Sacred Heart School  
 
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Sacred Heart School's academic programs are designed
to stimulate intellectual curiosity, develop critical thinking,
and foster the desire for lifelong learning.
The core curriculum is focused on reading, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences and religion. This core curriculum is supplemented with courses in Spanish, art, music, technology integration, and physical education.

As a unified elementary school, we offer the appropriate teaching methods for each age while also providing the continuity to support their many academic transitions.

We work to create an intimate learning environment, where each child's learning style is taken into account. Students are challenged to make the most of their cognitive skills and to constantly prepare for the next level of academic achievement.

Academic Achievement

SHS PhotoWe look at several measures to track the progress and success of our students. First among these is the individual assessment by each teacher. Whether in the form of report cards or parent-teacher conferences, this is the best gauge of your child's progress. In addition, starting in 3rd grade, students participate in the TerraNova standardized achievement testing. The TerraNova test, published by CTB-McGraw Hill, is widely used by both public and private schools across the United States. Besides the Archdiocese of Chicago, the test is used by 40 other school districts in Illinois, and in 21 other states.

Sacred Heart's standardized test scores for grades 3 through 7 regularly place us in the top 10% of schools in the nation.

We also monitor our graduates' high school experience to ensure we are preparing them for success beyond our walls.

Based on recent years, Sacred Heart graduates qualify for honors courses at the same or better rate as their peers from the other local elementary schools. In addition, the majority of our students regularly test out of freshman level courses in math and language.

It is important to us that our students continue to meet or exceed these high standards.

Academic Recognition.

SHS PhotoSacred Heart School has been named an Apple Distinguished School 2009 – 2010, and has been recognized for implementing a 21st century vision of education. It is the only Catholic elementary school in the country to receive this honor, and one of only 54 schools nationwide to be recognized. Read the below extract for more details.

Click here to learn about how Sacred Heart school utilizes technology.





Winnetka's Sacred Heart School named Apple Distinguished School

Sacred Heart School is pleased to announce that it has been named an Apple Distinguished School for its “successful integration of Apple notebook computers and iPod Touch devices to enhance teaching and learning.” For 2009-10, only 54 schools across the United States (only three in Illinois) were selected as Apple Distinguished Schools. 


The Apple Distinguished School designation is reserved for schools that have implemented a 21st century vision of education using Apple technology. Susan Sullivan, who leads the technology program at Sacred Heart School, is an Apple Distinguished Educator and was also named “Educator of the Year” in 2009 by the Winnetka Chamber of Commerce.


Sacred Heart Principal Sr. Kathleen Donnelly emphasizes, “this is a tribute to our entire teaching staff who work to integrate technology into our everyday learning activities. It also recognizes the leadership and support of Susan Sullivan who spearheads our educational technology efforts.”


The selection of Sacred Heart School as an Apple Distinguished School highlights its successes in enhancing and extending teaching and learning with thoughtful and innovative implementations of technology. Primary classes employ iPod Touch devices for individual development of math, phonemic and logic skills. Middle grades create podcasts and iMovies to bring research and writing projects to life. Junior high students learn in a 1:1 environment with each student having access to his/her own MacBook all day.




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