Notre Dame High School for Girls is a private, Roman Catholic, all-girls college prep high school in Chicago, Illinois. Notre Dame High School for Girls was established in 1938 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Teaching grades 9 - 12, 176 days a year; it is located on the Northwest side of Chicago at 3000 N. Mango Ave., 60634. The school is located in the heart of a quiet, cozy neighborhood and easily accessed by public transportation. The teachings are based on the educational philosophy of St. Julie Billiart, foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The school provides moral, academic, physical and social education. Private schools, or independent schools, are schools not administered by local, state, or national government, which retain the right to select their student body and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition rather than with public (state) funds. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... For other uses, see High school (disambiguation). ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ... Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...

1938 - The Sisters of Notre Dame breaking ground on the school

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Students

Girls wear a different colored plaid skirt, to identify her grade level. The school colors are Navy Blue and Sky Blue, and the mascot is a Black Panther. For this reason the girls call themselves the 'Lady Panthers'. Every year the school hosts an International Festival where the girls showcase their diversified heritages, organize dances influenced from all around the world, and bring them to life on stage. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see World (disambiguation). ...

Notre Dame High School's International Fest

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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

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Statistics

• 99% Graduation Rate
• 95% College Acceptance Rate

Notre Dame High School for Girls

• 17 to 1 Student Teacher Ratio
• 95%+ Daily Attendance Rate

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External links

• School Website
• Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Website

Notes and references