College Counseling
The College counselor Mrs. Montgomery assists students with the college selection process
and provides students and their parents with the necessary information about college admissions,
testing requirements and financial aid so that students and parents can set realistic goals
regarding students’ college choices. It is important that students and parents
start getting information regarding college admission as early as 9th grade. NDB
offers Parent College Nights for all grade levels.
Community of Concern
The Bay Area Community of Concern is a partnership of parents, students, and schools working
together to encourage the prevention of alcohol and other drug use.
Freshman Orientation Program
The Freshman Orientation Program provides new NDB Tigers with an introduction to high school
life, and gives them a jump start on meeting new friends.
Girls’ Circle
The Girls’ Circle program is a short-term support group for NDB girls who seek to develop resiliency and improve their self-esteem.
The Julie Billiart Center
The Julie Billiart Center provides a comfortable location in which any student can seek
assistance from teachers who volunteer their time as tutors.
The Listeners’ Program
The Listeners’ Program provides students with a list of concerned faculty and staff who offer a judgment-free environment in which students can voice their frustrations and concerns.
Peer Tutoring Program
Students who need assistance with their academic work can sign up to receive a Peer Tutor: A member of the National Honor Society or California Scholarship Federation who will volunteer her time to help with homework and studying.
Scholarship Services
There are a wealth of scholarships out in the world, waiting for seniors to find and take advantage of them. NDB’s College Counselor provides a library of resources, sponsors workshops, and publishes an in-house newsletter geared to make the search for supplemental funds for college less stressful.
Special Needs Program
Students with documented learning barriers can receive accommodations and other kinds of support to help them achieve their academic goals.
Student Survival Skills
Informal workshops on different topics of interest to academically ambitious students are offered by the Educational Consultant for Special Needs Students. These workshops are open to all NDB students, and cover a wide range of subjects that are geared to help students take charge of their education.