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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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Core After School

Sacred Heart Schools offers a “Core” After School Program that provides a safe place for any child, SK-8, to stay after school until as late as 6 pm Monday-Friday on school days. This program is free.

Parents can pick up children staying in the Core After School Program by coming through the Portry and signing them out. A free snack is provided to all children staying in the Core Program and snacks are also available for purchase through the Bookstore.

Program Times

Core After School starts immediately at the end of the school day and ends at 6 pm.
Any child not picked up at dismissal by Monday-Thursday at 4 pm and Fridays at 3 pm will automatically go to the Core After School Program.

All students in grades SK–8 are welcome to attend the daily After School Program. Middle School students attend Study Hall from 3:45-5 pm as part of the Core After School Program. The program will not be available during scheduled school breaks or holiday vacations.

Activities

Supervised study/homework time
Outdoor play/recess time
Peer tutoring
Fun and games/seasonal activities
Arts and crafts
Cooking projects

Contact Christy Crandall at (773) 262-4446 to let her know that your child will be staying in the Core After School Program or to receive more information.