Steeped in tradition and a reputation for excellence, Notre Dame Elementary School welcomes families

Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Notre Dame Elementary School has the unique distinction of being a Sisters of Notre Dame sponsored school and the first Catholic elementary school in Geauga County. Strong academics, leadership, spirituality, service and the development of individual gifts and talents define Notre Dame.

Recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and with the Thomas Edison Award for STEM Education, NDES builds into its program a distinct focus on critical thinking and problem solving skills. The school’s progressive technology program and comprehensive faith-based curriculum call students to higher-level thinking as they learn about and communicate concepts with a depth of understanding. The beautiful wooded campus provides hands-on learning experiences and offers an appreciation for the simplicity and complexity of creation. The curriculum is expanded through programs such as Science Olympiad, Science Fair, First LEGO League Robotics, STEM, Instant Challenge, collaborative opportunities with Geauga Park District, CYO Sports, a variety of competitions and extracurricular clubs.

Classrooms at Notre Dame function as interdependent communities that value the uniqueness of each child. The teacher serves as a facilitator of learning by modeling, demonstrating and coaching students through everyday lessons, which allow them to engage in the learning process and work at their optimal instructional level.

Through collaborative efforts, Notre Dame reaches above and beyond into the community and is committed to exposing students to real life experiences. Its community spirit can be attributed to its consistent partnership with students, parents and staff, as well as its deep relationship with the Sisters of Notre Dame. The school empowers students by providing a strong foundation to pursue their dreams, achieve academic excellence, realize their full potential and helping them to make a transformational difference in today’s world.

As a school steeped in rich tradition and with a reputation for excellence, Notre Dame Elementary School welcomes families who want a top-quality, faith-based education. As a thriving Catholic school, Notre Dame Elementary continually focuses on its mission, strives for the highest level of achievement and provides students with the knowledge, values and tools to build strong character and become productive, responsible and exemplary members of society.

Notre Dame Elementary School is located at 13000 Auburn Road in Chardon. For more information, please visit their website at www.ndes.org or call 440.279.1129.