Admissions
Admission Information
To inquire if openings exist for the 2011-2012 NDE school year, please contact NDE at (650)-591-2209.
Kindergarten applicants for the 2012-2013 school year:
- must be 5 years old by November 1, 2012
- must take the kindergarten readiness assessment
- Kindergarten Fact Sheet
First grade applicants for the 2012-2013 school year:
- must take the new student entrance test
Second-sixth grade applicants for the 2012-2013 school year:
- must submit a copy of their current report card
- must submit test scores (Iowa Test, STAR, etc.)
Please note: Submission of the application form does not guarantee entrance to NDE. Parents of applicants will be notified after the faculty and principal have evaluated the applicant's records. NDE is a Catholic School; priority for admission will be given to Catholic children.
Steps to Apply
- Call NDE to book a school tour (optional).
- Download and complete the application packet. (Kindergarten applications can be found by clicking here.)
- Applications for the 2012-2013 school year will be accepted from October 18, 2011 through February 22, 2012. Preferred application deadine is January 31, 2012.
- Applications and the application fee can be mailed to NDE or dropped off in the main school office.
- Provide a copy of the student evaluation form to your child's current teacher.
- Second through sixth grade applicants must submit their most recent Iowa or STAR test results with their application.
- Attend the NDE Open House (optional). No reservations required.
- Applicant must attend the new student test session.
- Parents of applicant may be invited for an interview with the NDE school principle at NDE.
- Acceptance letters will be sent by regular mail.
- A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the student's position for the 2012-13 school year.
- The deposit is applied toward tuition.
- NDE must receive the deposit before the deadline specified in the acceptance letter.

