Mission Statement

Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
is a Catholic,
co-educational, college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame.

Like Mary, who gave Christ to the world, NDCL educates leaders who transform the world, as Jesus did, by living the truth in love.

Core Values

Justice

Respect

Integrity

Community

Excellence

Santa leaves tech upgrades for NDCL


	SMILES ACROSS THE BOARD: Math department chairperson Mrs. Marcia Pecek and juniors Raj Khosla, Carl Blatnik, Jarman Smith, and Terra Smith proudly welcome a new SMART Board into a math classroom. The students are holding one of the old boards that has been replaced by the much larger and more precise new model mounted on the wall behind them.

When our faculty and students returned from their Christmas vacation, they found that Santa had left some high-priced and high-tech stocking stuffers at NDCL, including new SMART Boards and wireless networks.

Seven new SMART boards were installed in math classrooms as well as the physics lab. NDCL now has SMART boards in 22 classrooms. These interactive white boards are connected to the teacher’s computer. They can be operated from the computer or by touching the board itself with a fingertip or wand.

NDCL also significantly upgraded its wireless networks by adding 17 high-speed access points throughout the building. These new hotspots will provide faster and more reliable wireless connections for teaching and learning. While wireless access in the classrooms is restricted for instructional purposes only, a public wi-fi network is available in common areas of our campus, including the cafeteria, media center, main lobby, and McGarry Gym.

We are grateful to technology coordinator Mr. Bob Schwartz and information system coordinator Mr. Matt Gyurgyik, who were the "tech elves" who worked diligently during the Christmas break to have all of these upgrades ready when teachers and students returned for the start of the new semester on January 9.

This Monday is a two-hour late-start

As previously published in the school calendar, the school day will begin with Block 4 at 9:40 a.m. on Monday, January 23, to give teachers time to collaborate on curriculum development and common assessment of student learning.

Academic Decathlon team earns awards

Last Saturday, 13 members of NDCL's new Academic Decathlon team participated in a scrimmage against Lake Catholic, Willoughby South, and Chardon at Willoughby South High School.

A GREAT START: In its very first season of existence, NDCL's Academic Decathlon team is already bringing home some impressive awards.

The top performers for their divisions were sophomores Connor Hren and Jonathan Malish; and junior Jaclyn Melvin. NDCL finished second overall in the speech division. Earning medals in speech were Connor Hren gold medal; Jaclyn Melvin silver medal; and sophomore Michalena Mezzopera, bronze medal.

Regionals start at the end of January with the online essay competition. Tournament competition continues on February 11 at Youngstown Christian. Science teacher Mrs. Adrienne Fox and social studies teacher Mrs. Molly Schneider coach the NDCL team.

College application seminar this Sunday

Our Office of College, Counseling, and Support Services encourages all juniors and their families to attend a college planning workshop this Sunday, January 22, at 3 p.m. in the NDCL Library.

Presenters will include Rae Ann DiBaggio, Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Case Western Reserve University; Tom Fanning, Director of Admission and Advancement at John Carroll University; Jill Okey, Assistant Director of Admissions at Ohio University; and Michelle Stasitis, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at University of Akron.

Clinic opens application

process for internships

The Cleveland Clinic Office of Civic Education Initiatives offers nine-week paid summer internships for eligible high school sophomores and juniors interested in healthcare careers.

Students work 40 hours per week alongside Cleveland Clinic professionals on meaningful research projects in real-life work environments. The application deadline is February 3.

Counselors share PSAT and college info

This past week, all juniors attended presentations in the library to learn about the road to college! Students received and reviewed their PSAT scores, began working on a resume for college applications, and completed a preliminary college search using our online Naviance program. Click here to download the Powerpoint presentation.

Juniors will also meet individually with their counselors this semester to discuss a personalized college plan.

Giddy up for NDCL’s Hoedown Raffle!

Junior Jimmy Vanek and others had some fun grabbing cash in the money machine on Friday. For every three tickets sold, students can have a chance to do the same every Friday through February 3.

Visit the Mane Event website to check out the fabulous packages offered in the Hoedown Raffle! Tickets can be purchased online or picked up in the school office.

NDCL students win gold, silver medals
at Science Olympiad invitational meet

At last weekend's Kenston High School Science Olympiad Invitational, NDCL students racked up some impressive results in competition against talented students from 23 other schools.

Junior Mike Macuga and freshman Ben Wozniak had an extraordinary afternoon, winning the gold medal in the gravity vehicle event and the silver medal in the astronomy event.

Juniors Eric Knapik and Charlie Pinzone took 6th place in the thermodynamics event; sophomores Zach Geizer and Joe Cermak finished in 4th place in the rocks and fossils event; and juniors Jonathan Kleve and Phil Aquila had a 4th place finish in the chemistry lab event.

Science teachers Mr. Chris Poulos, Guy Savastano and Intervention Tutor Mrs. Tammy Eicher coach our Science Olympiad team. Congratulations to the entire on a great start in 2012!

Final placement exam on February 25

Potential members of our Class of 2016 will have their final opportunity to take NDCL's placement exam on Saturday, February 25, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Top scorers may qualify for four-year renewable merit-based scholarships.

According to Director of Admissions and Tuition Assistance Mr. Keith Corlew, about 30 eighth graders have already registered for the February exam—an unusually high number at this time of year. Nearly 300 students took the exam in November.

"These numbers reflect the quality of our programs, the strength of our reputation, and the efforts of parents, students, faculty, alumni, and friends to spread the word about NDCL," Mr. Corlew explained.

Please register online. Questions should be directed to Director of Admissions and Tuition Assistance Mr. Keith Corlew.

Kairos #4 applications are now available

Applications are now available for seniors who would like to participate in Kairos #4 on February 21-24 at Hiram House Camp. This three-night retreat will give seniors the opportunity to reflect, pray, and play together as they end their time at NDCL and prepare to respond to God's call beyond high school.

There is a required meeting for parents of retreatants. Parents need to attend one of the following meetings with our campus ministers: Tuesday, January 24, at 5 p.m.; Tuesday, January 24, at 6:20 p.m.; or Wednesday, February 1, at 6 p.m.

All meetings will occur in the NDCL Chapel. If scheduling conflicts prevent you from attending any of these meetings, please contact Director of Campus Ministry Mr. Greg Welch.

Final NHS session set for Wednesday

All students interested in learning about NHS membership are invited to attend the final information session on January 25 at 3:00 PM in Room 221.

Any NDCL student may attend the meeting, but only juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for NHS membership. Students who wish to apply must attend an information meeting to receive an application packet.

Current NHS members and those students who received their packets at the October or November meetings need not attend this meeting. Questions? Contact NHS adviser Mrs. Kay Zurbuch.