CO-CURRICULARS Course Catalog
These electives do not meet CSU/UC requirements.
The co-curricular program at Notre Dame provides students with an opportunity to enrich their learning beyond the school day. Students have a wide variety of programming options, including performing arts, speech and debate, athletics, robotics, leadership and more.
Co-Curricular Interscholastic Sports
Dance Program Offerings
Music Program Offerings
- Chorus/Choir - Regent Harmonies
- Notre Dame/Bellarmine College Prep Performance Choir
- Chamber Ensemble & Piano Collaborative
- Music Ministry
Theater Program Offerings
#CC8000S CO-CURRICULAR INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS
Prerequisite: This 2.5 co-curricular credit is available to any student athlete who competes on a Notre Dame High School Interscholastic Team.
Does not meet CSU/UC requirement.
To qualify for credit, student athletes must meet the following criteria:
- Participate in one full season on a freshman, junior varsity or varsity team at Notre Dame.
- Meet daily attendance guidelines for practices and competitions as established by the coach/athletic director.
- Adhere to team rules and guidelines established by the coach.
- Adhere to athletic policies as stated in the Notre Dame Athletic Handbook.
#CC1100S & #CC1101S REGENT COLLECTIVE DANCE COMPANY
2.5 credits - Grade(s) All
Prerequisite: Audition
Does not meet CSU/UC requirement
The Regent Collective Dance Company is a union of dancers seeking the further pursuit of dance. By audition, students will be selected to be part of this dance collective with the intention of building technique and repertoire. Students will be placed in varsity and junior varsity, based on audition. Students will gain professional work and performance experience in collaboration with other artists. In addition to the physical aspects of the dance company, students will be provided with mentorship and resources to better prepare them for auditions and portfolio development. Reliant on audition, academic and social conduct, students can participate up to 4 years.
#CC9000 ELECTED AND SELECTED LEADERSHIP OFFICERS
2.5 credits (per semester) - Grade(s) All
Prerequisite: None
Does not meet CSU/UC requirement
Elected: Associate Student Body (ASB) School Council, ASB Class Council, ASB Homeroom Representative, Campus Ministry Homeroom Representative, Class Mascot
Selected: PMLT, TASC Service, TASC Justice, Facing History Student Leaders, Alliance, Lighthouse, Freshman Link, League of Young Women Voters, Class Cheerleaders
To qualify for a 2.5 co-curricular credit, students in both elected and selected leadership positions must meet the following criteria:
- Attend mandatory meetings as scheduled.
- Hold a 2.5 or better GPA, and maintain the eligibility requirements during the academic year they are holding office.
- Adhere to the Leadership Code of Conduct.
- Students must be current and up-to-date with all community service requirements and be in good standing with the director of student life.
- Each elected/selected position has different mandatory meeting and training requirements. Students interested in applying for leadership positions should check the leadership page of the Notre Dame website for more details.
#CC2200S CHORUS/CHOIR REGENT HARMONIES
2.5 credits - Grade(s) All
Prerequisite: None
Does not meet CSU/UC requirement
Regent Harmonies is a large, non-auditioned, treble choir open to all ND students. Fun and engaging for all levels of learning, Regent Harmonies focuses on basic vocal technique, music reading and aural skills, music from ALL times and placesv - renaissance to pop, and beyond! Regent Harmonies performs two formal concerts per year, one festival, occasional liturgy singing, and several small performances as opportunities arise throughout the year.
#6301 ND/BCP PERFORMANCE CHOIR
2.5 credits - Grade(s) All
Prerequisite: Audition
Does not meet CSU/UC requirement
As a part of our program with community partners, the Notre Dame and Bellarmine Performance Choir consists of both ND and BCP students who audition each year. This choir is directed by Mrs. Gina Adams and participates in events at Bellarmine, Notre Dame as well as at other community events. All students must audition at the beginning of the school year and will be considered based on range, technique and current choir personnel.
#CC2100S CHAMBER ENSEMBLE & PIANO COLLABORATIVE
2.5 credits - Grade(s) All
Prerequisite: None
Does not meet CSU/UC requirement
Chamber Ensemble/Piano Collaborative is a community of instrumental musicians of all levels and styles, from classical to jazz and more. This community of instrumental musicians focuses on growing their skills, their musicality, and their friendships with others who share their passion for performing and exploring music. This is a flexible, collaborative group of students who are dedicated to making music together in rehearsals, performances and in master-classes with professional musicians.
#CC2300S MUSIC MINISTRY
2.5 credits - Grade(s) All
Prerequisite: Audition/Permission by Director
Does not meet CSU/UC requirement
Music Ministry prepares and performs music for monthly liturgies. All students are invited and encouraged to participate. Students serve as music ministers and provide musical leadership during liturgies. Sight reading, professionalism, leadership, solo and ensemble skills combine to create this mostly self-directed ensemble. Open to all students, vocal and instrumental.
#CC5000 ROBOTICS TEAM
5 credits - Grade(s) All [2.5 credits per semester]
Prerequisite: None
Does not meet CSU/UC requirement
Students will learn the basics of building structures, simple machines, use of gears and torque, motors, pneumatics, various sensors, electric circuits, and programming through the afterschool program. These basic concepts will be applied to building robots in small teams to complete various challenges. Students will apply principles of engineering and design as they work to build robots for competition. This is an after-school class that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in two-hour sessions.
#CC3000S SPEECH AND DEBATE
2.5 credits (per semester) - Grade(s) All
Prerequisite: None
Does not meet CSU/UC requirement
This course is designed for the student who is interested in joining and competing with the Notre Dame High School Speech & Debate Team. The student will gain valuable skills in oral delivery, critical thinking, analysis of current events and teamwork. Students may choose to compete in one or more state and national individual events, or one of four national debate formats. The purpose of this course is to give the competitive speech and debate students the opportunity to improve their communication skills through actively competing in local and state tournaments. Students will learn to research and create speeches and arguments on various topics, including politics and social justice issues.
Students enrolled will be expected to prepare their own speech piece, or research and prepare their own debate arguments, attend weekly meetings, practice with the team at least twice a week (more during weeks leading up to tournaments), compete in a minimum of one tournament per semester, assist their teammates in tournament preparation, and turn in assignments related to their events. This is an after-school class that meets Mondays and Wednesdays in two-hour sessions.
#CC4000S THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE
2.5 credits - Grade(s) All
Prerequisite: Audition(s)
Does not meet CSU/UC requirement
Students who are cast in a theatrical production, such as the fall play or spring musical, will develop skills in script analysis, character development, acting and performance-based terminology. When applicable, students will also learn how to apply themselves in learning dialogue, songs and dances. They will learn how to operate within a strict rehearsal regimen and to collaborate with their fellow actors. Students need to commit to a full rehearsal schedule and participate in all tech rehearsals and performances.
#CC4200S TECHNICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE
2.5 credits - Grade(s) All
Prerequisite: None
Does not meet CSU/UC requirement
This is an afters-chool technical training for interested students within the context of crewing a live theatrical performance. Students will focus on the technical aspects of theater including set building, painting, props, marketing, costuming, hair and makeup, lights, sound and stage crew with the course culminating in class members “crewing” a live production which will be presented before an audience. This opportunity is offered in the fall and spring.
#CC4300S THEATRICAL DESIGN
2.5 credits - Grade(s) All
Prerequisite: Audition(s)
Does not meet CSU/UC requirement
This design work is training for students who are interested in designing for a live theatrical performance. Students read, re-read, and discuss the script with regards to designing for the director’s concept. Preliminary drawings will be reviewed and revised and students will create full designs and models for the lights, sounds, properties, projections and costumes of a show. This opportunity is offered in the fall and spring.
#CC4100S THEATRICAL LEADERSHIP
2.5 credits - Grade(s) All
Prerequisite: None
Does not meet CSU/UC requirement
Students who are selected as leaders will focus on the management aspects of theater, including creating calendars, managing budgets and delegating tasks. Students take on roles of stage managers, production managers, directors, producers and choreographers and direct and instruct fellow students in creating a production Notre Dame's thespian chapter officers all participate throughout the year.