Discover Chesterton
First Glance
Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame students are eager to pursue truth, goodness, and beauty, and encourage others along the journey to sainthood.
Daily Mass, the source and summit of our faith.
Ten subject areas progress through history of western civilization.
Our integrated classical, Catholic curriculum engages primary sources through Socratic discussion.
Contact Admissions to learn more.
Come & See
Daily Mass is open to visitors.
To schedule a shadow day or personal tour, please complete the RSVP form below.
Join us at our Spring Open House on April 28th, 1-3PM, RSVP today!
Apply Now
Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are open.
Applications will close April 1st, 2024.
Complete applications include:
Writing sample
Academic and character references
Academic records
Placement exams
Family interview
Non-refundable registration fee of $250.
An Affordable Education
Tuition & Fees
Chesterton Academy is committed to offering an outstanding high school education at an affordable cost to families. Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $9,100 per student plus a $325 supply fee. Families with siblings at Chesterton Academy receive a tuition discount of $1,500 for one additional sibling and $2,500 for a third sibling.
Related costs for attending the Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame include fees related to the use of FACTS and student uniforms. These costs will not be charged by the school, but will be incurred by our families.
Because tuition does not cover the full cost of an education at Chesterton, families are expected to aid in fundraising efforts throughout the school year.
Financial Aid
Tuition assistance is available to families who apply and qualify. Chesterton Academy utilizes the services of FACTS to help us allocate fairly our limited aid dollars. An admissions application must be completed before being considered for aid.
Placement Exam
All students are required to take a placement exam as part of the application and enrollment process. The placement exam is used as a diagnostic tool to ensure students are placed in the appropriate section of math or Latin, and to help identify areas of academic strengths and opportunities for growth.
Chesterton Academy administers the Classic Learning Text 8 as its placement exam for incoming freshmen. The placement exam covers:
Verbal reasoning skills
Grammar and writing skills
Quantitive reasoning skills
An optional Latin exam is also offered
Frequently Asked Questions
Life at Chesterton Academy
+ What's your daily schedule?
The school day at Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame is from 7:35 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. The school attends Mass at 12:00 p.m. on campus, at St. Patrick Parish followed by lunch and lyceum.
+ Is lunch provided?
Students bring their own cold lunch and may use school microwaves to heat meals.
+ How are the "houses" in the house system assigned?
During a special ceremony on a first week of school, new students sorted into a house and are welcomed by their new housemates. Siblings are assigned to the same house, unless otherwise requested. Once a house has been chosen for a student, they will remain in that house until they graduate.
+ Does Chesterton accept transfer students?
Chesterton Academy welcomes transfer students each year who come from public, private, homeschool, and online high school environments. Our Headmaster will work closely with each transfer student to ensure their success as they transition to Chesterton.
+ What is the homework policy be?
Chesterton Academy works to limit assigned homework to an hour and a half of homework per evening. We seek to be efficient in the learning process such that students have time in the evenings to spend with their family and to commit to extracurricular activities and after-school jobs. We also build the class schedule to include two free periods per week to accommodate our students. They may use this time to study or to take a break as needed.
Preparing for Your First Day
+ What is the uniform policy?
The tradition of school uniforms goes back to Medieval times when caps and gowns were required at universities. Thus, all students regardless of background would dress alike, and all would show an outward sign of their dedication to the task of learning together within the university community. In other words, from the very beginning, uniforms have been in support of three goals: modesty, professionalism, and community, or school spirit. Our uniform policy aims at the same three goals. We will inform all of families prior to the start of school as to where uniforms can be purchased.
+ What is the summer reading requirement?
Chesterton students are required to read two classical works over the summer each year. Reading assignments are available online. All students will have a quiz on their assigned book within the first week of the school year in their literature class.
+ What school supplies are needed?
The school supply list is released in July together with details on summer reading assignments.