Notre Dame's Program of Studies is geared towards college preparation; 98% of Notre Dame graduates have continued their formal education in a two or four year college. While Notre Dame follows the prescribed Course of Study which the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires of all certified schools, our graduates must meet additional academic standards that exceed those mandated by the Commonwealth.  A variety of electives are available.
  • Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to enroll in Honors and AP English Courses.
  • Honors Courses are offered in our five year Math Program beginning in our Grade 8 with Algebra I and concluding with Calculus in Senior Year.
  • Science Electives include Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics and AP Biology.
  • Qualified students are invited to participate in our 3 year Latin program which begins their Freshman year.
  • All students must successfully complete 2 years of a modern foreign language.
  • The Theology program spans Grades 7 - 12 and includes an annual retreat Program. All students are required to complete service hours. The Theology curriculum is prescribed by the Scranton Diocese.  All students regardless of church affiliation, are required to study Theology while attending Notre Dame.
  • Students have access to high speed internet on their school issued chromebooks.
  •  Our computer lab and library also provide all Notre Dame students with internet access on our monitored network. Effective use of the internet as a research tool is incorporated in the 7th Grade Library Science curriculum. 
From Here to Harvard

"Notre Dame helped me discover my passions and challenged me to step up as a leader. I was able to explore many different disciplines and the faculty supported and encouraged me in everything I tried.

By offering so many extracurricular activities and opportunities to be a leader, along with rigorous academics and intimate classes, Notre Dame helped me define who I am now and fundamentally prepared me to succeed at a competitive  university.

I am glad I chose Notre Dame and I am proud to be a Notre Dame alumnus."

- Hong Desa
-Notre Dame Class of 2009
-Harvard Class of 2013