证书项目

任务
 

澳博appSTEM卓越证书表彰学生在STEM相关活动中的成就和参与. 该证书旨在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, 技术, 工程, or 数学 in a changing society. 有机会在学校和社区内与该领域的专家和当前技术合作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证明是无价的.

学习的结果

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

技术: By completing courses in 技术, 学生将对不同的计算机系统及其软件应用有更深入的了解，从而能够使用与工业相关的设备来设计和构建3d物体, 建筑模型, 或机器人.

工程: By learning and applying the 工程 Design Process in their STEM courses, students will be able to identify a problem, 创建解决方案, 然后测试一下.

数学: By completing four years of core 数学 courses, students will be able to enter Calculus I or Calculus II in first-year college programs.

What is Problem-Based Learning?
 

The backb一个 of this certificate is utilizing the teaching methodology of problem-based learning (PBL). 这是一种教学方法，在这种方法中，复杂的现实问题被用作促进学生学习概念和原理的工具，而不是仅仅直接呈现事实和概念. In addition to course content, PBL can promote the development of critical thinking skills, 解决问题的能力, 沟通技巧. It can also provide opportunities for working in groups, finding and evaluating re搜索 materials, and it fosters life-long learning goals for students.

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科学要求

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

技术/工程 Requirements

• Completion of 一个 技术/工程 course with a 最低 grade of B+
• All sophomore students will be required to take a semester of the introduction to 工程 and design course.*

 * This requirement will begin the class of 2024.

数学要求

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

总体需求

• 学生 must maintain a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0.
• 学生 must be in good standing prior to graduation in order to achieve the STEM certificate.
• 学生 must be involved with a STEM-related Club or activity either
  through NDA or an off-campus resource for three years.

*Transfer students accepted into the Certificate Program will be determined by the STEM Certificate Committee.

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时间轴

Letter of intent for the STEM Excellence Certificate program must be completed by January 15th of their sophomore year.

All applicants will be interviewed by the STEM Committee.

 

STEM经验要求
 

1. Job Shadow and interview with a scientist, 工程师, 牙医, 医生, or similar professional in the area of science, 数学, or 技术 (2-hour 最低), to be approved by the STEM Coordinator.

2. Attendance and participation in the NDA STEM night for both junior and senior years.

3. All students 必须完成 a 最低 of three additional STEM experiences from the following list:

学生 必须完成 a 最低 of 一个 下列的:

• Re搜索 Project/Independent Study in a STEM field.
• 暑期实习(除了对实习经历和所学内容的简短总结外，学生还必须向导师提供反馈).
• 在实验室做志愿者(学生必须向导师提供反馈，以及对经验和所学的简短总结).

学生 必须完成 a 最低 of 两个 额外的经验:

• 两个STEM活动(学生必须提供票根/收据形式的出席证明，以及所参加活动的简短摘要和每次活动的学习内容). Please note these 两个 events count as 一个 STEM experience met.
• Participation in NDA 科学 Club Spring Vacation Trip (offered once every three years).
• ​​​​​​​ Participate in a National Essay Contest or Competitions with a focus on a global theme.
• Attendance and assistance at a WISE related event through NDA.
• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Another project approved by the STEM Academic Coordinator.

4.   A Capst一个 Portfolio and presentation to the STEM committee.

 

任务
 

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，这些学生将为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，以便为职业做好准备，并培养更多熟练的视觉和表演艺术消费者.

NDA recognizes the importance of the 艺术 by requiring all ninth graders to participate in the dedicated rotation of Art, 戏剧, 跳舞, 和音乐. Tenth graders are required to participate in the semester-long class of 艺术 和音乐 in Society.

学习的结果
 

视觉艺术通过完成九年级的艺术轮转和十年级的音乐和社会艺术以及两门视觉艺术选修课，学生将准备进入高级大学艺术课程.

音乐通过完成九年级的艺术轮转和十年级的音乐和社会艺术，以及两门音乐选修课和四年的学校音乐课程的参与, students will be prepared to enter an advanced college 音乐 program.

舞蹈: By experiencing dance in 9th grade physical education and 10th grade 音乐 and 艺术 in Society, in addition to 3-years of participation in the school dance ensemble, students will be prepared to enter an advanced college 跳舞 program.

剧场: 通过完成九年级的艺术轮转和十年级的音乐和社会艺术，以及两门戏剧艺术选修课和四年的学校戏剧项目的参与, students will be prepared to enter an advanced college Theatre program.

多学科: 通过完成九年级的艺术轮转和十年级的音乐和社会艺术，以及两门艺术选修课和四年的学校艺术项目的参与, students will be prepared as more skilled and educated consumers of the arts and to enter an advanced college arts program.

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音乐的需求

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

In addition to the 音乐 electives students should participate all four years in the school music program which include:

•  爵士乐团
• 器乐合奏
• 室赞美诗
• 合唱团
• 吉他合奏
• 打击乐合奏
• 私人音乐教学

视觉艺术要求

• Two 艺术 electives with a 最低 grade of B+.
• All visual arts students must be involved with the school 艺术 club for a 最低 of three years.

舞蹈要求

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

剧院的需求

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

-年度学校音乐剧
-秋季游戏
-话剧社
-戏剧比赛

多学科的 Requirements

• Two electives from 音乐, 视觉艺术 or Theatre with a 最低 grade of B+ in each class.
• 除了上述学术选修课，学生应参加至少两个以上提到的学校艺术课程的所有四年.

总体需求

• 学生 must maintain a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0.
• 学生 must be in good standing prior to graduation in order to achieve the 艺术 certificate.
• 学生 must be involved with an 艺术 related Club or activity either through NDA or an off-campus resource for three years.

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时间轴

• Letter of intent for the GPS Excellence Certificate program must be completed by January 15th of their sophomore year.
• All applicants will be interviewed by the Salisbury Certificate Committee.

美术经验要求
 

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

2. Attendance and participation in the NDA Salisbury night for both junior and senior years.

3. All students 必须完成 a 最低 of three additional experiences from the following list:

• Re搜索 Project/Independent Study in an 艺术 field
• 暑期实习(除了对实习经历和所学内容的简短总结外，学生还必须向导师提供反馈).
• 当地艺术组织的志愿者(学生必须向导师提供反馈，以及对经验和所学内容的简短总结).
• Participation in NDA Spring Vacation concert tour (only offered once every three years).
• 艺术 Day Performance and Exhibition
• 戏剧比赛
• 艺术与国家
• 中区音乐
• 全州音乐
• Community Theatre performances
• Boston Globe Student 艺术 Awards
• 大满贯比赛
• 艺术 classes at local institutions such as Worcester Art Museum, 汉诺威剧院, 伍斯特工艺中心, ARTSWorcester
• Other 艺术 experiences as approved

4. A Capst一个 Portfolio and presentation to the Salisbury 艺术 committee.

 *Transfer students accepted into the Certificate Program will be determined by the Salisbury 艺术 Certificate Committee

任务

 

澳博app全球视角研究(GPS)证书旨在帮助NDA学生为他们在全球社会中的角色做好准备. In the spirit of 澳博app, St. 朱莉Billiart, and the 圣母院修女会, 这个证书课程通过具有挑战性的高中课程，挑战我们的学生在语言和文化上的流利, 文化的关系, 和现实世界的经验，为他们进入大学做准备，并意识到我们不断变化的世界的挑战.

学习的结果
 

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

多学科的: By completing 10th grade World Literature and 世界历史 and 12th grade World Religions, students will be able to reflect on the international focus of these courses.

文化: 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.

现实世界的通过有目的的旅行, either service oriented or educational, students will be able to witness and experience different societies first-hand.

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语言要求

• Four consecutive years of high school Spanish or French with a 最低 grade of B+ in each class.

多学科的 Requirements

• Completion of World Literature, 世界历史, and World Religions courses with a 最低 grade of B+ in each class.

连接要求

• 通过NDVS或在线服务项目或参观等方式与世界各地的圣母大学学校建立联系.

总体需求

• 学生 must maintain a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0.
• 学生 must be in good standing prior to graduation in order to achieve the GPS certificate.
• 学生必须通过NDA或校外资源参与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.

*Transfer students accepted into the Certificate Program will be determined by the GPS Certificate Committee

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时间轴

Letter of intent for the GPS Excellence Certificate program must be completed by January 15th of their sophomore year.

All applicants will be interviewed by the GPS Committee.

 

GPS经验要求

1. Job Shadow and interview with a professor, 律师, 外交官, 翻译, or similar professional in the area of global affairs and languages (2-hour 最低) to be approved by the GPS coordinator.

2. Attendance and participation in the NDA International night or concert for both junior and senior years.

3. All students 必须完成 a 最低 of three additional GPS experiences from the following list:

学生 必须完成 a 最低 of 一个 下列的:

•  Re搜索 Project/Independent Study in an International field.
• 暑期实习(除了对实习经历和所学内容的简短总结外，学生还必须向导师提供反馈).
•  Participate in a National Essay Contest or Competitions with a focus on a global theme.

学生 必须完成 a 最低 of 两个 额外的经验:

• 2 Cultural Events (学生 must provide proof of attendance in the form of a ticket stub/receipt.  In addition to a short summary of the events attended and what was learned.) Must do both cultural events and this only counts as 一个 GPS experience met.
• 参加GPS委员会预先批准的为期四天或四天以上的服务或教育国际旅行, 审查外部组织, 或者家庭成员.
•  Serve at a volunteer site at home or abroad that has a global focus and is pre-approved by the GPS Committee.
• Other project approved by the GPS Academic Coordinator.

4. A Capst一个 Portfolio and presentation to the GPS committee.