Academics
[Pre-School | Lower School | Middle School | High School]
The Pre-School program
seeks to cultivate the innate sense of wonder of young children about themselves
and their world. It seeks to develop an awareness that each child is special
- a gift from God. A loving, Christian atmosphere, sensitive to the individual
child's abilities, potential and readiness, prevails throughout the Pre-School.
The primary aim is to enable each child to develop a positive self-concept,
a positive attitude toward learning and fundamental readiness skills.More information on Pre-School
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The
Lower School includes grades 1-Particular emphasis is placed on the
developmental stages of growth at each level and the learning styles of
the students. Teachers develop a program geared to those concerns as they
provide a solid foundation in basic skills for the mastery of subject matter.
Students are joyous learners as they are encouraged to integrate the material
into their lives. Teachers and parents work closely together to help the
girls develop age-appropriate study and organizational skills. Students
are guided to take responsibility for their learning and are encouraged
to be creative, intellectually curious, and independent. More information on Lower School
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The years of Middle School
are a time for tentative attempts at self-understanding, ever-changing relationships
with peers, development of values, and early attempts at real scholarship.
The Middle School at Sacred Heart tries to provide an atmosphere of love,
concern, and support in which all of these changes can emerge, where the
turbulence of development can be guided, false starts forgiven, and hurts
mended-all within an environment directed toward the scholastic foundation
required for college preparatory study in the high school.More information on Middle School
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The High School operates
on a semester basis and utilizes flexible scheduling providing for small
group instruction, independent study, and the possibility of taking courses
on nearby campuses. To meet graduation requirements, the student is expected
to earn a minimum of twenty-four units of credit. In addition, as a junior
she is expected to participate fully in the school's Community Service Program,
which involves the completion of at least fifty hours of volunteer work,
and as a senior she is required to give a senior speech. Honors and Advanced
Placement courses are offered. Generally, 100% of Sacred Heart students
attend college.More information on High School
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Various After-School Programs are also available to students.