At Notre Dame Preparatory School, a grade 6–12 independent Catholic school located on a beautiful 65-acre campus in the suburbs of Towson, the Middle Level student experience is a dynamic journey of self-discovery, sisterhood, and everyday leadership. Rooted in the School Sisters of Notre Dame mission, our comprehensive academic and extracurricular programming has been uniquely designed to address the academic and social development of middle-school-aged girls!
Notre Dame Prep’s Middle Level provides middle school girls with opportunities in age-appropriate academic rigor and responsibility. This preparation involves a holistic approach to education, one that challenges, inspires, and engages the mind, body, and spirit so each student may fully achieve her God-given potential.
The faculty at Notre Dame Prep take the time to know each student and provide the instruction and support she needs to grow as a young student and transition seamlessly into high school. Of note, daily Advisory is a holistically developed program that affords dedicated time to study skills, group discussions, and sisterhood activities.
Academics at a Glance:
- Expert faculty – nearly 90% hold advanced degrees
- Small classes
- Advisory Program
- Technology-Innovation-Design-Entrepreneurship (TIDE) Program
- Innovate & Design Time (IDT) – ungraded, self-lead project time to foster creativity and discovery
- Honors classes in English, Math, and World Language
- Performing Arts class and Visual arts instruction offered twice a week in all grades
- Counselor focusing on social/emotional learning and a dedicated learning specialist
- State-of-the-art facilities – three-story, 23,5000 sq. ft. Innovation Wing with Digital Media Center, Cyber Center, Fabrication Lab, and Recording Studio
Notre Dame Prep’s comprehensive campus life programming empowers students to step outside their comfort zones to develop confidence and leadership. From skill-building on the athletic fields and creative expression in our performing arts ensembles to meaningful spiritual development and beloved traditions like the Tour de Notre Dame, every activity is an invitation to grow.
Student Life at a Glance
- Class-level retreats and weekly Chapel
- Four student leadership organizations and 12+ clubs
- Eight sports teams
- WNDP News Crew
- Yearly Middle Level musical
- Performing Arts Classes, including Band, Chorus, Dance, Orchestra, and Piano
- School traditions such as Field Day, Eighth Grade Swim Show, Tree Trim, and more!
For middle-school-aged girls, Notre Dame Prep is the right place—with the right support—for young people to be curious, take intellectual risks, try new things, and grow into the best versions of themselves. Go to notredameprep.com to register for our Open House or email admissions@notredameprep.com for more information about the admissions process.
