120 years of educating women
HELLO FRIENDS,
When Notre Dame Academy first opened its doors in 1904, the Sisters of Notre Dame did so with a mission to educate young women and empower them to be intellectually curious, passionately faith-filled, and socially responsible servant leaders.
As we enter our 120th year of educating young women, the mission of the Sisters remains strong and woven into the fabric of today’s NDA. Our students continue to be BOLD in their academics, BRILLIANT leaders, BEAUTIFUL in their selfconfidence, and BLESSED by the support of our faculty, staff, and over 10,000 alumnae world-wide.
I encourage you to visit us during our Welcome Wednesdays this summer and learn more about how we empower tomorrow’s leaders. Wishing you a blessed summer!
In Notre Dame,
Mrs. Kim Grilliot President
Attainable and Affordable.
e are excited to bring you the latest update on Ohio’s Educational Choice Scholarship Program. With the passage of the new state budget on June 30, 2023, significant changes to the program expand eligibility, empowering families to make educational choices for their children. Ohio now joins a select group of states that prioritize educational decisions at the local level – the kitchen table.
Families must follow a three-step process to be considered for an EdChoice Scholarship Program.
1. Notify the School
Inform your child’s current school about your decision to transfer them to NDA.
2. Complete the Application
Fill out a two-page application form and submit it to NDA. Additionally, provide a current utility bill and a copy of your child’s birth certificate.
3. Income Verification
The expanded school choice eligibility guidelines for families in Ohio allow those with an income up to 450% of the federal poverty level or less to qualify for the program. The scholarship amount gradually decreases as income increases. For instance, families at 550% of the federal poverty level may be eligible for a reduced scholarship amount. Awarded scholarships are used to offset a portion of the cost to educate your daughter at Notre Dame Academy.
Verify your income by either mailing a form to the state of Ohio or, preferably, by creating an account on ohid.ohio.gov and uploading the required income documents online. NDA’s dedicated staff is available to assist you throughout this process. Income for full scholarships based on household size are as follows:
2 $88,740
3 $111,870
4 $135,000
5 $158,130
6 $181,260
7 $204,390
We are thrilled about the opportunities the revamped EdChoice program brings to our families. The freedom to choose the best educational path for your child, fosters a more enriching learning experience.
8 $227,520
9 $250,650
10 $273,780
All students eligible for EdChoice scholarships must apply for admission to NDA and be accepted.
If you have any questions or require assistance with the application process, please reach out to NDA’s admissions staff at 419.475.9359 or by email at admissions@nda.org
A publication of Notre Dame High School & Academy July 2023 A NEW ERA. REDEFINING EDCHOICE.
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TAKING FLIGHT AT
NDA. All girls. All mighty.
Applying for EdChoice is easy! JOIN US! THE FABRIC OF TODAY’S NDA Household Size Annual Income at 450%
What’s more, there is no restriction on the Ohio school district in which the student resides.
NEW EDCHOICE SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS Junior Academy High School $6,165 $8,407
KIM GRILLIOT
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WELCOME WEDNESDAYS at NDA! Interested in learning more about Notre Dame Academy? Join us for Welcome Wednesdays in July and August! Faculty and staff will be available to help families navigate the process of providing an exceptional, affordable education for your daughter at NDA.
for families considering Notre Dame Academy who may have questions, like:
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are the advantages to starting early at Notre Dame?
will block scheduling and a studentcentered schedule help my daughter?
does the pre-International Baccalaureate curriculum prepare her for high school?
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can I afford to give my daughter a Notre Dame Academy Open House Welcome Back 10 Aug 14 15 16 20 Sunday, November 12 Noon - 3:00 pm Grades 7-12 Notre Dame Academy, a Catholic preparatory school for young women, educates in the tradition, vision, and principles of the Sisters of Notre Dame. We empower students to be intellectually curious, passionately faith-filled and socially responsible 3535 West Sylvania Avenue Toledo, Ohio 43623 Sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame We invite you to learn more about: • Application Process • Transfer Options • Tuition and Affordability • Ohio Ed Choice Expansion To view the full schedule for Welcome Wednesdays, please visit nda.org. • Freshman Welcome Party • Transfer Student Orientation • Used Uniform Sale • Freshman Orientation • NDJA Orientation • First Day of School • Back to the Nest Fest • Freshman Parent Meeting Eagles! REGISTER HERE!
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