Founded in 1950 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the Notre Dame Academy is a college-preparatory school for young women in grades 9 through 12. The academy offers advanced placement courses in English literature, calculus, psychology, chemistry, physics, French and religious studies. The Notre Dame Academy operates vocational and health and physical education departments. The academy also has a special service department for students with special needs. The Notre Dame Academy offers a range of sports activities, such as basketball, golf, tennis, field hockey and cross-country. The Notre Dame Academy is located in Worcester, Mass.