NDV Mission and Philosophy

At our best, this is WHAT we do:

Grounded in the Marist Charism, French Tradition, and guided by the example of Mary: the mission of École Notre Dame des Victoires Catholic Community is to nurture the whole child spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically and to support a diverse group of learners who endeavor to develop an inclusive and compassionate world.

Dragons are R.E.A.L.-Responsible Citizens, Effective Communicators, Active Christians, Lifelong Learners 

C.A.S.T.E.L. Rationale

(Collaborative Advancement and Support Team for Exceptional Learners)

In keeping with our mission to support a diverse group of learners, the C.A.S.T.E.L program (formerly Resource program) consists of a team of teachers who collaborate with neurodiverse students, their parents, faculty, and staff to advance and support exceptional learners in TK-8th grade. 

Connections to Research and Faith

Our belief in the sanctity of human life and the inherent dignity of the human person is the foundation of all the principles of our social teaching” (USCCB, 2014, n.p.). “As such, Catholic schools need to ensure that their processes advance the concept of human dignity” (Boyle, 2020). 

“Within the field of Catholic education a recognition is growing that Catholic Social Teaching not only justifies, but indeed obligates Catholic schools to pursue creating inclusive service delivery systems diligently to meet students’ special needs” (Scanlan, 2009)