Mission Statement

Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich, founded in 1848, is an independent Catholic, college preparatory school for young women, from preschool through 12th grade. True to its international heritage, the school provides students with experiences of diversity and welcomes students of all races, socioeconomic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Convent of the Sacred Heart, steeped in a solid academic tradition, educates women to have independence of judgment, personal freedom, and strength of character so that they can become leaders with broad intellectual and spiritual horizons.

Service to others is a compelling commitment of our education, and the entire school community, as a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools,is dedicated to the Goals and Criteria:

• A personal and active faith in God;
• A deep respect for intellectual values;
• A social awareness which impels to action;
• The building of community as a Christian value;
• Personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

All good independent schools provide strong academics and well-balanced activities and athletic programs. Excellent independent schools are those with a clear mission. Sacred Heart, as a member of the national and international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, has established Goals & Criteria that define all aspects of our program of excellence.

The School's commitment to build community is founded on dedicated and well-trained faculty and staff who actively support the Goals & Criteria of the Network of the Sacred Heart Schools in the United States. Parents and alumnae play a crucial role in supporting programs and providing resources. The School is governed by a Board of Trustees that ensures that policies reflect the philosophy of a Sacred Heart education.

The Goals & Criteria challenge the School community to provide academically advanced programs and courses that bring the values of a strong educational tradition to our students. Areas of study include the sciences, mathematics, modern languages, history, social sciences, religious studies, literature, language arts, the visual and performing arts, and skills in communication and technology. Technology and laptop computer programs broaden the learning environment for each girl.

As a Catholic School, Sacred Heart holds deeply to the development of the faith of each young woman. The spiritual development of each student is reinforced through coursework, prayer, reflection and liturgy so that she comes to experience God in her own way.

Social responsibility and education to justice impel each student, in age-appropriate ways, to become actively involved in service to others. Community service has been a compelling commitment of a Sacred Heart education since our beginning. Convent of the Sacred Heart provides all students with knowledge and experience of social problems worldwide, as well as in the local community, in a mutually enriching way.

The diversity of the student body continues to grow as we make additional efforts to increase the socioeconomic and ethnic balance of Sacred Heart’s student body. In addition to national and international student exchange programs, our diversity efforts allow the building of community that overcomes barriers of race, economics and geography.

By frequent visits to this Web site, you can grasp the energy, laughter, mutual love and respect that characterize School life at Sacred Heart, and you can discover this for yourself when you visit Sacred Heart’s campus.

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