SCHOOL PROFILE 2020-2021 ACADEMY of notre Dame Upper School (Grades 9-12) Tyngsboro, MA
180 Middlesex Road Tyngsboro, MA 01879 978.649.7611 ndatyngsboro.org CEEB Code: 222150 Dr. Vittoria Pacifico Head of School Ext. 322 vpacifico@ndatyngsboro.org Dr. James Flynn Principal 6-12/Dean of STEAM Ext. 317 jaflynn@ndatyngsboro.org Pamela Bernazani Dean of Students/Guidance Ext. 338 pbernazani@ndatyngsboro.org Stacy Marsden Guidance Counselor Ext. 333 smarsden@ndatyngsboro.org
MISSION STATEMENT Mission Statement: The Academy of Notre Dame, Tyngsboro, a Catholic private school, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, is based on the educational philosophy of their foundress, St. Julie Billiart. The Academy offers rigorous educational programming from Pre-K through a college-preparatory Upper School. Our mission focuses on educating the whole person for life through a curriculum rooted in spiritual formation and academic excellence. We nurture a belief in the goodness of God and the dignity of each person. We are committed to community-building, diversity, global justice and service to those in need.
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur – HALLMARKS
The Hallmarks of our Notre Dame de Namur learning community include:
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A private, Catholic co-educational pre - k to grade 8 lower school and college preparatory upper school for grades 9 -12 sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
We proclaim by our lives, even more than by our words, that God is good. We honor the dignity and sacredness of each person. We educate for, and act on behalf of, justice and peace in the world. We commit ourselves to community service.
We embrace the gift of diversity. We create community among those with whom we work and with those we serve. We develop holistic learning communities which educate for life.
ACCREDITATIONS The Academy of Notre Dame is a member school of the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). The school has achieved full accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). We are members of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).
SCHOOL COMMUNITY Since 1854 the Academy of Notre Dame has been a respected secondary educational institution. Our mission is to educate the whole student both academically and spiritually. Students come from more than 30 communities throughout Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, as well as a growing number of international countries. The student body represents a diverse blend of cultures, economic backgrounds and faiths. We are pleased to welcome young men to our Upper School for the 2020-2021 School Year. There are 30 students in the class of 2021.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM Academy students receive a rigorous college preparatory education that provides empowering opportunities and real-life applications. It is a vibrant and friendly community where students are valued as an individual and encouraged to speak up and take charge. Small classroom settings and low teacher-to-student ratios help students find their voice and become leaders both in the community and beyond. Admission is based on testing, competitive academics, recommendations and a personal interview. Our academic program provides outstanding STEM and humanities-focused academics. We also offer varsity athletics, and vast opportunities for extracurricular activities. The Academy places a high priority in developing leadership skills among students. Academy students far exceed national and state averages on AP exam test scores and 100% of Academy graduates attend college, choosing among quality opportunities and extensive college scholarship offerings.
COMMUNITY SERVICE Community service is a Hallmark of a Notre Dame community. While service hours are not a graduation requirement at the Academy, our students willingly participate on their own accord in service projects both in and out of school throughout the year. Last years’ service projects included local and international volunteering, with students logging more than a thousand hours of community service.
DAILY SCHEDULE Classes at the Academy meet on a modified block schedule. Students take six to seven classes each day, for 40 or 80 minutes.
graduation requirements To qualify for an Academy of Notre Dame high school diploma, each student must earn a minimum of 25 credits in the following disciplines:
4 Credits of English
4 Credits of Math
4 Credits of Theology
3 Credits of Laboratory Sciences*
3 Credits of Social Sciences
2 Credits of either French or V Spanish
1 Credit of Fine Arts
(immersion program)*
.75 Credits of life-skills seminar, Health and Physical Education
*Most students will graduate with four or more lab sciences and four years of immersion French or Spanish language.
ADVANCE PLACEMENT & HONORS COURSES OFFERED AP Biology AP Calculus AB/BC AP Chemistry AP English Language AP English Literature AP European History AP French Language and Culture AP Spanish Language and Culture AP US Government AP US History Honors Physical Science Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Anatomy Honors Physics Honors Algebra 1 Honors Algebra 2 Honors Geometry Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Calculus Honors Literary Genres Honors World Literature Honors American Literature Honors British Literature Honors French 1, 2, 3 Honors Spanish 1, 2, 3 Honors Global History 1, 2 Honors US History Honors Studio Art Honors Piano Additional AP courses are available through Virtual High School.
other opportunities The Academy also offers in-house internships in business marketing and education for interested students. Qualifying students may also opt to take college level courses at local colleges or at Middlesex Community College via the Dual Enrollment program. Virtual High School (VHS) classes are offered to qualifying students for elective and AP courses not included in core curriculum. We are a member of the Notre Dame Virtual School for further online elective opportunities.
Grading system
STATEMENT OF STUDENTS WHO TAKE AP
GPAs are earned using the quality point system as listed below:
Honors and AP level courses are teacher recommended, not self-selected. Juniors are limited to three AP courses. While there is no limit on APs for seniors, all students are encouraged to thoughtfully consider their course schedule, as to not overload.
100
4.00
4.5
5.00
99
3.95
4.45
4.95
98
3.90
4.40
4.90
97
3.85
4.35
4.85
96
3.80
4.30
4.80
95
3.75
4.25
4.75
94
3.70
4.20
4.70
93
3.65
4.15
4.65
92
3.60
4.10
4.60
91
3.55
4.05
4.55
90
3.50
4.00
4.50
89
3.40
3.90
4.40
88
3.30
3.80
4.30
87
3.20
3.70
4.20
86
3.10
3.60
4.10
85
3.00
3.50
4.00
84
2.90
3.40
3.90
83
2.80
3.30
3.80
82
2.70
3.20
3.70
81
2.60
3.10
3.60
80
2.50
3.00
3.50
79
2.40
2.90
3.40
78
2.30
2.80
3.30
77
2.20
2.70
3.20
76
2.10
2.60
3.10
75
2.00
2.50
3.00
74
1.90
2.40
2.90
73
1.80
2.30
2.80
72
1.70
2.20
2.70
71
1.60
2.10
2.60
70
1.50
2.00
2.50
69
1.40
1.90
2.40
68
1.30
1.80
2.30
67
1.20
1.70
2.20
66
1.10
1.60
2.10
65
1.00
1.50
64
.90
63
.80
62 61
AP PASS RATE
76% of all seniors took one or more AP exam, 85 exams were taken 81% scored 3 or higher 58% scored 4 or 5
EXAM RESULTS Academy students consistently score higher than state and national averages on the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. Thirty-two percent of the class of 2020 were recognized as AP scholars.
SAT AVERAGES FOR CLASS OF 2020 Section
Middle 50%
Mean
Evidence Based Reading & Writing
545 - 650
602
Mathematics
540 - 670
610
Total
1130 - 1305
1212
Section
Middle 50%
Mean
Biology - Ecology
480 - 750
615
Biology - Molecular
650 - 720
685
Chemistry
680 - 750
715
English Literature
760 - 760
760
Math Level II
680 - 790
723
US History
480 - 560
530
Section
Middle 50%
Mean
English
22 - 34
29.2
Math
22 - 28
25.2
Reading
24 - 33
29.2
2.00
Science
20 - 30
25.3
1.40
1.90
STEM
0 - 27
19.7
1.30
1.80
Writing
0-8
4.8
.70
1.20
1.70
Composite
22 - 31
27.2
.60
1.10
1.60
SAT Subject test averages for class of 2020
ACT Subject test averages for class of 2020
GPA results for class of 2020 GPA Average
3.64
Highest GPA
4.44
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Clubs, Activities and Organizations for Students: The Academy offers students a wide variety of clubs, activities and athletics to participate in. Student Leadership Development is an integral part of the student experience, with opportunities for student government, class officers, and student ambassadors and mentors. We have a thriving music and theatre program with two productions each year. Fifty percent of our students participate in one or more sports, with ten JV/Varsity sports to choose from along with the NDA Dance team. Some of our more popular clubs this year are Model UN, The Muse Arts, Quiz Bowl, Science Club, and Campus Ministry. We offer the opportunity for induction into 4 honor societies (National Honor, Spanish Honor, French Honor and National Art Honor). We offer two travel opportunities for students: a service trip in the spring/summer and an international educational trip every February.