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Student Testimonials

- "This is the best decision my parents ever made for me. "
  
  1. What do you love about Notre Dame Academy?
  1. What do you love about Notre Dame Academy?
  
  The kids, teachers, and faculty alike are amazing at Notre Dame Academy. Everyone is extremely helpful and friendly. This school allows you to reach your fullest potential while also not pushing you too hard. This is the best decision my parents ever made for me.
  
  2. How do you feel that Notre Dame is preparing you for graduation, high school? college and life? What are your goals?
  
  I feel that it allows students to be their best selves. It really puts an emphasis on being a part of the school community, so participating in clubs and volunteering activities. This really allows students to eliminate what they don’t like to do and what they do like to do, giving them their own sense of self. It will be hard to leave, but it has definitely sent its students out into the world prepared to conquer it. My ultimate goal is to become a lawyer and I feel that this school has helped me with some necessary skills used in that profession such as collaboration, getting your point across calmly, and being in the spotlight.
  
  3. In what ways has your faith grown as a result of your experiences at Notre Dame Academy?
  
  I may not be Catholic, but this school has definitely instilled a strong moral compass in me. It has helped me discern the right from wrong in many a situation, while also allowing me to understand that some things are just grey, not just right or wrong. Also, there are multiple perspectives and that your’s is not the only correct one.
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  4. Our motto is “Walk, Talk, and Live, in the Peace of Christ”. How have you experienced that in your years at Notre Dame?
  
  “ Walk, Talk, and Live in the Peace of Christ” means to make sure you wouldn’t do something that Jesus wouldn’t. This motto is repeated daily at the school and it really has an effect on the people in the school. I see kids about to do something wrong and then ask themselves,” Am I about to Walk, Talk, and Live in the Peace of Christ?” If the answer is no, the leave whatever they were just about to do. Teachers also help enforce the motto, asking students,” Are you walking, talking, and living in the peace of Christ?” All in all, I feel that it has really impacted my time at Notre Dame Academy by making everyone think before they act, including myself.
  
  5. Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he/she is a favorite.
  
  I actually have two favorite teachers. One of them was our Social Studies and Economics teacher last year but is now the Vice Principal and Economics teacher, Mr.Reid. His teaching style was interactive, making examples relatable by using something funny or relatable. He also made us collaborate with our peers, working in groups together. I feel that it was a great way to learn and I wish he was still our Social Studies teacher, though the new one is also amazing at her job. The other one is my science teacher, Mrs.Ilaria. Her style of teaching is more “ tough love”. You really have to work for your grade in that class and she loves to see creativity. She doesn’t use kid gloves to deal with us and I really appreciate that. She also teaches in a way that is easily understood by everyone, which is an amazing quality to have in any teacher, but especially science where they use complicated words and formulas.
  - Anvi Batra, Class of 2020 & IHA '24
- "My goals are to get a really good education and get into Holy Angels like my mom!"
  
  1.    What do you love about Notre Dame Academy?
  The teachers are great and I know I’m getting a good education.
  
  2.    How do you feel that Notre Dame is preparing you for graduation, high school. college and life? What are your goals?
  My goals are to get a really good education and get into Holy Angels like my mom!
  
  3.    In what ways has your faith grown as a result of your experiences at Notre Dame Academy?
  It made me closer to my grandma, who is really religious.
  
  4.    Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he/she is a favorite.
  Mrs. Guthrie is my favorite because she is very nice and super smart!
  - Mia Tirabassi, 4th Grade Class of 2024
- "Here at Notre Dame Academy, we are one big family."
  
  1. What do you love about Notre Dame Academy?
  
  I love everything about Notre Dame Academy. The friendly and loving environment I am surrounded with really brings out the best in me. I feel the community is very active, supportive, and always trying to help each other out.
  
  2. How do you feel Notre Dame is preparing you for graduation, high school, college, and life? What are your goals?
  
  My goals are to get into a high school of my choice and then study business at Harvard. My overall goal is to become successful and create a legacy in this world. Notre Dame is preparing me to meet these goals by creating a strong academic foundation. I am taught by amazing and passioante teachers. Notre Dame has taught me a lot about the importance of service and in the future I know I will give back to my community and help others. I believe that Notre dame has provided me with everything I need to move on to the next stage successfully.
  
  3. In what ways has your faith grown as a result of your experiences at Notre Dame Academy?
  
  Throughout my years here, I can feel my faith growing each and every day. I have been given the opportunity to be taught the Catholic faith and virtues at school, which is something I love. We are taught to be Jesus's disciples and do everyting out of love. Along with that, our school masses have really strengthened my faith and help me build a closer relationship with God.
  
  4. Our motto is "Walk, Talk, and Live, in the Peace of Christ". How have you experienced that in your years at Notre Dame?
  
  Here at Notre Dame Academy, we are on big family. I have experienced this motto because everyone is part of our caring, kind, and supportive community. We put Christ into all our actions, words, and deeds. The students and faculty work together to accomplish goals as a family.
  
  5. Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he/she is a favorite.
  
  One of my favorite teachers is my 8th grade homeroom and science teacher, as well as play director, Ms. Ilaria. From a young age when I first started trying out for the school play, she has been a big part of who I am today. She has always inspired and motivated me to be the best version of myself. She has touched my heart in a special was and inspired me to be a leader and help others. Through her guidance, I have been able to become a person who loves to help, guide, and be that "someone" to others. Not only that, but I have learned to push myself and accomplish my goals. Ms. Ilaria is someone that has helped me greatly and is a "once in a lifetime" person. I only have a few months until I graduate and I will not be able to ever let go of Ms. Ilaria and Notre Dame Academy.
  - Chris Kim, Class of 2020 & Regis '24
- "Notre Dame enforces virtues and life skills, preparing students for the real world."
  
  1. What do you love about Notre Dame Academy?
  
  I love coming to a peaceful environment every day, feeling welcomed by my teachers and classmates. Our principal greets every student, every morning and his dedication to making Notre Dame Academy the best school possible for students motivates me to do my best. I enjoy coming to this school and couldn’t be more grateful for the life skills and knowledge I have gained coming to NDA.
  
  2. How do you feel that Notre Dame is preparing you for graduation, high school, college, and life? What are your goals?
  
  Notre Dame greatly enforces virtues and life skills, preparing students for the real world. I believe these skills will benefit me for the rest of my life. I believe NDA is helping me prepare for high school because the teachers provide an environment where I can succeed and be ready for high school and beyond.
  
  3. In what ways has your faith grown as a result of your experiences at Notre Dame Academy?
  
  While praying in the morning, afternoon, before, and after meals, for the past 9 years, my faith has grown every day. Our religion teachers inspire us daily, and students have the opportunity to receive a one of a kind experience on Friday mornings, where the school gathers for a prayer service. We attend mass once a month with our prayer buddies, which is a program at NDA where older students meet with younger children once a week to help them learn more about their faith.
  
  4. Our mottos is “Walk, Talk, and Live, in the Peace of Christ”. How have you experienced that in your years at Notre Dame?
  
  In my years at Notre Dame, I have experienced our motto because I come to school feeling welcomed in a peaceful environment where we are taught life skills and virtues every day.
  
  5. Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he/she is a favorite.
  
  Although the entire faculty consists of amazing teachers, one of my favorite teachers is our 7th and 8th grade economics teacher, Mr.Reid. He provides a learning environment where students are able to express their opinions comfortably during class discussions. Mr.Reid has a unique teaching style, which in my opinion, gives students at Notre Dame a different perspective and benefits them in multiple ways.
  - Meher Sobhani, Class of 2020
- "I know Notre Dame has me prepared for a bright future."
  
  1. What do you love about Notre Dame Academy?
  
  What I love most about Notre Dame Academy are the people. I definitely can say that I love my friends at Notre Dame because they put a smile on my face every day and they always motivate me.
  
  2. How do you feel that Notre Dame is preparing you for graduation, high school? college and life? What are your goals?
  
  I know Notre Dame has me prepared for a bright future. The teachers at Notre Dame always push us to be better students and citizens. My goals for this year are to end the year as a great person for others and for myself, finish off with good grades, get into a great high school, and most importantly feel proud of what I have accomplished this year!
  
  3. In what ways has your faith grown as a result of your experiences at Notre Dame Academy?
  
  My faith has grown in various ways. I feel more connected to my faith and I feel that I have a closer connection to God.
  
  4. Our mottos is “Walk, Talk, and Live, in the Peace of Christ”. How have you experienced that in your years at Notre Dame?
  
  I have experienced this motto various times throughout my years here at Notre Dame. Every day at school I feel safe and loved by the people around me. All the teachers and students make each other better each day. When I walk into school I can feel the happy energy from the people around me.
  
  5. Describe one of your favorite teachers and tell why he/she is a favorite.
  
  I love each and every one of my teachers, but if I had to choose one I would choose Ms. Ilaria. She has always inspired me to be the best person I can be. She is very enthusiastic, caring, and honest. Her love for students is shown through her actions. She always has a smile on her face that makes others smile.
  - Mia Tinoco, Class of 2020 & Holy Angels '24