Coursework & Clubs

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

• 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

• French Club

↳ A French cultural and language club where students learn about and participate in various aspects of Francophone culture and traditions from throughout the world through means of culinary experiences, film screenings, music playlists, holiday celebrations, and conversational activities in order to develop bilingual communication skills, experience global traditions, and build a lasting appreciation for the French-speaking world

• 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

• Morgan's Message

↳ A student-run mental health awareness and advocacy club that works to eliminate the ongoing stigma surrounding mental health and treatment within the student-athlete community and normalize open conversations regarding the equal importance of physical and mental well-being in order to ensure that mental wellness is prioritized as much as physical performance and to make mental health support more accessible to student-athletes

• Operation Gratitude

↳ A service club that creates personalized, handwritten notes and handmade sets of paracords for active-duty military personnel, veterans, recruit graduates, and first responders in order to provide moral support and functional survival gear to those who are actively serving or have served for our country and ensure that these communities feel valued, remembered, and deeply appreciated by the members of their local communities

• School Spirit Club

↳ A student-run spirit club dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive school environment for all students and faculty, increasing school and community pride, uniting the student body, and cultivating a vibrant campus culture through school-wide engagement initiatives, such as pep rallies, tailgates, theme days, and community events, to show support for all of the extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs that are a part of the school community

• 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

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