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NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL Sherman Oaks, California PRESIDENT Start Date: July 1, 2021 www.ndhs.org Mission Notre Dame High School, a Catholic, college preparatory school in the Holy Cross tradition, educates the hearts and minds of students who are diverse in talent, ethnicity, and society. As a faith community, Notre Dame strives to provide each student with a rich academic background, an appropriate sense of self, an opportunity for growth, a commitment to family, community, nation, and the world, and a respect for the spiritual dignity of all persons. OVERVIEW Notre Dame High School is a rigorous, forward-thinking, Catholic secondary school located in Sherman Oaks, California, just north of Los Angeles. Founded by Brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1947 and still sponsored by them, Notre Dame has been coeducational since 1983 and serves students from a range of cultural and economic backgrounds. A highly acclaimed “School of Excellence,” Notre Dame High School offers an engaging, innovative, college preparatory curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education and life beyond. The school’s mission also focuses on developing students as ethical people of service. All students are taught to value the Catholic faith and Catholic Social Teaching, while also respecting other faith traditions. Notre Dame seeks a dynamic leader as its next President starting July 1, 2021. The successful candidate will be an experienced educational leader devoted to the school’s mission and programs. The President is appointed by the Board of Directors as the chief executive officer of the school and is ultimately responsible for the financial stability and strength of school operations, as well as working with the Board of Directors to establish and achieve future goals that perpetuate the school mission. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead an impressive secondary school with deep ties to its community and an unwavering commitment to its Catholic mission. Discover how students are educated in heart and mind in this video. CARNEYSANDOE.COM 2 Fast Facts Founded: 1947 Total students: 1,240 (50% female; 50% male) Percentage of non-Catholic students: 45% Total faculty: 102 Average faculty tenure: 16 years Faculty with advanced degrees: 88% Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Curricular offerings: 47 AP and Honors courses Financial aid budget: $4.2 million Students receiving financial aid: 49% SCHOOL HISTORY After having established the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, a group of Holy Cross Brothers traveled to Southern California in 1942, where they were invited to staff St. Anthony High School in Long Beach. After the Second Word War, a need arose for a new Catholic high school in the nearby San Fernando Valley. In 1947, the Brothers opened Notre Dame High School as an all-boys school with a freshman class of 125 and a faculty of five. In 1983-84, Notre Dame began a new era of coeducation with the admission of the first female students (66 sophomores and 119 freshmen). Notre Dame’s program and campus has grown significantly since then — and is now positioned as a leading school for 21st-century learning in the Catholic tradition of excellence and engagement. THE SCHOOL The Holy Cross tradition shapes Notre Dame High School’s perspective on teaching and learning. The school provides a supportive, nurturing environment for young people as they engage with ideas and explore new possibilities in preparation for lifelong service and contribution to the world. The four pillars that define a Holy Cross education and shape the teaching at Notre Dame are derived from the words of Blessed Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross: Educating Hearts and Minds; Being Family; Building Respect; and Bringing Hope. CARNEYSANDOE.COM 3 Notre Dame focuses on preparing students well for university admission and life beyond. Graduates are knowledgeable and ethical; utilize technological innovations effectively and responsibly; communicate and collaborate effectively in a variety of educational, professional, and personal settings; think critically and creatively; and possess the organizational skills necessary to solve problems and achieve goals. Exceptional offerings in athletics, visual and performing arts, and community service also enable students to uncover their talents and interests and develop a strong sense of self and community engagement. Notre Dame teachers and administrators partner with parents to guide students on the path to adulthood. Notre Dame High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA). It is a member of the Holy Cross Institute and the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA). The School was named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. SPIRITUAL LIFE “We shall always place education side by side with instruction; the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart. While we prepare useful citizens for society, we shall likewise do our utmost to prepare citizens for eternal life.” These words from Blessed Fr. Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, capture the spirit of Notre Dame High School, and are the source of the school’s motto of “Educating Hearts and Minds.” The Holy Cross educational philosophy is based on Moreau’s classic work, Christian Education. CARNEYSANDOE.COM 4 College Matriculation Of the 285 students in the Class of 2019, 95% applied to and were accepted to a four-year college or university. Ninety-nine percent matriculated to two- or four-year schools across the U.S. and internationally. Among others, the list includes: Arizona State University Auburn University Bard College Bates College Boston College Boston University Carnegie Mellon University Chapman University Clemson University College of the Holy Cross Colorado State University Denison University DePaul University Emerson College Fordham University The George Washington University Indiana University The Catholic, Holy Cross mission of Notre Dame is Loyola Marymount University accomplished through a structured and sequential Loyola University, Chicago theology curriculum, a robust campus ministry program, Miami University, Oxford and through the lived example of the administration, Michigan State University faculty, and staff. In addition to four years of classroom The New School instruction in the religious studies, Notre Dame High New York University School requires students to complete 100 hours of Oberlin College community service by the time of graduation. The entire The Ohio State University community participates in regular liturgy and prayer, and Pepperdine University students participate in grade-level retreats. Purdue University Southern Methodist University Spellman College Stanford University ACADEMICS Syracuse University Trinity University Forward thinking and academically rigorous, Notre Tulane University Dame High School’s curriculum encourages students to United States Naval Academy discover themselves and the world around them. As a University of California, Berkeley result, students leave Notre Dame as confident, critical University of California, Los Angeles thinkers who possess the tools for leadership. Consistent University of Chicago with the school’s commitment to admitting students with University of Denver a range of interests and abilities, Notre Dame’s academic University of Notre Dame programs reflect the diversity of its student population. University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania Learning at Notre Dame is about inspiring passion and University of Southern California fueling a sense of purpose. University of Washington Williams College Yale University CARNEYSANDOE.COM 5 “At Notre Dame, I can be myself.” -High School student Notre Dame offers a robust college preparatory curriculum, a rigorous honors and Advanced Placement (AP) program, and a variety of engaging electives. The minimum graduation requirements include four years of English and theology, three-and-a-half years of social studies, three years of mathematics and science, two years of a language other than English, one year of physical education and the visual and performing arts, and one semester of computer science. The extensive elective program provides courses designed for students to explore individual interests such as engineering and technology, TV production, sports medicine, journalism, broadcasting and media, photography, music, theatre, dance, art, cultural studies, social science, advanced science topics, and more. The school features a one-to-one iPad program. It also offers a signature technology program, with courses in robotics, computer programming, game development, and web design. THE ARTS The Visual Arts Department provides students with a dynamic opportunity to explore and develop their creative talents in a studio setting. Steeped in drawing, painting, printmaking, and photography, new technologies are embraced to create a multidisciplinary experience. Taught by working artists, the learning process is delineated into investigating, conceptualizing, prototyping, and execution phases. Students are encouraged to discover solutions that are relevant in today’s contemporary world. CARNEYSANDOE.COM 6 The goal of the Performing Arts program is to elicit creative self-expression, critical thinking, and artistry through course offerings, performances, and productions. Notre Dame is known for a strong music program that includes courses in music theory, music