Honors
Petition
Choice and the opportunity to develop a voice are important for young women. Providing access and opportunities for self-reflection lead to confident and empowered learners. All courses at Notre Dame offer students academic challenge and are college-
Math
Summer Bridge
As part of our commitment to support the academic success and engagement of all students, we offer programs to meet them at their point of academic entry to Notre Dame and move them forward with opportunities for growth and challenge over four years.
preparatory. Honors courses at the freshman level offer further depth and
In addition to math placement, the
faster pacing for those students who
ALEKS assessment may identify students
have particular interest and readiness
who have notable gaps in their math
for an accelerated course of study.
preparation prior to Notre Dame. Those
Specifically, incoming students can
students will be identified for a Summer
petition to take honors-level classes
Math Bridge program to support their
in Biology, English and Global Studies
transition to high school. The three-week
during freshman year. Students who wish
program is led by the 9th grade algebra
to be considered for the accelerated
teacher and has demonstrated success in
course(s) must petition to do so by
preparing students for entering our math
taking a brief online self-assessment.
program. Notification of this requirement
The self-assessment(s) takes place after
will be shared with families after the
enrollment. Through the assessment
assessment period closes and can be
and provided rubric, students reflect on
further discussed in the appointment with
the experience and their own habits of
the student’s counselor in April.
learning to self-identify as a candidate ready for an honors-level course at Notre Dame.
Throughout the year, the math department hosts an after school math lab to support all students with their
View frequently asked questions here:
math homework and concepts. Students
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receive one-on-one support from math teachers during this lab time. Students can also sign up for individual tutoring provided by our California Scholarship Federation (CSF) student tutors.
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