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Panda Sneak Peek Information Sessions 2024

Information Sessions for prospective Panda parents and students!

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Thursday, October 3, 2024 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
Tuesday, October 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
NOTE:  STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THESE SESSIONS WITH THEIR PARENTS.

*Reservations are required for the Information Sessions.  Registration for these events will be available at the links below beginning on Sept. 1.

Group Shadow Days

2024-25 Group Shadow Dates at NDA for 8th Grade Feeder and Non-Feeder Schools

Each year NDA offers a group shadow day for each of its feeder elementary schools and another day for the students from non-feeder schools. Students will attend classes, eat lunch, and learn from current NDA students what it’s like to be a Panda. PLEASE NOTE: Group Shadow Days begin at approximately 8:15-8:30 a.m. and end at 12 noon. 

Group Shadow Dates for Feeder Schools (8:15 a.m. – 12 noon)
September 10, 2024 – St. Joseph, Crescent Springs
September 12, 2024 – Blessed Sacrament
September 24, 2024 – St. Pius X
September 26, 2024 – St. Agnes and Prince of Peace

Students from feeder schools are welcome to schedule an additional individual shadow day if they feel that they need one more visit to NDA before making their high school choice. Contact Director of Enrollment, Katie Caccavari, at 859-292-1829 to arrange a visit. We can’t wait to meet you!

Group Shadow Day for Students from Non-Feeder Schools
October 7, 2024 (8:15 a.m. – 12 noon)
Students from non-feeder schools should call the NDA Admissions Office at 859-292-1829 or 859-292-1837 to reserve a space for the Group Shadow Days (space is limited) or to schedule individual shadow days.

Open House Experience

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November 10, 2024 – Open House Experience
Early registration for Open House will open on Sept. 15. We hope to see you there!

8th Grade Financial Aid Information Night

January 13, 2025 | 7:30 – 8:00 p.m. More details can be found HERE.
This event is part of the High School Placement Test Results Meeting.

Incoming Student and Freshman Dates

High School Placement Test Workshops 2024

Notre Dame Academy invites 8th graders to attend this workshop to learn tips and strategies for success on the HSPT.  Advance registration is required. Each workshop is limited to 30 students.  The cost is $50 per student.   You can register for one of the workshop sessions at the links below beginning Sept. 1.
NOTE:  A student only needs to attend one workshop session.  The content is the same each time.

High School Placement Test

December 14, 2024 – HSPT – HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Please refer to the “Admissions Process” page HERE for the HSPT registration form beginning November 4.

Financial Assistance Application

January 1, 2025 –  First day to submit applications for financial assistance for the 2025-2026 school year through FACTS Management.  You can access the online FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment Application HERE.

April 15, 2025 – FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment Application Deadline

High School Placement Test Results Meeting

January 13, 2025 – HSPT RESULTS MEETING AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION – 7:00 p.m. 
Students will pick up test results at 7:00 p.m. and hear a brief explanation of the test scores. The financial aid presentation will begin at approximately 7:30 p.m. as soon as the Results Meeting ends. The online Application for Admission will go live on the website on this date.

Freshman Priority Application Period

January 13, 2025 – February 7, 2025 – NDA FRESHMAN PRIORITY APPLICATION PERIOD
Please refer to the “Admissions Process” page HERE for an explanation of the Priority Application Period.  (See item #5 under “Admissions Process.)

February 7, 2025 – CLOSE OF FRESHMAN PRIORITY APPLICATION PERIOD

Freshman Conferences

March 8, 2025 – FRESHMAN CONFERENCES 
For registered incoming freshmen.

March 22, 2025 – FRESHMAN CONFERENCES
For registered incoming freshmen

Celebrate the Arts at NDA!

Sunday, April 6, 2025, 1 – 4 p.m.
Registered incoming freshmen are invited to “celebrate the arts” at NDA!  Students will have the opportunity to work with NDA art faculty to create a custom T-shirt.  The students will then enjoy a performance of the NDA/CCH spring musical.  Space is limited for this event.  You can download the registration form HERE beginning Feb. 1, 2025.

Algebra & Foreign Language Placement Tests

MAY 3, 2025 – ALGEBRA & FOREIGN LANGUAGE PLACEMENT TESTS (OPTIONAL) 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon 
For registered incoming freshmen

Other Important Dates

Fall Play

October 18-20, 2024
TBD

Winter Showcase


January 24-26, 2025
TBD

Panda Preview Night

Flyer for the Panda Preview Night event at the Notre Dame Academy catholic all-girls school in Covington, Northern Kentucky.

March 19, 2025 – Panda Preview Night – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
6th and 7th graders – this is your chance to get a head start on the 8th grade!  Learn about NDA life and
how to get ready for high school all in one evening.  8th Graders – come and take another look at all we have to offer! 

You can register for Panda Preview Night HERE beginning  February 1, 2025

NDA Work Study Application

April 15, 2025 – NDA Work Study Application Deadline

Spring Musical

April 3 – 6, 2025
TBD