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Academic admissions require students to score within the upper third on the TACHS administered by the Archdiocese of New York. In addition, the applicant's record from the Elementary School with 6th, 7th and 8th grade marks and standardized tests scores are reviewed before a final decision is reached.

Graduates of Notre Dame Academy earn a High School Diploma by satisfactorily completing the studies set forth by the New York State Board of Regents and the Notre Dame Academy Board of Trustees. Each graduate is expected to attain a New York State Regents Diploma in addition to a school diploma.

Students have the opportunity to earn college credit or advanced standing while in High School. Qualified students in grades 11 and 12 may enroll in the St. John's University Extension Program and earn college credits that are transferable to other colleges.

The Advanced Placement Program is available to students allowing further advancement at the college level.

Grade 9	Grade 10
Theology English Math 9 or Accelerated Math 9 (Math A) Living Environment (Regents) Global History Spanish I or II or *Accelerated French Computer Education Art/Music Physical Education Guidance Community Service	Theology British Literature Global History II or *AP World History Math 10 (Math A) or Accelerated Math 10 Chemistry (Regents) Spanish II or Spanish III (Regents) Accelerated French Computer Education Art/Music Health, Physical Education Guidance Community Service
Grade 11	Grade 12 (Includes Electives)
Theology American Literature or AP English Language U.S. History (Regents) or AP U.S. History Math 11 or Pre-Calculus (Math B) Physics (Regents) or Earth Science (Regents) Spanish III (Regents) or Spanish IV / French III or IV Advanced Art Computer Education Physical Education Guidance Community Service	Theology: Women Leaders, Bible Mysteries English: Public Speaking, Creative Writing, College Writing, Theater, Accelerated English 12, AP English Literature Math: Algebra 12, Pre-Calculus, College Calculus, AP Calculus Social Studies: Participation In Government, Economics, New York History, Sociology,AP Psychology Science: Anatomy/Physiology, AP Biology, AP Physics Foreign Language: Spanish 4 (College level), French 4 (College Level), Introduction to Italian Fine Arts: AP Art, Photography; Studio Art Computer: Web Design, Programming Guidance Physical Education Community Service
* AP (Advanced Placement) college-level courses may be taken for college credit through the Advanced Placement Program and/or the St. John's University Extension Program.