2023-24 Saints 101

Mission Statement

Notre Dame Preparatory is a Diocesan Catholic High School, dedicated to the promotion of academic excellence and the pursuit of holiness through the shared values of Reverence, Respect, & Responsibility, out of love for Jesus Christ

Vision Statement Mind

To provide the highest quality Catholic high school educational experience, offering student-centered learning opportunities which develop the whole person: mind, body and soul

We are a leader in Catholic education through innovation and visionary focus and constant examination of best practices.

We instill a strong spiritual foundation among our students in order to discern vocation using the God-given talents through a rigorous, multifaceted program of study

We promote high academic standards to form future problem solvers engaged in critical and creative thinking, who are able to collaborate and utilize diverse means of education and evaluate the moral implications of their decisions.

Body

We uphold the virtues of fortitude, selflessness, sacrifice, self-mastery, integrity, strength, tenacity, humility, charity, courage and loyalty through peer support, accountability and love.

We provide an environment allowing students to feel safe, loved and validated in their physical and social-emotional development knowing they are supported across the community

We develop the whole person by creating a culture of active participation through a variety of cocurricular and athletic activities that enhance creativity, leadership, passion, teamwork and physical health.

Soul

We partner with families to educate students in the Catholic faith, so they know their identity in Christ and their unique call to holiness

We foster an environment where students can encounter Christ through the Sacraments of the Church, prayer, retreats and opportunities for lifelong servant leadership

We encourage and invite students to become transformational Christian leaders who support faith, patriotism and moral values so that they may choose what is good, true and beautiful with ease and clarity

NDP graduates should leave our school having learned, embraced and embodied our Integral Student Outcomes (ISOs).

At NDP, we believe “All Are Made in the Image of Christ” So we show... Reverence by “Seeking Holiness”

Pray and Worship God | Serve Others | Live as a Disciple

Respect by “Loving our Neighbors”

Honor our Human Dignity | Seek the Truth | Assume the Best

Responsibility by “Always Doing the Right Thing”

Take Ownership | Pursue Excellence | Fulfill God’s Will

Principal Letter

Dear NDP Parents and Students,

Welcome to the 2023-24 school year. We are grateful that you have decided to join our Community of Saints, where we live by the pillars of Reverence, Respect and Responsibility!

Each year we produce Saints 101 as your “bible” for all things NDP-related

This booklet is a valuable resource where you can find information about school policies and personnel quickly and easily.

This book will:

Introduce you to our school leadership. Provide you with need-to-know phone numbers

Explain a few updates to our school policies and dress code

Highlight our academics, school culture and the many ways students and parents can get involved

At the back of the book, there is a list of important dates so that you can mark your calendar in advance. Please note that from time to time it is necessary to change the date of an event, so it is good practice to visit our school calendar regularly for the most up-to-date information. The online calendar can be found at ndpsaints.org/calendar.

When we make changes or have news to share, we will inform you in a timely manner using our website, social media, newsletters, text messages and emails. Be sure to read all our communications so that you stay informed.

When you visit our website, you will find that some pages are geared to prospective families, while others were designed with you in mind. Most of the information for current families can be found under MyNDP or Quicklinks

It’s going to be a fantastic school year!

Yours in Christ,

Brie Dragonetti Principal

Who's Who

LEADERSHIP TEAM

ADMINISTRATION TEAM

Brie Dragonetti Principal

Tracey Heisler Assistant Principal of Learning Services

Renee Cochran Executive Administrative Assistant, Registrar

Kim Haub Associate Director of Communications

Jason Levine Athletic Director

Kathleen Lloyd Dean of Women

Patty Rivera Assist. Director of Facilities and Campus Events

Matt Taylor Dean of Men

JILL PLATT President BRIE DRAGONETTI Principal BRIAN CANNON Director of the COMM

SYDNEY GLENN Director of Advancement & Communications

LISA JOHNSTON Director of Finance

MATT RYLSKI Director of Enrollment

at NDP

WHO TO CALL

Administration Office/Registrar

Admissions Office

Advancement Office

Front Desk

Academic Resource Center (ARC)

Alumni Office

Athletics Office – Women's Sports

Athletics Office – Men's Sports

Attendance

Center of Mission and Ministry

Christian Service Hours

Communications/Newsletters

Counseling/College Visits

Dean of Men

Dean of Women

Tuition/Finance

House System/Retreats

IT/Helpdesk

Nurse

Parent Clubs/Associations

Senior Coordinator

Student Activities/Clubs

(480) 634-8238

(480) 634-8336

(480) 634-8210

(480) 634-8200

(480) 634-8353

(480) 634-8226

(480) 634-8273

(480) 634-8221

(480) 634-8207

(480) 634-8388

(480) 634-8391

(480) 634-8234

(480) 634-8239

(480) 634-8228

(480) 634-8229

(480) 634-8285

(480) 634-8349

(480) 634-8222

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(480) 634-8336

(480) 634-8248

NEED TO KNOW

parent portal to update your household information. If you have not already, you will receive an email with your unique portal account setup instructions soon If information needs to be updated during the school year, update it through the Infinite Campus parent portal.

Our attendance policy has been updated for the new school year Please take note and read the entire policy in our parent/student handbook.

The state of Arizona requires by law [ARS 15-803(B)] that all students attend school 90% of the school year Students who miss 10% or more of classes may jeopardize earning credit in each class in which they have excessive absences

Please familiarize yourself with the entire attendance policy and make note of the procedures in the following areas:

A parent or legal guardian must fill out the online attendance form prior to the student’s arrival for students arriving late ndpsaints.org/attendance.

For students leaving school early, a parent or legal guardian must fill out the online attendance form www.ndpsaints.org/attendance. Students may NOT leave school with anyone other than their parents without written permission from the student’s parent or legal guardian. Liturgies are an important part of life at Notre Dame Preparatory and a requirement for all students. Absences from Mass will need to be submitted directly to the Principal, and will rarely be approved.

For more information visit our website at ndpsaints org/attendance

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY

Contact: Tracey Heisler | Assistant Principal of Learning Services

theisler@ndpsaints.org | 480-634-8362 1.

Our primary purpose as an educational institution is academics. Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing to participate in any cocurricular activities at Notre Dame Preparatory. Students are ineligible if they have earned one F or two Ds. The first eligibility report will be pulled 6 weeks after the beginning of the semester and will then be pulled weekly. Students will be ineligible for a period of 7 days. They will be allowed to attend athletic practices, but will not be able to compete in games during the window of ineligibility. Those involved with the arts, can rehearse, but will not be allowed to perform if ineligible. Please see the Student/Parent Handbook for more details at www.ndpsaints.org/handbook.

DELIVERIES

Fostering responsibility in our students and keeping the campus safe are essential to our mission Students should come to school fully prepared for the day. It is the student's responsibility to remember all needed items. The front office will not accept any dropped-off items This includes food, beverages, technology, and homework. Please do not try to bypass this policy as learning from mistakes is an essential part of high school.

DISCIPLINE AND PARENTAL SUPPORT

The Diocesan Code of Discipline directs that “Parents or legal guardians are expected to support teachers and administrators and to recognize that disciplinary action entails the exercise of judgment, often under pressing circumstances ” (Diocesan Handbook 3-1 4 17 C 4) Serious consideration is given to every disciplinary action taken.

We recognize parents as the primary educators of their children Notre Dame Preparatory needs, expects and requires honest and consistent cooperation to implement the spirit as well as the letter of the Student/Parent Handbook’s guidelines and rules

We ask that our students and parents act with Reverence, Respect, and Responsibility.

If a student misbehaves, disciplinary action will be taken. Please reference the Student/Parent Handbook for more details at ndpsaints org/handbook

If, in the opinion of the principal, either a student’s or a parent’s/guardian’s actions, attitudes, or behavior are found in conflict with the school’s mission, policies or any specific directive of the administration or if parents/guardians or students fail to cooperate and comply with Notre Dame Prep's disciplinary policy or practice, the student may be barred from continued enrollment at Notre Dame Preparatory.

In the event of illness or injury while at school, students MUST report to the nurse's office for evaluation.

The nurse will determine the condition and disposition of the student and decide if the student should go home or stay at school.

The nurse, not the student, will contact the parents regarding a student’s health. No student may use his/her cell phone to request a pick-up. All arrangements must go through the school nurse.

A documented immunization record is required by Arizona Law for all students attending school. No student will be permitted to begin classes until this requirement is met.

The nurse is not permitted to administer any medication to students without written authorization from the parent/guardian. This includes acetaminophen, ibuprofen, Tums, cough drops and antibiotic creams.

Diocese policy prohibits the nurse from providing or dispensing any medications without written permission from the student's parent or guardian. Medications must be brought to the nurse's office in the original sealed and labeled container. All medication must be accompanied by a signed Medication Form in order for medication of any kind to be administered by a school nurse. A new form must be completed and signed each school year.

PE uniforms will be available for purchase at our Used Uniform Sale on Aug. 3.

Parents/students may pre-order PE uniforms by July 31 on our website at ndpsaints.org/PEuniforms. Pre-ordered PE uniforms can be picked up at the used uniform sale on Aug. 3 or at new student orientation on Aug. 9.

PE uniforms will also be available for purchase throughout the year in the Saints Store located in the gym lobby, which is open Wed. and Thurs, 2-3 p.m. The cost of all PE items is $15 each.

Students may not wear any part of the Notre Dame Prep PE uniform in any class besides physical education.

Each student will be provided with a small PE locker to keep their uniform and personal items. A combination lock will be provided by the PE department. If a student loses his/her lock, he/she will have to purchase a new one.

Contact: IT Department

480-634-8222 | helpdesk@ndpsaints.org

At NDP, technology is integrated into all aspects of the curriculum. All students are required to provide their own laptops. The IT department assists with troubleshooting, but the student is responsible for repairs to their personal devices. For IT help, email helpdesk@ndpsaints.org.

All new students will need to set up an appointment with IT in late July or early August to gain access to their school accounts and receive information about academic applications (Canvas and Infinite Campus).

Finance and Accounting Department

480-634-8285 | tuition@ndpsaints.org

There are three tuition payment plans available: One-time (1) tuition paid in full by July 15. There is a 2% discount for this method.

Quarterly (4) payment plan paid by July 15, Oct. 15, Jan. 15, and April 15.

Monthly (10) installments paid July 15 through April 15.

The current rule for tax credits (STOs) and Empowerment Scholarships (ESA) is that families will need to choose one for the entire year. Student tuition must be current to:

To participate in extracurricular activities (including athletics). Register for the following school year. Receive your diploma and official transcripts.

For more information, visit our website at ndpsaints.org/tuition

NDP is a cashless campus for meal purchases. Student ID cards come with a barcode so that cards can be loaded through your Infinite Campus account.

Students with a positive or negative balance from last year's lunch account in K-12 Payment Center will have their balance carried over to Infinite Campus. The lunch menu can be found under Quick Links at ndpsaints.org/quicklinks/lunch-menu.

Parking permits may be purchased at any time starting July 10 and picked up in the COMM, starting on Aug. 8 and Aug. 9 during normal school hours. All students must complete the vehicle registration form found on our website at ndpsaints.org/quicklinks/parking-permit and pay the fee before they can pick up their parking permit.

Students will pay either the full-year amount or the half-year amount. The school will not pro-rate mid-semester purchases. Students will be assigned a parking spot for the entire school year in one of our student parking lots. Only the permit holder may park in that assigned spot.

For seniors who purchased a parking spot last spring and plan to give that spot a custom paint job, our official painting days will be, Saturday, Aug. 5 (Senior Sunrise Celebration), Monday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 12 (make-up day).

UNIFORM POLICY and DRESS CODE

Contact: Dean of Men | 480-634-8228

Dean of Women

Dressing appropriately demonstrates pride in personal appearance and modesty while upholding our three R’s: Reverence, Respect and Responsibility.

All uniform clothing must be purchased at Anton Uniforms or our used uniform sales. Our next sale is set for Aug. 3 in the PAC lobby. For our full uniform policy, please see the dress code section of our Student/Parent handbook found at ndpsaints.org/handbook. Our Administration reserves the right to judge the appropriateness of a student’s dress.

Students’ hair must be well-groomed, maintained and a natural color. Boys’ hair may not touch the upper rim of the collar, cover the eyebrows, or cover/wrap around the ears.

QUICK TIPS

BELL SCHEDULES

The school day will begin at 8 a.m. every day with a 7:55 a.m. warning bell. The school day will end at 2:30 p.m. on block days and 2:40 p.m. on periods 1-8 days.

We will have special bell schedules for all-school Mass days (see below). Occasionally during the school year, we will have four-day weeks where we have either Monday or Friday off due to a holiday. On weeks such as these, we will have only block schedule days. For example:

Monday, Sept. 4 - Labor Day (No School)

Tuesday, Sept. 5 - Block Schedule (Periods 1-4)

Wednesday, Sept. 6 - Block Schedule (Periods 5-8)

Thursday, Sept. 7 - Block Schedule (Periods 1-4)

Friday, Sept. 8 - Block Schedule (Periods 5-8)

If the holiday falls on Friday, the schedule will look like this:

Monday - Block Schedule (Periods 1-4)

Tuesday- Block Schedule (Periods 5-8)

Wednesday - Block Schedule (Periods 1-4)

Thursday - Block Schedule (Periods 5-8)

Friday - No School

MASS DAYS (Mass uniforms required)

Our Mass day schedule is as follows:

Period 1 or 5 8-9 a.m

Mass and Break 9-10:40 a.m.

Period 2 or 6 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

Lunch 1 11:45 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Period 3 or 7 12:25 - 1:25 p.m.

Period 3 or 7 11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.

Lunch 2 12:50 - 1:25 p.m.

Period 4 or 8 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

VIRTUAL DAYS

ALL SCHOOL MASS DATES

August 15 and 24

September 21

October 19

November 1 and 16

December 8

January 25

February 14 (Ash Wednesday)

March 21

April 25

May 9

Virtual Days are mandatory online student learning days. Students are required to log into Canvas by 8 a.m. and complete the lessons assigned for each period. Virtual days contain content for periods 1-8. Students can work at their own pace on virtual days. There is only one virtual day scheduled this coming school year:

Nov. 10 – 8th Grade Day

TRAFFIC FLOW

PICK-UP/DROP-OFF TRAFFIC FLOW

All traffic on NDP's Loop Road will be one-way from SOUTH to NORTH in the morning and afternoon. (See diagram below).

Sophomore student pick-up and drop-off take place between the gym and the baseball field.

Sophomore parents enter the front parking lot north of the gym.

Sophomore students are dropped off and picked up through gate #1.

Sophomore parents exit the parking lot on the south side of the gym.

Students who DRIVE THEMSELVES and need to park in one of our student lots are to USE THE LEFT LANE on Loop Road.

Parents who are DROPPING OFF or PICKING UP students are to USE THE RIGHT LANE on Loop Road.

THROUGH TRAFFIC should use the LEFT LANE. All drivers (except sophomore families) will exit campus past Bemis Field and turn onto 98th street.

Drivers in the left lane MUST turn left.

Drivers in the right lane MUST turn right.

The traffic lanes will be monitored by security staff and Scottsdale Police. Please drive safely, obey the 5mph speed limit and respectfully follow the directions given by our security staff. Your cooperation with NDP staff members is important for your safety and the safety of our students.

ACADEMICS

themselves for rigorous college and university curriculums. Learn more at ndpsaints.org/academics/academic-programs

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

The Advanced Placement (AP) program was created by the College Board to give high school students the chance to tackle college-level work. Students taking AP classes are required to take the College Board's AP test in May with the goal of earning college credit and placement. AP courses are offered in social studies, world languages, science, math, technology and English. Students interested in Advanced Placement (AP) courses must meet the prerequisites of each course. Refer to the Program of Studies on our website and talk to your student’s counselor. Learn more about AP programs at ap.collegeboard.org.

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Notre Dame Prep partners with Scottsdale Community College and the University of Arizona to allow students to earn college credit while attending high school. These courses are taught by certified NDP teachers here on our campus, and the credits transfer to many colleges and universities in the state of Arizona and beyond. For more information, discuss with your student’s counselor and read about the options in the Program of Studies on our website at ndpsaints.org/academics/academic-programs.

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

increased focus on English, mathematics and organization skills. For more information, please visit our website: www.ndpsaints.org/gonzaga.

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER

Named after St. Joseph the Worker, patron saint of families, fathers, and laborers, the St. Joseph the Worker Program offers academic support services for college-bound students with diagnosed learning differences. The St. Joseph the Worker Program services include classroom accommodations as appropriate according to students’ individual student support plans. For more information, please visit our website: ndpsaints.org/academics/academic-programs/sjw

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS

The St. Thomas Aquinas Scholar Program is a highly competitive, integrated program of study that provides a challenging, well-rounded education for our most gifted and motivated students. St. Thomas Aquinas Scholars must meet rigorous academic requirements. For more information, please visit ndpsaints.org/academics/academic-programs/sta.

ACADEMIC INTERVENTION

ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER (ARC)

The Academic Resource Center provides support to students with identified learning challenges. The ARC faculty provides specific academic support/tutoring as well as ongoing 1-1 coaching and feedback for academic growth and skill development. Student Support Plans may be developed for students with learning disabilities to provide academic accommodations for classes and for standardized testing such as the SAT and/or ACT. ndpsaints.org/academics/academic-support

BECOMING AN EXPERT

LEARNER

is a required course at NDP for all first-year students who have been diagnosed with specific learning disabilities. After evaluating a student's progress over his or her first semester attending NDP, each student will be reassessed to see if the class will be needed for the following semester. This class helps students learn study skills, time management, organization, self-advocacy, and goal setting. These students also receive academic support through mini-lessons and one-on-one advising.

OFFICE HOURS and WIN (WHAT I NEED) TIME

After school, teachers are available until 3:30 p.m. on regular block schedule days to assist students seeking help with their studies. Please check each teacher’s Canvas page for their specific availability. Twice a week, teachers are also available during WIN Time, which is a designated time during the school day for students to work with teachers for additional help and practice.

PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT CONFERENCES

We hold one parent-teacher-student conference night on campus each year in the fall. The conferences will be held by teacher invitation specifically for those students who need some intervention, support, or a plan for improvement. Students will be required to accompany their parents to the conferences. More details will be made available about these conferences in late August. For those parents who wish to meet, teachers are always available by phone, email or appointment. Access the faculty directory at ndpsaints.org/myndp/staffdirectory

TESTING CENTER

The Testing Center is a quiet environment where students who require extended time for testing can go to complete their classroom exams and standardized tests without distraction or interruption. This location is for students who have accommodations in place with Notre Dame Prep. For more information, please visit: ndpsaints.org/academics/academic-support.

TUTORING

Supervised after-school tutoring for every subject is available to all students by members of the National Honor Society. Please check with counselors or House Servant Leaders for more details. Tutoring is provided in room 901 daily. Students who are struggling or receiving failing grades should avail themselves of this valuable service.

With a low counselor-to-student ratio, our students receive individual and personal attention. NDP’s proactive, comprehensive school counseling program focuses on

Academic achievement

Personal/social development

College and career preparation

Counselors collaborate with teachers and parents on early identification and intervention of students’ academic and social/emotional needs, always encouraging them to reflect upon God’s plan for their future. Read more at ndpsaints.org/academics/counseling

CLASS SCHEDULES

On Aug. 1, class schedules will be emailed to all students and parents who have signed the 2023-24 Student-Parent Handbook. The handbook signature form will sent to families on July 21. Please read and sign it right away. If do not receive your signature form or you have questions, please contact our registrar at registrar@ndpsaints.org.

Mrs. McMorrow, our Director of Counseling, will be available to answer questions starting July 17, while the rest of the counseling staff will be available starting July 25.

Most scheduling questions can be handled via email, so please email your counselor before scheduling an appointment. NDP does not accommodate schedule changes for teacher preference.

For counselor contact information, visit ndpsaints.org/academics/counseling.

Contact: Communications Office 480-634-8234 | info@ndpsaints.org

Effective communication is vital for a successful Notre Dame Prep experience. We want you to always be in-the-know. Please make sure your email addresses and phone numbers are accurate and current with our registrar’s office by contacting registrar@ndpsaints.org

To ensure that our emails are always delivered to your inbox, please MAKE NOTRE DAME PREP a contact in your email account using Notre Dame Prep as the contact name and info@ndpsaints.org as the email address.

HOW WE STAY IN TOUCH

Download our free app.

The NDP AZ app provides quick access to important links and the latest news at your fingertips. Use the QR code to download our app from Apple or Google Play.

App subscribers can sign up for “push notifications” for reminders and alerts.

Our website is your primary resource for information about our school. Check it out at ndpsaints.org and explore!

There are two tabs that are designed for you to gain easy access to internal information: Quicklinks and myNDP.

The school calendar, lunch menu and the student/parent handbook can be found under Quicklinks.

News about students, clubs and activities can be found under Culture. The course description guide can be found under Academics. The complete faculty and staff directory can be found under myNDP. Advancement event registrations and ways to give can be found under Support NDP.

Check out The Scoop at ndpsaints.org/thescoop for news in a quick, easy-to-read format.

2. Website

Notre Dame Prep Mobile App

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a. Emailed to parents and students every TUESDAY afternoon.

b. Contains important academic reminders, student activities information advancement news and more.

c. If you do not receive our newsletter, please check your junk folder and add saintsnews@ndpsaints.org to your contact list in your email account or visit our website under Quick Links> Communications to read it online.

Emailed to moms each month with news specific to Mothers’ Guild.

Urgent alerts and last-minute reminders that cannot wait until the next newsletter. Please keep your cell phone number updated through Infinite Campus.

Media is updated frequently. “Follow” us and stay informed.

Facebook: facebook.com/NDPSaints/

YouTube: youtube.com/NotreDamePrep

Instagram: @NDPSaints and select “follow”

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/notre-dame-preparatory/ If you have news to share about your NDP student, submit your news to news@ndpsaints.org

Important academic-related letters from the principal, asst. principal or deans. Announcements regarding grades, behavior and transcripts. Urgent school information that cannot wait until the next newsletter.

NOTE: Always check your junk/spam folders if you suspect that you are missing our emails. Be sure to make rcochran@ndpsaints.org a contact in your email account.

Are produced and broadcasted weekly by students in NDP Live! Student reporters breakdown the current events on campus. Are shown once a week during House Time then posted on The Scoop and available at youtube.com/NotreDamePrep

The Impact Report is our annual retrospective account of campus life from the previous year.

Lists financial and donor information.

Features stories about community members and campus improvements.

3. The Weekly Saints News Newsletter

4. Parent Club Newsletters

5. Text messages

Social

7. Letters from NDP

8. Video Announcements

9. Impact Report

COMMUNICATIONS (cont.)

Communication is a two-way street. There is an important partnership between parents, students and the faculty, staff and administration at NDP. As a community of Saints, we must have an open and respectful dialogue to solve conflicts if they arise. To do so, we have set the following chains of communication to help resolve issues with reverence, respect and responsibility.

ACADEMICS CHAIN OF COMMUNICATION

Should a concern arise in the classroom or with a student’s grades the following procedure should be followed:

To help students build self-advocacy skills, the first line of communication should always begin between the student and the teacher.

After the student has communicated with the teacher, then the parents can contact the teacher directly via email if necessary. Faculty information is available at ndpsaints.org/myndp/staff-directory.

If the issue remains unresolved, the parent should then communicate his/her concern with the department chair or student's counselor.

Parents should only contact the Assistant Principal of Learning Services if the chain of communication has been exhausted.

ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES CHAIN OF COMMUNICATION

Should a concern arise during an athletic season, House or club event, the following procedure should be followed:

To help students and student-athletes build self-advocacy skills, the first line of communication should always begin between the student and the coach, Head of House or club moderator.

After the student has communicated with the coach, Head of House or moderator, then the parents can contact them directly via email if necessary.

If the issue remains unresolved, the parent should then communicate his/her concern with the Athletic Director or Coordinator of Student Activities or Coordinator of House and Retreats.

Parents should only contact the Principal if the chain of communication has been exhausted.

The following online tools are available to our parents and students in the parent and student portals on our website under the myNDP tab.

Teachers post course assignments, calendars, quizzes, tests, grades and comments.

Parents log-in by creating a parent observer account. School announcements are posted regularly in this system.

Our main database for student contact information. This is replacing PowerSchool.

Christian service opportunities are posted here. Students may sign up to volunteer on MobileServe to sign-up for service, record hours and monitor their service history.

Students will have a service supervisor sign off on the application on-site. The Coordinator for Christian Service accepts, denies and tracks Christian service.

Promotes career exploration. Provides personality assessment. Provides learning styles assessment. Students have lifetime access.

Parents can access to help their student(s). https://majorclarity.com/

Streamlines college search.

Keeps students informed and on track during the college application process. Makes scheduling college visits easy.

Keeps college applications deadlines top of mind.

Complimentary to and works in partnership with Scoir. Centralized source of trusted information for counselors/students/parents. Eliminates misinformation gathered from social media. Go-to guides for college topics: testing, essays, building college lists, etc. FAQs by topic.

Students and parents have their own accounts. https://www.collegeguidancenetwork.com

A Message from our New Chaplain

Hello! My Friends in Christ,

For the past two years, I have had the privilege of working with young students in theology classes at San Francisco de Asis School in Flagstaff. As the parochial vicar there, I discovered that I LOVE teaching and establishing a relationship as the spiritual father to so many bright elementary and middle school students.

From the moment I arrived in Flagstaff, I knew that one day I wanted to work as a Chaplain at the high school level. I didn’t realize that day would come so quickly! I am excited to continue the work started by my predecessors, Fr. Kurt Perera and Fr. Clement Attah.

The Lord is sending me to Notre Dame Prep and to my alma mater Seton Prep where I will serve as Chaplain to nearly 2,000 students starting in 2023-24, and I am grateful for this opportunity. I do have ties to Notre Dame Prep as a visiting member of the first Kairos team when NDP was just starting its Kairos program.

When I was a student at Seton, I attended a Kairos retreat as a candidate and then again as the rector. Our school Chaplain at the time was Fr. Will Schmid (who was my boss for the past two years in Flagstaff). Both Fr. Will and my Kairos experiences were instrumental in my becoming a priest. Now my life seems to have come full circle and I am excited for the chance to give back to the ministry that set the stage for my life.

Teaching reverence, respect and responsibility are wonderful virtues to gauge growth and gratitude. If I can help guide students in those three pillars, and see the divine beauty in the world around us, then my time at NDP will be well spent and more exciting than I could ever imagine.

I cannot wait to meet the NDP “Community of Saints,” and form lasting bonds with each of you.

Blessings to you all,

Fr. Ian Wintering Notre Dame Prep, Chaplain

Engaging Prayer & Worship - NDP is actively engaged in prayer and worship every single day. We celebrate Mass, pray together as a school, and observe a daily student-led Examen. We celebrate the seasons and devotions that add so much richness to our faith. We bring our gifts and talents in music and the arts to draw one another deeper into God’s beauty.

Passionate Christian Service - Every student at NDP is actively engaged in serving others. Our Christian Service Learning program is an important graduation requirement that is designed to connect our students’ passions with their God given gifts. We provide many opportunities for students to serve and encourage them to create their own events and projects to change the world.

Meaningful Campus Ministry - NDP responds to the call of Pope Francis to be a Church of accompaniment. We engage in small group Bible Studies and discussions. We form students for the sacraments and celebrate them together.

PRAYER REQUESTS AND MASS INTENTIONS

If you have any special intentions or prayer requests, we are here for you! Your prayer request is a sacred trust and kept confidential. To request prayer or Mass intention, visit ndpsaints.org/faith

discipleship, and opportunities for growth and leadership.

Guided by the Coordinator of House and Retreats, students develop leadership skills to become the best versions of themselves while living authentic lives that are true to the teachings of Jesus Christ.

The purpose of the House System is to ensure that every student and adult on our campus has a community who cares and holds them accountable to be the person God created them to be. The goals are to find and foster the brilliance in each student and to give each soul on campus a place where they are embraced by their fellow House members while building deeper relationships with Jesus Christ and each other.

At Notre Dame Prep, we seek to educate the whole student; mind, body and soul. The House System allows students to be recognized for more than GPA or athletic achievements. Within their House, students' talents are explored and nurtured by a builtin support system.

Each House consists of smaller groups called Families. House time/formation occurs twice a week where students meet in their families for authentic interpersonal interaction and fellowship.

The Houses compete for the coveted House Cup each year by earning House Points through academics, Christian service and school spirit while showing Reverence, Respect and Responsibility toward each other. Students can earn House points by attending Marquee Events (ME) and participating in our charity service drives.

ONE COMMUNITY OF SAINTS

Welcome to the House System where every student belongs to a family, a House and the NDP Community of Saints.

Congratulations to St. Ignatius House, the 2022-23 House Cup winner!

ST. BLAISE HOUSE

Virtue: Sacrifice | Color: Royal Blue House Servant Leader Prefects: Olivia Savord and Nicholas Misselbrook

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI HOUSE

Virtue: Humility | Color: Gold House Servant Leader Prefects:

Ceci Belle and Malaki Neishabori

ST. GEORGE HOUSE

Virtue: Fortitude | Color: Crimson

House Servant Leader Prefects:

Will Jenkins and Kaia Del Carpio

ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA HOUSE

Virtue: Integrity | Color: Red

House Servant Leader Prefects: Sydney Golden and Lit Woodruff

ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE HOUSE

Virtue: Courage | Color: Silver House Servant Leader Prefects: Ava Fulbright and Jade Zagoury

ST. MICHAEL HOUSE

Virtue: Tenacity | Color: Hot Pink House Servant Leader Prefects: Chloe Grindall and Aniston Rusch

ST. PATRICK HOUSE

Virtue: Loyalty | Color: Green

House Servant Leader Prefects: Lara Velasquez and Gabe Treadway

ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA HOUSE

Virtue: Selflessness | Color: Light Blue

House Servant Leader Prefects: Bryce Barkemeyer and Kinsey Chervenak

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

CLUBS

We offer more than 30 student-led clubs at NDP for students who have hobbies beyond athletics and academics. From the Adventure Club and E-Sports to Baking Club and PAWS Club; there is something for everyone!

Students are encouraged to join a club early as a way to make friends who share their passions and interests. If a club of interest does not exist, students are able to create one with other like-minded individuals.

DOG POUND STUDENT COUNCIL

Dog Pound Student Council members are elected student leaders who are responsible for planning student activities, dances and for igniting school spirit at athletic events and around campus. The Dog Pound Student Council will be charged with specifically developing and implementing plans for dances, pep rallies and the effective and appropriate running of our student spirit section.

The Coordinator of Student Activities, oversees both the Dog Pound Student Council and Clubs.

The Notre Dame Preparatory athletic programs are an integral part of the fabric of the NDP community with more than 80% of students participating in AIA or club sports. NDP competes locally, regionally and nationally in 27 interscholastic sports and activities. We are very proud of our athletic tradition and success, winning 58 state championships –most recently in Boys Discus and Girls Tennis Doubles. Our commitment is to provide young men and women with dynamic opportunities for personal growth and formation through athletics that will impact each of them for a lifetime.

For more information about our athletics programs including our Athlete Handbook, facility locations and our statement on sportsmanship, go to ndpsaints.org/athletics

To participate in sports during the 2023-24 school year, all athletes must register online to be cleared and approved before the first tryout or practice. The NDP Athletic Department uses the secure registration platform, FinalForms, which provides our families with a safe, easy and user-friendly way to register for Notre Dame Prep athletics. All students must upload a new physical form (performed after 3/1/23), while new and transfer students must also complete the Brainbook and Opioid Course and upload the completed certificate.

For more information, go to ndpsaints.org/athletics/clearance-and-registration

FALLSPORTS

Fall sports tryouts begin Aug. 7 | Parent Meeting Date, Aug. 16

Football (footballtryouts

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GirlsVolleyball

BoysandGirlsGolf

BoysandGirlsCross

Country

BoysandGirlsSwim &Dive

Hockey (Early August)

Pom andCheer

Chess

GirlsTennis(grade9 only)

WINTERSPORTS

Wintersports tryouts begin Oct. 30 | Parent Meeting Date, Nov. 14

Wrestling

BoysandGirls

Basketball

BoysandGirlsSoccer

SPRINGSPORTS

Spring sports tryouts begin Feb. 5 | Parent Meeting Date, Feb. 15

Baseball Softball

BoysandGirlsTennis

BoysandGirlsTrack and Field

BoysandGirlsLacrosse BoysVolleyball

GirlsBeachVolleyball

GirlsFlag Football (practiceseason)

E-sports

ARTS

p g, p g, disciplines. We also offer digital photography, motion graphics, digital video and broadcast and media production courses

Our arts programs have earned local, regional and national acclaim To read more, please visit ndpsaints.org/arts.

Keep an eye out for the following events:

Fall

Fall Play Auditions, Aug. 16, 17

Christmas Card Contest Begins, Oct. 15

Fall Play, Oct. 20-21

Coffee House Variety Show, Nov. 16

Senior One-Act Plays, Dec. 1-2

Fall Dance Recital, Dec. 5

Fall Visual Arts Gallery, Dec. 7

Fall Drama Showcase, Dec. 11

Fall Choir Concert, Dec. 12

Guitar/Brass/Jazz Concert, Dec. 14

Spring

Spring Musical Auditions, Jan (TBD)

Mardi Gras Day of Giving Livestream, Feb. 13

Drama Musical, April 4-6, 11-13

Spring Drama Showcase, April 30

Choir, Guitar/Brass/Jazz Concert, May 2

Spring Dance Recital, May 7

Spring Visual Art Gallery, May 9

Advanced Piano Recital, TBD

SAINTS STORE - Home of Spirit Wear and NDP Gear!

Store hours during the school year: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2 - 3 p.m. Saints Store is located in the gym lobby. Parents must sign in at the front office before making their way to the store.

The Saints Store is your one-stop shop for NDP spirit wear and gear More information about the Saints Store and spirit wear can be found at ndpsaints org/myndp/parents/ndpwear

On Fridays during the school year, students are allowed to wear most NDP spirit wear purchased through the Saints Store (no sleeveless or cropped items). Stock up early for all your Dog Pound spirit dress needs!

ONLINE SHOP FOR NDP SPIRIT GEAR

Customize your spirit wear at the official BSN Sports Sideline Store for NDP They offer special promotions throughout the year NOTE: The polo shirts sold on this website ARE NOT official school uniform polos Do not purchase these polos for daily school use For spirit wear and outerwear, go to ndpsaints org/ndp-online and shop!

SCRIP STORE – Gift Cards

Store hours during the school year: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2 - 3 p.m. Located in the Gym Lobby next to the Saints Store. Parents must sign in at the front office before making their way to the store.

Our Scrip Tuition Rebate Initiative is a 24/7/365-day-of-the-year program where you earn a tuition rebate simply by managing your everyday purchases through Scrip’s various tools. For more information about how the Scrip program can help lower your tuition costs, visit ndpsaints.org/scrip.

USED UNIFORM SALES

Used Uniforms Sales happen twice a year The first sale is scheduled for Aug 3 from 2- 3:30 p m and Oct 26 (time to be determined later) Cleaned, bagged and gently-used uniform donations are accepted in the bin located outside NDP’s front office year-round

SUPPORT NDP

Traditional Catholic education is special. Our students are taught to be giving servant leaders with exceptional minds. We help instill in them the ability to think critically and solve problems creatively.

We want Notre Dame Preparatory to be accessible to anyone who wants a Catholic, innovative education. Therefore, tuition does not fully cover the cost of educating each student.

CLOSING THE GAP

Our advancement team works hard to raise the money necessary to close the gap between tuition and the actual cost of teaching each NDP student. We host a variety of events to build relationships and generate revenue streams. This helps take our students’ experience to the next level.

NDP FUND (ANNUAL FUND)

NDP Fund is our top fundraising priority and runs annually from July 1 - June 30. Dollars raised through the NDP Fund campaign allow us to tackle the immediate needs of our school; from technology and facilities to athletic equipment and tuition assistance. All our events and fundraisers benefit NDP Fund. Visit, ndpsaints.org/NDPfund.

ADVERTISE WITH NDP

We offer business owners plenty of opportunities to advertise to loyal constituents in the NDP community. View opportunities for advertising at ndpsaints.org/media-kit.

SPONSORSHIPS AND UNDERWRITING

Support school events while promoting your brand. Event sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available at all levels and include substantial recognition and benefits. Visit ndpsaints.org/sponsorships to view the 2023-24 sponsorship packet.

SCRIP TUITION REBATE PROGRAM

Scrip is the fundraiser that pays you back. It is simply done by making your everyday purchases through Scrip’s various tools. Of every dollar earned from Scrip, 50 percent goes to your student and the other half goes to NDP’s Tuition Assistance Fund. ndpsaints.org/support-ndp/scrip.

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THANKS FOR GIVING – FACULTY AND STAFF CHRISTMAS FUND

Many years ago, our Advisory School Board started the Faculty and Staff Christmas Fund. This tradition helps make holiday gift giving to faculty and staff easier for parents and is very appreciated by NDP employees. The gift-giving event runs from Nov. 1-30.

ANNUAL NDP GOLF TOURNAMENT

Scottsdale in December is the perfect time for a round of golf at the gorgeous Troon North Golf Course. Our annual “best-ball” scramble format golf tournament is designed for golfers of all abilities. There are fun games, a putting contest and a silent auction for added excitement. Organize a foursome or come as a single and join us for a wonderful day on the links! For more information, please visit ndpsaints.org/golf

MARDI GRAS DAY OF GIVING

Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is a special day at NDP. Our NDP Live! Club hosts a livestream-athon to raise as much money in one day as possible through their 8-hour broadcast. The money raised goes directly into NDP Fund.

AUCTION FASHION SHOW

The Auction Fashion Show is our largest fundraiser of the year and gives our entire community a night of good times and glamour while supporting our mission. After dinner and a fast-paced auction, we partner with Dillard’s at Fashion Square to put on a spring fashion show, featuring our seniors as the models! It is a wonderful tradition at NDP with fun for parents from all grade levels. Go to ndpsaints.org/afs for more information.

ARIZONA PRIVATE SCHOOL TAX CREDIT

Redirect your tax dollars to help make an NDP education affordable for all at no cost to you!

ITC - The individual tax credit, for those filing single or joint returns, is a dollar-fordollar match of your tax liability (amount restrictions apply). Simply go to the Catholic Education Arizona (ceaz.org) website or student tuition organization of your choice (example, www.arizonatuitionconnection.com). To fill out the forms and a portion of your tax dollars will be directed to NDP. Remember to designate Notre Dame Prep as the school to which you want your tax dollars directed. The deadline to file is April 15.

CTC - The corporate tax credit can direct 100% of your company's tax liability to Notre Dame Prep, provided the company files an AZ 120, 120A or 120S form. We hope you will choose CEA and designate Notre Dame Prep. In turn, CEA will use the tax dollars to distribute scholarships to our students with a demonstrated need. The deadline to file is June 30.

Contact tuition@ndpsaints.org with questions.

LEGACY PLANNED GIVING AND ENDOWMENT

Those interested in giving a lasting charitable contribution to our school including appreciated stocks and securities, will bequests and trusts, or donations to our endowment fund should contact Sydney Glenn at sglenn@ndpsaints.org to discuss tax strategies to achieve your philanthropic goals.

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!

We are a Community of Saints and that is why we love to host events that bring us together to share in the special bond we have as members of the NDP family.

CULINARY FESTIVAL

Favorite restaurants from all over the Valley bring their culinary delights to this fabulous dining extravaganza under the stars on the NDP campus. This 21+ event is casual, and features great food, drinks, a silent auction and much more! We were voted The Best Culinary Event in the Valley by AZ Foothills Magazine! Visit ndpsaints.org/culinaryfest.

GRANDPARENTS MASS

Grandparents have always been a part of the Notre Dame Prep story. Many are Saints fans and school supporters. Each year, on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, we host an event to celebrate the grandparent/grandchild connection. This year it will be a special Mass set for Nov. 21. Registration will open in October.

PARENT GATHERINGS

Throughout the year we host networking events, Mothers' Guild luncheons, and parent socials. We will send special emails when these events arise.

HOMECOMING GAME

All the SAINTS; past and present will fill Bemis Field to watch our homecoming game and see who is crowned Homecoming Royalty this year! The game is set for Friday, Sept. 15.

The partnership between NDP faculty, staff, alumni, and parents is vital to the growth and success of our students and institution. We invite parents and alumni to volunteer, join our parent and alumni associations, and actively take part in the mission and vision of our school.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING

The first step to becoming a volunteer is taking the Safe Environment Training (SET) through the Diocese of Phoenix. All parent and/or alumni volunteers MUST attend one SET introductory class or annually renew their SET training through the Diocese of Phoenix to be cleared to work on campus. Classes and renewals must be taken after July 1, 2023. To get started, visit phoenix.cmgconnect.org.

VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN

For the safety of our campus, all volunteers and visitors MUST sign in and sign out at the front desk. There are no exceptions.

FUNDRAISING AND OUTREACH EVENT VOLUNTEERS

The Advancement Office uses parent and alumni volunteers for our annual fundraising and community-building events including our Culinary Festival, Golf Tournament, Alumni Hall of Fame, and Auction Fashion Show. Please contact Heather Weurding at hweurding@ndpsaints.org if you would like to get involved.

PARENT AND ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS

Mothers’ Guild, Advisory School Board and The Alumni Association serve as vehicles for parents and alumni to engage in the life of the school and bolster the NDP experience. Involved parents and alumni share in fun and lasting friendships while building a cohesive community. Through these organizations, parents and alumni can volunteer, socialize, pray, and grow the NDP family. For more information visit ndpsaints.org/myndp/parents or ndpsaints.org/alumni.

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