NDV's academic, cultural, community, and religious programs are oriented toward a series of specific goals. By graduation, NDV students are encouraged to be:

Active Christians who:

• willingly take part in Catholic faith-development activities
• show compassion for God's people by embracing ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity
• actively participate in all school liturgies
• respect God's creation of life, through their involvement in community-outreach activities

Effective Communicators who:

• listen and read critically, as well as reveal understanding in a concise and coherent way, through both oral and written expression
• use different media (art and technology) to convey knowledge
• demonstrate compassionate listening skills

Responsible Citizens who:

• respond with empathy and compassion to all
• model appropriate behavior
• show an interest in and an awareness of global issues
• create an environment where student achievement is respected and supported by each member of the classroom, regardless of his or her learning style

Lifelong Learners who:

• are self-directed
• are curious and motivated to seek knowledge independently and apply that knowledge to new situations
• develop an appreciation for the arts and technology
• know how to access, evaluate, and use information
• continue to build upon the foundation of their elementary school experiences