Notre Dame High School for Girls


























































































































Notre Dame High School
School Sign.jpg
Address

3115 North Mason Avenue


Chicago
,
Illinois
60634


United States

Coordinates
41°56′8″N 87°46′14″W / 41.93556°N 87.77056°W / 41.93556; -87.77056Coordinates: 41°56′8″N 87°46′14″W / 41.93556°N 87.77056°W / 41.93556; -87.77056
Information
Type
private, parochial
Motto Imagine the Possibilities...[citation needed]
Denomination Roman Catholic
Patron saint(s) St. Julie Billiart
Established 1938 (1938)
Founder Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
Closed 1 July 2016 (2016-07-01)
Oversight Archdiocese of Chicago
Principal Irene Heidelbauer
Grades
9–12
Gender All-female
Enrollment 70 (2014)
Student to teacher ratio 6:1
Campus type Urban
Color(s) Columbia Blue, White and Navy Blue             
Slogan Faith Based, Technology Rich, College Prep
Athletics conference Girls Catholic Athletic Conference
Mascot Lady Panther
Team name Lady Panthers
Accreditation North Central Association
Publication Literary Expressions
Newspaper Corridor Chronicle
Yearbook The Window
School fees $400-$545
Tuition $7,800
Affiliation St. Ferdinand Parish
Website

Notre Dame High School for Girls was a private, Roman Catholic, all-girls, college prep 9-12 high school in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1938 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and in 2009, was incorporated by the Archdiocese of Chicago, making it part of the St. Ferdinand Parish. Its teachings were based on the educational philosophy of St. Julie Billiart, founder of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The school provides moral, academic, physical and social education.


On June 16, 2016, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago announced that, after years of dwindling enrollment, the school would be closing its doors on July 1, 2016.[1]



Notable alumnae




  • Jaslene Gonzalez, winner of America's Next Top Model, Cycle 8


  • Bonnie Hunt, actress from featured films such as Cheaper by the Dozen and Jumanji


  • Nadine Velazquez, actress best known for her role as Catalina on TV's My Name is Earl


  • Patti Solis Doyle, political adviser best known for her role as Campaign Manager for 2016 Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton



References





  1. ^ Archdiocese closing two Catholic schools in Chicago Chicago Sun-Times. July 16, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2016




External links



  • School website

  • Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur website










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