ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS AND 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 CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE (ACE) The Academic Center for Excellence provides support to students with identified learning challenges. The ACE faculty provides specific academic support/tutoring as well as ongoing 1-1 coaching and feedback for academic growth and skill development. Student Support Plans may be developed for students with learning disabilities to provide academic accommodations for classes and the SAT and/or ACT as needed. ndpsaints.org/academics/academic-support.
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 test 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 ndpsaints.org/academics/course-description-guide 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 at ndpsaints.org/academics/course-description-guide.
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