Computer courses are held in the school’s Technology Center, consisting of one lab with twelve laptops running Windows 10 and eighteen iMacs running Mohave.
All Notre Dame English classes feature dynamic reading lists of classic and contemporary texts. The department centers instruction on close reading, text-based discussion, and critical writing. Read more about individual English courses here.
The goals of the Language Department are for students to achieve functional speaking proficiency in the target language (French or Spanish), to develop greater understanding and appreciation of cultures in other countries as well as their own country and community, and to master communication through the use of critical thinking and reasoning skills.
The Physical Education Department offers a curriculum that allows the students to be participants in programs leading to a healthy lifestyle through sports and exercise.
Based on Anne de Xainctonge’s strong pedagogical values curriculum, Notre Dame’s students are trained extensively in Ignatian Spirituality and Principles throughout their four years of required Theology courses.
The Science Department strives to engage students in the activities of scientific exploration, while challenging them to consider careers in science-related fields.
Notre Dame offers six units of study in the Social Studies Department: United States History, African American History, Global Studies, Native American History, World History and Government/Economics.