About
Notre Dame
The Notre
Dame Schools are made up of a three and four year old pre-school, kindergarten through sixth grade elementary
and a seven through twelve junior/senior high building.
Students make the transition from the sixth grade up to the junior high level smoothly after numerous tours of the junior/senior high building and classrooms.
Students from the eighth grade seemlessly transition into the ninth grade as well. No junior high students are in classes with high school students.
Missions
Notre
Dame Elementary is a high quality Catholic school committed to building the
Kingdom of God. Student learning in a nurturing environment of mutual respect
is a top priority, challenging each student to produce quality work, to provide
service to others, and to become a lifelong learner.
The mission of Notre Dame Catholic Junior and Senior High School is to provide all students with a Catholic environment and the resources to develop in stewardship, scholarship, and citizenship according to God’s plan.
Faith
Notre Dame students practice their faith at school. Each day begins with prayer
and each school gathers for Mass regularly. We welcome students of all faiths.
A campus minister and/or priest is always available to the students.
Academics
We have a 100% graduation rate. All of our students have passed the proficiency
tests by graduation. 95% of our seniors continue their education beyond graduation.
ACT scores and Terra Nova Test scores well exceed National averages.
Athletics
Our athletic program has a winning tradition.
We are part of the Southern Ohio Conference (SOC). Our sports teams have won several SOC championships, district, regional and even state championships.
Arts
Notre Dame Elementary holds a "Grandparents Evening and Art Show" where students invite friends, family (and of course Grandparents) in to view their artwork and projects from the entire year. The band also presents a concert at the end of the school year as well. Students at the Junior/Senior High school hold an art show each year. The Drama Club performs a show at the Southern Ohio Museum and Cultural Center and the elementary school, in conjunction with the Missoula Childrens Theatre
produces a professional theatrical program with the students, at the Vern Riffe
Center for the Arts.
Tuition
Assistance
All families are eligible for some type of tuition assistance. Programs available
are: SCRIP, parish support, need-based pre-established scholarships and academic
scholarships. Notre Dames tuition is one of the least expensive tuitions
in the Columbus Diocese.
Unique
Curricula
The elementary school offers Spanish beginning in the four year old preschool classes and
it continues through graduation. Latin is offered at the High School. Junior
High students may qualify for high school credit in Math and Spanish. High School
students can attend college, for dual credit, at no additional cost.
Service
Projects
All students
are required to do service projects. By serving others, students feel theyve
made a difference in their community. Seniors perform over 1200 hours of service
projects in one year.
Accredited
The State of Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting
Association accredit us. All teachers are certified by the State of Ohio.
Parental
Involvement
Parents
are welcome and encouraged to visit their childs classroom and participate
in activities.
Preschool
The Early
Learning Center accepts children, ages three and four, into the preschool. Students
learn through hands-on activities in a faith based environment. For those parents who work during the day, latchkey is available. Children may stay after preschool until 5:00pm.
Class Size
Class sizes average 18 students. Larger classes have aids to assist the teachers.
Transportation
Bus transportation is available to and from school.
Other
We have
much to offer your family. Call 740.353.2354 to find out about these and other
programs.