Middle States Accreditation

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is working on a rigorous and comprehensive process of Continuous School Improvement through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Middle States accreditation is a voluntary process in which a school commits to continuous school improvement and evaluation by peers.

Click here to see the Planning Team members and the meeting dates for the committee.

Our Mission

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school, commits itself to the education of young women of grades 6 through 12 for responsible living in a global society. The Academy, rooted in the faith tradition of the Catholic Church, and the charism of Saint Julie Billiart, provides its students a challenging academic curriculum within a rich spiritual community in order to

• 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.

Our Belief Statements

We believe that

• each individual is a reflection of the good God, and deserves to be respected, loved, supported and encouraged.
• the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, in the tradition of their foundress, St. Julie, provides an enduring culture of simplicity, courage and hope.
• single sex education empowers women for leadership in contemporary society.
• the unique gifts of each individual, nurtured and celebrated, serve the community and the world.
• individuals have an inherent responsibility to embrace the ideals of service and stewardship.
• diversity in our faculty, staff and students enriches our community and challenges us to embrace the ideals of justice.
• individuals thrive in a community of responsible freedom where they are encouraged to act with integrity and honor.
• faculty and staff, both in and out of the classroom, are important role models of the school's mission for our students.
• competent and confident young women emerge from a community that values individual worth and academic rigor.

Accreditation for Growth (AFG)

Process - shown in a timeline format.

The Final Step

As a final step of the Middle States Accreditation process, the Middle States Validation Team will be visiting the school March 21 through March 24, 2006.