Academics

Knowledge is one of the Five Pillars of Notre Dame Academy, and we are Georgia’s only authorized Pre-K through 12 Marist Catholic International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Our International Baccalaureate accreditation provides a unique global learning environment with differentiated instruction to meet the academic needs of all learners.

Notre Dame Academy uses the framework of the IB for curriculum. This program directs the manner in which classes are taught by encouraging hands-on learning and by teaching concepts across different subject areas through our Primary Years Programme (Pre-K through 5), Middle Years Programme (6 through 10), and Diploma Programme (11 through 12).

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International Baccalaureate Programme

Notre Dame Academy implements IB through all three continuums. Starting with the Primary Years Program (PYP) in pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Our Middle Years Program (MYP) begins in 6th grade and continues through 10th grade. The Diploma Programme (DP) is offered for 11th through 12th grade students. All IB programs are international, transdisciplinary programs designed to foster the development of the whole child. Click here to learn more about our International Baccalaureate Programme.
Fit for Life

This program includes physical education curriculum designed to optimize personal fitness for all ages.
Service Learning

This curriculum element is a year-long program where students learn social responsibility by participating in a major service project each year.
Smart Classrooms
Almost every classroom is equipped with an interactive white board and LCD projector that encourage interactive learning and bring the world into the classroom. In addition, students take the following classes:
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Foreign Language
- Music
- Physical Education
- Art