STUDENT HANDBOOK

2007 2008

Our Catholic School

“The ultimate outcome for the graduate of a Roman Catholic School is that he or she will have gained a sense of having been called into existence to a life that finds its origins in God and that the graduate will understand that, in spite of one’s brokenness, healing and freedom can be found in the person of Jesus Christ”

In order to see this outcome realized all programs at Notre Dame Catholic High School are infused with the Gospel values of Jesus Christ. More specifically, students will be enrolled in a religious education course during each year of study in order to deepen their understanding of the Christian call to justice, peace, love and respect for all persons.

Each day begins with prayer in homeroom. Classes prepare and participate in liturgical celebrations and retreats. Major liturgical seasons, including Lent, Easter, Advent and Christmas will be highlighted school-wide with celebrations. These experiences build a sense of Christian community; thus all students and staff are required to participate fully.

Our chaplains are an integral part of our school community, and are available to assist in the development of both school and class liturgies, retreats, religious education programs and peer ministry. The chapel is available to students and staff for quiet prayer and reflection.

In conjunction with prayer, social action and service is an important component of curriculum. Students will participate in charitable projects to promote Gospel values in our own communities and the global community. These projects include such areas as food and clothing collections, Christmas Outreach, Share Lent and volunteer community service projects.

We invite students, their families and members of the greater faith community to bring their energy, enthusiasm and hope to this journey - the Notre Dame Catholic High School community.

Notre Dame Catholic High School is an opportunity to grow in faith and to live as Christians, fully alive, mind, heart, body and soul.

HIGH SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE

Time	Period	Course	Location
8:45 – 9:57	P1
9:57 – 10:00	Announcements
10:00 – 10:10	Travel Time
10:10 – 11:22	P2
11:22 – 12:16	Lunch
12:16 – 1:28	P3
1:28 – 1:38	Travel Time
1:378– 2:50	P4

High School Timetable Period Schedule

The order of class periods will flip each week. The Week 1 order of periods is period 1,2,3,4. The Week II order of periods is period 4,3,2,1. Week I and II are listed as a semester at a glance on page

4 & 5.

GRADE 7 & 8 DAILY SCHEDULE

Time	Period	Course	Location
8:45	Entrance Bell
8:50 – 9:30	P1
9:30 – 10:10	P2
10:10– 10:50	P3
10:50– 11:50	P4
11:50 – 12:50	Lunch
12:50 – 1:30	P5
1:30 – 2:10	P6
2:10 – 2:50	P7

Elementary Classes: Will Not Flip.

Attendance, O’Canada, and Morning Prayer will be held at 8:50 a.m.

Semester - At - A - Glance
Semester 1	September 2007 to January 2008