Notre Dame Belmont
Empowering Young Women for 100 Years
Voted Best Private High School in SF Bay Area
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
Proclaim God's Goodness
The Hallmarks of an NDB Education
Empower Young Women to
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
SFGATE spotlights the top-tier businesses and schools that make our Bay Area community shine, and Notre Dame Belmont won the public vote as best private high school!
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 Gold Designation
The AP School Honor Roll offers four levels of distinction: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. NDB has been designated as Gold. With 217 students who took 452 AP exams, 71.43% scored a three or higher on at least one AP exam.
AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
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 th 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 cla chants of sisterhood at the top of their lungs at a rally, b oneself is a superpower. Being in an environment wher student is seen and appreciated for who they are inspir students to speak with confidence, develop leadership 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.
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.
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 TIGER TRACK 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.
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.
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.
Each class has its own class color and mascot, which strengthens the bond of sisterhood. Classes engage in spirit competitions throughout the year. Spirit rallies are held several times during the year to honor NDB sports teams, recognize achievements and celebrate NDB school spirit.
Sports
Teams
Year-round Athletics
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, Varsity Wrestling Spring Athletics
Varsity Beach Volleyball, JV/Varsity Lacrosse, Varsity
Softball, JV/Varsity Swimming, JV/Varsity Track and Field
Director of Athletics Christina Okubo ‘96
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
Band & Choir Visual Arts
Photo & Video Dance
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:
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
Medical Intervention
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 27 Teams
On the Stage:
Tri-School Productions
Tri-School Chorus and Orchestra
In the Classroom:
19 AP and 18 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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