Overview

2023


Students at Notre Dame Prep receive a first-rate education in a caring, family environment. Nearly 100% of our students go on to higher education. According to the program the student is in, between 24.5 and 25.75 credits are needed for graduation.

Graduation Requirements
Students are eligible for a Notre Dame Prep diploma after successfully completing requirements as follows: a total of 24.5 credits distributed to include 4 units of English; 4 units of Mathematics; 4 units of Religion; 3 units of History, including World Civilization, American History and American Government; 2 units of Modern Language; 2 Lab Sciences; and the remainder distributed in electives. Students may choose electives from the various disciplines. A list of courses offered is submitted to students in the spring of each year. The courses selected must have the approval of the Guidance Office and must be signed by a parent. All attendance requirements must be completed for graduation. Also, Notre Dame's "Service to Community" program is a graduation requirement. Freshmen complete 10 hours plus a class service project, sophomores complete 15 hours, juniors complete 20 hours, and seniors complete 25 hours of service per year.

High Honors
The High Honors/Advanced Placement level represents the highest course level offered. Students must maintain a high quality of work and achievement. The ability of the student will be taken into consideration for course offerings at this level.

The Advanced Placement courses are also included in the High Honors level. These courses are part of the AP program of the College Board. This program is a series of college-level courses and exams. Over 90 percent of the colleges that most AP candidates have attended give credit and/or advanced placement to students whose AP Exam grades are considered acceptable.

Honors
Course offerings at this level are above average in the demands of the course including syllabus, homework, and testing. Students must maintain a level of work and productivity to be placed into, or remain in, this academic level.

College Prep
The course offerings at these levels are designed for a college preparatory program. These courses will prepare the student for courses offered in college.