Notre Dame de Sion School

Notre Dame de Sion School welcomes boys and girls from age 2 through the 8th grade. Beginning with Early Childhood and moving all the way through to the Middle School, each division meets the needs of the whole child (academic, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical) in a safe and nurturing environment, which embraces the unique gifts, interests, and background of each individual student. A lifelong commitment to academic excellence and valuing cultural and religious diversity, while honoring our Catholic identity is at the forefront of our Mission.

Our students are intrinsically motivated and independent, lifelong scholars. Sion’s 21st century learning curriculum and personalized instruction approach focus on knowledge and future-ready skills like creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication, thus ensuring that students acquire the habits of mind and skill sets necessary for the college-preparatory curriculum of high school and beyond.

The Sion community, comprised of faculty, students, and parents, has a deep commitment to justice and service. We value empathy, compassion, and respect, which arise from an innate sense of caring for the world and a sense of responsibility to mankind. The Catholic social teachings provide the foundation through which Sion students are instinctively guided to act with integrity and honesty, serve others, as well as take responsibility for their actions and consequences.

Our students are agents of change who strive to be their best selves and use their unique gifts and talents to serve others and make a positive difference in their lives and the lives of those around them. Sion students are successful 21st century global leaders and conscientious citizens, committed to the mission of Sion and to each other, as they seek to create a world filled with justice, peace and love.

The Notre Dame de Sion School of Kansas City is an independent Roman Catholic school providing the highest quality college preparatory education from preschool through grade 12. Sion continues the tradition of the founding sisters, the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Sion, inviting students to encounter God in a Catholic atmosphere that respects all faith traditions. The school partners with families and the community to prepare students for socially responsible, values based leadership in a culturally and religiously diverse world.

Kansas City families will choose Notre Dame de Sion to educate their children because of its academic excellence and biblical values. They will cherish the school as a nurturing community where Catholic values, integrity, and respect prevail. At Sion, students will be empowered to develop and encouraged to use their unique gifts as they become self-confident, faith-filled adults who will know their "blessing" and bring about the Kingdom of God.

At Notre Dame de Sion Schools of Kansas City, we affirm our ongoing commitment to value diversity, a commitment which flows directly from the charism and welcoming tradition of the Congregation of Our Lady of Sion. Our goal is that the entire Sion community ­­– from our youngest students to our most seasoned alumnae and alumni; from our parents to our faculty and staff members – embrace the unique gifts of each individual and value the distinctiveness of each group of people. Born of diverse backgrounds and identities, we uphold first and foremost the dignity of each person. We are called to actively welcome and respect the individual differences of all. Cultivating this attitude is a lifelong process and is the essence of Notre Dame de Sion.

Notre Dame de Sion School is committed to preparing students to become successful 21st century global leaders and citizens by immersing them in opportunities for innovative learning. Our signature academic programs are created for students to have a personalized educational experience that provides the necessary skills and practices that enable lifelong learning and independent problem solving in a diverse and complex world.

Beginning with our Montessori classrooms, inquiry-, problem-, and project-based learning enriches the daily lives of our students and is supported by our school-wide technology 1:1 program. Sion’s personalized learning approach tailors the educational experience to the unique gifts, learning preferences, needs, and interests of each student. Students are lead by a caring and dedicated faculty as they are empowered by to become confident, motivated learners throughout their educational experience at Sion.

At Sion, the integration of technology enhances learning through developmentally appropriate tools and resources. Our faculty work one-on-one with students to engage them in experiences that enhance and enrich a traditional classroom setting and supports each individual student in their academic program. Sion students have access to their own device through our 1:1 program (iPads for grades K-4 and MacBook Airs for grades 5-8), as well robust wireless connectivity, interactive whiteboards, and full access to Google Apps for Education.Student technology experiences are aligned with the ISTE. Standards for students, allowing them to gain appropriate, authentic utilization and appreciation of technology.