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560 Sproul Road • Villanova, PA 19085 Phone: 610.687.0650 Fax: 610.687.1912 CEEB #395000 www.ndapa.org

Dr. Judith A. Dwyer, Head of School

Dr. Liz Willis, Associate Head of School Lauryn Roth Laura Losey Kim Burke, Director of Upper School Director of College Counseling College Counselor Bridget Bonner, Director of [email protected] [email protected] 610.687.0650, ext. 255 610.687.0650, ext. 116

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS - Students must earn a minimum of 24 credits 2020-2021 PROFILE in order to graduate, including successful completion of the following: ENROLLMENT: • English, 4 credits • 2019-2020 Middle School and High School Enrollment: 559 • Math, 3 credits (including Algebra I, • Class of 2021: 98 Geometry, Algebra II, and Trigonometry) • Average class size: 14 • Science, 3 credits (including Biology, • Student-faculty ratio: 9:1 Chemistry, and Physics) • 28% of students receive need-based financial aid • Social Studies, 3 credits (including World History I and US History) COLLEGE MATRICULATION: • World Languages, 3 credits • 100% of Notre Dame graduates attend a • Religion, 4 credits four-year institution • Electives, 4 credits (including 1 credit of Art) - Six major subjects must be taken each year. FACULTY: Major subjects are considered English, Social • 61 full- and part-time faculty, 90% of high school Studies, Math, Science, World Language, faculty hold advanced degrees and Religion - Physical Education and Health are required ACCREDITATION: courses in ninth and tenth grades • Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools - All courses are considered College Preparatory - A minimum of 45 hours of community • Middle States Association of Colleges service is required and Secondary Schools GPA/Rank Policy MEMBERSHIPS: - The school year is divided into two semesters. • National Coalition of Girls’ Schools - A cumulative GPA is calculated at the end of • National Catholic Educational Association every academic year beginning in ninth grade. • Online School for Girls - Courses are weighted by adding .15 for • Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools Honors and .30 for AP to the regular grade. • National and Pennsylvania Associations A full grading scale can be found on student for College Admission Counseling transcript. - Only final grades from Notre Dame or MISSION STATEMENT Online School for Girls courses are The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, a Catholic, calculated in the GPA. independent, college preparatory school, commits itself to - Honors are awarded to students with a the education of young women of grades 6 through 12 for combined average of 3.60-3.89. responsible living in a global society. The Academy, rooted in Distinguished Honors are awarded to the faith tradition of the , and the charism of students whose combined average of all Saint Julie Billiart, provides its students with a challenging major subjects is 3.90 and above. academic curriculum within a rich spiritual community in - The Academy of Notre Dame does not rank order to: its students. • inspire them to live the prophetic nature of the gospel, with a passion for justice and love for the poor, • enable them to develop the skills and desire necessary for life-long learning, • empower them to be honorable, compassionate leaders. Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 2020-2021 PROFILE

CURRICULUM FEATURES

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES SAT TEST SCORES There is no limit to the number of AP courses a CLASSES OF 2018-2020 student may register for, but due to the rigorous nature of our curriculum, it is difficult for students to SAT Middle 50% ACT Middle 50% EBRW: 590-690 Composite: 24-30 balance more than three AP courses junior or senior Math: 550-680 English: 25-34 year. Students enrolled in an AP course are required Total: 1135-1360 Math: 23-29 to take the AP Exam. Reading: 24-33 Science: 23-29 Notre Dame offers 20 AP courses in the following subjects: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Comparative Government, Computer Science A, English Language, English Literature, CENTER FOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP Environmental Science, French, Human Geography, The Academy’s Center for Global Leadership , Mandarin, Physics, Spanish, Statistics, Studio connects students to an international learning Art, US Government, and US History. 22 Honors community through our network of eight sister courses are also offered. schools to increase their competencies as global citizens. Various opportunities exist through the 72 members of the Class of 2021 took a total of 137 Center including the Global Classroom Program, AP exams by the completion of their junior year. 79% Academic Exchange Program, service trips, cultural of the scores were three or higher. Due to Covid-19, and language enrichment travel, hosting program students were not required to take AP tests in 2020. and Global Citizen Scholar Program.

DIOCESAN SCHOLARS SCHOLAR PROGRAMS Each year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia provides Notre Dame offers students the opportunity to two Notre Dame seniors who excel academically with deepen their academic experience by curating a the opportunity to take two college-level classes per four-year program of study, involving curricular semester at a nearby college or university at no cost and extracurricular activities, in order to provide for college credit. intentional focus on one of these areas: Arts, Global Citizenship, or STEM. Student transcripts will reflect INDEPENDENT RESEARCH successful completion of the program. IN STEM AND SOCIAL STUDIES Independent Research in STEM and Social Studies ONE SCHOOLHOUSE is an elective designed for students who wish to One Schoolhouse (Online School for Girls) online participate in long-term research. Students who learning programs provide additional educational successfully complete all requirements of the options for students.. Online School for Girls courses program receive a ¼ credit on their transcripts. are indicated by including “OSG” in the course name on the Notre Dame transcript. SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT All seniors participate in an independent capstone TECHNOLOGY project that includes investigation, preparation, and Notre Dame is a total 1:1 MacBook institution, creating presentation of an 18 to 25 page research paper at more personalized learning opportunities for our the conclusion of the academic year. The topic of the students and faculty to develop student-centered research paper is selected by each student and can teaching and learning strategies. Notre Dame has cover any subject area. been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2018-2021 for continuous innovation in learning, HONOR CODE teaching, and the school environment. More than Notre Dame’s Honor Code fosters the development 75% of the Academy’s faculty are Apple Teachers. of each student’s personal integrity, character and respect for self, others, and school policies. Honor ONLINE LEARNING code violations resulting in suspension or expulsion Notre Dame’s online teaching and learning protocol, will be reported to colleges. Students are strongly developed through the Academy’s 2015-2020 encouraged to disclose any serious disciplinary Strategic Plan, blends synchronous and asynchronous infractions that may occur before, during, or after teaching methods to provide students with an the college application process. impactful and holistic learning experience. Academy of Notre Dame de Namur 2020-2021 PROFILE

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CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS Athletics - 16 High School Sports Literary Publications Performing and Visual Arts Clubs Campus Ministry Service Learning Student Council Mock Trial National Honor Society Mathletes Robotics Model UN COLLEGE MATRICULATIONS 2018-2020

100% of Notre Dame graduates attend a four-year institution. Graduates from 2018-2020 matriculated to the following colleges and universities. Institutions shown in bold have enrolled multiple Notre Dame students.

American University Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Auburn University Marymount Manhattan College Miami University -Berkeley University of California-Los Angeles Bryn Mawr College Muhlenberg College University of California-Santa Barbara Bucknell University New York University Boulder Catholic University of America North Carolina State University at Raleigh University of Dayton Champlain College University of Delaware Clemson University College of Charleston Pennsylvania State University University of Miami College of the Holy Cross Pennsylvania State University, University of Schreyer Honors College University of Pennsylvania Providence College Dickinson College Quinnipiac University University of Rhode Island Drexel University Rollins College University of Richmond Duquesne University University of South Carolina Elon University Saint Joseph’s University University of Southern California Fairfield University Salem State University University of St Andrews San Diego State University University of Vermont Furman University Savannah College of Art and Design George Washington University School of Visual Arts University of Wisconsin Sewanee: The University of the South Ursinus College Georgia Institute of Technology Skidmore College Villanova University Gettysburg College Southern Methodist University Virginia Commonwealth University Hamilton College University Temple University James Madison University Texas Christian University Washington College The West Chester University of Pennsylvania Lehigh University The Loyola Marymount University The University of North Carolina Wilkes University Loyola University The University of Scranton William and Mary Loyola University Maryland The University of Texas at Dallas Wittenberg University Loyola University New Orleans Thomas Jefferson University