Academic Coursework
Arts
Art I: Foundations (Part 1) | 9th
Photography | Elective | 11th
English
Honors Foundations of Literature and Writing | 9th
Honors British Literature | 10th
Journalism | Elective | 10th
American Literature I | 11th
American Literature II | 11th
Women and Literature | 12th
Health/PE
PE Grade 9 | 9th
Health Grade 9 | 9th
PE Grade 10 | 10th
Health Grade 10 | 10th
Mathematics
Algebra 2/Trigonometry | 9th
Precalculus | 10th
Honors Calculus | 11th
Statistics | 12th
Religion
Intro to Catholicism | 9th
Scripture | 1oth
Catholic Morality | 11th
World Religions | 12th
Science
Honors Physics | 9th
Honors Chemistry | 10th
Honors Biology | 11th
AP Environmental Science | 12th
Social Studies
World History I | 9th
AP United States Government and Politics | 10th
AP United States History | 11th
AP Comparative Government and Politics | 12th
World Languages
Honors French II | 9th
Honors French III | 10th
Honors French IV | 11th
AP French Language and Culture | 12th
Clubs & Scholar Programs
Clubs
Literary Magazine
↳ The visual and literary arts magazine that showcases student creativity through means of creative writing, poetry, photography, paintings, drawings, and more from throughout both the high school and middle school communities
Meals for Many
↳ A service club that prepares and distributes homemade meals for individuals in need in surrounding communities and supports various food and clothing donation drives throughout the school
Model UN
↳ A United Nations simulation club where students participate in several local, regional, national, and international conferences as delegates from different countries to discuss and resolve past and current global issues and conflicts with students from across the world
Student Ambassadors
↳ An admissions program where students assist with open house and admissions events, lead school tours, and represent the student body and school values of the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur to prospective students and their families on and off the school campus
The Gates
↳ The school newspaper that covers various events, news, and issues relevant to the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur school community and its students, faculty, and staff and provides a voice for student perspectives by fostering writing and critical thinking skills
DECA
↳ A business and entrepreneurship club where students participate in several local, regional, and national conferences as emerging business leaders and entrepreneurs and gain skills in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management to prepare them for careers in these fields in the future
Scholar Programs
Global Citizen Scholar
↳ A scholar program offered by the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur for students who are interested in and passionate about global issues, international affairs, and developing cultural competencies
Maguire Scholar
↳ A high school scholarship program provided by the Maguire Foundation for students within the greater Philadelphia area who demonstrate high academic achievement and continuous leadership through their extracurricular activities and service of the community