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A Sacred Heart education is part of something bigger...
"Our education is not meant to turn the children out small and finished, but seriously begun on a wide-basis. Therefore they must leave us with some self-knowledge, some energy, some purpose...If they leave us without these three things they drift with the stream of life.” – Janet Erskine Stuart

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The best way to get to know Sacred Heart is to visit us during a school day, either at an Admissions Coffee or, if your time is limited, at a Quick Tour.

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Academics
Where a love for learning begins
Sacred Heart places children on the path to a lifelong love of learning. Our curriculum encourages curiosity, stimulates thinking and helps to instill in each child a sense of self-confidence.

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Community Life
Learning doesn't stop when the last school bell rings
The goal of Student Life programming at Sacred Heart is to help children discover their passion, gain confidence, and perhaps even discover what they want to be when they grow up.

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Faith & Service
"Above all, get in the habit of thinking about God." - St. Madeleine Sophie Barat
Sacred Heart is a place of welcome for families of all faiths. We encourage all students to develop a strong and loving relationship with God. Each year, we prepare Catholic students for the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation.

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A remarkable education comes from the heart.
Sacred Heart does more than educate children for high school; we educate them for life. The Annual Fund, which depends on every family, every year, is one way to ensure that new and emerging needs throughout the academic year are met. Please be assured that every gift is vital to each student’s experience of academic rigor, community, tradition and service outreach.

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Admissions Process

Our step-by-step guides below will help you learn more about Sacred Heart's admissions process. If you have additional questions, don't hesitate to reach out to the Admissions Team at admissions@shschicago.org. We are always happy to talk with prospective parents.

Applications for the 2022-23 school year as well as our unique Early Decision option for senior kindergarten 2023-24 will be available August 15. Updated step-by-step guides will be available at that time.

Admissions Step-by-Step

Pre-Kindergarten (2021-22)
Junior Kindergarten (2021-22)
Senior Kindergarten, Early Decision (2022-23)
Senior Kindergarten, Regular Decision (2021-22)
Grades 1-8 (2021-22)

Please click here to view our Parent's Guide to the Application Process.

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English Teacher Recommendation
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