peace & Justice
Create Community Learn for Life Dignify All
Commit to Service Embrace Diversity
Distinguished Academics
Voted Best Private High School in SF Bay Area for Two
Consecutive Years
SFGATE spotlights the top-tier businesses and schools that make our Bay Area community shine, and Notre Dame Belmont has won the public vote as Best Private High School for 2024 and 2025.
Named Best Private High School Near Santa Clara
SFGATE has named Notre Dame Belmont one of the best private high schools near Santa Clara. Private high schools on this list have an A+ rating from Niche.com, a 4-star rating from a minimum of 60 combined reviews from Niche, Google and Private School Review.
AP Honor Roll Platinum Designation AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
The AP School Honor Roll offers four levels of distinction: Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze. NDB has been designated as Platinum this year, rising from Gold last year. In May of 2024, 209 students took 408 examinations in 21 subject areas. From this total, 70% earned a score of 3 or higher.
NDB has earned the College Board's AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award. NDB is one of only 834 schools to be recognized for achieving this important result in AP CSP.
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, sharing their unique perspective and using their voice becomes second nature. This is the power of an NDB education.
"Who is to say what a woman can or cannot be — besides herself."
- Emily Wellman ‘19, Doctor of Psychology Student at University of San Francisco
BEING YOURSELF IS A SUPERPOWER
Whether students are invited to speak their mind in class or sing chants of sisterhood at the top of their lungs at a rally, being oneself is a superpower. Being in an environment where every student is seen and appreciated for who they are inspires students to speak with confidence, develop leadership skills with prowess and ultimately create positive change.
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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. Students have the option to choose a concentration at the end of their sophomore year.
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 STEM Concentration immerses students in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to prepare them for careers in AI, data science and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tigers
are spirited.
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.
are athletic.
Year-round Athletics
16 Sports 29 Teams
JV/Varsity Cheer, Varsity Pom
Fall Athletics
JV/Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Golf, JV/Varsity Tennis, JV/Varsity Water Polo, Frosh/JV/Varsity Volleyball, JV/Varsity Flag Football
Winter Athletics
JV/Varsity Basketball, JV/Varsity Soccer, Varsity Wrestling Spring Athletics
JV/Varsity Beach Volleyball, JV/Varsity Lacrosse, Varsity
Softball, JV/Varsity Swimming, JV/Varsity Track and Field
Laura Gill lgill@ndhsb.org
Director of Athletics
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
Band & Choir Visual Arts
Photo & Video Dance
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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:
CO-ED ACTIVITIES
Serra Frosh Splash
NDB Frosh Dance
Serra Tri-School Dance
Winter Formal
Prom Retreats
Community Service
CO-ED ATHLETICS
NDB students cheer on the Padres at Serra athletic games and Homecoming.
NDB Spirit Team cheers at Serra games.
Co-ed track meets
Serra Aquatic Center is home for water polo and swim meets.
CO-ED CLASSES
American Sign Language I
Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology Honors
AP Art History
AP Chinese Language and Culture
AP Psychology
Concert Band
Creative Solutions for the Global Good
Dance: Partnering and Performance
Drama I, II, III, IV
Mandarin I, II, III, IV
Philosophy
Philosophy Honors
Sports Management
Sports Medicine
Symphonic Band
Jazz Band
Video Production
Tigers
are faithful.
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 50 percent of the students being Catholic, 50 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.
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:
Ambassador Leadership Board
Associated Student Body
California Scholarship Federation
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Board
Hallmarks in Action Board
Link Crew Board
National Honor Society
Student Council/Homeroom Presidents
On Academic Teams:
Tigerbots Robotics Team
Math Team
Mock Trial
On the Field:
Athletic Team Captains of 16 Sports and 29 Teams
On the Stage:
Tri-School Productions
Tri-School Chorus and Orchestra
In the Classroom:
22 AP and 17 Honors Courses
On 30+ Clubs:
Club Presidents
Tigers
are ready for the world.
NDB graduates are thoughtful, collaborative leaders.
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
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