Admissions
Incoming Freshmen Honors & Accelerated Courses Info Available after June 1st
Any incoming Freshman in the Class of 2012 who took any or all of the recent departmental placement examinations (Spanish, Mathematics, English, Computer Literacy) will be notified via mail after June 1st, 2008 as to whether they will be eligible for Honors or Accelerated courses as a Freshman.
For more information, please do not hesitate to call Scott Dutton, Assistant Principal for Academics at 847.779.8639.
New Student and Transfer Student Application Information
Applications were due by Tuesday, January 22, 2008 for students who took the January 12th Placement Exam. Click here for a 2007-2008 application.
Please click here for a complete Admissions Timeline as well as the Pre-Admission Form and the Release of Information Form and the Billing Information Form.
Tranfer Applications can be obtained by clicking here.
If you have any questions, please contact LaVerne Bontempo at 847-779-8615.
Overview
For more than 50 years, Notre Dame High School, a Catholic, college preparatory school located in Niles, IL, has prepared more than 11,000 young men for life beyond college. Located on 28 beautifully landscaped acres, Notre Dame currently provides just under 800 students from Chicago and its northern suburbs with an education of both mind and heart. The Dons of Notre Dame, the Gentlemen of Mary, experience excellence in academics, a vibrant spiritual life, opportunities for leadership, tremendous involvement in extracurricular activities and a school spirit like no other.
To learn more, download a copy of Notre Dame's 2007-2008 Enrollment Viewbook (.pdf).
Notre Dame High School admits students of any color, racial or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities accorded to students at the school. Notre Dame does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, ethnic origin or religious affiliation with regard to the administration of its education policies, admissions policies and scholarship and aid programs. We encourage applications for admission to the ninth grade from the community at large. Notre Dame draws from over 70 different grade schools in metropolitan Chicago. A student's enrollment at Notre Dame implies acceptance of the mission, philosophy and expectations set forth by the school.Entrance requirements are based on intellectual ability, personal character, and a demonstrated willingness to learn. The specific criteria for admission to Notre Dame High School include:
- 7th and 8th grade report cards
- Written recommendations from teacher/counselor/principal
- Placement Exam scores
- Completed application portfolio
For more information, contact LaVerne Bontempo at 847.779.8615.