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Sacred Heart is the oldest independent all-girls school in New York City. Our community has lived the mission of our foundress St. Madeleine Sophie Barat since 1881 by inspiring generations of students to lead meaningful lives. Today, our vibrant, mission-driven Catholic school empowers each young woman to share her passion and purpose. We celebrate our Sacred Heart heritage and traditions as we strive for higher excellence and pursue a bold vision for our future.
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MISSION
As part of a 200-year tradition of Sacred Heart education and a global network of 41 countries and over 150 schools, 91st Street is committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart schools. Known as the “Goals and Criteria,” these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education, and charge our community with a unified educational mission. At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global
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A personal and active faith in God
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GOAL III A social awareness which impels to action
GOAL V Personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom
GOAL IV The building of community as a Christian value
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AT a GLANCE
Founded in 1881 700 students 6.7:1teacherstudent:ratio 89% of faculty have advanced degrees #1 all-girls Speech team in New York 17+ AAIS inChampionshipsTournamentthelast5years 60+organizationsclubsstudent-ledand 159 Sacred Heart schools around the world
ACADEMICS
Social-emotional learning is an integral component of the Lower School curriculum. Homeroom and Specialty Teachers, together with support from the Lower School Psychologist, integrate lessons on emotion identification and regulation, coping skills, and social problem-solving. Lessons frequently involve books as a platform for discussion, as well as opportunities for learning and practicing specific skills. Students are taught tools that focus on self-awareness, empathy, and personal responsibility. Arts Writer’s Workshop) Arts Creative Drama)
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The Lower School curriculum is developmentally appropriate and challenging at every level. It benefits each student by offering an array of subject areas and academic enrichment opportunities fostering critical thinking, effective communication, ethical judgment, leadership, and global formation. Our small teacher-student ratio facilitates small group and one-on-one learning to allow each child to advance at her own pace and to discover and explore her interests and passions.
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INTELLECT
At Sacred Heart, students join a vibrant learning community that inspires curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Encouraged to become independent learners and creative collaborators, students take intellectual risks, learning from their mistakes. At each level, Goal II inspires them to build their skills of critical analysis, creative thinking, leadership, and ethical discernment.
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I love that my teachers are always there for me; they push you to do a lot of things that will help you feel more confident and be a better person.—
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The Makerspace features 3D printers, a university-grade laser cutter, a soldering station, an embroidery and sewing station, and sensors and electronics.
In addition to operational use, students develop computational thinking and digital citizenship skills. They utilize Chromebooks to learn self-regulation strategies for technology use, problem solving, and hands-on approaches to internet safety, touchtyping, and troubleshooting. Beginning in Kindergarten, every family is asked to purchase their student’s Chromebook; families with financial assistance receive the device at a subsidized rate.
At Sacred Heart, science and technology are brought to life by identifying real world problems, generating creative solutions, and building and testing prototypes.
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Each Sacred Heart student is valued and respected for who she is. As students grow in self-knowledge and confidence, they learn to value similarities and differences in others—both in school and beyond. Their engagement with Goal IV and the global community inspires them to stand up for what they believe and effect meaningful change.
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Positively Me! is a mission-based program of mindfulness, emotional intelligence, leadership, study skills, healthy habits, executive functioning skills, and character development. This program connects to our mission of focusing on the whole child and nurturing each child’s gifts. The goal of the program is to promote self-esteem and the social skills that are foundations for all healthy behavior. In Kindergarten, students practice breathwork techniques, self-soothing skills, and teamwork.
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Goal 1 calls us to bring the love of God into the world. Our school community nurtures the spiritual lives of all its members as they explore the values of faith, hope and charity. Our religion curriculum encourages students to strengthen their own spirituality as they learn the Gospel values of love, compassion, and justice through literature, reflection, art projects, and drama activities.
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Sacred Heart students are educated to a social awareness that impels to action, compelling them to look beyond themselves and to see their ability to impact and influence the larger world. In the Lower School, students are provided with age-appropriate, meaningful oppor tunities to raise awareness within the Sacred Heart community, as well as to help others both locally and globally. Service learning opportunities include:
• Swim/Walk for our Sacred Heart School in Uganda
• Terence Cardinal Cooke Nursing Home
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CommunityEquity,Diversity,and Life
Rooted in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education, Sacred Heart values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as integral parts of educating and empowering young women to lead lives of purpose that integrate faith, intellect, social action, community, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. In addition to studies of annual heritage months and cultural holidays, students participate in lessons and conversations about identity and diversity so that every child deepens her understanding and appreciation for who she is and who her peers are, preparing her for meaningful dialogue about and engagement in justice and action. Teachers incorporate Learning for Justice anti-bias framework into units of study, read alouds, and interdisciplinary projects. Beyond the classroom, students engage in DEI through workshops, presentations, affinity spaces, and all-school events.
• MyFace Wonder Project
• Heifer International
• All-School Service Days
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The people at school are part of your Sacred Heart family. It reminds me that we’re all part of a big family.
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As students grow in social awareness, compassion, and character, they discover a deep sense of purpose, drawing upon Goal III and their own unique talents to impact the world. They emerge from the school’s transformative social justice program as leaders passionate about creating meaningful change and confident that they can do so.
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In a culminating interdisciplinary project, aptly named “Herstory,” Grade 4 students conduct an in-depth study of and embody a notable woman in history. This project includes research, writing, art, creative drama, and public speaking. Students develop a wider range of knowledge as well as a deeper appreciation for these incredible women, what they endured, and why their historical legacy or present-day impact is so important. Students also have a greater understanding of activism, and how, even at a young age, each of us has a responsibility to advocate for what we feel is important.
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The Sacred Heart community embodies care for one another. People are so welcoming and happy to lend a helping hand when needed. Being a part of this community has allowed me to continue my love of teaching and learning and to find joy in the everyday moments.”
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In line with Goal V, students are continually supported as they grow and learn, celebrate successes, and make mistakes. As they develop empathy and exercise resilience in meeting challenges, they discern what gives them a sense of meaning, and how to lead change within their communities.
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PROGRAMMING OPTIONS Chess Musical Theater Ballet/Creative Dance Sewing/Crafts Tennis Science Lab Lego/Robotics Engineering Gymnastics Scratch Jr. Irish Dance
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Our Extended Day program is available for all students (JK 4th grade) until 5.30pm daily. Starting in Kindergarten, students can choose from a variety of After School classes which are offered on a trimester basis. These classes are taught by Sacred Heart faculty in conjunc tion with Upper School student volunteers and outside experts. Financial Assistance for both After School classes & the Extended Day program is available.
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The extensive visual and performing arts (both creative drama and music) programs are key components of the Lower School curriculum. Students are offered a wealth of opportunities to grow their knowledge, exercise their imagination, trust their intuition, and grow in patience and self-control. From Pre-K to Grade 4, Lower School students regularly participate in Art, in which they experiment with different mediums and elements; Drama, where imagination and creativity come to life through vocal, physical, and emotional expression; and Music, which emphasizes storytelling through the exploration of pitch, rhythm, melody, and instrumentation.
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Aquatics
Part of the Physical Education curriculum, Sacred Heart’s robust Aquatics program begins in Pre-Kindergarten when students learn the basics of swimming, floating, and water safety. In addition to developing specific swimming skills like strokes, flip-turns, and diving, students learn healthy behaviors and attitudes towards competition, teamwork, risktaking, good sportsmanship, and safety.
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“Drama is my favorite class! I love acting and singing and dancing. I really like being in front of an audience—sometimes I get a little nervous when I’m in a play, but I love it.”
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Our FACILITIES
GymnasiumFull-sizePoolYardDanceStudioandTrainingFacilities
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Convent of the Sacred Heart 1 East 91st Street New York, NY 10128-0689 www.cshnyc.org212.722.4745
Convent of the Sacred Heart admits students of any race, religion, color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.
