Admissions
Admissions Process
Now accepting mid-year applications for the 2024-2025 school year and applications for the 2025-2026 school year!
Thank you for your interest in Notre Dame Academy! Our online admissions process is hosted by Ravenna Solutions, an application management system, for all aspects of the admissions process. Through Ravenna, parents can apply to Notre Dame Academy, submit support documentation, and track application status.
Notre Dame Academy, an Independent Marist Catholic school, invites families from all walks of life to visit our campus. In keeping with the Marist tradition, approximately 56% of our student body is Catholic and 44% of our students are of other faiths. We embrace cultural diversity and welcome all religious faiths to our community, while weaving the teachings of the Catholic church and Marist mission in education into our everyday learning.
Notre Dame Academy, an Independent Marist Catholic school, invites families from all walks of life to visit our campus. In keeping with the Marist tradition, approximately 56% of our student body is Catholic and 44% of our students are of other faiths. We embrace cultural diversity and welcome all religious faiths to our community, while weaving the teachings of the Catholic church and Marist mission in education into our everyday learning.
Admissions Process
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Step One: Online Admissions Application
Visit Ravenna to submit an application and supporting documents online. You will need to create a student profile in Ravenna to begin the application process. Click here to apply to Notre Dame Academy! -
Step Two: Submit Supporting Documents
The following documents can be uploaded in Ravenna and are required for the admissions process. The Transcript Release and Teacher Evaluation Forms are available within Ravenna for you to send to your child's current school. They will complete these online and submit them via Ravenna. If you have any trouble submitting documents, please email them to admissions@ndacademy.org.Pre-K Kindergarten 1st-5th 6th-8th 9th-12th Online Application ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Copy of Birth Certificate ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ GA Immunization Form 3231 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ GA Dental/Vision/Hearing Form 3300 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Current Teacher/Common Teacher Evaluation Form* ✔ ✔ Principal / Administrator / Counselor Evaluation Form* ✔ ✔ Language Arts Teacher Evaluation Form* ✔ ✔ Math Teacher Evaluation Form* ✔ ✔ School Transcripts (via Transcript Release Form*) from applicant’s current school, including Standardized Test Scores, grades, & discipline record. ✔ ✔ ✔ Upper School Student Questionnaire* ✔ Standardized Testings Scores: SSAT, PSAT, ACT, SAT, or inquire about other accepted testing ✔ Principal Meeting Upon Request ✔ ✔ If your child has an IEP, 504 Plan, or has had an Educational Psychological Evaluation completed (must be current within the past 3 years), please email it to Mrs. Whitney Vollmer. n/a ★ ★ ★ -
Step Three: Admissions Decision
For mid-year 2024-2025 applications, once all steps have been completed in the application process, the Admissions Committee will meet to review the applicant file, and you can expect an admissions decision within approximately one week. Please email us at admissions@ndacademy.org with any questions. Please be sure to check Ravenna to see what items are still outstanding in order for your file to be considered complete (i.e. transcripts, teacher evaluations, birth certificate, etc.).We will begin accepting students for the 2025-2026 school year on February 20th, 2025. We operate on a rolling admissions cycle, meaning we will continue accepting applications and enrolling until classes are full. We encourage you to submit your application by the end of January, when possible, for the best chance of availability.After February 20th, 2025, admissions decisions will be released within 10 business days of a complete file. Please be sure all steps are complete, including birth certificate, teacher evaluations, transcripts received, etc. (as applicable by grade). If you have trouble uploading any documents, please email them to admissions@ndacademy.org. -
Step Four: Follow Us
Requirements
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Pre-K through 5 Requirements
1. Online application through Ravenna.2. Copy of Birth Certificate
3. GA Immunization Form 3231
4. GA Form 3300 Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition Screening
5. Common Teacher Evaluation Form *(Not Required for Pre-K)
6. School Transcripts From applicant’s current school, including Standardized Test Scores, grades, and discipline record *(Not Required for Pre-K) -
6 through 12 Requirements
1. Online application through Ravenna.2. Standardized Testings Scores: SSAT, PSAT, ACT, SAT, or inquire about other accepted testing - upload to Ravenna or emailed to admissions@ndacademy.org3. School Transcripts From the applicant’s current school, including standardized test scores, at least 2 years worth of grades, attendance record, and discipline record. IEP or 504 should be included if applicable.4. Principal / Administrator / Counselor Evaluation Form
5. Language Arts Teacher Evaluation Form
6. Math Teacher Evaluation Form7. Upper School Student Questionnaire (9th-12th only)8. Copy of Birth Certificate
9. GA Immunization Form 323110. GA Form 3300 Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition ScreeningPlease note: 12th grade applications are only considered on a very specific basis. Due to Notre Dame Academy graduation requirements, applicants for 12th grade must be coming from another private or IB school in order to be considered for admissions. -
International F1 Visa Student Admissions Requirements
1. Online application through Ravenna.2. Copy of Valid Passport (this should be valid 6 months after the proposed term end date. For example, if a student wants to stay enrolled through May 2026, his or her passport should be valid through November 2026).3. Copy of Birth Certificate (translated into English)
4. Updated Immunization Records (translated into English)
5. Academic School Transcripts from Middle School and High School (translated into English and transcribed with brief course descriptions and grading scale). The final academic transcript from the school year before admission to Notre Dame Academy must be submitted before starting school in August.
6. Proof of English language ability using the TOEFL iBT. Please inquire about other acceptable assessments.
7. Proof of Financial Means, such as a bank statement (translated into English and US Dollars, but please mark out any account information) or affidavit of support from a parent or guardian in the home country.
8. Letter of Recommendation from an Academic Advisor, such as a Principal or Counselor. Evaluation or Letter or Recommendation from both Math Teacher and English Teacher, if applicable, that includes a review of academic performance (translated into English).
9. Proof of Health Insurance valid in the United States
Admissions Events
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New Parent Orientation
George Student Center
Notre Dame Academy, an Independent Marist Catholic International Baccalaureate world school, invites students and families from all walks of life to explore our website and visit our campus. In keeping with the Marist tradition, approximately 69% of our students are Catholic and approximately 31% of our students are of other faiths. Notre Dame Academy embraces cultural diversity and welcomes all religious faiths.
Admissions to Notre Dame Academy is determined by our internal admissions committee. The committee bases all decisions upon Notre Dame Academy’s ability to service each applicant. Students are accepted based upon the submitted recommendation forms, academic profiles, teacher evaluations, extracurricular activities, and interviews.
Admissions to Notre Dame Academy is determined by our internal admissions committee. The committee bases all decisions upon Notre Dame Academy’s ability to service each applicant. Students are accepted based upon the submitted recommendation forms, academic profiles, teacher evaluations, extracurricular activities, and interviews.
Notre Dame Academy does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Aligning with the Marist values of inclusiveness and hospitality, Notre Dame Academy applies this policy to its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other school-administered programs. A student’s birth certificate will be used to identify the student’s legal name, age, birthdate, and biological sex.
