Notre Dame Parents

List of 10 items.

• Blackbaud vs. myNDHS

  The terms 'myNDHS' and 'Blackbaud' are used interchangeably and refer to the same platform.
  
  Phrases used and heard:
  myNDHS profile = Blackbaud profile
  Update your myNDHS profile = update your profile in Blackbaud

• Bus Transportation

  Learn about Bus Transportation

• Canvas vs. myNDHS

  Canvas is Notre Dame's Learning Management System (LMS) platform.
  
  Notre Dame teachers use Canvas to manage gradebooks and course content, allowing students to submit assignments, view course materials, check class calendars, and view current class grades.
  
  myNDHS (also known as Blackbaud) is Notre Dame's School Information Systems (SIS) platform, where the school houses the database for household and student information.

• Carpooling

  If you are interested in carpooling, please fill out this form:
  https://forms.gle/1DwA4Rc6mpkF331C9
  
  
  Notre Dame will compile and send out the list of interested parties. Please be advised that carpooling agreements are not managed or coordinated by Notre Dame.
  
  Families enter into agreements out of their own accord. Any issues that may arise must be settled between each other. Notre Dame does not assume any liability or responsibility. 

   

  This form is for informational purposes only. Notre Dame is only facilitating communication between interested parties.

• Course Requests

  Course approvals and change requests only happen once per semester.  (Notre Dame is no longer accepting course change requests for 2026-2027.)
  
  To see your course approvals:

   

  1. Log in to your MyNDHS portal
  2. Go to “Course Requests”
  3. See your course list for 2026 - 2027

   

  Requesting Course Changes (time to request course changes has concluded)

   

  The course change request process differs for current students in grades 9, 10, and 11 and for incoming freshmen. 

   

  Please use the link for your grade level and read the instructions carefully before requesting any course changes. Please follow the instructions in the documents.

   

  Instructions for current students in Grades 9, 10 & 11

   

  Instructions for incoming freshmen

   

  To prevent oversight of your desired change, course request changes are not accepted via email or phone call. 
  
  If you have further questions regarding course changes, please contact Mrs. Laurel Harris, VP of Academic Affairs at harris@ndhs.org.

• Grade Pulls

  Please log in to your MyNDHS profile to view your child's grade report.   How do you view the grade pull?   Upon logging in to the myNDHS portal, click your student's name in the top left. Under the progress tab for your student, there will be a tile called "Performance" with a link to "Report Cards." Click on "Report cards" to show "NDHS Report Card," and once you open the "NDHS Report Card," you will see the grade pull for your student.

  If you have any questions regarding your student's grades, please email: Mrs. Laurel Harris VP of Academic Affairs harris@ndhs.org

• Parking at Notre Dame

  2026-2027 On-Campus Parking for Rising Seniors

  Rising Seniors (Class of 2027) will receive an email with a form link to sign up for on-campus parking spots in early May. Sign-up is first-come, first-served. Students who had mall parking this year will be guaranteed an on-campus parking spot. These spots are $550 for the year.  If your child is not driving until the second semester, they will not be assigned a spot until they register later. Parking assignments will be emailed to students' emails by August 7th. Parking stickers will be distributed at the Senior class meeting during the first week of school. 

   

  2026-27 Mall Parking for Rising Juniors

  Rising Juniors (Class of 2028) were sent an email with a link to a form to sign up for mall campus parking spots (located directly behind the Bank of America) in early May, sent to their ndhs.org email account.
  
  The charge for those reserved spots will be $325 for the year. Students who purchase mall parking are guaranteed an on-campus parking spot during their senior year.
  
  If your student is not driving until the second semester, they will not be assigned a spot until they register later.
  
  Parking stickers and placards for mall parking will be distributed at the Junior class meeting during the first week of school. 

   

  2026-2027 Street Parking

  Students who drive to school without a reserved spot will need to register once school starts and pay the $50 registration fee.
  
  The registration form provides guidance on where students are allowed to park on campus; for example, students are not allowed to park on Morrison or Ventura Canyon. 

   

  Please contact Mr. Kevin Rinder at transportation@ndhs.org if you have any questions.

   

• Review Semester Grade Report

  Please log in to your myNDHS account to view your child's semester grade report.   How do you view Semester Grades?   Upon logging in to the myNDHS portal, click your student's name in the top left.   Under the progress tab for your student, there will be a tile called "Performance" with a link to "Transcripts."   Click on "Transcripts" to show "Unofficial Transcript," and once you open the "Unofficial Transcript," you will see the semester grades for your student.   ***Per the Student/Parent Handbook, students must dispute a semester grade within one week of release.***

  If you have any questions regarding your student’s grades, please email: Ms. Laurel Harris VP of Academic Affairs harris@ndhs.org

• Single Sign On (SSO)

  Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication method that allows users to securely access multiple separate applications or websites using a single set of credentials (username and password).

   

  How It Works

  Instead of verifying your password at every single app, SSO relies on a trusted central system known as an Identity Provider (IdP). In Notre Dame’s case, myNDHS (also known as Blackbaud)

   

  1. Login: You log in to the central platform
  2. Verification: The IdP verifies your credentials and creates a secure digital key (token).
  3. Seamless Access: When you visit other connected apps, they check with the IdP, recognize your active login, and grant access without asking for your password again.

   

  The Main Benefits

  • Convenience: Eliminates "password fatigue" caused by trying to remember dozens of passwords.
  • Increased Security: Because you only have to manage one set of credentials, users are more likely to use strong, complex passwords and enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
  • Fewer Tech Tickets: Users are locked out of accounts less frequently, reducing the burden on IT help desks.

   

• Work Permits

  If you are interested in working before age 18 and need a work permit, please follow the steps below. Once you have completed the steps, go to the Notre Dame High School Main Office to submit for signing.
  
  

  How to Get Your California Work Permit

   

  Step 1: Get a Job Offer
  Before a permit can be issued, you must find an employer willing to hire you and agree to specific working conditions.

   

  Step 2: Fill Out Form B1-1
  Download and fill out the California Department of Education Form B1-1. (You can also retrieve a work permit application at the Notre Dame High School main office already printed with NDHS information.)

  • Section 1: You and your parent/guardian must fill out and sign the minor's information section.

  • Section 2: Your employer must detail the job duties, hours, wage, and location, and sign the form.
     

  Step 3: Submit to Your School
  Take the completed B1-1 form to your school’s counseling office, work experience coordinator, or school district office. The school will review your academic eligibility (e.g., minimum GPA and attendance) and issue the official Permit to Employ and Work (CDE Form B1-4).

   

   

  Important Age Restrictions & Rules

  • 14 & 15-Year-Olds: When school is in session, you can work a maximum of 3 hours per school day and 18 hours per week. When school is out, you can work up to 8 hours a day and 40 hours per week. 
     
  • 16 & 17-Year-Olds: You can work up to 4 hours on school days and 8 hours on non-school days.
     
  • Exemptions: Work permits are not legally required if you are doing casual work like babysitting, yard work in private homes, or delivering newspapers. 
     

  For more details on laws, requirements, and downloadable paperwork, visit the California Department of Education Work Permits Guide. 

  
  Working with the Entertainment Industry
  
  If you need a work permit relating to the entertainment industry, please contact Ms. Jean Mitchell, Registrar, at mitchell@ndhs.org for more information.