Rise to he Challenge
Since 2002 | 2020
CONTENTS
1 Welcome Letter 3 Why NDP? 5 Mission & Vision 7 Saints Back Safely 9 NDP - Our Future in Focus 11 Faith 12 Human Dignity Initiative 14 Academics 16 Career Pathways at NDP 19 College Bound Acceptances 20 NDP House System
23 Athletics 24 Fine Arts 26 Christian Service 29 Clubs at NDP 30 Admissions - Key Dates & Process 31 Tuition & Financial Aid 32 Alumni
Once a Saint, Always a Saint!
Welcome to Notre Dame Preparatory
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Why Notre Dame Preparatory? 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.
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EXPANDING MINDS
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BUILDING FAITH
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ENRICHING LIVES
94% of students matriculate to a 4-year university
ASU Honors US Military Academies M.I.T. New York University Texas Christian University Harvard University Duke University UCLA Middlebury College Fordham University
78%
of Notre Dame Preparatory’s seniors received college merit scholarships in 2019 Rigorous curriculum with 14 AP courses and 27 honors dual enrollment opportunities
SAT & ACT SCORES EXCEED STATE & NATIONAL LEVELS MEAN SAT SCORES CR w/Writing Math
NATIONAL 538 621 NDP
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NATIONAL ARIZONA NDP
WE ARE 10 HOUSES ONE COMMUNITY OF SAINTS NDP provides opportunity for all students to belong
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RETREAT opportunities for all students 9-12 grades
28,970 146 students & staff took mission trips in 2019-20
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69% of Notre Dame Preparatory’s faculty have master’s degrees and 6% hold a Ph.D.
Hours of student Christian Service in 2019-20 Daily Masses & monthly all school-wide Masses. Faith-based curriculum integrated into each subject.
70% 49 29 21
of NDP Students participate in athletics
The number of athletic team state championships NDP has won comptetive athletic teams athletes signed to play at the college level in 2018
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 20 STUDENT/ TEACHER RATIO
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Enrichment offerings include visual arts, drama, band, choir, media arts, digital technology & robotics. Proud to be GFA certified.
Pillars Since 2002
MISSION 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.
VISION 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 install 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.
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At NDP, we believe “All Are Made in the Image of Jesus 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
SAINTS BACK SAFELY In 2019-2020 when we came up with “Accept the Challenge� as a call to action for our community, we had no way of knowing that we would be challenged in ways we never thought possible. But like the Saints we are, we accepted the challenge to shift immediately to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. We also found wonderfully creative ways to support our students and celebrate our seniors. In preparation for the 2020-2021 school year, we invested extensively in state-of-the-art technology and professional training and development. With our Saints Back Safely in hybrid mode, our students, whether on campus or at home, are receiving the academic excellence that they have come to expect from Notre Dame Prep. We also remain closely connected through our daily House meetings, athletic team practices and the efforts of our spirited Dog Pound while keeping the safety of our community as our top priority. 7
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NDP - Our Future in Focus
Construction is in full-swing on the St. Catherine of Bologna Performing Arts Center. This effort marks the first classroom construction project on our campus in more than 10 years, but most importantly, our first performing arts building! The building is set to open in early 2021. Named for the patron saint of the arts, the St. Catherine of Bologna Performing Arts Center (or the PAC for short) offers more than 20,000 square feet of space that will house our drama, guitar orchestra, jazz ensemble, choir, and digital media programs. “I can't wait to get in there and really break in that space and develop something magical with the NDP community,” said NDP drama teacher Esther Sequeira. The state-of-the-art recording studio will allow our music and choral ensembles to record their CDs in-house and it will provide a quiet space for our NDP Live! Club to produce video announcements and promotional videos. The Blackbox theater will offer flexibility and space for large gatherings, including Mass, and will allow our drama, dance, choral and instrumental music students to experience a variety of theater configurations for their performances. Senior Bennett Curran is a thespian and a member of the NDP guitar orchestra, who will spend a great deal of time in the PAC once it opens. “I’m super excited!” he said. “It is something all of us at NDP have been looking forward to. It will be amazing to be able to create memories and music on a massive level,” he added.
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Faith Faith is an integral part of life at Notre Dame Prep. We fully trust in the tenents and mission of the Catholic Church to allow students to be disciples of God, so that they might go forth and improve the world. Parents are the primary religious educators and nurturers of their children’s spirituality and we partner with parents by offering a vibrant faith life on campus.
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Human Dignity Initiative As a Catholic High School, the dignity of every soul on campus is vitally important to us. That is why we created our Human Dignity Initiative to ensure that our students are formed in the very heart and mind of Jesus Christ. We are brothers and sisters to one another. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) gives us a beautiful reminder of how we are to view each other and challenges every one of us to look upon his neighbor (without any exception) as ‘another self,” and treat others accordingly. We are all made in the image and likeness of God and with that comes great dignity and responsibility. Reverence, Respect, and Responsibility are the pillars of our Integral Student Outcomes (ISOs) and are present in every classroom and office on campus. They are more than just words on a wall; they are aspirational reminders of who we must be. Our philosophy carries over to our students who have formed clubs such as Diversity Student Union, to help the end racial-division; Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos, to provide aid to the poor and marginalized in Spanish-speaking countries; and HopeKids who offers comfort to those suffering from life-threatening illness.
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Academics at NDP
National Merit Finalists 2005-2020
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National Merit Commended
NDP ACT Average
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NDP SAT Average
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AZ SAT Average
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AZ ACT Average
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25.3 2019-2020 ADVANCED PLACEMENT 33 Scholars 5 Honors 9 Distinction
NDP HONORS DISTINCTION
21 Summa Cum Laude 16 Magna Cum Laude 23 Cum Laude
NDP is a leader in Catholic education through innovation and visionary focus, and constant examination of best practices. NDP instills a strong spiritual foundation within our students in order to discern vocation using their 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.
NDP offers a robust college preparatory curriculum in addition to a wide variety of learning programs to suit the needs of our students to prepare them for the demands of higher education. Our curriculum includes:
ADVANCED COURSES 13 Advanced Placement and 27 Honors DUAL ENROLLMENT offerings through partnerships with University of Arizona and Scottsdale Community College ST. THOMAS AQUINAS PROGRAM stimulates academic and personal development through rigorous courses, unique cultural and academic field experiences, in addition to advanced research opportunities for Notre Dame Prep's most gifted students ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA PROGRAM to assist students who have academic potential, but need support to successfully navigate NDP’s curriculum ACADEMIC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE (ACE) and testing center which provides a space for students who need additional support to succeed and/or time to make up tests
HONORS DISTINCTION AT GRADUATION FOR CLASS OF 2022-ABOVE Summa Cum Laude:
Magna Cum Laude:
Credits: Weighted GPA:
32 4.0
32 3.85
Required Electives:
Focus: Seminar Honors Focus: Research Honors Philosophy Honors Argumentation & Rhetoric Honors
COMMENTS:
Rising seniors are considered to have met the Graduate with Distinction language requirements if they have completed a 4th level of World Language at NDP. For example, if a current junior successfully completes Spanish IV this year, that student need not take another Spanish class to fulfill the requirement.
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society is the oldest, largest, and most respected student recognition program in the US. NDP received its charter and formed the Mater Dei chapter in 2004. HONOR SOCIETIES AT NDP: National Honor Society Mu Alpha Theta National High School Mathematics Club International Thespian Society Tri-M Music Honor Society National Honor Society of Dance Arts Quill & Scroll High School Journalists International Honor Society Spanish National Honor Society National STEM Honor Society Science National Honor Society Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society
DISTINGUISHED FACULTY & STAFF
50 faculty members have a Master’s Degree Faculty Fully or higher members are accredited faculty active club members with 9 moderators & Every dual enrollment coaches faculty/staff certified participates in the House system
Career Pathways at NDP We want students to feel prepared to attend the college of their choosing and immediately pursue a career that will bring them meaning. To help students discern a career, we have outlined courses that align with a number of career pathways. Please note: these are not "locked-in" paths; students are not required to take courses from these lists. These are merely options for students to gain real experience and foundational skills to aid them in their careers. We encourage all students to consider these pathways during their course selection process.
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BUSINESS, FINANCE, & MARKETING Introduction to Business Introduction to Accounting Introduction to Entrepreneurship Economics / Ethics, Economy, and Entrepreneurship Personal Finance US Government Introduction to Graphic Design Calculus Probability and Statistics Public Speaking COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA Argumentation and Rhetoric AP English – Language AP English – Literature Focus Research Public Speaking Digital Media Studies Digital Journalism Broadcasting Photojournalism Literary Magazine Great Books Creative Writing Sports in Journalism Introduction to Entrepreneurship
EDUCATION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, & FAMILY SERVICES Psychology Sociology Speech and Debate Christian Leadership Great Books Philosophy ENERGY Environmental Science Biology Chemistry Physics Calculus Introduction to Engineering and Design
ENGINEERING Introduction to Engineering and Design Innovation and Design Based Thinking (IDBT) AP Computer Science Physics Chemistry Calculus Probability and Statistics FINE ARTS Drawing Painting Ceramics Dance Choir Guitar Acting Jazz/Brass Ensemble Music Theory and Composition Philosophy Art History AP English – Language AP English – Literature FOREIGN SERVICE Spanish or French I-IV World History Sociology Philosophy Street Law INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AP Computer Science Introduction to Coding Digital Photo Probability and Statistics Introduction to Graphic Design Introduction to Technical Drafting Innovation and Design Based Thinking (IDBT) LAW, JUSTICE, & PUBLIC SERVICE AP US History Philosophy Public Speaking
Argumentation and Rhetoric AP English – Language AP English – Literature US Government/AP Government Street Law World History Economics/ Ethics, Economy, and Entrepreneurship Psychology MEDICINE & HEALTH SERVICES Anatomy and Physiology Biology Sports Medicine 1-2 Chemistry Calculus Probability and Statistics Medical Ethics RELIGIOUS LIFE Theology I-IV Philosophy Christian Leadership World Religions Psychology Great Books Medical Ethics Ethics, Economy, and Entrepreneurship SCIENCES Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Science Anatomy and Physiology Introduction to Engineering and Design Astronomy Probability and Statistics Psychology Innovation and Design Based Thinking (IDBT)
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College Acceptances Abilene Christian University University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) The University of Alabama Allegheny College American Film Institute American University Angelo State University Aquinas College Arcadia University Arizona State University The University of Arizona The Art Institute of Phoenix Assumption College Auburn University Augustana University (South Dakota) Ave Maria University Averett University Azusa Pacific University Baldwin Wallace University Barrett, The Honors College Barton College Baylor University Bellarmine University Belmont University Beloit College Benedictine College Benedictine University (IL) Benedictine University at Mesa (AZ) Bentley University Berklee College of Music Bethel University-MN Biola University Boise State University Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Bowling Green State University Bradley University Bridgton Academy Brigham Young University University of British Columbia Bucknell University Butler University California Baptist University California Institute of Technology California Lutheran University California State Polytechnic University - Pomona California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State University, Bakersfield California State University, Fullerton California State University, Monterey Bay California State University, Sacramento University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz Canisius College Carroll College (Montana) Case Western Reserve University The Catholic University of America Central College University of Central Florida Chapman University College of Charleston Chicago State University University of Chicago University of Cincinnati Clarke University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Coconino County Community College Coe College Coker College University of Colorado at Boulder University of Colorado at Denver
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Mesa University Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Colorado State University Pueblo Columbia College Chicago Columbia University Concordia College - Moorhead Concordia University - Irvine Concordia University Wisconsin Connecticut College University of Connecticut Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences Cornell University Cornerstone University Creighton University University of Dallas University of Dayton Denison University University of Denver DePaul University DePauw University Drake University Drew University Drexel University University of Dubuque Duke University Eastern Oregon University Eastern University Eastern Washington University Eckerd College Elmhurst College Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Emory University Estrella Mountain Community College University of Evansville Fairfield University Fisk University Flagler College Florida Institute of Technology Florida State University University of Florida Fordham University Fort Lewis College Francis Marion University Franciscan University of Steubenville Franklin & Marshall College Furman University George Fox University George Mason University The George Washington University Georgetown University University of Georgia Glendale Community College Gonzaga University Gordon College Goucher College Graceland University Grand Canyon University Grinnell College Guilford College Gustavus Adolphus College Hamline University Hampshire College Harvard University University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii Pacific University Hendrix College High Point University Hofstra University College of the Holy Cross Holy Names University Hope College University of Idaho University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Indiana University at Bloomington
University of Indianapolis Iowa State University The University of Iowa Kansas State University University of Kansas Kent State University University of Kentucky Kenyon College The King's College The King's University College La Roche College La Salle University University of La Verne Lafayette College Lake Forest College Lander University Lehigh University Lewis & Clark College Liberty University Long Island University, Post Louisiana State University Louisiana Tech University University of Louisiana Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans University of Maine Malone University Marist College Marquette University University of Mary Hardin-Baylor University of Mary University of Maryland, College Park University of Massachusetts, Amherst McDaniel College McMaster University The University of Memphis Menlo College Mercer University Mercyhurst University Mesa Community College Methodist University Miami University, Oxford University of Miami Michigan State University Michigan Technological University University of Michigan Middle Tennessee State University Minnesota State University, Mankato University of Minnesota, Duluth University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Mississippi University of Missouri Columbia University of Missouri Kansas City Montana State University, Bozeman The University of Montana, Missoula Mount Holyoke College Mount Marty College Mount St. Mary's University - Maryland Muhlenberg College University of Nebraska at Lincoln University of Nebraska at Omaha Nebraska Wesleyan University University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Nevada, Reno University of New England University of New Mexico New York Film Academy - New York City New York University The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Wilmington University of North Carolina School of the Arts North Carolina State University Northeastern University Northern Arizona University University of Northern Colorado Northwestern University Norwich University
University of Notre Dame Nova Southeastern University Oak Hills Christian College Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences Occidental College Ohio Northern University Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan University Oklahoma City University Oklahoma Panhandle State University Oklahoma State University The University of Oklahoma Old Dominion University Oregon State University University of Oregon Pace University, New York City Pacific University University of the Pacific Paradise Valley Community College Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University University of Pittsburgh Point Loma Nazarene University Point Park University University of Portland Princeton University Providence College University of Puget Sound Purdue University Queen's University Quinnipiac University University of Redlands Regis University Reinhardt University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhodes College University of Richmond Rio Salado College Ripon College Roanoke College Rochester Institute of Technology University of Rochester Rockhurst University Rollins College Roosevelt University Rutgers University-New Brunswick Rutgers University-Newark College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph's University Saint Louis University Saint Mary's College of California Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Salisbury University Salve Regina University Samford University San Diego City College San Diego Mesa College San Diego State University University of San Diego University of San Francisco San Jose State University Santa Barbara City College Santa Clara University Santa Fe University of Art and Design Santa Monica College Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design School of Visual Arts Scottsdale Community College Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Seton Hall University Sewanee: The University of the South Siena College Simon Fraser University Simpson College University of Sioux Falls Sonoma State University University of South Alabama
University of South Carolina - Columbia University of South Dakota South Plains College University of Southern California Southern Methodist University Southwestern University Spring Hill College St. Cloud State University St. Edward's University St. John Fisher College St. John's University St. Lawrence University St. Mary's University of San Antonio University of St. Mary St. Olaf College University of St. Thomas - St. Paul State University of New York at New Paltz Stetson University Stony Brook University Suffolk University Syracuse University Temple University University of Tennessee, Chattanooga University of Tennessee, Knoxville Texas A&M University Texas Christian University Texas Lutheran University Texas State University Texas Tech University The University of Texas, Arlington The University of Texas, Austin The American Musical and Dramatic Academy The Ohio State University Thomas Aquinas College University of Toronto Undergraduate Only Trinity University Tufts University Tulane University United States Military Academy - Army United States Naval Academy Universal Technical Institute University at Buffalo The State University of New York University of Northwestern Utah State University University of Utah Vanderbilt University Vassar College University of Vermont Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Commonwealth University - The Honors College Virginia Tech University of Virginia Wagner College Wake Forest University Washington and Jefferson College Washington State University Washington University in St. Louis University of Washington Washtenaw Community College Weber State University Wesleyan University West Virginia University Western University Western Washington University Westminster College Whittier College Wilfrid Laurier University Willamette University William & Mary Wingate University University of Wisconsin, Madison University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point The College of Wooster Worcester Polytechnic Institute Xavier University Xavier University of Louisiana
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10 Houses - One Community of Saints
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The House System at Notre Dame Prep sets us apart from most high schools in the Valley. Our student body is divided into 10 Houses—these Houses build community, mentorship and opportunities for growth and leadership. But mostly, they provide a place where each student, faculty and staff member has a place to belong. The goal is 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 a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and a desire to live in true discipleship. Being a member of a House gives our students time throughout the day for real interpersonal interaction with students from all grades and members of our faculty and staff. The House System allows students to be recognized for more than GPA or athletic achievement, but for their human kindness. Our Houses are named for the great Saints throughout the ages. And with the name, each House represents a key virtue of their Saint – fortitude, selflessness, sacrifice, integrity, strength, tenacity, humility, charity, courage, and loyalty. The Houses compete for House points through academics, Christian service, school spirit, and enthusiastic competitions, while demonstrating Reverence, Respect and Responsibility toward each other. These efforts lead to the coveted House of the Year Award!
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Athletics
NDP CHAMPIONSHIPS 2004 Boys Golf State 2006-2007 Boys Basketball State 2006-2007 Hockey State 2007 Girls Tennis State 2007 Football State 2007 Girls Volleyball State 2007 Boys Golf State 2007-2008 Cheer State 2007-2008 Pom State 2007-2008 Hockey State 2008 Boys Tennis State 2008 Girls Tennis State 2008 Football State 2008 Boys Golf State 2008 Girls Golf State 2008-2009 5-Girl Stunt Cheer State 2008-2009 Spiritline State (Cheer/Pom) 2008-2009 Girls Soccer State 2009 Boys Track State 2009 Girls Tennis State 2009 Boys Golf State 2009 Girls Golf State 2009-2010 Spiritline State (Cheer/Pom) 2009-2010 Cheer State 2009-2010 5-Girl Stunt Cheer State 2009-2010 Pom State 2009-2010 Hockey State 2010 Girls Track State 2010 Girls Tennis State 2010-2011 Boys Soccer State
2010-2011 Hockey State 2011 Girls Tennis State 2011 Boys Lacrosse State 2011 Girls Lacrosse State 2011-2012 Pom State 2012-2013 Pom State 2013 Baseball State 2014 Girls Golf State 2015 Girls Soccer State 2015 Girls Volleyball State 2015 Girls Swim State 2016 Girls Soccer State 2015-16 Pom State 2016 Girls Tennis State 2017 Boys Lacrosse State 2018 Boys Lacrosse State 2018-19 Varsity Hockey D2 2019 D2 All-Girl Pom Large Squad 2019 Boys Lacrosse State 2019-20 Large Show Cheer State Champs 2019-20 Varsity Hockey D3 State Champs 2019-20 Wrestling State Champion, Brock Locnikar (D2-220 lbs.)
The Notre Dame Preparatory athletic programs are part of the fabric of our community. Athletics at NDP promote individual dignity, personal development and social interaction in a supportive and highly competitive environment. We are very proud of our athletic tradition and success. We compete locally, regionally, nationally and internationally in more than 25 interscholastic sports and activities. Our teams have enjoyed great success in every sport and activity we offer. Our commitment to provide young men and women with dynamic opportunities for personal growth and formation through athletics impacts each of them for a lifetime. Over 70% of our students choose to participate in athletics. NDP continues to accept the challenge to compete against schools much larger in size – but not in heart. NDP has a strong history of champions. Our football team sports an impressive 37-4 win-loss record under current coach George Prelock. Our 2020 baseball team was favored to the state championship before the COVID-19 pandemic cut their season short. Our boy varsity lacrosse team won three straight state championships 2017, 2018 and 2019. Most recently our cheer team placed first for large show-cheer team in the state and they place 2nd at Nationals. Our D3 varsity hockey also won the 2020 state championship in 2020. Our Saints signed NCAA letters of intent to play their chosen sport at the collegiate level; baseball at the University of Arizona, Golf at Sienna College, volleyball at Lafayette College and Harvard University, Oklahoma State University, and WestPoint Military Academy (3) for football. Every year, our athletes provide us with excitement and a sense of pride. Go Saints!
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Creative expression is an important component of a well-rounded academic career. NDP students are encouraged to explore the arts and are given many opportunities to exhibit their work. The Fine Arts Department at NDP seeks to maximize the creative potential in each student by providing events for students to accept the challenge and try new artistic avenues. Art students enhance their individual creativity while collaborating and supporting each other. Through NDP's many arts programs, students find their niche and discover hidden talents. We offer many classes including choir, guitar orchestra, jazz ensemble, drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, acting, dance and digital video production. Each semester we sponsor a Fine Arts Festival under the lights on our beautiful campus with artwork produced by our talented artists and entertainment provided by our performing arts students. In keeping with the Catholic tradition of forming humble servants to foster God's people, our performing and visual arts students find opportunities each year to share their talents with those in need. Our dancers perform for terminally ill children at Phoenix Children's Hospital, and the Tri M Music Honor Society holds a benefit concert each year to raise money for Rosie's House, an organization that provides free music lessons and instruments to children from low-income families. Another exciting opportunity in the Arts arena is NDP LIVE! We are a leading high school in digital video production. Last year, this group won several awards from the Arizona Interscholastic Press Association for excellence in video announcements, live streams, promo videos, animated graphics, on-camera talent, to name a few. Offering our students an opportunity to work behind or in front of the camera, NDP LIVE! helps bring our school’s story to life.
“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” Mother Teresa
“Christian Service not only gives us an opportunity to see how fortunate and blessed we are, but it also allows us to build relationships with people who we wouldn’t otherwise know and those relationships are impactful and meaningful.” Shelley Dinges, NDP Director of Christian Service 26
Christian Service
Notre Dame Prep is unwavering in its commitment to its Catholic mission. We educate our students to understand their place in this world as servant leaders, especially to serve those who are less fortunate and marginalized. As part of graduation requirements, our students are expected to complete a minimum of 120 hours of Christian service with many going above and beyond. In fact, during the 2019-20 school year, students reported 28,970 hours of completed Christian service activities. A collection of freshman students serve on the plunge every Tuesday, where they volunteer at St. Mary’s and St. Vincent de Paul food banks. Each year the students sponsor Hope Kids Day, a day of crafts, games and fun for families who have a child with cancer or some other life-threatening medical condition. NDP students serve organizations such as Andre House, Make-A-Wish, Miracle League, and Feed My Starving Children in addition to local Diocesan parishes. Globally, our students organize fundraisers for hurricane victims and supply drives for schools. They travel on mission trips to Mexico to build houses with One Mission, Peru to build brick stoves for families in Willoc, and Africa to help with medical relief and lend support to children of Tanzanian orphanages. School-wide service events include campus beautification projects and assisting with school fundraisers and community building events. Notre Dame Prep was recognized as a Global Level Platinum High School by Catholic Relief Services for dedication to advancing Catholic social teachings and compassion for the poor worldwide.
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Clubs at NDP Student clubs give our NDP Saints a variety of ways to showcase their interests and talents. Our students can join whichever club interests them or create their own club.
RELIGION, SPIRITUAL, HUMANITARIAN Adoration Club Liturgy Ensemble Philosophy Club ACADEMIC Biology Club French Club Literary Magazine Spanish Club Student-Led Exploratoration of the Sciences Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research Veterans Heritage Project FINE & PERFORMING ARTS Art Club Drama Club NDP Live! Ukulele Club HUMAN DIGNITY INITIATIVE Bridge Club Diversity Student Union Hope Kids
Kino Teens Medical Club Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos Saints for Life RECREATION Adventure Club Baking Club Build-it Club Chess Club Dog Pound Frisbee Club PAWS Club Young America's Foundation Yarn Club SERVICE Ambassadors K2 club H2O Club Environmental Club STEM Coding Club E-Sports Club Robotics Club
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Admissions KEY DATES & PROCESS
We are pleased to invite you to take a closer look at NDP. Parents and students are welcome to visit campus throughout the school year and take a guided tour with our Admissions representatives. A visit provides a valuable opportunity to experience campus life and to gather more information about what it is like to be a Saint. SHADOW DAYS/PRIVATE TOURS Due to COVID-19 we cannot offer traditional Shadow Days at this time. Please contact the wonderful people in our admissions office to book a private tour (480)634-8283. ADMISSIONS INFORMATION EVENINGS | October 13 & October 27 Future parents join administrators and current parents to learn how a Notre Dame Prep education prepares young men and women for college and for life beyond the classroom. AIE events are held at 6 p.m. on the NDP Campus-Chapel Courtyard. Register at ndpsaints.org/aie. PREPARE FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST | January 9 Take the HSPT at 7 a.m. on the NDP campus.* Register at ndpsaints.org/admissions/visit-campus. *May be online this year.
ATTEND OPEN HOUSE | November 15 | 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. Join us for an interactive experience for the entire family. Visit our campus and learn about academics, spiritual life and co-curricular activities. Student-guided tours and family activities highlight the day, but there are many other reasons to join us in November. Meet our principal and members of the administration, faculty, coaches, current and former parents. Guests are welcome to visit with department chairs and student leaders of clubs and athletics. This interactive experience is extremely valuable for families in the high school decision-making process. The first tour begins at 11:15 a.m. and the last tour of the day begins at 1:15 p.m. APPLICATION DEADLINE | Opens in October and closes December 29 Register at ndpsaints.org/admissions/visit-campus
Tuition & Financial Aid TUITION & FEES FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR FULL RATE: $18,100 CATHOLIC DISCOUNT: $15,350 (for registered Catholics who are participating members of their Diocese of Phoenix parishes) Annual registration fee $400 Senior graduation fee $175 Laptops for incoming students must be no more than 2 years old. Latest version of macOS or Windows 10 required Students purchase their own books (textbook/ebooks) Uniform purchases through Anton Uniforms or NDP used uniform sales AP exam fees paid to the provider Team sports require payment for all consumables (practice uniforms, team meals and traveling expenses) Families encouraged to contribute to the NDP annual Saints Fund which supports immediate campus priorities
FINANCIAL AID Financial aid is available to students through Catholic Education Arizona (CEA) and the Notre Dame Preparatory High School Scholarship Fund. Both organizations grant tuition assistance solely based on each family's demonstrated financial need. All families who seek financial assistance must apply through CEA. Applications are available in the spring at www.fairapp.com for students registered at Notre Dame Prep. The NDP School code is 700 and the school Password is cea700. OTHER SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID Families can also apply to other Arizona tax credit organizations for additional tuition assistance. Please visit our Admissions website for tuition and financial aid information and a list of tax credit organizations.
QUESTIONS? Mrs. Lisa Jonhston, Director of Finance and Facilities (480) 634-8282 | ljohnston@ndpsaints.org
Mrs. Renee Forbes, Finance Office Manager (480) 634-8275 | rforbes@ndpsaints.org
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Alumni ONCE A SAINT, ALWAYS A SAINT!
We are so proud of our alumni and all of their great accomplishments. Even though they travel fast and furiously through life, we work hard to stay connected through social media and annual events like our Alumni Tailgate in the fall and Bemis Bowl on Thanksgiving Day. Here is a quick view of where some of our alumni are and what they are up to.
‘05 Steve Casares, Graduate Student George Mason University, Army Reserves Foreign Intelligence Watch Officer, Washington D.C. ‘06 Paige Bowe Oliver, Faculty at Notre Dame Preparatory High School, Scottsdale, AZ ‘07 Thomas Fow, Periodontal Surgery Resident, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO ‘08 Emerald Zellers, Media Content Producer, News Channel 5 Network, Nashville, TN ‘09 Blake Terry, Pilot, C17 Air National Guard, Boeing 757/767, United Airlines, Arlington, VA ‘10 Wil Barton, Director of Marketing, Simons & Leoni Home Loans, LLC, Tampa, FL ‘11 Ian Schaeffer, CEO, The Medicare Architects, Scottsdale, AZ ‘12 Sara Beth Coffey, Account Executive InsideView Technologies, Inc., San Francisco, CA ‘13 Caitlin Collins, Director Strategy and Growth, Factor_ , Chicago, IL ‘14 Allison Heredia, Autonomous Vehicle Controls Integration Engineer, General Motors, Detroit, MI ‘15 Celia Dubauskas, Recruiter Insight Global, Scottsdale, AZ ‘16 Camille Roth, Logistics Specialist, Amazon, Tempe, AZ ‘17 Andrew Davis, Firefighter, City of Sunset Beach, NC ‘18 Ethan Ohanian - student at University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Oxford, MS ‘19 Jordan Weaver, student at Texas Christian University, Ft. Worth, TX ‘20 Matthew Rogers, licensed pilot and student at Embry Riddle University, Prescott, AZ
Welcome to the Class of 2025!
2020 - 2021
Admissions Dates to Remember
SEPTEMBER Personal Tours Available OCTOBER Start your application Admissions Information Evenings at NDP Personal Tours Available NOVEMBER: Admissions Information Evenings at NDP Personal Tours Available Open House Sunday, November 15 (11 - 2) DECEMBER HSPT Prep Classes December 5 & 12 Application Submissions Due December 18 Personal Tours Available JANUARY HSPT Exam Saturday, January 9 Applicant Interviews January 12 - 14, 19 - 21 FEBRUARY Acceptance Letters Sent MARCH Welcome New Saints BBQ Used Uniform Sale
9701 East Bell Road | Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 480.634.8200 | www.ndpsaints.org
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