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MISSION
Notre Dame School offers students in preschool through 8th grade an outstanding Catholic education. We educate students to cherish academic excellence; prepare students for lives dedicated to social justice and service, and inspire students to reach their fullest potential. We provide an education that aligns with the California state standards, enhanced by educational technologies. VISION STATEMENT
Notre Dame School’s vision is to educate, prepare, and inspire its students to grow into successful, caring adults who seek to be of service to their community; to create a positive learning environment where academic excellence is prized and students develop strong personal faith and identity; to foster compassion and appreciation of diversity by focusing on the unique personalities, learning styles and backgrounds of all students, and to help all students achieve their personal best by recognition of their individual gifts and talents.
PHILOSOPHY
As a Catholic elementary school, Notre Dame strives to provide the students of Santa Barbara and surrounding communities with the highest standards of excellence in spiritual, academic, social and physical development. Acknowledging the presence of God in all persons, Notre Dame recognizes and nourishes the unique gifts and talents that each individual brings to the community as a whole; recognizes parents as primary educators; and provides a Christian environment that promotes peace and justice. Notre Dame School welcomes families and students from all faith backgrounds. |


