Academic Support

• The Academic Support teachers work for Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission. They all have Notre Dame email addresses that are listed below:
  Mr. Joe O'Donnell odonnell@ndnj.org
  Mr. Rich Grillo grillo@ndnj.org
  Mrs. Jan Mazzeo mazzeo@ndnj.org
  Mrs. Barbara Avella avella@ndnj.org

Notre Dame is a college preparatory high school.  We offer a challenging academic environment, but we are respectful of varying learning styles and needs.  We will review all documentation sent to us to determine what specific accommodations are needed by individual students.  Typically, we can accommodate 50% extended time on tests, quizzes, and exams.  We also support preferential seating.  Notre Dame is a BYOD school, so students can use their devices to take notes and work on their assignments.  Spell check and grammar check are part of most devices.  Many teachers post their PowerPoint presentations online, and many teachers also post their lectures online.

Notre Dame recognizes that not all students learn in the same way.  Some students have specific learning challenges.  We will review public school IEPs, private school Service Plans, and 504 Plans from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and other states, and we will work with you to determine how the educational needs of your child will be met at Notre Dame.

We realize that not all students can score well on standardized tests.  We take into account a student's backup testing from his or her previous school.  We look at grades from the past 3 years and teacher recommendations.  We interview the student and the parents.  If a student submits documentation such as an IEP, 504 Plan, or private testing, this is also considered during the admission process.  Our goal is to ensure that each student we accept has the best chance to be successful at Notre Dame.

Notre Dame expects our students to achieve in our rigorous, college preparatory environment.  We expect all of our students to attend college.  With that being said, we do know that some students struggle with learning challenges.  We have had experience with students with a variety of learning differences including specific learning disabilities, ADD, physical disabilities, and Autism.

Students who have current Service Plans, IEPs, or 504 Plans can usually have the accommodations listed in the formal plan.  A copy of the most recent plan should be forwarded to Kathy Stueber for review.  Ms. Stueber is the Learning Needs Coordinator at Notre Dame High School.  Records can be mailed to her at Notre Dame High School, 601 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.  Records can also be faxed to 609.882.6599 or scanned to stueber@ndnj.org  You will find a form below that you can give to your child's current school which allows them to forward special education records for you. 

There is a flyer below that contains more information about how Notre Dame works with students who have learning challenges.  Feel free to contact Kathy Stueber, the Learning Needs Coordinator, if you have questions or concerns.