The Archdiocese of Miami has announced that at the beginning of the 2017-2018 scholastic year, Archbishop Curley/ Notre Dame High School (ACND) will merge with Monsignor Edward Pace Senior High School in order to provide students with a continued experience of the presence of Jesus Christ and an enhanced education with additional extra curricular opportunities.
The Archdiocese of Miami is announcing this information now because “it is important to provide the students and families a timeline to ensure a smooth transition from being two separate schools to becoming one school community,” said Dr. Kim Pryzbylski, superintendent of Catholic Schools. “Now there is an entire year to prepare for this transition and insure that the educational process continues without interruption.”
The Archdiocese of Miami is working to provide a smooth transition for students currently enrolled at ACND who maintain required academic standards and whose families have met their financial responsibilities to the school. These students will be admitted and are eligible to apply for tuition assistance at Pace.
Archbishop Curley and Notre Dame High Schools, founded in 1953 were themselves merged in 1981. Pace was established in 1961 on 44 acres in Miami Gardens, adjacent to St. Thomas University and has been recognized as one of the top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation, receiving a Blue Ribbon of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. Among its curricula, Pace offers Advanced Placement and dual enrollment programs and like ACND, its alumni are identified as successful graduates and community leaders.
Parents of current students at ACND are invited to attend the school’s open house on October 11 at 6:30 p.m. for the opportunity to meet Pace principal Ana Garcia.
For more information on Pace visit www.pacehs.com or for more information on the merger, contact the Superintendent of Schools at 305-762-1019.