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Mission Statement "Sacred Heart Catholic School, a ministry of Sacred Heart Parish, anchored in the Christian faith, focuses on individual growth, academic excellence, and service in a safe and nurturing environment." The mission of Sacred Heart Catholic School is to create a Catholic environment in which quality education is provided for each student.
The mission, rooted in the Christian heritage of the past and patterned in the present, is directed to the future.
Hence, it proposes to instill in our youth a conviction of truth consistent with doctrine and values of the Catholic Church.
Providing excellence in education since 1900, Sacred Heart
Catholic School is a comprehensive, co-educational,
college-preparatory school. With an average annual enrollment of
more than 650 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade,
Sacred Heart is located on two campuses in historic downtown
Hattiesburg, Mississippi. As a ministry of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church and member of the Diocese of Biloxi, Sacred Heart offers its
students a solid foundation centered on faith and values with a
focus on academic excellence, individual growth in athletics and
fine arts, and the importance of serving the community.Students
consistently score two grades higher on national achievement tests
each year and higher composite scores on standardized tests when
compared to state averages.Faculty and administrators focus on
developing the whole student. Sacred Heart prides itself on the
inclusivity of a diverse student body, representing various racial,
ethnic, economic, religious, and interest groups.The Sader
Community is engaging, supportive, and represents diverse
backgrounds.
What is Sacred Heart's Story?
Strong faith-based education, rigorous academics, supportive
family, diverse student body, champion athletics, and wide
offerings in the fine arts.Sacred Heart ElementaryPrekindergarten
(K4)-6th Grade608 Southern AvenueHattiesburg, MS
39401Phone:601.583.8683, Option
1Email:office@shshattiesburg.comOffice Hours:Monday -
Friday7:30 AM3:30 PMExtended Hours:Monday-Friday7:00 AM: Breakfast
in Cafeteria3:005:30: Extended CareThe elementary campus
isthe original site of Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
established in 1889, and the school in 1900. Beginning in
prekindergarten, students experience a multi-sensory approach to
learning, which builds a strong foundation of excellence in
education. Teachers encourage cognitive, social, emotional,
spiritual, and physical growth.With an average and
intentional class size of 20 students, students learn the core
subjects of language arts, science, math, social studies, and
religion. Students participate in six activity classes throughout
the week: art, music, physical education, library, foreign
language, and computer. In prekindergarten through first grade, a
certified faculty member and an additional teacher assistant teach
all classes.
The formal motto isExcellence in Education since 1900.
Sacred Heart students prove this in the following ways:Faith: The
spiritual lives of Sacred Heart students are enriched through a
variety of activities throughout the year.Service is a vital
component of a student'sSacred Heart
education.Academics:Students consistently exceed state and
national averages on standardized tests such as the ACT and
national assessment. 9th and 10th grade students also received the
highest scores on a national assessment, which is
theequivalent of the first year of college and
beyond.Sacred Heart graduates consistently earn over
$4million in scholarships and attend prestigious colleges and
universities throughout the United States, including Duke
University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of
Virginia, and Vanderbilt University.Arts:Sacred Heart
integrates visual arts, dance, theater, music, and forensics
throughout its curriculum. Students regularly conduct performances
and compete nationally in speech and debate, mock trials, and quiz
bowl. Sacred Heart's Mock Trial Team won the State
Championshipfor the 14th consecutive year.Athletics:
Competition continues with seventeen 2A athletic teams. Sacred
Heart currently has 23 Mississippi High School Activities
Association (MHSAA) State Championship titles: one in powerlifting,
ten in tennis, two in 1A golf, four in 1A/2A/3A boys' soccer, and
six in 1A/2A/3A girls' soccer. In addition, our school holds
individual player championships in cross-country, golf,
powerlifting, swim, tennis, and track. Sacred Heart's
state-of-the-art 20-acre athletic complex, completed in 2016,
features a football and soccer stadium, a baseball field, and a
softball field.Clickhereto request information
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Sacred Heart's Beliefs
At Sacred Heart Catholic School, we think it is important to
instill in children a love and knowledge of the Catholic Church's
teachings on the fundamentals of our faith. We believe in fostering
an atmosphere in which parents and faculty are enthusiastic
regarding their mutual responsibility for the overall development
of the student's academic skills necessary for success in today's
contemporary society.We believe in promoting high intellectual
standards with broad dimensions by promoting the cognitive,
affective, and psychomotor development of the student.We believe in
disciplinary policies that provide for an orderly function in an
atmosphere conducive to learning.We believe we must provide
diversified opportunities in both the curriculum and
extracurricular activities.We believe in developing in each student
a sense of respect for and pride in oneself, the individual, and
one's community and country.We believe in inspiring and challenging
teachers and students to focus on the prime values of love, trust,
cooperation, and tolerance in the classroom.We believe in
developing in students a healthy self-confidence and the ability
for creative expression by establishing the kind of teacher-child
and child-child relationships that will produce freedom of thought
and activity and an assurance of appreciation for creative
effort.We believe in fostering among our students a concern for
moral and social values-a consistent atmosphere of kindness, love,
cheerfulness, honesty, and truthfulness.
How much does Sacred Heart Catholic High School cost?
Sacred Heart Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $7,250 for private students.
What sports does Sacred Heart Catholic High School offer?
Sacred Heart Catholic High School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Winter Track. Sacred Heart Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for most sports offered.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic High School's ranking?
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Catholic High School is Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Sacred Heart Catholic High School is Sacred Heart Catholic School (0.3 miles away)
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