Sacred Heart School | Mission & Philosophy

Mission

Sacred Heart School, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence, is a private, Catholic, co-educational learning community. The school welcomes students in preschool through grade eight to a respectful community which is academically challenging, and rooted in the Gospel. Students develop critical thinking skills, engage in service to those in need, broaden their awareness of global perspectives, and make God’s Providence visible.

Vision

Sacred Heart School’s educational vision nurtures trust and confidence in God’s faithful presence. The school provides its students with a rigorous curriculum supported by evolving teaching methods, advances in technology, and a diversified liberal arts program designed to inspire and educate the whole person.

Core Values

The Sacred Heart School community believes that these core values identify, support, and inspire us in all that we do. Sacred Heart School holds the following core values:

Faith

to celebrate the school's Catholic faith, and the charism and vision of the Sisters of Divine Providence, while respecting the religious traditions of others

Scholarship

to foster a thirst for intellectual development, thus empowering the students to maximize their individual potential

Integrity

to develop moral principles, guided by Catholic social teachings

Service

to cultivate a dedication and personal commitment in service to the school, community, nation, and world, and to demonstrate compassion for the greater good of all peoples