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Niche A • IIB World School - NDA is the only all-girls school in Eastern MA and the first private school on the South Shore to offer the IB curriculum, which curriculum truly differentiates the student experience by creating a myriad of additional opportunities for course offerings, project-based learning, and international travel. • Theatre Department - The 2018-19 semester was extremely successful in that the department accepted the 2019 Massachusetts Educational Theatre award in June for Best Scenic Design and Execution for their production of Chicago. • Strong Athletics - Our lacrosse team just earned the title of Division I state champions in June, and the department anticipates that student athletes will continue to dominate and compete in league and sectional brackets this year. To support our athletes, 12 new coaches will be welcomed into the school this year. Go Cougars!
School at a Glance School Type: Private, All-Girls Religious Background: Catholic Founded: 1853 Grade Levels: 7-12 Number of Students: 450 Average Class Size: 20 Teachers with Advanced Degrees: 95% Student to Teacher Ratio: 12:1 International Students: 7 (all from China) Housing Type: Homestay Language Course: CPLC
Location at a Glance Address: 1073 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043 State: Massachusetts Closest Major City: Boston Closest University: Harvard University (#2 National University) Climate: 4 distinctive seasons Airport: BOS (Boston Logan International Airport)
Located in the picturesque coastal town of Hingham, Notre Dame Academy offers the best of both worlds with historic Massachusetts and modern Boston both within students reach. The cultural and educational capital of the United States, Boston is home to America’s most globally recognized universities, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Notre Dame Academy is a single sex school but is also partnered with local high quality all boys private schools to arrange for the school’s students to have events together. Academic Programs
# of advanced courses: 18 # of AP courses: 19 # of IB courses: 18 Advanced Math and Science Courses Calculus AB Chemistry Physics II Calculus BC Biology Computer Science Statistics Physics I Multivariable Calculus Advanced Humanities Courses English Language U.S. History Studio Art: Drawing English Literature U.S. Government Studio Art: 2D Music Theory French Language Studio Art: 3D Spanish Language Mandarin European History International Baccalaureate Classes Literature HL Global Politics HL French SL Literature SL Global Politics SL Mandarin HL Math HL Business Mgmt HL Mandarin SL Math SL Spanish HL Envi. Science HL World Religion HL Spanish SL Evi. Science SL World Religion SL French HL Theater HL
Unique Courses of Study Computer Programming, Business and Personal Law, Entrepreneurship for Women, Web Page Design, Computer Design, Trigonometry and Special Topics, Anatomy and Physiology, Neuroscience Concepts and Connections, Exploring Engineering, Robotics, Photography, Piano, Bioethics, Global Financial Systems, Women & Balance, Engineering Design, Psychology, World Affairs, Economics.
Guidance & College Counseling The Notre Dame Academy guidance and college counseling staff supports each student in her personal, academic, and social growth. Our work focuses on three areas: • Social & Emotional Support Students develop a relationship with their guidance counselor through individual meetings scheduled by the counselor throughout the year. With an open-door policy, students are welcome to stop in and speak with their counselor for support at any time. • Academic Advising Counselors ensure that each student is working to her academic potential. Annually, guidance is given in choosing the appropriate level of rigor to create the strongest schedule. Additionally, students are provided support when facing academic challenges throughout the year. • College Counseling Starting in the sophomore year, counselors devote considerable time and research to the process of advising students and families in the college selection process. During the fall of junior year, the Office of Guidance and College Counseling holds a college planning evening for parents which provides an overview of the college admissions process. During the spring of junior year, counselors meet with each student and her family for an individual college consultation. Senior year provides a second parent evening in September, followed by individual meetings with students to facilitate the application process. Each summer, NDA hosts a College Admissions Boot Camp for rising seniors to begin the application and college essay process.
IB World School The International Baccalaureate is a globally recognized curriculum of Swiss origin aimed at developing internationally-minded, life-long learners through inquiry, action and reflection. There are 4,200 IB schools worldwide, and 11 Notre Dame IB schools worldwide. Their flagship curriculum is the Diploma Programme (IB DP) for juniors and seniors. The IB DP is an academically rigorous and enriching curriculum where students focus on depth of study over breadth of topic. Over two years, students take a series of assessments which contribute to their potential to earn an IB Diploma in addition to their NDA Diploma. This prestigious distinction opens international doors for students as they embark on their university journey. College Statistics
College Acceptance Rate: 100% SAT Average: 1225 Top 30%: 1435 Top 10%: 1510
Ranking* Name of College or University #1 Princeton University #2 Harvard University #3 Columbia University #7 Stanford University #8 University of Pennsylvania #10 Johns Hopkins University #10 Northwestern University #12 Dartmouth College #14 Brown University #14 Vanderbilt University #16 Cornell University #18 University of Notre Dame #19 University of California, Los Angeles #20 Georgetown University *2019 US News and World Report National Universities
Extracurricular Activities
# of Sports Offered: 18, Participation Rate: 80% # of School Clubs and Activities Offered: 27, Participation Rate: 100% Clubs Anime Club Math Team Chinese Club Students for Soldiers Art Club Robotics Team Cougars for a Cure Instrumental Ensemble Computer Team Science Club Helpers & Healers Junior Classical League Creative Writing Club Student Government Model UN Save Our Animals French Club Yearbook Club Newspaper Spanish Club Green Team A Capella Choir NDA Neuroscience Network TASC Key Club British Culture Club Ski & Snowboard Sports Cross Country Cheerleading Softball Indoor track Dance Team Volleyball Tennis Gymnastics Field Hockey Alpine Skiing Golf Ice Hockey Soccer Basketball Lacrosse Track and Field Swimming and Diving Sailing
Global Education At Notre Dame Academy, we understand the importance of embracing the world beyond our community, our borders, and our mindset. We believe in preparing our students to thrive in this diverse world by offering global programs to encourage social responsibility on behalf of global justice. Through challenging our students to think globally and connect with international communities, our goal is to promote better understanding of the world beyond the classroom. Modern Facility In the early 1960’s, Notre Dame Academy purchased a large tract of land on the South Shore of Boston (Hingham). Shortly thereafter, it relocated to its newly constructed suburban location. In 2006, an $11 million dollar science wing was constructed, housing a campus ministry center, 5 science laboratories, a health center, meeting rooms and offices. Recent renovations have updated the auditorium, added new classrooms, and student lounge space. Last year saw significant upgrades to the athletic facilities with the addition of a multipurpose turf field and outdoor lighting. In addition, our curriculum is supported by a wide variety of technology as part of our Bring Your Own Device program. NDA is an Office365 environment.
Student Awards & Honors Notre Dame Academy won the Neil Singelais Award 17 of the last 23 years. The award, which originated in 1988, is named for Neil Singelais, longtime sports editor for the Boston Globe. The award is given to the all girls’ school that has accumulated the highest winning percentage and has demonstrated admirable sportsmanship in athletics. In the past 8 years, 60 Notre Dame Academy students have been named Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Program.
International Student Success The Notre Dame Academy Math team includes 7 of our Chinese students who compete in the Southeastern Massachusetts Math League and won the Division title for the past 2 years. The team has advanced to playoffs and finished 7th of the 60 teams competing. Helen X. has been the 3rd highest individual scorer for the past 2 years the competitions include, but are not limited to exponential and logarithmic functions, linear inequalities using one variable, inverse trigonometry functions, complex fractions and fractional Notable Alumnae equations and polynomial equations. • Rear Admiral Margaret DeLuca Klein ’75 was the first female Commandant of Midshipmen at the U.S. Navala Academy. She now serves as Senior Advisor for Military Professionalism for the Secretary of Defense. • Nancy Stolfa Loewe ’85 is vice president and CFO of Kimberly-Clark International, a multinational consumer products company. • Golden Globe award-winning actress Maura Tierney ’83 is also an alumna. • Lisa Graham Ballantyne ’93 serves as Vice President and General Manager of Turner Construction’s San Francisco operations. Turner is an international construction services company.
International Student Cost of Attendance Study costs (2019-2020): $57,770 including tuition and residential accommodations. Additional Recurring Fees: Insurance: $1,290. Additional One-Time Fees (first year only): International Student Orientation: $2,000; I-20 Fee: $250.
Costs do not include textbooks, uniform, sport elective expenses, health insurance. * The International Student Orientation fee includes a two-day pre-departure orientation in China and an orientation in the US upon arrival at the school.