Guided by our Mission of developing responsible women of active faith, strong intellect, and Christian Leadership, Notre Dame High School is committed to the foundational principles inspired by St. Julie Billiart, Foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Educational institutions sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur California Province are entrusted with a magnificent legacy that is expressed in four core values from which are derived the college preparatory programs and services provided at Notre Dame High School. The core values include faith in the good God, respect for the dignity and potential of every person, living and working for peace and justice, and service to others. To this end, Notre Dame Graduates are:
Women of Faith, Compassion, and Integrity who
Live the Gospel values.
Respect and act with compassion toward all persons.
Speak and act with honesty and integrity.
Women of Intellectual Strength and Courage who
Communicate effectively in speaking and in writing.
Demonstrate critical, logical, and creative thinking skills.
Establish goals, set priorities, and pursue a plan of action.
Recognize and model the characteristics of emotional and physical health.
Confident Leaders who
Solve problems and reach decisions based on their ability to access and manage information from multiple sources.
Actively participate in the pursuit of a humane society.
Demonstrate emotional and social maturity in their responses to life's challenges.
Global Citizens who
Recognize and celebrate the talents and abilities that they and all individuals bring to the world.
Show respect for all life and embrace diversity.
Challenge injustice and actively promote social justice.
Engage in actions that foster cooperation in the pursuit of the common good.
The Notre Dame High School Diploma
It is the belief of Notre Dame High School that its diploma signifies:
The students have satisfactorily completed the course of studies prescribed for secondary schools within the Archdiocese of San Francisco;
The students have actively engaged in setting high academic, spiritual, emotional, physical, and social standards whereby their goals and objectives over a four year period have been successfully accomplished;
Their personal achievements mean that they are prepared for college and beyond and are ready to meet the challenges endemic to their individual life situations.
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 2011