Academics
All teachers are Louisiana State certified.
Sacred Heart School is state approved and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS/CASI).
The Early Childhood curriculum offers a warm and nurturing environment fostering love and compassion for all people. Individual and small group instruction is practiced using a wide variety of materials in diverse areas of language, math, science, geography, geometry, and practical life skills. A natural desire to learn is encouraged by independent learning, using a systematic, multi-sensory approach. Children enjoy fun and engaging activities such as: music, physical education, computer, and library.
Religion is
considered the most important subject in the curriculum and is taught
on a daily basis. No less than 50% of the school day is devoted to
Reading, Language Arts and Mathematics. Students also study Science and
Social Studies. Physical Education, Music, Art, Computer, and Spanish (1st-8th)
are offered to all students. A special Algebra, Language Arts, and
Latin program is available for eighth grade students who qualify. An
optional band program is integrated into the schedule once a week.
The study and practice of our Catholic faith is the essence
of our existence at Sacred Heart. All students in grades K-8 attend
Mass each week. The entire school attends Mass together on special
occasions, such as the dedication of the new school year, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, Easter, and the closing of the school year. Students attend
the Stations of the Cross during Lent. May Crowning is held in May to
honor our Blessed Mother. The season of Advent is observed with the
lighting of Advent wreaths and the Jesse Tree tradition. Students
receive the sacrament of Reconciliation throughout the school year.
Morning prayers are recited together daily by the entire student body
led by the Student Council. Daily prayers and recitation of the Rosary
are also part of the school day. Students are encouraged to be aware of
the needs of those less fortunate by participation in various mission
and service activities and fund drives. Catholic parents who send their
children to our school are expected to attend Church with their
children every weekend. Family Living and Child Protection Catechesis
are part of the school’s religious instruction program.