School Profile
TYPE OF SCHOOL
College Preparatory
Female
Private
Grades 9 - 12
CEEB + ACT CODE: 222460FOUNDED
1951 by Sisters of Notre Dame de NamurADMISSIONS
By entrance examination and grades achieved in junior high school.
Limited financial aid available.
Mary Riordan, Admissions DirectorFACULTY
4 women religious
27 lay teachers
Student / Teacher ratio = 8:1GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
M. Sharon Smith PBVM, Director
Kelly Begun, CounselorPHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy of education at Notre Dame Academy, a college preparatory school for young women, is built on the belief that education should prepare students for their role as Christian women. We wish to provide Notre Dame students with the opportunity to become more aware of what is happening in their lives and to assume responsibility for themselves and their communities.In order to learn to make responsible choices, our students have the freedom to learn in a school dedicated to high academic standards, and to involve themselves in the community, both utilizing its resources and serving its people.
STUDENT BODY
Enrollment limited to 300 women
College Prep 95% - 100% enter four-year colleges.
0% - 5% enter two-year colleges.SAT scores for Class of 2007:
75 Percentile Mean 25 Percentile CR 670 570 460 Math 630 530 440 WR 680 610 500 Geographic distribution: 25% Worcester
75% suburban
Open to women of all faithsMEMBERSHIP & ACCREDITATIONS
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
National Catholic Educational Association
National Association of Independent Schools
Association of Independent SchoolsCLASS RANK
Numerical rank is not determined.
Decile rank available to seniors upon request.
Only major courses used in computing.
Courses not weighted.
A = 90-100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 60-69;
F = Failure (below 60)BLOCK SCHEDULE
90 minute, alternate day, year-long classesGRADING
4.0 scale unweighted
Quarterly letter grades and evaluative commentsGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
4 years religious studies
4 years English
3 years mathematics
2 years modern world language
3 years science
3 years history
2 years Latin studies
arts
physical education
health education
computer literacyACADEMIC
After a curriculum review, Notre Dame Academy has made the following adjustments in its course designations as of September 1, 2006:
Advanced and/or AP
HonorsADVANCED PLACEMENT
AP examinations are administered each year in up to twelve academic areas. Advanced level courses in all major subjects and levels 4 and 5 in foreign language constitute sufficient preparation for Advanced Placement examinations. Students are encouraged to avail themselves of this opportunity. Placement in advanced classes is determined by the academic department.COMMUNITY SERVICE
Opportunities for community service are provided as a requirement in the religious studies program. Students in grades 11 and 12 volunteer 2 hours per week in a variety of direct service capacities.
Notre Dame Academy
425 Salisbury Street, Worcester MA 01609
Phone: 508-757-6200/ FAX: 508-757-1888