ND Admissions Viewbook 2017

The CHARACTER to Lead. The COMPASSION to Serve.

The CONFIDENCE to Excel.

Welcome to Notre

Dame High School

Pursue Your Potential at Notre Dame High School.

Notre Dame High School is a vibrant and diverse academic community where young men in grades 9-12 become college-and life-ready as they develop the Character to Lead, the Compassion to Serve and the Confidence to Excel.

590 35 Students

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30 7 10 Honors Courses

ECE Classes

12K

AP Courses

and Growing

Alumni

OUR MISSION: To inspire academic excellence, nurture personal growth and foster integrity and compassion in young men of diverse talents, backgrounds, and beliefs through our Catholic, Holy Cross tradition.

Welcome to Notre Dame High School, a place where students transform into young men with unwavering values, spiritual strength, academic fortitude, creative passions and big dreams.

Each Notre Dame student joins a legacy built on brotherhood, rigorous academics and heartcentered service — yet each Notre Dame journey is unique. We are here to guide you as you explore your unique skills, find your own success and reach your full potential.

I look forward to welcoming you to our ND family.

— President Robert F. Curis

The Notre Dame Difference • A tradition of brotherhood anchored in the Holy Cross mission to educate the minds and hearts of young men • Innovative, student-centered academics that support diverse learning styles and result in independent, 21st-century thinkers • Competitive, inclusive athletics focused on character development, teamwork and right conduct • A structure of support that empowers each Notre Dame student to realize his full potential • Devoted faculty who understand young men — and take seriously the responsibility of teaching the whole student

The CHARACTER to Lead.

Notre Dame students are 21st-century learners: they strive for academic excellence; they embrace and stand up for diversity in people and ideas; they understand their strengths and limitations; and they regard fellow students as brothers, not competition.

In turn, they become the ideal leaders for our rapidly-changing world.

This cultivation of character is at the core of who we are here at Notre Dame. As said by Blessed Basil Moreau, founder of Congregation of Holy Cross, “How we educate the mind will change with the times; how we cultivate the heart will remain timeless.”

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At Notre Dame being a leader doesn’t

necessarily mean you are a captain on a sports team, but also helping your teachers in the

classroom and welcoming new students to the

ND family. Notre Dame LEADERS help others reach their goals.

— Devin Napoli, Class of 2020, Wallingford

ND Signature Academic Programs Moreau Honors in the Humanities n Technology Engineering and Design (T.E.D.)

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THE ND WAY Rigorous Academics • 30 Honors courses taught in all content areas, including our signature interdisciplinary Moreau Honors Program for freshmen and sophomores • 21st-century skills-based education that promotes innovation and supports diverse learning styles • Advanced Placement (AP) classes in 10 subjects, including Calculus, Spanish, Physics & Mechanics, and more • Seven UConn Early College Experience (ECE) classes that provide direct college credit, such as English Seminar in Academic Writing and Italian Composition & Conversation

n Leadership n Sports Medicine n Video-Media Production n

Devoted, Experienced and Innovated Faculty • Talented faculty who challenge each student with varied instructional methods, critical thinking and problem solving • 25% of our dedicated faculty with over 15 years experience at ND • Over 85% of faculty hold advanced degrees Intentional Technology • 1:1 Chromebook and E-Backpack program allows students to learn beyond the classroom • Future Innovation Technology (FIT) lab includes a 3D printer and TinkerLab software, five drones, video production equipment, a Sphero SPRK, robotics team

Peer Counseling

practice area and MakerSpace

Learn more: notredamehs.com/character

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Before Notre Dame, I never thought much

about community service. After I was taught the true meaning of helping your community,

it has changed my view of service completely.

Now, service isn’t just a job to me it’s an opportunity and a privilege.

— Joseph D’Agostino, Class of 2020, Durham

Notre Dame men inherit a legacy of responsible stewardship from the Brothers of Holy Cross. Students here understand their larger purpose in the world and strive to make a meaningful impact through hard work, service and integrity.

This commitment to bettering our world extends to all of those in our school community — students, parents, alumni, donors.

The Notre Dame family is a welcoming and inclusive one, devoted to developing each Notre Dame Man.

The COMPASSION to Serve.

2017-18 Peer Counselors

COMPASSION & BROTHERHOOD THE ND WAY Campus Ministry & Service • Campus Ministry adds a reflective, prayerful dimension to student life • Retreats foster personal growth and help build a community attuned to matters of the heart • Together, ND students perform approximately 33,000 hours of community service each year Student Life • Students care for each other and do not judge based on interests or abilities • Senior ND students serve as peer counselors supporting the transition of our freshman • Students form, experience and embrace community everywhere: during lunchtime, class projects, community service, after-school clubs and more

Learn more: notredamehs.com/compassion

The CONFIDENCE to Excel.

Learning at Notre Dame is rigorous, engaging and personal.

ND young men are driven to continuously build upon their skills and strengths as they find their own success.

Students receive the individualized support they need to examine where they are and reach their maximum potential.

Each Notre Dame young man leaves confident in his abilities

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and ready to excel in college and beyond.

Notre Dame gave me the confidence to excel

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by providing me outlets to become a Notre

Dame Man. You can join various sports teams or clubs and be a part of greatness. The

faculty and staff at ND are always there to make sure you are on track. This is what ND is all about, FAMILY.

— Michael Brooks, Class of 2018, Hamden

BUILDING CONFIDENCE THE ND WAY College Counseling & Support

95

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•N D School and College Counseling provides support and direction for each student, from freshman year through graduation •C ollege Counseling begins immediately to help determine suitable areas of study

Resulting in

and learn the details of the college application process •T he ND Academic Center supports students in their studies and offers workshops

Interest in Athletics

36

State Championship Titles

to help them become confident, independent learners

55

%

Athletics •N D athletics are rich in tradition and known for success — we’ve won eight state championships in the past six years!

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•N D Green Knights compete in baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf,

HALO Award Winners

hockey, indoor and outdoor track, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, wrestling

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and with more to come •N D competes in the highly competitive Southern Connecticut Conference

HALO Award Nominations

1

Clubs & The Arts •A ll-male setting gives ND students the confidence to engage in creative outlets like art, drama, writing and music •S tudent art exhibits, annual stage plays, a literary magazine and a variety of concerts allow students to celebrate their collective talent • There’s an activity for everyone: Robotics, Debate Team, Drone Club, Model U.N., Ski & Snowboard Club, Outdoorsman Club, Interact Club and many more

Learn more: notredamehs.com/confidence

Participate in Fine Arts

Best High School Marching Band St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 2017

44+

Active Clubs & Activities for ALL Interests

READY TO LEARN THE ND WAY? Meet Us • Visit our website and follow us on social media and you will begin your journey to Notre Dame • Email admissions@notredamehs.com to schedule a personal tour • Join us at our Open House • Attend an athletics game, a concert or play Apply • Complete our free online application (We are super efficient! ND no longer requires an application fee.)

• Schedule your interview and become a Knight For The Day • Sign up for an admissions test Scholarships & Financial Aid • Ten renewable academic scholarships are awarded to each Freshman class • 1.2M in scholarship/financial aid in support of our families

For current tuition information, upcoming important dates, application requirements, transportation and more, visit notredamehs.com.

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