Certificate Programs

Mission
 

网上靠谱正规买球网站STEM卓越证书表彰学生在STEM相关活动中的成就和参与. 该证书表彰那些致力于具有挑战性的高中课程和现实世界经验的学生，这些经验将为他们进入大学做好准备，并为科学事业奠定基础, technology, engineering, or mathematics in a changing society. 在学校和社区内与该领域的专家和当前技术合作的机会将是该计划的重要组成部分，并在学生完成他们的顶点项目时被证明是无价的.

Learner Outcomes

Science: By completing four full years of scientific study, students will be prepared to enter an advanced college science program.

Technology: By completing courses in technology, 学生将更深入地了解不同的计算机系统及其软件应用，以便能够使用与工业相关的设备来设计和建造3d物体, model buildings, or robots.

Engineering:通过在STEM课程中学习和应用工程设计过程, students will be able to identify a problem, create a solution, and test it.

Mathematics: By completing four years of core mathematics courses, 学生可以在大学一年级学习微积分I或微积分II

What is Problem-Based Learning?
 

本证书的主要内容是运用基于问题的学习(PBL)的教学方法。. 这是一种教学方法，将复杂的现实问题作为促进学生学习概念和原则的工具，而不仅仅是直接展示事实和概念. In addition to course content, PBL can promote the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. It can also provide opportunities for working in groups, finding and evaluating research materials, and it fosters life-long learning goals for students.

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Science Requirements

• Four full years of science with a minimum grade of B+ in each class.

Technology/Engineering Requirements

• Completion of one technology/engineering course with a minimum grade of B+
• 所有大二的学生将被要求参加一个学期的工程与设计导论课程.*

 * This requirement will begin the class of 2024

Math Requirements

• Four years of math including the completion of Pre-Calculus, Advanced
• Pre-Calculus, or AP Calculus or higher with a minimum grade of B+.

Overall Requirements

• Students must maintain a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0
• 学生必须在毕业前取得良好的成绩才能获得STEM证书.
• Students must be involved with a STEM-related Club or activity either
• through NDA or an off-campus resource for three years.

*进入证书课程的转学生将由STEM证书委员会决定

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Timeline

STEM卓越证书项目的意向书必须在大二的1月15日之前完成.

All applicants will be interviewed by the STEM Committee.

 

STEM Experience Requirements
 

1. Job Shadow and interview with a scientist, engineer, dentist, physician, or similar professional in the area of science, mathematics, or technology (2-hour minimum), to be approved by the STEM Coordinator

2. 出席和参与NDA STEM之夜的大三和大四学生.

3. 所有学生必须完成以下列表中至少三个额外的STEM经验:

Students must complete a minimum of one of the following:

- Research Project/Independent Study in a STEM field

-暑期实习(除了简短的经验总结和所学到的东西外，学生必须向主管提供反馈.)

-实验室志愿者(学生必须向主管提供反馈，除了简短的经验总结和所学到的东西.)

Students must complete a minimum of 2 additional experiences

- 2个STEM活动(学生必须提供票根/收据形式的出席证明，以及参加活动和所学到的内容的简短摘要.) Must do both STEM events and this only count as one STEM experience met

-参加NDA科学俱乐部春假旅行(每三年只提供一次)

- Attendance and assistance at a WISE related event through NDA

- Another project approved by the STEM Academic Coordinator

4.   A Capstone Portfolio and presentation to the STEM committee.

 

MISSION
 

该证书的使命是表彰那些致力于具有挑战性的高中艺术课程和现实世界经验的学生，这些经验将为他们进入著名的艺术学院和大学做好准备. 它还旨在提高学生的艺术经验，以便为职业生涯做准备，并培养更多熟练的视觉和表演艺术消费者.

NDA通过要求所有九年级学生参加专门的艺术轮转来认识到艺术的重要性, Drama, Dance, and Music. 十年级学生被要求参加一学期的社会艺术和音乐课程.

Learner Outcomes
 

Visual Art通过完成9年级的艺术轮转和10年级的音乐和艺术社会活动，此外还有两名视觉艺术选修课的学生将准备进入高级大学艺术课程.

Music:通过完成9年级的艺术轮转和10年级的社会音乐和艺术，此外还有两门音乐选修课和4年的学校音乐课程参与, students will be prepared to enter an advanced college Music program.

Dance: 通过完成9年级的艺术轮转和10年级的社会音乐和艺术，以及3年的学校舞蹈项目的参与, students will be prepared to enter an advanced college Dance program.

Theatre: 通过完成9年级的艺术轮转和10年级的社会音乐和艺术，此外还有两门戏剧艺术选修课和4年的学校戏剧项目参与, students will be prepared to enter an advanced college Theatre program.

Multi-disciplinary: 通过完成9年级的艺术轮转和10年级的社会音乐和艺术，此外还有两门艺术选修课和4年的学校艺术项目参与, 学生将准备成为更有技能和受过教育的艺术消费者，并进入高级大学艺术课程.

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Music Requirements

Two music electives with a minimum grade of B+ in each class.

除了音乐选修课外，学生还应参加学校四年的音乐课程，包括:

•  Jazz Ensemble
• Instrumental Ensemble
• Chamber Chorale
• Glee Club
• Guitar Ensemble
• Percussion Ensemble
• Private music instruction

Visual Arts Requirements

• Two Arts electives with a minimum grade of B+
• 所有视觉艺术学生必须参与学校艺术俱乐部至少三年.

Dance Requirements

• Three years of participation in NDA Dance Ensemble.
• Additional off-campus studio experiences.

Theatre Requirements

• Two theatre electives with a minimum grade of B+ in each class.
• 除了戏剧选修课外，学生还应参加学校四年的戏剧课程，包括:

- Annual School Musical
- Fall Play
- Drama Club
- Drama Competitions.

Multi-Disciplinary Requirements

• 音乐、视觉艺术或戏剧两门选修课，每门课最低成绩为B+.
• 除了上述学术选修课外，学生还应参加至少两项上述学校艺术课程.

Overall Requirements

• Students must maintain a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0
• 学生在毕业前必须表现良好，才能获得艺术证书.
• 学生必须参与一个艺术相关的俱乐部或活动，无论是通过NDA或
• off-campus resource for three years.

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TIMELINE

• GPS卓越证书课程的意向书必须在大二的1月15日之前完成.
• All applicants will be interviewed by the Salisbury Certificate Committee

Art Experience Requirements
 

1. Job Shadow and interview with a professional in concentrated field, eg. professional artist, musician, dancer, actor or director.

2. 出席和参加NDA索尔兹伯里之夜为大三和大四.

3. 所有学生必须完成以下列表中至少三个额外的经验:

• Research Project/Independent Study in an Arts field
• 暑期实习(学生必须向主管提供反馈，除了一个简短的经验总结和所学到的东西.)
• 当地艺术组织的志愿者(学生必须向主管提供反馈，除了一个简短的经验总结和所学到的东西.)
• 参加NDA春假巡回演唱会(每三年只提供一次)
• Arts Day Performance and Exhibition
• Drama Competitions
• Art All State
• Central District Music
• All State Music
• Community Theatre performances
• Boston Globe Student Arts Awards
• Slam competitions
• Arts classes at local institutions such as Worcester Art Museum, Hanover Theatre, Worcester Center for Crafts, ARTSWorcester
• Other Arts experiences as approved

4. A Capstone Portfolio and presentation to the Salisbury Arts committee.

 *被证书课程录取的转学生将由索尔兹伯里艺术证书委员会决定

MISSION

 

网上靠谱正规买球网站全球视角研究(GPS)证书旨在帮助NDA学生为他们在全球社区中的角色做好准备. In the spirit of Notre Dame Academy, St. Julie Billiart, and the Sisters of Notre Dame, 这个证书课程通过具有挑战性的高中课程，让我们的学生在语言和文化上都变得流利, cultural connections, 以及真实世界的经历，让他们为进入大学做好准备，并意识到我们这个不断变化的世界的挑战.

Learner Outcomes
 

Language:通过完成两年的西班牙语或法语的高中语言课程，以及另外两年的同一语言课程, students will be prepared to enter an advanced college language program.

Multi-Disciplinary完成10年级的世界文学和世界史课程，12年级的世界宗教课程, students will be able to reflect on the international focus of these courses.

Culture: By completing additional cultural experiences, 学生将对不同的习俗和传统有更深的了解，这将使他们能够从全球的角度思考.

Real-World: By traveling with purpose, either service oriented or educational, students will be able to witness and experience different societies first-hand.

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Language Requirements

• 连续四年的高中西班牙语或法语，每门课最低成绩为B+.

Multi-Disciplinary Requirements

• Completion of World Literature, World History, and World Religions courses with a minimum grade of B+ in each class.

Connections Requirement

• 通过NDVS或在线服务项目或旅游等场所完成与世界各地其他圣母学校的连接.

Overall Requirements

• Students must maintain a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0
• 学生在毕业前必须有良好的信誉才能获得GPS证书.
• 学生必须通过NDA或校外资源参与一个语言俱乐部或活动两年，以及另一个以国际为重点的俱乐部一年.

*被接受进入证书课程的转学生将由GPS证书委员会决定

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Timeline

GPS卓越证书课程的意向书必须在大二的1月15日之前完成.

All applicants will be interviewed by the GPS Committee

 

GPS Experience Requirements

1. Job Shadow and interview with a professor, lawyer, diplomat, translator, 或全球事务和语言领域的类似专业(至少2小时)，由GPS协调员批准.

2. 出席和参与NDA国际之夜或音乐会，无论是大三还是大四.

3. 所有学生必须完成以下列表中至少三个额外的GPS经验:

Students must complete a minimum of one of the following:

- Research Project/Independent Study in an International field.

-暑期实习(除了简短的经验总结和所学到的东西外，学生必须向主管提供反馈.)

-参加一场以全球主题为重点的全国征文比赛.

Students must complete a minimum of two additional experiences:

- 2项文化活动(学生必须提供票根/收据形式的出席证明.  In addition to a short summary of the events attended and what was learned.) Must do both cultural events and this only counts as one GPS experience met.

-参加GPS委员会预先批准的四天或以上的以服务或教育为导向的国际旅行, vetted outside organizations, or family members.

-在国内或国外具有全球重点的志愿者站点服务，并获得GPS委员会的预先批准.

- Other project approved by the GPS Academic Coordinator

4. A Capstone Portfolio and presentation to the GPS committee.