Private | 1-8 | Roman Catholic | 229 students |
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Having sent 2 children to NDE, I have always found it a very warm, caring environment where the children make lasting friends and get a good education. The academics had strayed a little, but with new leadership are back on track to be better than ever. The teachers are really superb, and the religious education is not heavy handed, but has been a really great influence on my children.
Thank GOD we got a new Principal this past year. The old one was...well, let's just say I am so glad she's gone. There was no accountablity for any disciplinary actions of ill behaved children or poor teaching. The school really needed to be revamped from the ground up and Dr. Traynor, is the man to do it. He comes with a business sensibility with a real plan to update the school's curriculum and teachers and the building and grounds. This is a great school because of the parent involment and let's face it - a more affluent community, but the school really lacked a real leader to guide the ship. This is a gem on the Peninsula and it's only going to be getting better! There is no tolerance for mean girls or bullying. I only wish more parents would talk to their children about exclusions and cliques, which is the nature of the beast during adolesence. If we want great schools then we need to be proactive GREAT parents to support GREAT schools with GREAT kids.
Wonderful 1-8 for both girls and boys. The academics are strong (top IOWA test scores) and most children end up in high school honors programs. The school community is very supportive and emphasizes community service and the development of character. The children are so polite and engaged in school. The teachers, principal and school secretary are all top notch! Notre Dame Elementary is really a small hidden gem. Believe me, you are lucky to discover it!
Notre Dame Elementary school is a small gem on the Peninsula. The teachers are amazing and go above and beyond. If you have a problem or question, they will get back to you. The new Principal is outstanding and is bring the school to a new level in many ways. He is approachable, always available, and willing to look at any idea a parent or child may have. His number one focus is the children. The families are wonderful and always willing to lend a helping hand. I am so happy to have found such an amazing school.
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