Notre Dame Academy (Georgia)

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 21-acre (8.5 ha) 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

As of 2019^[update] the school had 460 students, with about two thirds being Catholic and about 50 total receiving special attention due to having learning disabilities.[1]

References

1. Cauley, H.M. "Independent Catholic school flourishes in Duluth". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
2. "Notre Dame Academy breaks ground on expansion". North Fulton Herald. Appen Media Group. June 3, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
3. "Notre Dame Academy to launch high school in 2015". Georgia Bulletin. April 16, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
4. Golden, Nichole (January 12, 2017). "Trustees announce Sophia Academy will merge with Notre Dame Academy in August". Georgia Bulletin. Retrieved May 12, 2020.

External links

• Notre Dame Academy

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