Sacred Heart shares the commitment of all Catholic schools to "the development of the whole person." Its primary mission is to make sure each child has learning experiences that instill positive attitudes and provide the knowledge and skills necessary for their intellectual, emotional, spiritual and physical development.
Sacred Heart is determined to create an academically challenging environment that encourages students be excellent, to be respectful of others, and to be responsible members of the community.
Tuition includes all fees (fundraising, book, technology) and is paid in 10 installments from August to May. Financial-based scholarships are also available to new students coming from public or charter schools.
Arts and Music Programs: Dancing Classrooms, Edu Music Inc.- Music and Movement Program, New York Philharmonic Orchestra Program, Paul Effman Band Program, Urban Voices Choir Program
Recreational Athletic Programs: JV & Varsity Basketball Team (Girls and Boys)
School Notes
Sacred Heart School has been a part of the Highbridge community
since opening its doors in 1926. By integrating traditional values
with an ever-improving academic curriculum, Sacred Heart has
educated generations of Highbridge children. For 90 years, we have
proven our ability to produce hardworking students primed for
academic and professional achievement.Inside our Nelson Avenue
school, children learn and mature in a safe environment.
Each day from 8 am to 4 pm, students receive an academically
sound, values-based education taught by our committed faculty.
Sacred Heart takes pride in its faculty`s efforts to engage the
intellect and imagination of every student. Through our faculty`s
commitment to holistic growth, students develop social, academic
and creative skills.
At Sacred Heart School, students` learning is supported through
a variety of educational resources. We have a fully equipped
science lab, a computer lab with over 30 computers and SMARTBoards
in every classroom. Additionally, Sacred Heart works with the New
York Philharmonic and Dancing Classrooms to promote student
creativity. Before and after-school programs include chess,
theater, dance, Science Club and art.
For over 90 years, Sacred Heart has demonstrated its dedication
to the children and families of Highbridge. From halls to horizons,
the promise we see in our graduating students each year gives us
tremendous hope for their future and the future of our
world.
The fallout of the economic and financial meltdown of 2009 was far reaching. Private schools did not escape the consequences either. But that may be a good thing for you.
At last we have a dedicated phone number for suicide and crisis support. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is 988. More about it and suicide prevention here.
School shootings and other emergency situations won't happen in your school, right? Who knows! Better to put in place the steps necessary to protect the school community than to be caught unprepared.
The average private school tuition in Bronx, NY is $8,595 for elementary schools and $14,170 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
