Notre Dame High School is fully accredited by the Connecticut State Department of Education and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The curriculum fulfills the expectations of the National Catholic Education Association, the educational mission of the Congregation of Holy Cross, and the diploma requirements for secondary schools in the State of Connecticut.

The Notre Dame curriculum has been designed around a set of outcomes that each student must meet in order to graduate. The outcomes are achieved through varous assessments, projects, activities, and lessons.

According to the General Academic Outcomes, each Notre Dame graduate will be able to:

Read, write, listen, and communicate effectively.

Incorporate technology into their learning and daily life.

Demonstrate a knowledge of a language other than English
and understand the culture of that language.

Use problem-solving techniques.

Live a healthy lifestyle and respect both self and others.

Demonstrate the ability and maturity to make decisions as a faith-filled person
in the light of the Christian vision of redemption.

Demonstrate the qualities of an active and informed citizen
who understands historical information.

Demonstrate an appreciation for the arts.

Develop the skills to be a lifelong learner.