Academics

A Notre Dame education is a springboard to the life-long learning of our students and alumni. We nurture students to transition from self-centered childlike understanding to caring young men and women who find creative methods to solve problems and serve God by helping others, seeking the truth and pursuing excellence.

We believe that all of our students are capable of achieving our academic expectations through various learning styles. That is why we offer programs to meet students where they are and accommodate how they learn.

“The aim of all Christian education, moreover, is to train the believer in an adult faith that can make him or her a new creation, capable of bearing witness in his or her surroundings to the Christian hope that inspires him or her.” POPE EMERITUS BENEDICT XVI

In 2018-19, we launched our ACE (Academic Center of Excellence) to aid all students, from those who learn quickly to those who require a little extra time to master a subject.

We made great strides in utilizing our Center for Collaboration and

Innovation (CCI) with the creation of our digital video and recording studio. This space was used by our digital photography, digital video and technology courses. NDP Live!, the media club, used the studio to produce many promotional videos for our school and video announcements for those on campus. In this space, our students gain true-life experience in broadcast journalism and live TV.

Our STEM and Robotics programs flourished in the fully-functioning CCI as we continue to provide space for our students to innovate, collaborate on ideas and solve problems.

Last year we offered new entrepreneur classes that were very successful. Our students competed in the national Seed Spot competition. Two of our teams made it to the top 12. NDP students Christopher Griffin, Chris Bateman, Colton Baldwin and Calvin Bicket won the grand prize for their Social Bud app and website. All four members received $2,500 to continue development of their idea. Social Bud is an app and website designed to help people who suffer from social anxiety.

NDP is a proving ground for students to test ideas and hone talents. Students are guided through their high school years by our accomplished and dedicated faculty and counseling staff who provide academic counseling, class scheduling, college and career planning and assistance for students as they integrate socially.