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 with 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.

Belief Statements

We believe that:

• each individual is a reflection of the good God, and deserves to be respected, loved, supported and encouraged.
• single sex education empowers women for leadership in a 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.
• individuals thrive in a community of responsible freedom where they are encouraged to act with integrity and honor.
• the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, in the tradition of their foundress, Saint Julie, provides an enduring culture of simplicity, courage and hope.
• 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.
• diversity in our faculty, staff and students enriches our community and challenges us to embrace the ideals of justice.