The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for girls and young women in grades 6 through 12.

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Academy of Notre Dame de Namur: Inspiring Young Women Since 1956

About
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.
Academics
Notre Dame students thrive in a rigorous college preparatory environment that inspires them to ask the “what if” questions so critical to intellectual inquiry, innovative exploration, and collaborative learning.
Admissions
Discover Notre Dame

What inspires your daughter? At Notre Dame, we empower every student to pursue her passion, find her voice, and discover her limitless potential. Call to speak with our Admissions Office to learn more: 610.971.0498.
Arts
At Notre Dame, we believe that the Fine and Performing Arts are both a creative and an academic pursuit. The development of imagination, creativity, and aesthetic judgment are essential complements to the critical thinking skills developed in other disciplines.
Athletics
Leadership is forged on Notre Dame’s playing fields, courts, and in the water. Our student-athletes build strong foundational skills - including teamwork, persistence, and self-discipline - that will positively impact their lives and careers.
Campus Ministry
Through Campus Ministry and worship, students deepen their understanding of the faith tradition of the Catholic Church and carry the spirit of Saint Julie Billiart in their own lives by serving the poor and those who are neglected.
Student Life
Student-led clubs, performing arts, student government, literary publications, and Community Time activities engage students in all grades. Notre Dame is a sisterhood, where classmates become lifelong friends, traditions are honored, and life inside “The Gates” is treasured.
Support ND
We are grateful to the many parents, alumnae, faculty, grandparents, and friends who support the mission of the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur through the Notre Dame Fund.
Every gift is an investment in the future of our students, the Academy, and our community.

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Center for Global Leadership Events

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Jun 5 2023

Middle School Leadership Trip

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Grand Canyon

Jun 5 2023

Upper School "London Calling" Trip

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London

Jun 5 2023

Upper School Cultural Immersion Trip

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Spain & Portugal

Jun 6 2023

Middle School Leadership Trip Subscribe to Alerts

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Grand Canyon

Jun 6 2023

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London

Science

Inspiring Exploration and Discovery

Notre Dame offers a comprehensive STEM curriculum where critical thinking and analytical skills are encouraged by a question-oriented, problem-solving approach. We strongly believe that hands-on experience is central to science education, therefore, the laboratory component is strongly emphasized. Consistent with our school’s broader goals, the science curriculum addresses the role of women in science and the responsibility to utilize scientific knowledge within a moral values framework.

Science Courses Offered:

Anatomy

Biology

Biomedical Engineering

Chemistry

Earth Science

Environmental Science

Life/Chemical Foundation

Physics

Physical Science

A Focus on Student Research

Our vibrant independent research program encourages students to pursue their passion for science. Independent research participants design and implement a year-long scientific research project under the guidance of a science faculty member. A large number of students participate and excel in regional and statewide science competitions, including the PA Junior Academy of Science, the Delaware County Science Fair and the Delaware Valley Science Fair.

Science is Not Limited to the Classroom

The beautiful grounds of Notre Dame serve as a laboratory. On any given day, one might observe middle school science students launching rockets, a physics class measuring the strength of their raw egg delivery systems, the environmental science class taking soil samples for analysis, or the biology classes making dichotomous trees to compare local ecosystems.

Science Faculty

Ms. Michelle Alvarez, Science
Mrs. Deb Gleeson, Science
Dr. Terry Maksymowych, Science
Mrs. Kathleen McTiernan, Science
Ms. Mary Monck, Science
Mrs. Karen Pauciello, Science
Ms. Jessica Reid, Science

Christina DeAngelo, Science

"Dr. Maksymowych inspires me to do what I love and never stop learning. She teaches me to find my passion and live it out daily." - Kelly McGlinn '22