Notre Dame Middle School
Address: 1420 W. Scott St.
Transportation: By bus: Take the #14 bus going south on 16th St. to W. Scott--then walk two blocks east to 1420 W. Scott. Often, NDMS will provide transportation back to MU in the school van at 6:15pm when the program is over. By car: Go south on 16th St. across the 16th St. viaduct--16th St. turns into S. Cesar E. Chavez Dr.--turn left onto W. Scott St.
Approximate Travel Time By Bus: 8 minutes
Approximate Travel Time By Car: 5 minutes
Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 4:00-6:00pm for all programs
Orientation: TBD
Description of Agency: Notre Dame Middle School (NDMS) is a Catholic school for young women sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Following in the Christian tradition, Notre Dame fosters respect, responsibility, and sharing of personal talents, and prepares students for admittance to a college preparatory high school. In a bi-literate (English an Spanish) setting, with emphasis on leadership skills, critical thinking, and social justice, young women are empowered to make positive contributions to society.
NDMS has two programs that set it apart from other schools: the Enrichment Program and the Graduate Support Program.
- Enrichment Program: All students are required to participate in the Enrichment Program, which takes place Monday through Thursday from 3:15 to 6:00 p.m. Within this program students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities including athletics, clubs, art, dance, and more. Students also have a study hall period which provides them with a silent, structured, safe environment to complete homework, and tutors who help them with their work.
- Student Role in Program: Volunteers are needed to help lead or monitor the activities, provide one-on-one tutoring, and supervise and support the students during study hall.
- Graduate Support Program: The Graduate Support Program assists alumni of NDMS once they reach high school, working to ensure their academic and social success, and encouraging post-secondary education. The young alumni return to Notre Dame after school from their different high schools for quiet study time, tutoring, and social and academic counseling.
- Student Role in Program: Monitors are needed to supervise small groups, maintain a study environment, and be available as a general tutor. Study hall generally runs Monday through Thursday, 3:15 to 6:00 p.m.
Commitment: 2-3 hours per week, every week for the entire semester, plus orientation. Service Learners are also required to attend a one-time, 3 hour class entitled "Safeguarding All of God's Family," an initial training for Safe Environment Education as mandated by the Archdiocese (not included in Service Learning hours).
- If you have not already completed Marquette's Working With Minors training, you must do so. More information will be available at Sign-Up Night.
For more information, see the Notre Dame Middle School Website.
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