高级学者

12项清单.

• NDP提供25门AP课程

  • AP艺术史 
  • 美联社生物学 
  • AP微积分AB 
  • AP微积分BC 
  • AP化学 
  • AP中国语言与文化 
  • AP计算机科学原理 
  • AP计算机科学A 
  • AP英语语言和写作 
  • AP英语文学与写作 
  • AP环境科学统计 
  • AP法语语言和文化 
  • AP人文地理* 
  • 美联社微观经济学 
  • AP音乐理论 
  • AP物理I 
  • 美联社心理学
  • AP西班牙语和文化 
  • AP西班牙文学与文化 
  • 据美联社统计 
  • AP工作室艺术:艺术与设计* 
  • AP工作室艺术:绘画* 
  • 美联社U.S. 政府与政治 
  • 美联社U.S. 历史 
  • AP世界史:现代 

   

  *服务学习资格 

• 英语

  提供门大学预科, 荣誉, 和大学先修课程, the 英语 Department strives to challenge and advance our students appropriately as 21st-century learners within a common context of study. Infused into the 6-12 curriculum is a writing program that ranges from fundamental sentence structures to sophisticated college-level research assignments. 而有效的说明文写作是主要的焦点, 课程还提供了创造性写作的机会. 文学课程, 包括类型, 调查, 主题, 以及作者课程, 挑战我们的学生理解, 解释, 分析, 评价文学作品. 语法和词汇是为有效的写作和口语服务的. 该系开设两门大学先修课程, 演讲选修课, 剧院, 和写作, 两个出版物, 和一个强大的戏剧节目.

• 人文学科

  The Bette Ellis O’Conor 人文学科 Program is an exciting alternative course of study offered to Upper Level students at 圣母大学预备学校. It is intended for curious and creative students who want to engage with the curriculum in an interdisciplinary style. Courses are team-taught and encourage creativity and 协作 in the exploration of all fields of study. 艺术, 历史, 文学, 音乐, 宗教是这个项目的核心, 但所有学科都在追求联系. 参加该计划的学生将在大二，大三和大四学习课程. 

• 语言

  Notre Dame is convinced of the value of second 语言s as an essential element of the student’s preparation for college and life. The acquisition of second 语言s not only makes the student a better global citizen but also broadens her global perspective. 语言课程包括法语、西班牙语和汉语课程. All modern 语言 students work in the school's new state-of-the-art Language Center that contains 41 internet-connected computers, 还有一个听力和口语区.

• 数学

  The 数学 Department is committed to helping students develop appropriate skills in and understanding of ma主题s as the 语言 of 科学 and research. 所有类, 从六年级的数学到微积分, 通过将数学应用于现实世界的情况来解决问题. 数学老师结合了当前的技术，如图形计算器, computers and specialized software throughout the curriculum as needed to support skill development and understanding of concepts. The department also seeks to encourage students to appreciate the beauty and fun of ma主题s through participation in activities such as the Maryland 数学 League. All students in grades 9-12 must have a Texas Instrument graphing calculator for use in 数学 and 科学s classes. 首选的型号是TI-83, TI-83+， TI-84或TI-84+.

• 音乐/表演艺术

  Whether a student is seriously pursuing a career in the performing arts or wants to expand her enjoyment of the discipline, the Upper Level performing arts program at Notre Dame Prep offers a four-year program with a wide variety of opportunities. Designed for the student to continue her pursuit of and to expand and raise her skill level of 音乐ianship, Band学分课程, 管弦乐队, 合唱, 钢琴的实验室, 吉他课, 跳舞, AP音乐理论课程. Students wanting to enhance and fine-tune their 音乐ianship may participate in the extracurricular program for private lessons. 所有学生都被鼓励参加马里兰州全州乐队、管弦乐队和合唱团的试镜. NDP的舞蹈团找到了在社区表演的学生.

• 体育与健康

  Notre Dame’s Physical Education program reflects the school philosophy that students must develop not only academically but also physically and creatively. The physical education classes and intramural program allow students to learn self-discipline and control, 团队合作和相互尊重的价值, 以及对健康积极生活方式的欣赏.

• 宗教

  新民主党宗教部的理念植根于福音价值观, 以天主教社会教义的传统为基础, 并受到圣母院修女会魅力的启发.
  
  

  贯穿系里的三个分支——学术, 校园部, 和社会服务-重点是学术洞察力的发展, 个人, 集体精神, 知情的良心, 社会意识, 以及对服务的承诺. 该部门努力平衡和整合过去的传统, 现在的现实, 以及未来的挑战.

• 科学

  在科学信息呈指数级增长的时代, the 科学 Department’s dual goal is to provide a solid foundation in 科学 principles and to foster active scientific thinking and problem-solving abilities in our students. 该部门通过模拟科学方法来实现这一目标, 实施合作学习和探究学习策略, 集成技术, 并利用大量的动手实验经验.  The curriculum provides all students with appropriate challenges and opportunities for success preparing them for further study at the college level.

   

  另外, the department wholeheartedly embraces the importance of encouraging and supporting the participation of women in 科学 studies and careers. 通过不同的课程设置和许多课堂外的科学机会, 学生发现一个真正的兴趣和扎实的能力，掌握各种科学学科.

   

  The 科学 Department aspires to instill in students both a deep understanding of and appreciation for their world, 意识到创造的各个方面是相互依存的, 以及对其管理的责任感.

• 科学、技术、工程、艺术和数学(STEAM)

  NDP的STEAM项目培养学生的创造力, 通过尖端技术的整合解决问题和创业领导技能, 创新教学方法, 以及现实世界的学习经历. Students accepted into NDP’s STEAM program have the unique opportunity to elect a course pathway that best meets their career interests. They may choose to follow a general pathway that encourages the exploration of courses in each of the STEAM disciplines, 或者他们可以选择集中精力学习建筑学 & 设计、计算机科学、工程 & 制造业或医药.

   

  NDP的STEAM项目位于新开设的Jane Kroh Satterfield创新部门, 其中包括计算机科学网络中心和建筑设计中心. 除了, a two-story Fabrication Lab is home to the Engineering program and houses state-of-the-art CAD/CAM Design Stations, 数控路由器, 3 d打印机, 激光切割机, 以及各种工具. 一个新的医疗套房，里面有一个全尺寸的解剖台, 技术最先进的解剖可视化系统, 拥有虚拟图书馆和临床诊断工具来研究人体. 随着他们在课程中取得进展并获得STEAM证书, 学生在参与跨学科的过程中培养他们的自信和21世纪的职业技能, experiential learning opportunities; receive mentorship from professionals in STEAM fields; serve local and global communities to address real-world problems; and intern with one of NDP’s many partner organizations.

• 社会研究

  The 社会研究 Department encourages lively classroom discussion and enhances lectures with research projects and independent study. 坚信学生最终要对自己的教育负责, 该系利用各种各样的活动来挑战学生. 这个部门赞助了一个青年与政府俱乐部, 哪一个允许学生参加模拟立法会议, 模拟审判, 学生们在模拟司法比赛中竞争.

• 视觉与媒体艺术

  Notre Dame Prep’s 视觉与媒体艺术 program focuses on 21st-century learning through individual expression, 创造性地解决问题, 协作学习机会, 建立有效的视觉交流技能. 通过提供从传统绘画到数字媒体艺术和设计的一系列媒体, 圣母大学为学生提供了参与一系列体验的机会.
  
  

  The 视觉与媒体艺术 Department strives to empower students to strengthen critical thinking skills through art, 用他们独特的视觉表达来传达思想, 成为对全球社会有贡献的一员.
  
  

  高年级学生可选修艺术课程. 他们可以按照顺序学习，也可以单独探索选修课程, 如传统媒体(绘画), 数字媒体, 艺术历史, 体系结构, 室内设计, 或者医学插图. 艺术选修课需要支付材料费.