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St. Julie Scholar 

Beginning sophomore year, the St. Julie Scholar program prepares students for elevated academic performance in college. The St. Julie Scholar program includes an array of AP and Honors courses for students who are looking to exceed the already impressive academic and extracurricular expectations of  an NDB education.

*Students may apply for the St. Julie Scholar program at the end of their freshman year. Applications will be reviewed and students will be chosen by the curriculum council and/or a review board.

Who is a St. Julie Scholar?

A St. Julie Scholar Tiger goes above and beyond to exceed expectations in and out of the classroom. Whether they are conducting an experiment in a stimulating AP or Honors class, participate on an NDB leadership board or are volunteering in their community, a St. Julie Scholar Tiger goes the extra mile to challenge themselves, be a role model for their peers and make a positive impact in their community. A St. Julie Scholar Tiger joins a lineage of powerful women who have left a lasting legacy on NDB and the community at large.

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Courses and Opportunities

AP Honor Roll Platinum

AP Honor Roll Platinum Designation

The AP School Honor Roll offers four levels of distinction: Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze. NDB has been designated as Platinum this year, rising from Gold last year. In May of 2024, 209 students took 408 examinations in 21 subject areas. From this total, 70% earned a score of 3 or higher.
AP CSP Female Diversity Award

NDB has earned the College Board's AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to AP Computer Science Principles (CSP). This award acknowledges 1,127 schools for their work toward equal gender representation during the 2022-23 school year. NDB is one of only 834 schools to be recognized for achieving this important result in AP CSP. Learn more.

NHS Induction Ceremony 2024

Students who demonstrate outstanding achievements in academics are indoctrinated into the National Honors Society at the NHS Ceremony each year.
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Student with honors certificate
National Honors Ceremony
National Honors Ceremony
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Student with honors certificate
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Student Leadership

NDB offers over 200 leadership positions in student government, boards, and professional clubs and organizations. Roughly half of student leaders are elected into their roles by the student body while the other half are selected based upon an extensive application and interview process.

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