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 onstage, 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
Journalism Reporting
YEAR 3 YEAR 4 ELECTIVE
American Literature
American
Literature Honors
Journalism Reporting
Journalism Editing Honors
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.
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.
AP English Literature
Advanced Topics in Literature Honors
Seminar in Literature & Thought
Journalism Reporting
Journalism Editing Honors
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 ELECTIVE
World History I
World History I Honors
World History II
World History II Honors
AP World History
U.S. History I
U.S. History I Honors
AP U.S. History
Contemporary Issues
Contemporary Issues Honors
Constitutional Law Honors
Psychology
Psychology Honors
AP Art History
AP Comparative Government
AP Macroeconomics
AP Psychology
AP United States Government and Politics
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 ELECTIVE
Algebra I
Geometry
Geometry Honors
Geometry
Algebra II with Trigonometry
Algebra II with Trigonometry Honors
Algebra II with Trigonometry
Precalculus
Precalculus Honors
Precalculus
Precalculus Honors
Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Linear Algebra/ Multivariable Calculus
Science
3 YEAR REQUIREMENT, INCLUDING BIOLOGY
Students build their scientific study through core courses in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Thereafter, a wide range of science electives become available in junior and senior year. In addition, students with a particular interest in scientific research can choose Science Research as their elective course.
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
Physics
Physics Honors
Science Research
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
Science Research
YEAR 3 YEAR 4 ELECTIVE
Biology
Biology Honors
Science Research
Honors
AP Chemistry
Physics 11/12
Physics 11/12
Honors
Astronomy
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.
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Philology Honors
Astronomy, Astronomy Honors
Physics 11/12, Physics 11/12 Honors
Neuroscience, Neuroscience Honors
Science Research, Science Research Honors
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics C: Mechanics
YEAR 3 YEAR 4 ELECTIVE
Biblical Studies World Religions Christian Morality, Ethics & Social Justice Seminar in Literature & Thought
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
Introduction to Computer Science
Computational
Thinking & Programming
Computational Thinking & Programming
AP Computer Science Principles
YEAR 3 YEAR 4 ELECTIVE
Computational Thinking & Programming
AP Computer
Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
Data Science & Machine Learning
Computational Thinking and Programming
Data Science & Machine Learning
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
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 YEAR 3
Arabic I Arabic II
Arabic Honors
Arabic III
Arabic III Honors
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Chinese I
Chinese II
Chinese II
Chinese II Honors
Chinese III
Chinese III Honors
Chinese III
Chinese III Honors
Chinese IV
Chinese IV Honors
AP Chinese Language
French
3 YEAR REQUIREMENT
{CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF THE SAME LANGUAGE}
Arabic IV
Arabic IV Honors
4
Chinese IV
Chinese IV Honors
Advanced Topics in Chinese Advanced Topics in Chinese Honors
AP Chinese Language
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4
French I
French II
French II Honors
Spanish
3 YEAR REQUIREMENT
{CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF THE SAME LANGUAGE}
YEAR 1
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II Honors
Spanish III Honors
French II
French II Honors
French III
French III Honors
French III
French III Honors
French IV
French IV Honors
2 YEAR 3
Spanish II
Spanish II Honors
Spanish III
Spanish III Honors
Spanish IV Honors
Spanish III
Spanish III Honors
Spanish IV
Spanish IV Honors
AP Spanish Language
Advanced Topics in French
AP French Language
Post AP French
4
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, musical theatre, 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.
Intro to Filmmaking Creative Filmmaking Real World Filmmaking Digital Communication
Advanced Multimedia Journalism Honors
Advanced Digital Communications Honors
Advanced Creative Filmmaking Honors
Advanced Real World Filmmaking Honors
Theatre
Students engage in hands-on work across areas of theatrical production, from acting to playwriting to design, becoming experienced and confident practitioners.
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
Photography II Honors
Drawing & Painting II Honors
Design II Honors
Advanced Multimedia Journalism II Honors
Advanced Digital Communications Honors II
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
Service Learning
Upper School students complete designated hours to support social justice and community service efforts. Embracing the spirit of the Goals and Criteria, service becomes a habit of the heart, and students often surpass the minimum requirement of hours.
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
9th: 12 hours of direct service to a population in need. All hours must be completed during the academic year.
10th: 20 hours of service, 15 of which must be in direct service to a population in need.
11th: 12 hours of direct service with a single organization.
12th: 15 hours of service.
THE SR. SHEEHAN, RSCJ, SERVICE HONOR SOCIETY
The society recognizes students who have demonstrated a commitment to service and a desire to advocate for the poor and marginalized. Students who satisfy the additional honors three-year requirement are inducted in the spring of junior year.
Campus Ministry
Sacred Heart Greenwich is committed to raising social awareness and inspiring action. Our Campus Ministry & Service programs offer experiential learning opportunities designed to help students explore their faith while instilling courage, confidence, and civic responsibility. Through regular liturgies, chapel services, retreats, and daily prayer, our students grow in their personal and active faith in God.
Performing & Visual Arts
The Arts are central to the Sacred Heart Greenwich experience both in the development of the whole student and in the building of community. Students can engage in the Arts both as part of their coursework and as a cocurricular opportunity.
ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
A Ca-Bellas
Bell Choir
Dance Electives
Fall Play
Freshman Chorus
Cocurricular
Madrigals
Orchestra
Theatre Electives
Visual Arts & Photography Electives
Winter Musical
Learning at Sacred Heart Greenwich takes place beyond the classroom through a number of cocurricular programs and experiences. These endeavors are essential to the School experience as they allow students to hone essential collaboration skills, foster community, and pursue their passions.
PROGRAMMATIC OFFERINGS INCLUDE:
Astronomy
Athletics
Chess Club
Journalism
Mock Trial
Sports
Model UN
Performing & Visual Arts
Robotics Club
Speech & Debate Team
Sustainability
Students have the opportunity to excel both in the classroom and on the fields and courts. More than 200 students participate in 16 different team sports each year.
TEAMS INCLUDE:
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rowing
Sailing
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Student Life
Sacred Heart Greenwich cultivates a vibrant community that challenges and inspires academic, artistic, athletic, and personal growth. Each student has the freedom to be uniquely herself, finding myriad opportunities to discover and use her voice within a joyful, supportive community.
OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
Advisory
Clubs
Eucharistic Ministers
Financial Literacy
Leadership Academy
Overnight Community
Building Opportunities
Peer Leadership
Student Council
Student Support
LEADERSHIP, HEALTH, WELLNESS
Sacred Heart Greenwich is dedicated to nurturing the holistic development of every student, fostering individuals of faith, intellect, and a profound sense of social responsibility. Our educational approach seamlessly integrates leadership and well-being into the student experience, emphasizing growth, self-discovery, intellectual pursuits, spiritual enlightenment, and the cultivation of distinctive leadership paths. Students engage in our Active Wellness Program, designed to promote physical health, mental well-being, and personal growth. This program offers a variety of options, including Physical Education classes, participation in athletic teams, dance, or theatre. In addition, students in grades 10 and 12 take Health classes as part of their academic schedule.
WE SEEK TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD
ONE GIRL AT A TIME. OUR YOUNG WOMEN LEAVE WITH A SENSE OF COMMITMENT AND THE COURAGE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.
College Counseling
The Sacred Heart Greenwich College Counseling program is designed to provide close, personal attention to each student so she is afforded the information, the encouragement, and the guidance to make the most informed, well-suited decision for her future.
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Setting out is one thing. You must also know where you are going and what you can do when you get there.
