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Through the efforts of our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO),
Sacred Heart offers special enrichment courses across an array of topics. These courses are not graded, and are designed to let students explore different interests outside the standard curriculum.
The enrichment classes are offered after school by individuals and organizations with external expertise.
Enrichment classes are offered in the Fall and the Spring and vary based on student interests. Typical enrichment opportunities include areas such as: Visual Arts, Crafts, Culinary Arts, Science, Drama & Dance.

Regardless of the specific courses, enrichment classes offer another way to instill the love of learning in our students.

Athletics.

The athletic programs at Sacred Heart fulfill our mission by providing another venue for students to develop physically and
emotionally in a supportive environment. The sports programs teach our students important lessons about teamwork, effort,
and healthy competition. It is also a great source of school spirit, as anyone attending one of our games can testify. We field
20 interscholastic teams for girls and boys, including:

  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Football
  • Track / Cross Country
  • Cheerleading
  • Golf
With a few exceptions, most interscholastic sports start in the 5th grade. A variety of intramural sport activities are offered to
our younger students in the lower grades.

We insist that our sports programs operate within the purpose and spirit of Sacred Heart School. There is a spot for every child who wants to play on a school team. All coaches go through a background check with the Archdiocese and complete VIRTUS training. Both students and coaches are expected to act with sportsmanship at all times. Through these programs, we teach our students to be winners in the best sense of the word.

Music and Drama.

In addition to the extracurricular activities mentioned above, we have special programs in the performing arts.

The Junior Tower Players put on an annual performance for the Sacred Heart community. Participation is open to all students
who commit to the rehearsal schedule. The performance is constructed to provide as many roles as possible for as many age
groups as possible. Students learn the basics of dramatic performance and stage management while having lots of fun.

Sacred Heart also partners with other local Catholic schools to support a full orchestra band. Starting in 4th grade, individual
instruction is mixed with group rehearsals for those students wishing to learn a musical instrument. There are two band
performances a year, as well as voluntary individual performance competitions.

These special programs give our students an additional path to explore their talents and interests.

Extracurricular Activities.

Students have the opportunity to sample varied activities such as Student Council, and music lessons in conjunction with participation in the school bands. After-school enrichment programs are offered in science, art, and special interests.

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