Lower Division Admissions (Grades JK-5)

Dear Future Notre Dame Prep/Marist Academy Family Member,

Thank you for your interest in our school and for considering Marist Academy, Lower Division for your child’s elementary education. We offer an exceptional, nurturing environment for Jr. Kindergarten through fifth grade, and we welcome the opportunity for you to come and visit our school and see the exciting things that are happening here! 

Lower Division Program Highlights:

·        International Baccalaureate World School Candidate

·        Safe, nurturing environment

·        Small class size (avg. 16)

·        Certified teachers – 50% with Master’s Degrees

·        Special classes for all students JK – grade 5: Art, Music, Spanish, Physical Education, Library and Computers

·        Full day Jr. Kindergarten for 3 & 4 year olds

·        Full day Kindergarten program

·        Christian learning environment

·        Weekly liturgy planned by students

·        Two mobile computing labs including 50 wireless notebook computers and print stations

·        2007 IOWA School Composite: 77%

·        CYO sports program – Grades 4 & 5

·        Intramural sports program – Grade 1-5

·        Community Service Projects throughout the year for each grade

·        Christmas and Spring Concerts

·        Spring Play & Talent Show

·        Over 20 school clubs and student activities

·        Monthly Principal Teas

If you have any questions, or would like to receive our information packet by mail, please do not hesitate to contact us at 248-682-5580. 

Or you can email our principal, Mrs. Atkins at datkins@ndpma.org.