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Location

Sacred Heart School is located at:

815 North 16th Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160

We can be reached at:

School Phone: 708.681.0240
School Fax: 708:681.0454
Extended Day: 708.681.0307
E-Mail: school@shsmelrosepark.com
Website: www.shsmelrosepark.com

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Sacred Heart School in Melrose Park

Academics

Our well-rounded core curriculum emphasizes reading, phonics, math, science (including lab) and social studies.

• Computer Training for both primary grades and upper grades are complemented by curriculum-integrated classes where the computers are used to further the student's education in all subject areas.

• Comprehensive Catholic religious education, includes sacramental preparation, service projects, prayer and Mass attendance. The student is given a sense of what it means to follow Jesus.

• The Child-centered Curriculum promotes skills and tools for learning, problem-solving methods, as well as scientific inquiry.

Beyond Academics

Sacred Heart enhances a solid core curriculum by integrating a variety of activities and programs that holistically develop our students.

• School Mass Attendance and participation.
• Sports programs, which includes competitive basketball for boys and girls in grades 4-8
• Girls Volleyball
• Cheerleading
• Scouts
• Student Council
• Children's Choir
• Altar Servers
• After school Enrichment Classes.

Mission Statement

We at Sacred Heart School commit ourselves to providing an atmosphere of academic excellence noted in Gospel values and the loving teaching of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Celebrating the diversity and uniqueness of all God's children, Sacred Heart dedicates itself to challenging students to utilize their special talents and abilities to grow intellectually, spiritually, socially and emotionally. Working in partnership with the parents and the entire parish community, we strive to guide, instruct and inspire the lives of the children entrusted in our care as they prepare to meet the challenges of the future.

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Vision Statement

We, the community of Sacred Heart, envision a school:

• Where student's self-esteem is enhanced and high academic standards are expected and encouraged.
• That will establish a learning environment in which children can express their uniqueness as well as adapt to the needs of the group.
• That allows changes to be made in the curriculum to fit the challenges and diversity of the times.
• That prepares students for their role as the future of the Catholic Church and to be viable participants in a global world.

Sacred Heart School in Melrose Park

Our Philosophy

We at Sacred Heart believe we are called by God and the Sacred Heart Parish Community to provide a faith-filled, child-centered environment in which:

• Our Catholic faith is vital and alive with Christ's teachings of prayer, service and love demonstrated by the daily example of our teachers and incorporated into all areas of study.
• Parents are recognized as the first and most important teachers. They are invited to work in partnership with the faculty; to take an active role in the faith formation and the academic development of the children entrusted to our care.
• Children are accepted as gifts from God, with their individual abilities, unique talents and diverse needs recognized, acknowledge and respected.
• Accepting the uniqueness of each student, teachers adjust educational methods to meet the children where they are and take them as far as they can go. In our pursuit of excellence, children are provided with variety of learning experiences and diverse educational opportunities, helping them to maximize their growth and to reach their full potential.
• Caring, nurturing teachers guide students as they accept challenges, search for means to solve problems, recognize the realities of the present and dream for the future.

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This site was updated: Monday, February 08, 2010