We believe in the strength, intellect, vitality, spirit, friendship, and faith of women.
THE SACRED HEART GREENWICH CURRICULUM BALANCES FOUNDATIONAL ACADEMIC COURSEWORK THAT EMPOWERS HIGH-LEVEL LEARNING IN ADVANCED, HONORS, AND AP COURSES WITH THE PERSONAL FREEDOM TO PURSUE INDIVIDUAL PASSIONS.
As in all things at Sacred Heart Greenwich, a student’s course load is unique to her, prioritizing her talents and passions. While we’re pleased by the exceptional number of college acceptances our graduates earn to top-level institutions each year, our focus is on the entire student experience. We take great joy in learning together—with students in the driver’s seat.
The all-girls advantage at Sacred Heart Greenwich empowers our Upper School students to cultivate the confidence and courage to embrace new responsibilities and opportunities, whether it’s performing on stage, competing in Model United Nations, editing the school newspaper, building robots, or striving for recognition at the Connecticut STEM Fair.
Our students are encouraged to translate their knowledge into real-world applications.
Rather than compartmentalizing subjects, our interdisciplinary approach fosters an environment where students integrate their learning to address meaningful challenges within their communities. This commitment to our Sacred Heart mission ensures that their education goes beyond textbooks and classrooms, making a positive impact on the world around them.
Our mission is to inspire our graduates to head into the world as capable, confident, transformational leaders.
English
4 YEAR REQUIREMENT
Students complete four years of English study, including our signature Seminar in Literature & Thought in 12th grade, which earns interdisciplinary credit in both English and theology.
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
Foundations of Literature English Literature
English Literature Honors
YEAR 3
American Literature
American Literature
Honors
YEAR 4 ELECTIVE
AP English Literature
Advanced Topics in Literature Honors
Seminar in Literature & Thought
History
3 YEAR REQUIREMENT
INCLUDING U.S. HISTORY
Students build a foundation for responsible and informed citizenship with a two-year World History sequence, followed by one year of United States History. Thereafter, a wide variety of senior-year elective courses afford students the opportunity to further immerse themselves in areas of interest in history and the social sciences.
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
World History I
World History I Honors
World History II
World History II Honors
AP World History
YEAR 3
U.S. History I
U.S. History I Honors
AP U.S. History
YEAR 4 ELECTIVE
Contemporary Issues
Contemporary Issues Honors
Psychology
Psychology Honors
AP Art History
AP Psychology
AP Macroeconomics
AP Comparative Government
Math
3 YEAR REQUIREMENT
Students who complete the traditional high school mathematics curriculum through Calculus before 12th grade study college-level honors courses in Linear Algebra/Multivariable Calculus.
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
Algebra I Geometry
Geometry Honors
Geometry
Algebra II with Trigonometry
Algebra II with Trigonometry Honors
YEAR 3
Algebra II with Trigonometry
Precalculus
Precalculus Honors
Advanced Precalculus Honors
YEAR 4 ELECTIVE
Calculus
AP Calculus A/B
AP Calculus B/C
AP Statistics
Linear Algebra/ Multivariable Calculus
Science
3 YEAR REQUIREMENT, INCLUDING BIOLOGY
Students with a particular interest in scientific research can choose Science Research as their elective course and therefore enroll in two science courses per year.
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
Physics
Physics Honors
Science Research
Theology
4 YEAR REQUIREMENT
All students complete four years of theological study, including our signature Seminar in Literature & Thought in 12th grade, which earns interdisciplinary credit in both English and theology.
Computer Science
All students study computer science.
Students who select a full-year CS course as their elective satisfy the CS requirement with that class and have the option to continue their study of coding throughout their high school career.
Students who select a different elective participate in our once per-cycle, one-semester 9th grade CS course.
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
Science Research
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
Biblical Studies The Quest for the Highest Good: a Study of World Religions
YEAR 3
Biology
Biology Honors
Science Research
Honors
YEAR 4 ELECTIVE
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology Honors
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics
Neuroscience
Science Research Honors
YEAR 3 YEAR 4 ELECTIVE
Christian Morality, Ethics & Social Justice Seminar in Literature & Thought
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
Introduction to Computer Science
Computational
Thinking & Programming
Computational
Thinking & Programming
Data Science & Machine Learning
AP Computer Science Principles
YEAR 3 YEAR 4 ELECTIVE
Computational Thinking & Programming
AP Computer
Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
Data Science & Machine Learning
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
Data Science & Machine Learning
What is the good of teaching various subjects, of wasting time in learning them, if, at the same time, we cannot teach children the words of life and touch their hearts and their consciences?
:: SAINT MADELEINE SOPHIE BARAT
WORLD LANGUAGES
Arabic
3 YEAR REQUIREMENT
{CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF THE SAME LANGUAGE}
Chinese
3 YEAR REQUIREMENT
{CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF THE SAME LANGUAGE}
Students can choose a World Language as their elective course and therefore enroll in two World Languages per year.
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
Arabic I
Arabic II
Arabic Honors
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
Chinese I
Chinese II
French
3 YEAR REQUIREMENT
{CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF THE SAME LANGUAGE}
Chinese II
Chinese II Honors
Chinese III
Chinese III Honors
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
French I
French II
French II Honors
Latin
3 YEAR REQUIREMENT
{CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF THE SAME LANGUAGE}
French II
French II Honors
French III
French III Honors
YEAR 3 YEAR 4 ELECTIVE
Arabic III
Arabic III Honors
Arabic IV
Arabic IV Honors
YEAR 3 YEAR 4 ELECTIVE
Chinese III
Chinese III Honors
Chinese IV
Chinese IV Honors
AP Chinese Language
Chinese IV
Chinese IV Honors
Advanced Topics in Chinese
Advanced Topics in Chinese Honors
AP Chinese Language
YEAR 3 YEAR 4 ELECTIVE
French III
French III Honors
French IV
French IV Honors
Advanced Topics in French AP French Language
Post AP French
YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 ELECTIVE
Latin II
Latin II Honors
Latin III
Latin III Honors
Spanish
3 YEAR REQUIREMENT
{CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF THE SAME LANGUAGE}
Latin III
Latin III Honors
Latin IV
Latin IV Honors
AP Latin Language
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 ELECTIVE
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II Honors
Spanish III Honors
Spanish II
Spanish II Honors
Spanish III
Spanish III Honors
Spanish III
Spanish III Honors
Spanish IV
Spanish IV Honors
AP Spanish Language
Spanish IV
Spanish IV Honors
Advanced Topics in Spanish
Advanced Topics in Spanish Honors
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature
Dance
Students with an interest or experience in dance can build confidence, connection, and community by exploring and improving their technique in ballet, modern/contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop. Through choreography and performance, they can showcase their growth and deepen their passion for dance within a supportive environment.
Filmmaking & Media Studies
Students are empowered to apply media, technology, and entrepreneurial skills to solve real-world issues in class and through cocurricular programs.
Advanced Multimedia Journalism Honors
Advanced Creative Filmmaking Honors
Advanced Real World Filmmaking Honors
Theatre
Students with an interest in performing arts can cultivate that passion through our cocurricular performances as well as in our theatre courses.
Students study the technical, dramatic, and musical components of theatre.
Visual Arts
Students study the essential elements of design and pursue their unique artistic interests in a variety of visual arts disciplines and spaces, from painting in the studio to developing film in the darkroom to designing in digital platforms.
Foundations
Drawing & Painting II Honors
Design II Honors
Advanced Multimedia Journalism II Honors
Advanced Creative Filmmaking II Honors
Advanced Real World Filmmaking II Honors
Advanced Portfolio in Photography Honors
Advanced Portfolio in Drawing & Painting Honors
Advanced Portfolio in Design Honors
AP Art & Design
