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Notre Dame Academy is a Catholic high school dedicated to Mary, exists to educate young women to make a difference in our world.
Notre Dame Academy offers a premiere Catholic and transformative education.
Notre Dame Academy is a Catholic secondary school for young women established by the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame.
In the spirit of St. Julie Billiart, the school emphasizes the dignity of the individual person created in the image of God.
Students and staff pursue learning in an environment that promotes mutual respect and responsibility.
As an educational institution, Notre Dame Academy offers a curriculum that is primarily college preparatory.
While maintaining that its focus is the cultivation of the intellect, the school ascribes to the philosophy of St. Julie that its students should receive an education that "equips them for life." Consequently, the school encourages the harmonious development of the whole person: spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical, cultural, and social.
Each student is urged to strive for excellence and the full development of her God-given talents.
Convinced that learning must be for life, the school provides many opportunities for academic, social, and spiritual involvement outside the formal curriculum.
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Welcome to Notre Dame Academy, a single-gender high school for
young women deeply rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church
and in the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame. As a Catholic high
school within the Diocese of Covington, we are proud of our strong
tradition of providing an excellent Catholic education to young
women for 116 years. Notre Dame Academy has made a difference in
the lives of over 10,000 alumnae who serve our local, regional and
national community in a variety of vocations and professions.
At NDA we are committed to a holistic education that develops
young women to be confident lifelong learners who are excited about
using their God given gifts to make a difference in the world. Our
dedicated faculty and staff are focused on meaningful learning that
prepares our students for success after high school. Whether in the
science lab, the band room, the basketball court, the theater or an
agency in the community, our students have a multitude of
opportunities to learn and grow. We offer a comprehensive
precollege curriculum that is enhanced by co-curricular activities
in fine arts, athletics, service and student life. Our innovative
use of technology provides a challenging learning environment that
supports best practice and promotes 21st century skills.
Notre Dame Academy is the ONLY all-girls school in the Diocese
of Covington and Northern Kentucky. The advantages young women
receive in a single-gender environment have been confirmed by both
research and experience. Our students are empowered to transcend
traditional stereotypical roles. Their achievement in traditionally
male-dominated fields and leadership positions is encouraged at NDA
resulting in unlimited potential for each student.
Notre Dame Academy offers an outstanding educational value
especially when compared to other single gender Catholic schools in
the Greater Cincinnati area. We have been diligent in maintaining
affordable tuition, thus ensuring that Notre Dame Academy remains
accessible to as many young women as possible. Through grants and
scholarships and our unique work-study program, our financial
assistance program offers options to families who have concerns
about costs.
Each student who attends NDA arrives as a young girl filled
with hopes and dreams. She graduates as a young woman filled with
the confidence and skills to make those hopes and dreams come true.
We hope your daughter will become a part of our NDA community and
we look forward to the honor of educating her, in the tradition of
the Sisters of Notre Dame, to become a young woman who will make a
difference in the world.
Notre Dame Academy's tuition is approximately $9,095 for private students.
What sports does Notre Dame Academy offer?
Notre Dame Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Diving, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Notre Dame Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for most sports offered.
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