Katherine Goetz

Notre Dame Preparatory School

Founded in 1873, Notre Dame Preparatory School is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, owned and operated by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. LOCATION Towson, Maryland, on Hampton Lane between Providence and Dulaney Valley Roads; NDP moved from North Charles Street to its 60-acre Towson campus in 1960. MISSION Academic excellence, spiritual growth, the practice of social justice ENROLLMENT Approximately 800 girls in grades 6 through 12 072.tif STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO 9-to-1 LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE Sister Patricia McCarron, SSND, headmistress; Laurie Jones, principal. NDP is governed by a 25-member board of trustees. FACULTY 89 FTE, nearly all hold or are studying toward a higher degree CURRICULUM College preparatory, including more than 150 courses (20 Advanced Placement); STEAM (STEM + Art); Bette Ellis O'Conor Humanities Program; Religion required for all grades; Unique offerings: Chinese, Japanese, swimming, community service Chapel.jpg COLLEGE PLACEMENT 100% of students continue their education after high school. STUDENT ACTIVITIES Social Service, Student Council, Athletic Association, Christian Community Awareness Program, retreats, clubs, intramurals, Gym Meet ATHLETIC PROGRAM Approximately half of all NDP students participate in interscholastic sports; 34 teams compete in 14 different interscholastic sports; recent championships in badminton, basketball, cross country, lacrosse and volleyball; 11 members of the Class of 2014 signed letters of intent with Division I schools.