Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mount Notre Dame located?
Mount Notre Dame (MND) is conveniently located in Reading, Ohio and easily accessible from I-71, I-75, I-275 and the Ronald Reagan Highway.
How many students attend Mount Notre Dame and where did they attend grade school?
Mount Notre Dame’s student population is 686 young women from approximately 45 grade schools and junior high schools.
How long has Mount Notre Dame been in existence?
MND is the oldest Catholic girls’ school in Cincinnati with a history of more than 150 years of providing young women with a challenging education rooted in Catholic values.
Mission Statement: With faith in "the goodness of God," MND empowers young women to recognize and develop their unique capabilities to live, lead, and serve in an ever-changing global society.
How many Advanced Placement and Honors Courses does MND offer?
MND offers a challenging college-preparatory curriculum which includes 18 Advanced Placement and 22 Honors courses.
What percentage of MND’s students receive college scholarships?
73% of the Class of 2010 was awarded 453 scholarships valued at over $12.4 million dollars.
I see that MND offers dual credit opportunities; what is dual credit?
Dual credit is a way to earn high school and college credit at the same time. Doing so may potentially cut college tuition costs. MND offers five dual credit opportunities. These opportunities are possible because of special agreements between MND and local universities and colleges. During the process, the university or college approves MND’s curriculum and instructor, allowing the institution to award college credit for the course. MND has dual credit relationships with the College of Mount St. Joseph, University of Cincinnati and Xavier University.

What is the average class size?
The average class size is 19 students.
What is the Tablet PC program?
The Tablet PC Program is a tool that helps students with their organizational skills, allows them to “travel” far beyond the traditional classroom, allows teachers to give immediate, digital feedback and so much more! Notebooks, binders and even hard copy texts are tools of the past. Students keep all of their notes, worksheets and research digitally. The Tablet PC program caters to all learning styles.
Is busing provided to MND?
Busing is provided by the following districts: Indian Hill, Kings, Loveland, Madeira, Mason, Milford, Princeton and Sycamore. For more detailed information, contact the Transportation Office of your public school district.
What are the school hours?
School hours are 7:45 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.
What type of schedule do MND students follow?
Students follow a collegiate-model, two-day rotational schedule.
How can a family track their daughter’s academic performance?
MND subscribes to Edline – one of the leading web hosting solutions in education. Students and parents can track academic performance and keep updated on school activities via Edline.
What type of athletic program does MND have?
MND competes in the Girls’ Greater Cincinnati League (GGCL) in the Scarlet Division. MND fields 24 teams in twelve different sports and competes in Division I. MND has won 15 Division I state championships since 1995.

What extra-curricular activities does MND offer its students?
MND offers nearly 50 academic and special-interest organizations for students, including a nationally-ranked dance team and an award-winning theatre program.
Do MND students participate in community service activities?
More than 98% of MND students participate in service activities.

What are the school colors?
School colors are Columbia blue and white.
Does the school have a mascot?
The MND mascot is the Cougar.
How does lunch work at MND?
A student can buy her lunch or “brown bag” it. In addition to a daily entrée, the cafeteria offers numerous snacks, bagels and salad bar. Other menu items offered at the salad bar on a rotating basis include tacos, hot and cold wraps, fajitas and a potato bar. Continental breakfast items and coffee are available after 7:15 a.m.
Do MND students wear uniforms?
RISSE BROTHERS (www.rissebrothers.com) supplies the navy blue uniform skort, as well as the white, light blue and navy long or short-sleeved polo shirt with the MND logo. Full-length and capri-style khaki pants are also part of the dress code. In MND’s Spiritwear Shop, additional apparel is available. On Fridays (Spirit Days), students may wear any MND spiritwear top.
MND has a black and white “dress-up uniform” to be worn on occasions that call for dressier attire—formal assemblies, all-school Masses or special prayer services, etc. This uniform consists of a mid-calf or full-length solid-colored black skirt or black dress pants worn with a solid white collared overblouse that hits at least six inches below the natural waistline. Black dress shoes are required. This uniform adds dignity and decorum to special events at MND. These items may be purchased at the retail store of your choice.

What is the cost of Tuition and the Tablet PC for freshmen?
Tuition for Freshmen is $9500. Freshmen are required to purchase a Tablet PC to be used during their four years at Mount Notre Dame.  The cost is $1800 in one payment of $2100 if paid in monthly installments over four years. Freshmen also pay an annual $150 technology fee.
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Additional questions can be directed to Director of Admissions, Ms. Cheri Cunningham Stacey ’71 at 821-3044, ext 112 or cstacey@mndhs.org.