EXPLORE ND EXPLORE NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL Pursue YOUR Potential at Notre Dame High School

CHARACTER to Lead

COMPASSION to Serve

CONFIDENCE to Excel

Welcome to Notre Dame High School, a school community where boys thrive. Over four years, our Notre Dame students develop the Character to Lead, the Compassion to Serve, and the Confidence to Excel.

536Students 37Towns 60+ 42 100 % Riders Daily Honors, AP, & ECE Students Perform via Trains Classes Offered Community Service % 13 47 Varsity Sports Participate in OUR MISSION: Fine Arts 24 JV and Freshmen Teams To inspire academic excellence, nurture personal growth and foster integrity and compassion + in young men of diverse talents, Clubs50 and Activities backgrounds, and beliefs for ALL Interests through our Catholic, Holy Cross tradition. Pursue YOUR Potential at Notre Dame High School

OUR VISION: To be a transformative leader in educating the minds and hearts of young men by maximizing innovation, tradition, and the strength of our community to empower every Notre Dame student to realize his full potential.

This is an exciting time to be at Notre Dame High School! Our Signature programs in “NDXL gave me new experiences Technology/Engineering/Design, Leadership, Sports Medicine, and Video Production aside from being in the traditional have been added to our selective Peer Counseling and Moreau Honors programs. classroom all day. I had the opportunity We’ve expanded classroom space that is designed for students to be actively learning. to go out into the world and discover We’ve developed NDXL, our eXperiential Learning program so all students will have the new passions.”

chance to experience learning outside of the classroom through study tours, service learning, OHM PATEL ’21 immersion programs, and internships. The CHARACTER to Lead. A WORLD CLASS EDUCATION in a values-based setting

Notre Dame offers an academic experience for a wide-range of learning styles and learners. The academic program is student- centered and designed to empower students to become all they can be as thinkers and ethical, active members of their community. Our emphasis is on developing critical thinking, writing, and presentation skills that are transferable to all post- secondary work and of great importance in life. Each student’s academic life is enriched by a strong commitment to his social, moral and values development, while providing experiential and service learning opportunities.

The Freshman Academy, a partnership of teachers, advisors, school and college counselors, and student leaders helps freshmen make a positive transition from middle to high school, while exploring all ND has to offer.

The Moreau Honors program, for those students ready for an advanced academic challenge, focuses on interdisciplinary teaching and learning in the freshman and sophomore years.

“Students will be engaged with strong preparation in their freshman and sophomore years through academic courses, electives, and signature programs.” WE ARE ACADEMICS RUBEN VALENCIA, VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS A WORLD CLASS EDUCATION in a values-based setting

All students participate in advanced coursework in their junior and senior year. Students will have options to pursue the premier International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, a rare combination in private secondary education.

Additionally, students can opt to take courses in the Early College Experience (ECE) program with the University of Connecticut, Students earn UConn credit while still in high school.

Signature programs in Leadership, Sports Medicine, Technology/Engineering/Design, and Video Production give students insight into possible careers and enhance our strong academic program.

The NDXL (Notre Dame eXperiential Learning) program gives students opportunities to take courses of interest that are hands-on and service-learning in approach and that build skills, awareness, and community. STUDENT Learn more: NotreDameHS.com/Character We will SUCCESS The Jachimowski KNOW YOUR SON Student Success Center houses Student Advising and College Counseling and the Rita Benney Academic Center - all supporting each student’s academic journey ensuring his ability to thrive. WE ARE OPPORTUNITY Learn more: NotreDameHS.com/Character We will KNOW YOUR SON

FRESHMAN ACADEMY • Supports successful transition from middle school • Freshman teachers meet regularly to personalize the educational journey

TEACHER ADVISORY • Students’ progress monitored both academically and socially • Students meet daily, building a positive school culture and community

SCHOOL AND COLLEGE COUNSELING • PSAT 8/9 administered freshman year — this enables early strategizing on standardized test taking • Student resumé and portfolio begin freshman year

DEDICATED FACULTY RITA BENNEY ACADEMIC CENTER • Faculty monitor and support clubs and extra curricular activities Academic Support presents our young men with the tools to become better • Faculty lead athletic program as coaches learners and independent self-advocates. Better learning, better preparation, • Dedicated office hours for extra help during community period and self-advocacy translate into success in high school, college and beyond. The center provides services for all students including those with “Not all students learn the same way. Notre Dame’s Academic identified learning differences: Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Support Program strives to nurture each student’s unique Modification plans. Our dedicated team includes a Special Education Learning potential, with learning and teaching strategies that build Specialist and a Math Interventionist. Academic accommodations are confident, competent, and consistent progress in school.” implemented for students based on individual learning needs and ND faculty

JOSEPH RAMIREZ, consult regularly with the Academic Support team on ways to challenge and VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT SUCCESS encourage our students in the classroom. SPORTS MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY/ PROGRAM ENGINEERING/ ND’s Signature Program DESIGN PROGRAM in Sports Medicine allows (T/E/D) students to explore Designed by Fortune 500 potential careers in Sports Engineers alongside ND Medicine and Athletic faculty, the Technology/ Training. ND graduates will Engineering/Design have an edge in applications (T/E/D) Program is a to competitive college three year program that programs. cultivates the analytical, creative, and process skills required in the engineering VIDEO PRODUCTION profession. Students develop problem-solving abilities Students will gain both classroom and ‘real world’ experience while through practical learning learning the essential elements of video production. Students will develop applications. strong skills in camera operation, audio mixing, graphics system operation, sound, editing, and overall viewing analysis. Production planning and video editing theory put creative control directly in students’ hands. PEER COUNSELING PROGRAM EXPERIENTIAL Through the Peer Counseling LEARNING Program, selected seniors PROGRAM demonstrate leadership through (NDXL) service. These students take on a At Notre Dame, mentor role to the freshman class academic learning and act as role models to the whole takes place beyond student body. In both classroom the walls of the typical discovery and interactions with classroom and extends other students, the Program out into the real world. seeks to form “servant-leaders,” Students broaden deepening the bonds among us. their horizons through NDXL, an experiential learning module that encourages students to partake LEADERSHIP PROGRAM in study tours, special interest courses, Students explore the essential skills of effective, authentic service learning, and leadership through the Habitudes Curriculum, a leadership immersion programs. development sequence of courses. Students take theory out of the classroom into practical application through leadership roles in various Notre Dame activities. Leadership students are also actively engaged in service learning. The COMPASSION to Serve. Our Catholic, Holy Cross mission calls us to a life of service, rooted in a community of compassion and Brotherhood. ND students live their faith through active lives of worship and ministry to others including their fellow students, and to the communities around us.

• 100% of ND students perform community service each year. • 40+ Peer Counselors serve their ND Brothers as mentors, advisors, and role models. • Service learning opportunities reach communities in the Greater New Haven Area to Philadelphia, Appalachia, Kentucky, and Texas. • Retreats foster spiritual and personal growth and help build a community attuned to matters of the heart. • School Eucharistic Liturgies, an open Chapel and a Campus Ministry Center all provide students the opportunity to bring prayer and reflection to student life.

“With eyes of faith consider the greatness of your mission and the wonderful amount of good which you can accomplish.”

BLESSED BASILE A. MOREAU, C.S.C.

WE ARE COMMUNITY FOUNDER OF THE CONGREGATION OF HOLY CROSS Learn more: NotreDameHS.com/Compassion

“The ND Appalachia trip was an incredible experience for our son. His eyes were forever opened to the world of extreme poverty and he was so moved by how just 5 days of service can make a life- long impact on the struggles of those less fortunate. We cannot thank ND enough for helping us raise our son to be a charitable and compassionate young man.”

PAULLearn BAUER more: ’95, P’22NotreDameHS.com/Compassion The CONFIDENCE to Excel. With over 50 clubs and 37 athletic teams and a comprehensive fine arts program, every Notre Dame student has the opportunity to excel. From Robotics to Esports to Bass Fishing, there’s something for everyone and new programs are added every year based on student interest.

Our campus is a hub of activity. There are students on campus before classes and well into the evening hours. The ND Community Period affords students even more opportunities to develop their talents, interests, and potential during the school day.

“I always look forward to club meetings during Community Period. By getting involved in clubs at ND, I am able to meet and become friends with students in other class years!”

COLBY FAUGHNAN ’22

50+ CLUBS GIVE ALL STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET INVOLVED.

Academic Honor Societies School Spirit Athletic Intramurals Service Fine Arts Language Special Interest Government Ministry Student Media Gaming Sciences

WE ARE TEAMWORK Within each of these areas you will find a club for you. Visit www.NotreDameHS.com/Clubs for the complete list. AWARD-WINNING FINE ARTS PROGRAMS

A WINNING SPORTS PROGRAM Concert Chorus Concert Band Baseball Indoor Track Jazz Ensemble Basketball Lacrosse Marching Band Crew Soccer Orchestra & Piano Cross Country Swimming Ensemble Football Track & Field Drama Productions Golf Tennis Drama Musicals Hockey Wrestling Learn more: NotreDameHS.com/Confidence FIND OUT WHY Now is the time to Explore ND 99% of current parents Over 12,000 ND alumni span the globe. We invite you to Explore ND believe ND is the right to see why ND is a place where you will thrive! school for their sons. 1. Create Your Online Portal NotreDameHS.com/Portal

2. Visit • Attend a Weekly Wednesday Information Session • Join us for one of our Open Houses • Schedule your Knight for the Day visit and interview NotreDameHS.com/Visit

3. Apply • Complete our free online application (ND does not require an application fee.) NotreDameHS.com/Apply

4. Scholarships & Financial Aid • Ten renewable academic scholarships are awarded to each freshman class. • $1.5M is awarded in scholarship/financial aid in support of our families. NotreDameHS.com/Finance

Each Notre Dame young man NotreDameHS.com/Apply leaves confident in his abilities and

CASEY LAMONACA DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES; FACULTY, SOCIAL STUDIES, RELIGION