SAINTS 101 - NDP's 2022-2023 Information Guide for Families

NDP’S 2022-2023 Information Guide for Families

WE ARE NDP!

Welcome to Saints 101 - your guide to all things NDP! This booklet is an overview of important information families need for a successful school year.

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

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CONTENTS Mission and Vision Statement Letter from the Principal Who’s Who Need To Know Uniform Policy & Dress Code Academics Bell Schedules Pick-up/Drop-off Traffic Flow Counseling

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Communications Online Tools Message from the Chaplain Faith Formation Culture House Leader Information Athletics Arts Shop NDP Support NDP Fundraising Events Parent Volunteers Important Dates

M i s s i o n St a t e m e n t

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 and Responsibility, out of love for Jesus Christ.

V i s i o n St a t e m e n t

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

MIND 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 co-curricular 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

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A LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear NDP Parents and Students, Welcome to the 2022-23 school year. We are delighted that you have decided to join the NDP family!

Our theme for this year is “Discovering Excellence” and that means seeking out God’s plan and to uncover the gifts He has given each of us, in hopes that we will go forth and share those gifts with the world.

To me, excellence in a school means that our students learn what the teachers intend for them to learn and the teachers will assess and intervene when needed or enrich the lessons when students need a greater challenge.

Each year we produce Saints 101 as your “bible” for all things NDP-related. This booklet is a valuable resource where you can seek and find information about school policies and personnel quickly and easily.

This book will: • Introduce you to our school leadership and new faculty and staff members.

• Explain 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. Please 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.

Thank you for joining the NDP family. We look forward to Discovering Excellence with you!

Eugene M. Sweeney, Ph.D. Principal

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Who’s Who EXECUTIVE TEAM

JILL PLATT President

SYDNEY GLENN Director of Advancement & Communications

GENE SWEENEY Principal

LISA JOHNSTON Director of Finance

MATT RYLSKI Director of Enrollment

Fr. CLEMENT ATTAH School Chaplain

BRIAN CANNON Director of Center of Mission & Ministry

BRI DRAGONETTI Assistant Principal of Student Services

LEADERSHIP TEAM Brie Dragonetti Tracey Heisler Jason Levine Bonnie-Jean Chudzinski Sr. Yolanda Mendoza Lisa McMorrow Kim Haub Patty Rivera Kevin Finley Sarah Hopkins Shelley Dinges Kim Viliborghi Renee Cochran

Assistant Principal of Student Services Assistant Principal of Learning Services Athletic Director Director of Faculty Development and Services Director of Campus Ministry Director of Counseling Associate Director of Communications and Marketing Assistant Director of Facilities and Campus Events Coordinator of Student Activities Coordinator of Student Culture/House Coordinator of Christian Service Learning Dean of Women Executive Administrative Assistant, Registrar

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at NDP WHO TO CALL Administration Office Admissions Office Advancement Office Academic Resource Center (ARC) Alumni Office Athletics Office Attendance Campus Ministry/Retreats Center of Mission and Ministry Christian Service Hours Communications/Newsletters Counseling/College Visits Dean of Women Front Desk Tuition

House System IT/Helpdesk Nurse Parent Clubs/Associations Registrar/Transcripts Student Activities/Clubs

Renee Cochran Mary Lou Lachvayder Sydney Glenn George Prelock Joel Boucher Ann Williams Cindi Buckner Sr. Yolanda Mendoza Kelly Jean Shelley Dinges Kim Haub Lindsay Cusano Kim Viliborghi Dyan Tomaselli Cesar Lopez Sarah Hopkins Mike Roduin Katie Rodriguez Michaela Robinson Renee Cochran Kevin Finley

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(480) 634-8238 (480) 634-8336 (480) 634-8224 (480) 634-8353 (480) 634-8226 (480) 634-8273 attendance@ndpsaints.org (480) 634-8241 (480) 634-8388 (480) 634-8391 (480) 634-8234 (480) 634-8239 (480) 634-8229 (480) 634-8200 (480) 634-8285 (480) 634-8367 (480) 634-8222 (480) 634-8255 (480) 634-8214 (480) 634-8238 (480) 634-8248

NEED TO KNOW

This section will serve as a quick reference for important policies. Please note, additional information can be found at ndpsaints.org/handbook. Be sure to explore myNDP and Quicklinks on our website for easy access and answers to our most frequently asked questions.

FAMILY CONTACT INFORMATION Notre Dame Preparatory uses the family contact information submitted in Powerschool. Please ensure that all information is updated at the beginning of each school year by visiting ndpsaints.powerschool.com/public. All families must confirm personal information for each of their students by August 2, 2022. If information needs to be updated during the school year, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@ndpsaints.org.

ATTENDANCE

CONTACT: Cindi Buckner, Attendance Administrative Assistant attendance@ndpsaints.org

Please review the attendance policy below and refer to the handbook for more details.

Our absence/tardy policies have been updated for the 2022-23 school year.

1. 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.

CONSEQUENCES FOR ABSENCES PER CLASS PER SEMESTER

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CONSEQUENCES FOR TARDIES PER CLASS PER SEMESTER

2. Please familiarize yourself with the entire attendance policy and make note of the procedures in the following areas: a. A parent or legal guardian must fill out the online attendance form prior to the student’s arrival for students arriving late at ndpsaints.org/attendance. b. For students leaving school early, a parent or legal guardian must fill out the online attendance form at ndpsaints.org/attendance. c. Students may NOT leave school with anyone other than their parents without written permission from the student’s parent or legal guardian.

3. 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.

4. Please visit our website for more information at ndpsaints.org/quicklinks/attendance.

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY

CONTACT: Tracey Heisler, Assistant Principal of Learning Services (480) 634-8362 - theisler@ndpsaints.org

1. Our primary purpose as an educational institution is academics. Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing to participate in any co-curricular activities at Notre Dame Preparatory. Please see the Student/Parent Handbook for more details at ndpsaints.org/handbook.

2. 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 unable to participate in games, club meetings, or performances during the window of ineligibility.

COVID PROTOCOLS

We will continue to follow the current CDC guidelines with regards to COVID. 1. Masks will not be required in classrooms or outside on campus. A student may wear a mask if he/she wishes.

2. Classes will all be in person.

3. There will be no synchronous online learning, however, teachers will record classes for absent students to view asynchronously after school.

4. All students and faculty MUST stay home if they are sick.

5. This policy could change if COVID numbers rise.

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. For the safety and protection of our NDP community, the front office will not accept any items or drop-offs. This includes food, beverage, technology, and homework. Please do not try to bypass this policy by leaving items outside the gates or passing items over the fence.

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DRUG TESTING (CONT.)

DISCIPLINE & PARENTAL SUPPORT

5. Any student who attempts to alter or disrupt a valid collection sample may be dismissed.

6. Please see our Student/Parent Handbook on our website at ndpsaints.org/handbook.

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.

NURSE’S OFFICE

CONTACT: Ms. Rodriguez | Nurse (480) 634-8255 - nurse@ndpsaints.org

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.

1. In the event of illness or injury while at school, students MUST report to the Nurse’s Office for evaluation.

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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 Health 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 Health Office personnel. A new form must be completed and signed each school year.

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

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

3. 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.

DRUG TESTING

1. For the health and well-being of our students, Notre Dame Preparatory is an alcohol, tobacco, vape and drug-free campus.

2. The use, possession, sharing or selling of prescription or nonprescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco or vape cigarettes is strictly prohibited on or off campus and could result in withdrawal from Notre Dame Prep.

3. Notre Dame Preparatory conducts mandatory random drug testing for all students on campus. Students may be testing any day for any reason.

4. If a student is found to have taken or in possession of a banned substance or drug paraphernalia, he/she will undergo a formal evaluation which may result in mandatory counseling, suspension, withdrawal or dismissal.

PE UNIFORMS

CONTACT: Coach Derry | P.E. Department (480) 634-8392 - tderry@ndpsaints.org

1. PE Uniforms will be distributed in PE class the first week of school.

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

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PE UNIFORMS (CONT.)

STUDENT LUNCH PROGRAM

3. Each student will be provided with a small PE locker to keep their uniform and personal items.

4. A combination lock will be provided from the PE department. If a student loses his/her lock, he/she will have to purchase a new one 5. The cost of the uniform is T-shirt $10, Shorts $10, Dance T-Shirt (Check with Instructor for Fee).

6. The PE uniform fee will be automatically added to the student’s Smart Tuition account.

7. Replacement PE uniforms will be available in the Saints Store.

1. NDP is a cashless campus for meal purchases.

2. Student ID cards come with a barcode so that cards can be loaded through K12 Payments.

3. To create an account and to reload funds onto student ID cards for on-campus meals, go to k12paymentcenter.com and create your family account.

4. For your convenience the student meal plan link can be found easily on our website or mobile app under Quick Links - Student Meal Plans.

5. The lunch menu can be found under Quick Links at ndpsaints.org/quicklinks/lunch-menu.

PARKING INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY

CONTACT: Mrs. Viliborghi, Dean of Women

(480) 634-8222 - helpdesk@ndpsaints.org

1. Parking permits may be purchased at any time starting July 5 and picked up in the new COMM (former CCI), starting on August 10 during normal school hours.

2. Permits may be picked up in Dean Viliborghi’s office, located in the Administration builiding.

3. All students must complete the vehicle registration form found on our website at ndpsaints.org/quicklinks/parkingpermit and pay the fee before they can pick up their parking permit.

4. Students will pay either the fullyear amount or the half-year amount regardless of when they purchase their permit. The school will not pro-rate midsemester purchases.

5. 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.

6. Seniors who purchased a parking spot in May and plan to give that spot a custom paint job, our official painting days will be Thursday, Aug. 4, 5-8am.; Saturday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 8 a.m.; and Saturday, Aug. 13 (make-up day) from 5-10 a.m. Contact our senior coordinator, Mrs. Lachvayder with questions regarding senior parking spot painting at (480) 634-8336 or email at mlachvayder@ndpsaints.org.

CONTACT: IT Department

1. At NDP, technology is integrated into all aspects of the curriculum. All students are required to provide their own laptops.

2. The IT department assists with troubleshooting, but the student is responsible for repairs to their personal devices. For IT help, email helpdesk@ndpsaints.org.

3. 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 PowerSchool).

TUITION

CONTACT: Mr. Lopez | Accountant (480) 634-8285 - clopez@ndpsaints.org

1. There are three tuition payment plans available: • One-time tuition paid in full by July 15.

• Two-installment payment plan paid by July 15 and December 15.

• Ten monthly installments (July through April.)

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

5. For students earning STO money, the first round of awards (payments) are sent to NDP in July.

6. The finance office will apply awards directly to students’ accounts within a week of receiving the funds.

(480) 634-8229 - kviliborghi@ndpsaints.org

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UNIFORM POLICY AND DRESS CODE CONTACT: Mr. Levine, Dean of Men (480) 634-8228 - jlevine@ndpsaints.org

CONTACT: Mrs. Viliborghi, Dean of Women (480) 634-8229 - kvilliborghi@ndpsaints.org

1. Dressing appropriately demonstrates pride in personal appearance while upholding our three R’s: Reverence, Respect and Responsibility. Our dress code promotes good taste and is in line with modest contemporary standards for a Catholic high school.

2. All uniform clothing must be purchased at Anton Uniforms or our used uniform sales.

3. For a quick reference of our proper uniform visit ndpsaints.org/dress-code or read the uniform section in our Student/Parent handbook found at ndpsaints.org/handbook.

4. Our Administration reserves the right to judge the appropriateness of a student’s dress.

5. 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 This year we have a new uniform policy. Please use the photos as your guide.

MASS

DAILY

SPIRIT

GIRLS must wear a uniform skirt to the knee, oxford buttondown shirt and dress shoes (no white-bottom shoes).

BOYS must wear long khaki pants, oxford shirt, a black or brown belt and dress shoes (no white-bottom shoes) and either the traditional striped NDP tie or the purple and black tie introduced in 2019.

GIRLS may wear the uniform skirt to the knee or bermudalength shorts (khaki or blackwith school polo tucked in. Belts are required with shorts.

BOYS may wear uniform shorts (plaid, khaki or black) with school polo shirt tucked in. Shorts must be worn with a black, brown or white belt (no logos).

GIRLS may wear the uniform skirt to the knee or bermudalength shorts (khaki or black) with a school spirit shirt.

Shirts may be untucked on spirit days only.

BOYS may wear uniform shorts (plaid, khaki or black) with a school spirit shirt.

Shirts may be untucked on spirit days only.

*Only seniors may wear black or gray polo shirts.

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ACADEMICS ACADEMICS & ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Notre Dame Prep offers a wide variety of learning programs to suit the needs of students with varying learning styles. These programs are designed to help our students succeed. For information on all of our programs, contact your student’s counselor or go to ndpsaints.org/academics.

ACADEMIC HONORS NDP offers Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude programs to encourage students to challenge themselves in the classroom and prepare themselves for rigorous college and university curriculums. Learn more at ndpsaints.org/academic-honors.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT The Advanced Placement (AP) program was created by 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 tests in May with the goal of earning college credit and placement. AP courses are offered in social studies, world languages, science, math 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.

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA The St. Aloysius Gonzaga Program assists those students who demonstrate academic potential and a desire to learn but need extra support navigating NDP’s college preparatory curriculum successfully. The program includes an increased focus on English, mathematics and organization skills. For more information, please visit our website: ndpsaints.org/academics/st-aloysius-gonzaga-program.

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EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS (CONT.) 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/sjwprogram.

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/st-thomas-aquinas-scholars-program.

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 one-to-one 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 at 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-to-one advising.

MATH LABS Math Labs are open every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday after school in room 808 for students to work on math homework and study for tests. Students may come individually or with friends for homework help and/or math tutoring, and the room is staffed with NDP math teachers and NHS tutors ready to help and answer questions.

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.

This year, 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/staff-directory.

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ACADEMIC INTERVENTION (CONT.) TESTING CENTER Located in the ARC, our 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. For more information, please visit: ndpsaints.org/academics/academic-support.

TUTORING Free tutoring is available to all students by members of the National Honor Society.

Please check with your House Captains for more details. Tutoring is provided during lunch hours, as well as before and after school, in Math Labs, and other times virtually.

Students who are struggling or receiving failing grades should avail themselves of this valuable service.

BELL SCHEDULES NDP’s daily schedule is a block schedule. Studies show that a block schedule allows for in-depth instruction, application, feedback and reflection, thus maximizing student learning success. The Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday schedule incorporates four block-period classes, House or WIN time, break, and lunch periods. The Wednesday schedule is unique with a later start to the day. Students attend all eight classes for shorter time periods. To allow for teacher professional development, first period will begin at 8:30 a.m. and students will be dismissed from school at 2:30 p.m.

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. 5 - Labor Day (No School) • Tuesday, Sept. 6 - Block Schedule (Periods 1-4) • Wednesday, Sept. 7 - Block Schedule (Periods 5-8) • Thursday, Septs. 8 - Block Schedule (Periods 1-4) • Friday, Sept. 9 - 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) VIRTUAL DAYS 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.

Here is a list of all the virtual days for the coming school year: • Aug. 26 – Teacher In-Service • Oct. 7 – Diocesan Educator Day • Nov. 7 – Teacher In-Service • Nov. 11 – 8th Grade Day • Feb. 9 & 10 - Virtual School Days - WMPO We will communicate via the newsletter, website calendar and text messages when special schedules are coming up.

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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 takes place between the gym and the baseball field. o Sophomore parents enter the front parking lot north of the gym. o Sophomore students are dropped off and picked up through gate #1 o 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. o Drivers in the left lane MUST turn left. o 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 speed limit (5 mph), 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.

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COUNSELING

CONTACT: Lindsay Cusano, Counseling Administrative Assistant & College Visit Coordinator (480) 634-8239 - lcusano@ndpsaints.org

At Notre Dame Prep, our counselors are educators who promote success for today’s students. They are uniquely trained in adolescent development, learning strategies, self-management, and social skills. 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

Preliminary student class schedules (indicating course and period only) will be emailed from our registrar, Mrs. Cochran, on July 18, to all students and parents who have signed the 2022-23 Student-Parent Handbook. If you are unsure whether or not your signatures are complete, please call Mrs. Cochran at (480) 634-8238.

Mrs. McMorrow, our director of counseling, will be available to answer questions starting July 19, while the rest of the counseling staff will be available starting July 26.

PLEASE NOTE: Our new counselors will be in new employee orientation on July 28-29 and August 1-2. They will be available to answer questions beginning on August 3.

Most scheduling questions can be handled via email, so please email your counselor before scheduling an appointment. Please note that NDP does not accommodate schedule changes for teacher preference. For counselor contact information, visit ndpsaints.org/academics/counseling.

Counselor assignments are designated below: HOUSE St. Blaise House St. George House St. Francis House St. Ignatius House St. Maximilian House St. Michael House St. Patrick House St. Teresa House 2024 St. Thomas Aquinas Scholars Cohort 2025 St. Thomas Aquinas Scholars Cohort 2026 St. Thomas Aquinas Scholars Cohort

COUNSELOR Elizabeth Barnes Lisa McMorrow Lisa McMorrow Cal Beneze Paige Peters Deanna Larson Twila Walker Kelly Benitez Deanna Larson Elizabeth Barnes Lisa McMorrow

During the school year, students may email their counselors or stop in the counseling office before school, during morning break, or after school. Many questions can be answered via email, eliminating the need for students to miss class time. Students may also schedule an appointment through their counselor’s Calendly link or by simply emailing their counselor.

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COMMUNICATIONS

Effective communication is vital for a successful Notre Dame Prep experience for you and your student. 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

1. Notre Dame Prep AZ App: Download our free app. a. Use the QR code to the right to download our app. b. Our app provides quick access to important links and tells you everything you need to know about NDP at your fingertips. c. App subscribers can sign up for “push notifications” for reminders and alerts.

2. Website a. Our website is your primary resource for information about our school. Check it out at ndpsaints.org and explore! b. There are two tabs that are designed with you in mind: Quicklinks and myNDP. c. A confidential passkey is required for secure pages. Email Kim Haub at khaub@ndpsaints.org to obtain that passkey. - please do not share the password. d. News about students, clubs and activities can be found under Culture. e. School calendar, lunch menu and the student/parent handbook can be found under Quick Links. f. The course description guide can be found under Academics. g. The complete faculty and staff directory can be found under myNDP. h. Event registrations and ways to give can be found under Support NDP. i. Check out The Scoop at ndpsaints.org/the-scoop for news in a quick, easy-to-read format.

3. The Weekly Parent Newsletter 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 add saintsnews@ndpsaints.org to your contact list in your email account or visit our website under Quick Links>Communications to read it online.

4. Parent Club Newsletters a. Emailed to moms each month with news specific to Mothers’ Guild. b. Emailed to dads each month with news specific to Dads’ Club.

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5. Text messages a. Urgent alerts and last-minute reminders that cannot wait until the next newsletter. b. Please keep your cell phone number updated through the NDP registrar.

6. Social Media is updated frequently. “Follow” us and stay informed. facebook.com/NDPSaints

@ndpsaints

twitter.com/NDPSaintsNews

linkedin.com/school/notre-dame-preparatory/

youtube.com/NotreDamePrep If you have news to share about your NDP student, contact us at news@ndpsaints.org.

7. Straight Talk a. Emailed as needed to all parents. b. Contains news about critical issues facing our school community straight from the principal or other executive team members.

8. Letters from the Registrar a. Important academic-related letters from the principal, asst. principals or deans. b. Announcements regarding grades, behavior and transcripts. c. Urgent school information. d. NOTE: Always check your junk/spam folders if you suspect that you are missing our emails. Be sure to make rcochran@ndpsaints.org and powerschool@ndpsaints.org contacts in your email account.

9. Video Announcements a. Produced and broadcasted weekly by students in NDP Live! b. Student reporters breakdown the current events on campus. c. Shown once a week during House Time then posted on The Scoop and available at youtube.com/NotreDamePrep.

10. Saints Nation Annual Report a. Annual retrospective of campus life. b. Financial/Donor Information. c. Feature stories about members of the NDP community.

ACADEMICS CHAIN OF COMMUNICATION Should a concern arise in the classroom or with a student’s grades the following procedure should be followed: 1. To help students build self-advocacy skills, the first line of communication should always begin between the student and the teacher.

2. After the student has communicated with the teacher, then the parents can contact the teacher directly via email if necessary.

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

4. Parents should only contact the Assistant Principal of Learning Services (theisler@ndpsaints.org) if the chain of communication has been exhausted.

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ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES CHAIN OF COMMUNICATION Should a concern arise during an athletic season, House or club event, the following procedure should be followed: 1. 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.

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

3. If the issue remains unresolved, the parent should then communicate his/her concern with the Athletic Director (athletics@ndpsaints.org), Coordinator of Student Activities (kfinley@ndpsaints.org) or Coordinator of Student Culture (shopkins@ndpsaints.org).

4. Parents should only contact the Assistant Principal of Student Services (bdragonetti@ndpsaints.org) if the chain of communication has been exhausted.

ONLINE TOOLS

The following online tools are available to our parents and students on our website in the parent and student portals under the myNDP tab. Links for all these tools are also available on our mobile app.

CANVAS Learning Management System Teachers post course assignments, calendars, quizzes, tests, grades and comments.

Parents log-in using student’s name and password to create a parent observer account.

Daily school announcements are posted regularly in this system.

POWERSCHOOL Student Information System Parents can track student’s attendance, schedule, credits, and GPA. Generates transcripts; to order one please email registrar@ndpsaints.org.

Used for registration and re-enrollment.

Contains parent and student contact information in addition to emergency information and carpool interest.

View and update your data ndpsaints.powerschool.com/public.

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BLACKBAUD TUITION MANAGEMENT Payment Management System Allows parents to pay for tuition, fees, parking permits, banquets and more.

Sign in at bit.ly/2LxCwhS.

SCOIR College Guidance Management System Streamlines college search.

Keeps students informed and on track during college application process.

Makes scheduling college visits easy.

Keeps college applications deadlines top of mind.

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2VOL

Christian Service Hours Claimed and Recorded Christian service opportunities are posted here.

Students may sign up to volunteer on x2VOL to sign-up for service, record hours and monitor their service history.

Administrators accept, deny and track Christian service hours.

Lunch and Meal Plan Payment

K12 PAYMENT CENTER

Parents load student ID cards with funds for lunch and snack to keep our campus cash-less.

Card reload link is found under Quicklinks of our website or k12paymentcenter.com.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAPLAIN Hello! My Friends in Christ, Discovering Excellence is a fitting theme for 2022-23 and always. Learning and mastering academic skills are vitally important to your personal growth and the well-being of our world.

Ignorance can wreak such havoc, while excellence, in both learning and humbly following Jesus Christ, can bring about peace, love and human connectiveness.

St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta once said, “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”

My hope for this year is that we will all discover excellence in each other and ourselves. Our exceptionalism can be a well-spring of joy that will emanate from our campus and bring about true conversion for our world.

I am excited to take this journey with all of you as I embark on this new experience as your chaplain. Helping others learn to follow Jesus Christ is my greatest joy and desire. This year we want to continue forming our community by reminding ourselves of all the good that is around us and working to eliminate that which is bad.

If we start expecting excellence of ourselves and work to overcome our shortcomings, I know that we will accomplish the Mission of Jesus and His Church and truly become One Body in Christ.

Life is never perfect, but I know in my heart that the intermittent pain we experience throughout our lives teaches us grace, love, compassion and keeps us connected to each other as we navigate this life.

It is no accident that I was assigned to be your chaplain at this time. God is up to something great!

All we need to do is follow His brilliance and trust in His Son. With Jesus as our guide, we will most certainly Discover Excellence!

Blessings to you all, Fr. Clement Attah, VC Notre Dame Prep, School Chaplain

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FAITH FORMATION Each year we focus our “spiritual lenses” to see opportunities for God’s grace and to find lasting divine discoveries about our loving God through: 1. Kairos retreats 2. Service trips to Aravaipa Farms, Washington DC, Rocky Point, Mexico and Puerto Rico 3. Monthly All-school Masses 4. Two all-school Reconciliation services during Advent and Lent 5. Plunges (day of service) for our incoming freshmen 6. On-campus weekly lunch bible studies 7. Dads’ Club Hike and Mass open to all NDP dads with their families 8. First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9. Weekly praying of the rosary in the chapel by NDP parents 10. Virtual Formation through social media posts, blogs and podcasts 11. All School House Retreat 12. Monthly spiritual formation on various topics through the House system 13. Mothers’ Guild Senior Moms retreat It is our hope that these opportunities may widen our eyes to see God’s hope springing up around us and the ways that He remains ever-present with us. We begin and end everything at NDP with prayer and call upon the protection and intercession of our Patroness, the Blessed Virgin Mary.

PRAYER REQUESTS & 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.

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CULTURE

We encourage our students to seek and discover ways to become examples of living a life modeled after Jesus Christ; accepting, loving and inclusive. In this ever-connected world, teens are more isolated than ever before.

We combat this phenomenon on two fronts: the House System where mentoring relationships are built, and the Dog Pound Student Council where student, community and school spirit are promoted.

THE HOUSE SYSTEM

Our student body is grouped into 8 Houses. These Houses build community, mentorship, discipleship and opportunities for growth and leadership.

Guided by the Coordinator of Student Culture, Sarah Hopkins, 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 built-in support system.

Each House consists of four smaller groups called Families. House time 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.

We are Eight Houses - One Community of Saints

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WE ARE 8 HOUSES ONE COMMUNITY OF SAINTS Welcome to the House System where every student belongs to a family, a House and the NDP Community of Saints.

ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE HOUSE ST. BLAISE HOUSE 2018-19 HOUSE OF THE YEAR Virtue: Sacrifice | Color: Royal Blue Virtue: Courage | Color: Silver House Servant Leaders: House Servant Leaders: Taylor Lammot, Hailey Dorsch, Colson Hoy, Ellia Issac, and Ava Fulbright and Olivia Savord ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI HOUSE Virtue: Humility | Color: Gold House Servant Leaders: Sami Harrod, Connor White, and Claire Halabu

ST. GEORGE HOUSE Virtue: Fortitude | Color: Crimson House Servant Leaders: Payton Riggins, Jack DeChant, and Lucia Wallen

ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA HOUSE Virtue: Integrity | Color: Red House Servant Leaders: Ella Lahr, Wyatt Peirson, and Sydney Golden

ST. MICHAEL HOUSE 2019-20 HOUSE OF THE YEAR Virtue: Tenacity | Color: Hot Pink House Servant Leaders: Sara Evans, Dylan Robertson, and Chloe Grindall ST. PATRICK HOUSE 2020-21 CO-HOUSE OF THE YEAR Virtue: Loyalty | Color: Green House Servant Leaders: Spencer GallagherVishney, Lucas Minarich, and Lara Valesquez

ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA HOUSE 2020-21 CO-HOUSE OF THE YEAR Virtue: Selflessness | Color: Light Blue House Servant Leaders: Rylee Kilgore, Carly Resnick, and Bryce Barkemeyer

STUDENT ACTIVITIES CLUBS We offer more than 30 student-led clubs at NDP for students who have hobbies beyond athletics and academics. From the Medical Club and E-Sports to Saints for Life and Diversity Student Union; 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 encouraged to create one with other like-minded individuals. Kevin Finley, Coordinator of Student Activities, oversees both the Dog Pound Student Council and Clubs.

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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.

ATHLETICS

The Notre Dame Preparatory athletic programs are 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 56 state championships. 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 in the 2022-23 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, that provides our families with a safe, easy and user-friendly way to register for Notre Dame Prep athletics. All students must take and upload a new physical (after 3/1/22), while new and transfer students must also take the Brainbook and Opioid Course and upload the completed certificate.

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

FALL SPORTS

WINTER SPORTS

SPRING SPORTS

Fall sports tryouts begin August 8

Winter sports tryouts begin October 31

Spring sports tryouts begin February 6

Football Girls Volleyball Boys & Girls Golf Boys & Girls Cross Country Boys & Girls Swim & Dive Hockey (Early August) Spiritline - Pom & Cheer (July 26) E-sports (Fall)

Baseball Softball Boys & Girls Tennis Boys & Girls Track & Field Boys & Girls Lacrosse Boys Volleyball Girls Beach Volleyball

Wrestling Boys & Girls Basketball Boys & Girls Soccer

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SOCIAL MEDIA @NDPAthletics

@NDP_Athletics

@NDP_Athletics

ARTS ARTS PROGRAMS Art and music are creative expressions of God’s love for us. At NDP we offer many classes in performing, digital, visual and media arts. We celebrate each group throughout the year.

Individually, the groups compete in local and regional competitions and perform acts of charity for those who are sick or those who may not otherwise have access to music, song, dance or art.

In performing arts, we offer choir, jazz ensemble, guitar orchestra, drama and dance. We hold classes and performances in the St. Catherine of Bologna Performing Arts Center, named after the patron saint of the arts.

Our visual arts department offers classes in drawing, painting, pottery/ceramics and mosaic disciplines. We also offer digital photography, motion graphics and digital video, and broadcast and media production.

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 One-Act Play, Aug. 26 • Fall Play Auditions, Aug. 29-30 • Christmas Card Contest Begins, Oct. 15 • Fall Drama “Trojan Women”, Nov. 4 and 5 • Drama Showcase, Nov. 29 • Dance Recital, Dec. 1 • Choir Concert and Visual Arts Gallery, Dec. 6 • Guitar Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble Concert, Dec. 8 • Mardi Gras Giving Day Livestream, Feb. 21 • Drama Musical “Anastasia”, Mar. 24, 25, 31 and April 1 • Spring Dance Recital, April 24 • Choir, Guitar Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble Concert, April 27 • Spring Drama Showcase, April 28 • Spring Visual Art Gallery, May 4

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SHOP NDP SAINTS’ STORE - HOME OF SPIRIT WEAR AND GEAR AND SCRIP! STORE HOURS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR:

WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 2 P.M. - 3 P.M. LOCATED IN THE GYM LOBBY. PARENTS MUST SIGN IN AT THE FRONT OFFICE BEFORE MAKING THEIR WAY TO THE STORE.

ON-CAMPUS SHOPPING FOR NDP SPIRIT WEAR 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/ndp-wear 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 - Blackout, Whiteout, Neon and Camouflage are often used for spirit dress at athletic events all year!

ONLINE SHOP FOR NDP SPIRIT GEAR Customize your own spirit wear at the official BSN Sports Sideline Store for NDP. Please note, the polo shirts sold on this website ARE NOT official school uniform polos; please do not purchase these polos for daily school use. For Spirit wear and outerwear, go to ndpsaints.org/ndpwear and shop!

SCRIP STORE – GIFT CARDS Store hours during the school year: Wednesdays & Thursdays 2 p.m. - 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-days of the year program where you earn a tuition rebate simply by managing your everyday purchases through Scrip’s various tools. You earn rebates with half applied to your student’s tuition and half applied to NDP’s Tuition Assistance Fund. The Scrip program includes a variety of ways to participate. More information about the Scrip program can be found at ndpsaints.org/scrip.

USED UNIFORM SALES Used Uniforms Sales happen twice a year. The first sale is scheduled for Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Oct. 26 from 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Used uniform donations are accepted in the bin located outside NDP’s front office. We request that these donations are clean, unstained and bagged. Please only donate items that you would choose to purchase. Thank you.

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SUPPORT NDP A classic Catholic education is special. Our students are taught to be loving 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 fundraisers and FUN-raisers to build relationships and generate revenue streams. This helps take our students’ experience from good to great.

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 advertising opportunities benefit NDP Fund ndpsaints.org/NDPfund.

ADVERTISE WITH NDP We offer business owners plenty of opportunities to advertise to loyal constituents through NDP. 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 2022-23 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 spent, 50 percent goes to your student and the other half goes to NDP’s Tuition Assistance Fund. ndpsaints.org/support-ndp/scrip.

THANKS FOR GIVING – FACULTY AND STAFF CHRISTMAS FUND Many years ago, our Advisory School Board started the Faculty and Staff Christmas Fund. This helps make holiday gift giving to faculty and staff easier for parents and is very appreciated by NDP employees. This NDP tradition is organized by the parent-led Advisory School Board and begins Nov. 1.

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BECOME A SAINT OF THE ARTS Fundraising continues for our newest addition to campus. Opened in the fall of 2021, the Performing Arts Center (PAC) is part of the Our Future in Focus: Vision 2020 campaign. We continue to work on strengthening all facets of the NDP experience and commit significant resources to advance our academic goals and campus facilities, allowing students to set their sights on exploring passions and interests to their fullest potential through expanded experiential learning opportunities. ndpsaints.org/support-ndp/ways-to-give/saint-of-the-arts

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 raffle for added excitement. Organize a foursome or come as a single but join us for a wonderful day on the links. For more information, please visit ndpsaints.org/golf.

MARDI GRAS GIVING DAY Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is a special day at NDP. Our NDP Live! club hosts a livestream-a-thon to raise as much money in one day as possible through their 8-hour broadcast. This money goes directly into the 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 a fast-paced auction and dinner, 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 for dollar 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, Arizona Tuition Connection 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 Cesar Lopez at clopez@ndpsaints.org with questions.

LEGACY PLANNED GIVING & 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-advantageous strategies to achieve your philanthropic goals.

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FUN-RAISERS 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! ndpsaints.org/culinaryfest.

GRANDPARENTS DAY 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 a complimentary luncheon with NDP students and their grandparents. Registration for this event begins in October.

CASINO NIGHT Dads’ Club organizes the NDP Casino Night complete with live music, food, drinks, prizes and, of course, Vegas-style gaming. We encourage parents to bring their friends to this 21+ event. The evening is full of fun and excitement for our community and beyond.

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YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS IN ACTION!

THROUGH GENEROUS DONATIONS TO THE NDP FUND, YOU ARE ENRICHING THE LIVES OF OUR STUDENTS!

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PARENT & ALUMNI VOLUNTEERS

At Notre Dame Prep, 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 give generously of their time, talent, and treasure to advance our school’s mission and vision.

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, 2022. To get started, visit phoenix. cmgconnect.org.

VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN

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

PARENT & ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS Mothers’ Guild, Dads’ Club, and The Alumni Association serve as vehicles for parents and alumni to engage in the life of the school and bolster their NDP experience. Involved parents and alumni share in the fun and lasting friendship of our 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.

The Dads’ Club Three for Me program helps parents find diverse ways to volunteer at school and in the community—both of which support student learning. Our dads can volunteer when they have time: during the day, in the evening or on the weekends.

To facilitate this volunteerism, we ask that all NDP dads sign up to be a member of the Dads’ Club. Part of your membership includes an understanding that you will commit three hours of your time for any number of the activities that are listed on the Sign-up Genius. Once you sign up, the Dads’ Club Coordinator of Community Service will contact you to remind you of the upcoming service. The Sign-up Genius will be updated throughout the year as additional service opportunities arise.

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FUNDRAISING & OUTREACH EVENT VOLUNTEERS

The Advancement Office uses parent and alumni volunteers for our annual fundraising and community building events including Culinary Festival, Golf Tournament, Alumni Hall of Fame, Homecoming Tailgate, Christmas and Easter Community Outreach and Auction Fashion Show.

Please contact Heather Weurding at hweurding@ndpsaints.org for more information.

LEADERSHIP BOARDS

Parents are invited to share their strengths by serving on various boards including Advisory School Board, Mothers’ Guild Executive Board, Dads’ Club Executive Board, Saints Fund Class Chairs, Alumni Association, and other ad hoc committees. Contact NDP President Jill Platt at jplatt@ndpsaints.org to discuss how you can get involved and serve.

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2022

IMPORTA

JULY

SEPTEMBER (cont.)

5 | Parking Permits Available for Sale TBD | New Student IT Appointments (Late July)

28 | House Retreat/All School Mass (House Shirts Required) 28 | House Charity Drive

AUGUST

OCTOBER

3 | Used Uniform Sale 3 | Ambassador Meetings 4 | Ambassador Meetings 4 | Senior Parking Lot Painting 8 | Fall Sports Registration Due 8 | Fall Sports Practice Begins 9 | Transfer Student Orientation Half Day 9 | School Photos and Parking Permit Pick-Up 9 | Senior Parking Lot Painting 10 | Freshman Orientation Half Day 10 | School Photos & Parking Permit Pick-Up 11 | First Semester Classes Begin 12 | Freshman Connection 13 | Senior Parking Lot Painting - Make-up 16 | Mothers’ Guild Freshman Mom Reception 17 | Last Day to Make Schedule Changes 17 | New Transfer Mom Reception 22 | Senior/Parent Meetings Begin 24 | All-School Mass (Mass Attire Required) 24 | House Charity Drive 25 | Back-to-School Night for Parents All Grade Levels 25 | St. Thomas Aquinas Parent Meeting 26 | Virtual Day of School – Staff Professional Develop (Periods 1-8) 26 | One Act Play 27 | SAT Test 29-30 | Fall Play Auditions 30 | Senior Presentations in Theology Class 31 | Mothers’ Guild Membership Luncheon

1 | SAT Test 3 | Parent/Teacher Conferences 4 | Senior Special Snack Day 7 | Virtual Day of School – Educator Day (Periods 1-8) 8 | Annual HopeKids Walk 11 | House Charity Drive 13-14 | Fall Break - No School 13-15 | Service Mission Trip (tentative) 17-21 | Homecoming Spirit Week 20 | Scrip Appreciation Day 20 | Powder Puff Football Game 21 | Homecoming Varsity Football Game* 22 | ACT Test 22 | Homecoming Dance 23 | Greater Phoenix NACAC College Fair 25 | National Testing Day for Sophomores, Juniors 25 | Christian Service Day for Freshmen, Seniors 26 | Used Uniform Sale 31 | Winter Sports Registration due 31 | Winter Sports Practices Begin

NOVEMBER

1 | All-School Mass - All Saints Day (Mass Attire Required) 1 | Winter Sports Registration Due 4 | Fall Play 5 | SAT Test 5 | Fall Play* 6 | NDP Annual Open House 7 | Virtual Day of School - Teacher In-Service (Periods 1-8) 9 | College Athletics Early Signing Day 10 | Home Varsity Football Game 11 | 8th Grade Day/ Virtual Day of School 12 | Culinary Festival 15 | STA Frozen Turkey Drive 15- 18 | Kairos #41 17 | Coffee House Variety Show 21 | Christian Service Hours Due 22 | Grandparents’ Luncheon 23-25 | Thanksgiving Break - No School 29 | Performing Arts Festival Drama* 30 | Senior Yearbook Ads Due 30 | Advent Reconciliation

SEPTEMBER

1 | Senior Presentations in Theology Class 2 | Adoration 5 | Labor Day - No School 8 | Pep Rally and Home Varsity Football Game* 9 | Senior Gown Portraits (Make-up Date) 9 | Club Fair 10 | Senior Gown Portraits (Make-up Date) 10 | ACT Test 13-16 | Kairos #40 14 | Freshman Plunge 15 | Freshman Parent Night 16 | Home Varsity Football Game 19 | NHS Induction Ceremony 20-22 | Freshman Counseling Presentations 21 | School Photo Make Up Day 22 | Dads’ Club Top Golf Gathering

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2023

NT DATES DECEMBER

MARCH

1 - 16 | NHS Toy Drive 1 | Senior Gown Portraits Due 1 | Fine Arts Festival Dance* 3 | Breakfast with Santa (Service Opportunity) 3 | SAT Test 5 | NDP Golf Tournament 5-9 | Christmas Spirit Week 6 | Fine Arts Festival Choir and Visual Arts Gallery* 8 | All-School Mass - Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Mass Attire Required) 8 | Fine Arts Festival Guitar Orchestra & Jazz Ensemble* 9 | Pep Rally for Fall Sports 10 | ACT Test 14 | College Athletics Signing 14-16 | First Semester Final Exams 15 | Mothers’ Guild & Dads’ Club Christmas Party 19-Jan 3 | Christmas Break - No School

3 | Pep Rally for Winter Sports 4 | Dads’ Club Casino Night 6 | Summer School Registration Begins 8 | Lenten Reconciliation 9 - 15 | Catholic Mission Trip (tentative) 10 | House Charity Drive 11 | SAT Test 13-17 | Spring Break - No School 21-24 | Kairos #43 22 | New Saints BBQ 24 & 25 | Spring Musical* 29 | All School Mass (Mass Attire Required) 31 & April 1 | Spring Musical*

APRIL

1 | ACT on Campus for All Juniors 3 | Senior Christian Service Hours Due 3 | Senior Capstones Begin 5 | Eucharistic Procession 6 | Holy Thursday, Virtual School Day 7 | Good Friday - No School 10 | Easter Monday - No School 15 | ACT Test 17 | Senior Awards Night + Jazz Ensemble 20 | House Drive #4 22 | Auction Fashion Show 24 | Performing Arts Spring Show Dance 24 | Underclassman Christian Service Hours Due 24 | House Awards Presentation 25 | Underclassman Awards 25 | Cookies With Counselors 26 | All School Mass of Ascension (Mass Attire Required) 27 | Performing Arts Spring Show Guitar Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Choir 28 | Senior Picnic 28 | Performing Arts Spring Show Drama 29 | Junior/Senior Prom

JANUARY

4 | Second Semester Classes Begin 10-12 | Spring Musical Auditions 16 | MLK Day - No School 19 | Junior Parent Night 19-23 | March For Life Trip 24 & 26 | Junior Presentations in Theology Classes 25 | All School Mass (Mass Attire Required) 27 & 28 | Senior-Directed One Act Plays 27 | House Charity Drive 29-Feb 3 | Catholic Schools Week 30 | Mothers’ Guild Winter Member Luncheon 31-Feb 3 | Kairos #42

FEBRUARY

1 | College Athletics Signing 3 | All School BBQ Lunch 6-10 | Counselor Appreciation Week 6 | Spring Sports Registration Due 6 | Spring Sports Practice Begin 8 | Senior 100 Day Countdown Celebration 9-10 | Virtual School Days WMPO (Periods 1-8) 11 | ACT Test 14 | Valentine Singing Candy Grams 17-20 | Presidents Day Holiday - No School 21 | Mardi Gras Giving Day Livestream 22 | Ash Wednesday All-School Mass (Mass Attire Required) 22 | CRS Operation Rice Bowl Begins 23-24 | Senior Moms Retreat

MAY

1-12 | AP Exams 3 | May Crowning 4 | Visual Arts Spring Gallery 5 | Neon Dance Party 8 | Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 15-17 | Senior Finals 17 | Graduation Practice 18 | Baccalaureate Mass 19 | Graduation Ceremony 23-25 | Underclassman Finals 25 | Last Day of School

*ME = Marquee Event. Students will earn House Points for attending.

Dates are subject to change. For the very latest information go to ndpsaints.org/quicklinks/school-calendar

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