Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be Catholic to
attend?
No. Notre Dame High School embraces students of any
race, color, creed and national origin. While we are a
Catholic school, 24% of our students are non-Catholic
and represent 13 other religious denominations.
I'm interested - how do I
get more information?
For further information and/or application
information you can call or email Sister Nancy Kelly at
607-734-2267 or
kellyn@notredamehighschool.com. You can also view
our main website at
www.NotreDameHighSchool.com.
When is registration, and
what if I missed it?
Registration is held early in
February. If you miss it, we operate under a Rolling
Admissions Policy until we reach capacity.
Is there any financial aid
available?
Yes. Financial assistance may be available to you and
your family based upon demonstrated need or academic
merit.
How can a small school offer
what a bigger school can?
Notre Dame is a fully accredited high school with
numerous extracurricular activities
and state-of-the-art facilities. We give students the
opportunity to earn college credit and participate in
class retreats, service projects and senior internships.
As a Notre Dame student, you’ll have all the advantages
of a larger school without getting lost in the crowd.
How competitive are your
sports teams?
Notre Dame is known for its winning sports program.
We offer year-round, co-ed sports opportunities that
include junior varsity and varsity level play. We have won six State
Championships, several Regional Championships and have
been ranked within the list of the top 15 teams in the
State.
If I live far away, how do I
get to school?
Transportation is free from Elmira, Elmira Heights,
Horseheads, Corning/Painted Post, Waverly districts,
Athens, Sayre, Troy, and Northern Tioga. Busses are
available from the Towanda District for an additional
fee. Many families have also arranged carpooling with
students who travel from Pennsylvania each morning.
Who are the Sisters of
Mercy?
Notre Dame High School is sponsored by The Sisters of
Mercy. The Sisters are a Catholic order founded in 1831
by Catherine McAuley in Dublin, Ireland. Ms. McAuley had
a special love for the virtue of mercy, and established
a House of Mercy where women provided educational,
religious and social services for women and children in
need. Today there are more than 10,000 Sisters of Mercy in
communities throughout the world who serve in the name
of Justice, Education, Healthcare, Housing, Social
Services and Pastoral care.
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