Our Lady Of Sacred Heart

read moreWe strive to form saints and leaders rooted in the immutable truths of the Catholic faith, appreciative of their Western heritage and religious traditions, and inspired to bear witness to others of the hope that is within them. We challenge each student to pursue perfection in holiness and excellence in academics as we strive to rebuild the culture through truth, faith, and service. The goal of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy is to lead students to a knowledge and love of God. We direct all our actions toward the honor and glory of God through the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

read moreOur Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy is committed to the philosophy of educating the whole person through the formation of the will, the intellect, and the character in the light of the Catholic faith. Each student is seen as a precious gift from God whose eternal goal is Heaven. We direct all of our actions to the greater glory of God, and to training our students to recognize and follow his will in a challenging academic environment rooted in the classical liberal arts tradition. This education cultivates wisdom and virtue, and exposes students to the good, the true, and the beautiful.

read morePlease contact the assistant headmistress to discuss the possibility of financial assistance, alternate payment arrangements, or opportunities to serve the academy in lieu of a portion of your tuition. This is strictly confidential, and each situation will be reviewed on its own merit. The academy has never turned a student away for inability to pay. When applying to the school, you can also request aid by submitting the financial aid application below. Download and complete it prior to applying for admission, then attach it to your admissions application.

read moreEach of the core disciplines has its role to play in the building up of the whole and each has its own more specific set of objectives for the different stages at which it is being taught. Quite simply, at each stage there are things we want children to know, things they ought to be able to do, and habits, dispositions, or aptitudes they ought to have acquired or be acquiring. Considering these in detail and in light of the general objectives of each subject, and considering each subject in light of the overall end, teachers in specific subjects and at specific stages can see how each stage builds upon the previous stage, how their work contributes to the 'finished product', and how they can tailor specific classes and methods to serve these ideals more effectively.

read moreOur program is based upon the academy's philosophy and mission, and incorporates classical disciplines into a program that balances child-initiated and teacher-selected activities. Our multi-sensory, developmental, and sequential program prepares our future saints and scholars for success in the academy's Kindergarten. Instilling a personal love for Jesus through the Catholic faith permeates the entire culture and curriculum of each preschool day. Our Montessori-inspired atrium space and certified Catechesis of the Good Shepherd teacher nurture the spiritual life of our students.

read moreOur high school is a member of the Chesterton Schools Network. Inspired by Saint Pope John Paul II, the network takes as our motto Cultura Vitae, the culture of life. We make it our mission to prepare our students to triumph over the materialism and despair that pervade our culture and to accept our Lord's offer to have life and have it abundantly. Our classical curriculum combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty.