ABOUT NOTRE DAME PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Notre Dame Preparatory School is a Catholic, independent school for girls in grades 6-12. Founded in 1873 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, a teaching order from Germany, NDP is one of Baltimore’s oldest Catholic, college preparatory schools for girls. The school’s mission, to foster academic excellence, spiritual growth, and practice of social justice has inspired more than 6,000 living alumnae, faculty/staff, and NDP’s approximately 800 students.

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Rooted in the liberal arts, Notre Dame Prep provides a comprehensive college preparatory education that prepares middle school students to excel in high school and high school girls to achieve in college and the global work world. NDP’s phasing system allows the student to work at their own pace; and special programs such as STEAM, Humanities, and Fine and Performing Arts, allow all students to hone interests. Age-appropriate spirituality and social justice programs complement academics to cultivate caring, compassionate world citizens.

Unique School Characteristics

Tri-part mission of academics, spirituality, and social justice
Phasing system
School traditions
Separate STEAM centers for both middle and high school students
Longest-standing service requirement of any area independent school
Class retreat program

School Traditions

Notre Dame Prep is rich in tradition! A few of them being: Ring Day, Tree Trim, Christmas Liturgy, Gym Meet, Middle-Level Synchronized Swim Show, Class retreats, New York City Trip, Gateway Ceremony, Middle-Level Field Day, Blessing of the Roses Ceremony, and Graduation.

Campus and Facilities

NDP is a 60-acre wireless campus featuring a swimming pool, one turf field, two additional fields, Sports and Fitness Center, tennis courts, and cross-country trails. There is a separate Middle-Level wing complete with two science labs, Innovation Lab, art studio, and middle school-dedicated gym. Within the Upper Level, there are five science labs and a language lab. Open in January 2020, a new Innovation Wing home to all things STEAM at NDP!

Class Offerings

Collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking are central to Notre Dame’s academic program. Their students challenge themselves and succeed in a rigorous and exciting program of study, led by an experienced, talented and committed faculty.NDP’s Middle Level serves adolescent girls who possess both the motivation and the ability to succeed in a rigorous academic curriculum while immersed in the spiritual and extracurricular life of the school. Developmentally appropriate, the program features engaging and active learning that spans disciplines like innovative design, STEAM, foreign languages, art and performing arts. After completing the Middle-Level experience, their students are prepared for high school having become more loving, just, and wise.

NDP’s Upper Level college prep curriculum provides all classes required for admission into the nation’s leading colleges and universities and includes:

160+ courses, including 26 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and 13 academic honor societies
Electives in art, music, writing, economics, social issues, drama, and major subject areas
A unique multi-phased approach to learning enabling each student to work at her own level of ability in each subject.
Special programs in STEAM (STEM + Art) and the Bette Ellis O’Conor Humanities Program allow the student to focus her interest.
Direct service requirement for graduation.

All girls are required to bring their own devices in Middle-Level and bring their own laptops in Upper-Level.

Extracurriculars

In the Middle Level: interest clubs and student organizations (Campus Ministry, Spirit Association, Student Government, Green School, and STEAM Organization), nine interscholastic sports.

In the Upper Level: 15 interscholastic sports, 30+ clubs, service opportunities

What would prospective parents and students be surprised to know about your school?

NDP has the longest-running service program in the area. Their Gym Meet tradition is more than 80 years old. Alumnae point to the friendships formed at NDP to be the most formative and longest-lasting of their lives.

WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING

Sharon Lacy

When it was time to consider middle schools for my daughter Sarah, I knew NPD was going to be “right” for her. It was the spirit of the school that drew Sarah in.
Academic excellence. Sisterhood. Achievement. Kindness. Leadership. STEAM!
I knew NDP would engage Sarah’s curious mind and fuel her confidence. At the close of 6th grade, NDP exceeded our every expectation. She is inspired in the classroom and engaged with new friends. It’s going to be a wonderful journey.

Sharon Lacy, mother to Sarah, NDP Class of 2024

ADMISSIONS INFO

How can families find out more about your school?

Open House for all grades: Saturday, October 12, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

To schedule a shadow day, go to www.notredameprep.com. For a complete list of admission events, go to www.notredameprep.com/admissions/opportunities-to-visit

Admissions Process

The admissions process at Notre Dame Preparatory School is clearly outlined at www.notredameprep.com/admissions/application-process.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Maureen Cannon
cannonm@notredameprep.com
410-825-0590

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