Notre Dame Academy (Georgia) Explained

Notre Dame Academy is a Pre-K through 12 Catholic school in Duluth, Georgia. It is operated independently from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta.

It was established in 2005. Previously it was a PK–8 school.[1] The groundbreaking for the high school building, on a 21acres plot, occurred in 2014.[2] High school classes began in fall 2015.[3]

Another private school that focused on students with learning disabilities, Sophia Academy, merged into Notre Dame,[1] effective August 2017. The previous Sophia Academy campus closed, with operations moved to Notre Dame.[4]

Campus

The high school building has twelve classrooms. There are also dedicated buildings for fine arts classes and a gymnasium.[2]

Student body

the school had 460 students, with about two thirds being Catholic and about 50 total receiving special attention due to having learning disabilities.[1]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. News: Cauley, H.M.. Independent Catholic school flourishes in Duluth. Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 2020-05-11.
  2. Web site: Notre Dame Academy breaks ground on expansion . 2014-06-03. North Fulton Herald. Appen Media Group. 2020-05-11.
  3. Web site: Notre Dame Academy to launch high school in 2015. Georgia Bulletin. 2014-04-16. 2020-05-11.
  4. Web site: Golden, Nichole. Trustees announce Sophia Academy will merge with Notre Dame Academy in August. Georgia Bulletin. 2017-01-12. 2020-05-12.