Communication

It is the policy of Notre Dame Preparatory to always keep the lines of communication open with our families. To this end, the school will send home newsletters, academic/disciplinary reports and other pertinent information regarding students. Comments from NDP families regarding policies and/or procedures dealing with the overall operation of the school are welcome. We ask only that you follow the procedures listed below.

**It is extremely important that families communicate to the school when contact information, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, etc. have changed. Please email the Registrar, registrar@ndpsaints.org to provide the updated information.**

Chain of Communication - General:

Parents and/or students are to first contact the school representative directly responsible for the class or activity in question – teacher, coach, or moderator. If the parent/student is not satisfied with the results of this communication, the appropriate administrator is then to be contacted, following this order:

1. Teacher, Coach, or Moderator

2. Department Chair, Director of Student Activities, or Athletic Director

3. Assistant Principal for Student Affairs / Dean of Academics

4. Principal

Please note: Parents should not contact administration if the chain of communication has not taken place.

Chain of Communication - Academics:

1. In an effort to help students build self-advocacy skills, the first line of communication should always be between the student and the teacher.

2. If the parent is not satisfied with the results of this communication, go right to the source and contact the teacher directly. All teachers can be reached via email.

3. Then, please communicate with the Department Chair or the student's Counselor.

4. Finally, please contact the Dean of Academics.

Please note: Parents should not contact administration if the chain of communication has not taken place.

Chain of Communication - Athletics:

Should a concern arise during an athletic season, the procedure listed should be followed.

1. First, the student athlete should advocate for themselves and speak directly with his or her coach.

2. If further clarification is required, the parent should then contact the coach. It is advised that no contact between parent and coach be made until, at least, the day after the incident/event in question – (24-hour rule).

3. If the issue remains unresolved, the parent should then communicate his/her concerns to the Athletic Director.

Please note: Parents should not contact administration if the chain of communication has not taken place.