The Sacred Heart Academy Lower School Experience

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LOWER SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

F ull-day Kindergar ten through Grade 4

An empowering all-girls environment with over 150 years of experience educating curious young women who blossom into creative, confident and open-minded female leaders.

Step through the Red Doors and start a journey of endless possibility.

Once a young girl enters the Red Doors of Sacred Heart Academy, she is welcomed into a loving community. She will be known and loved, and her learning will be filled with wonder, friendships, and mindful support. Each day she will develop and grow into her most brilliant and brave self.

Passionate Sacred Heart educators will guide her curious mind through a personal education that keeps the fun in learning, while exceeding performance benchmarks for independent schools.

A literature-rich academic environment will foster a love of reading, writing, and public speaking. Math will be mastered through a flexible, handson program that encourages confident and strategic thinking.

A progressive science curriculum promotes learning through discovery, helping students think like scientists who explore the world around them. Collaboration on project-based instruction supports community-driven learning within Kindergarten — Grade Four, expanding minds and friendships.

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5 goals of a Sacred Heart education:

FAITH

A structured mindfulness-based curriculum teaches skills for self-confidence, effective verbal communication, and enhanced self-esteem. Enrichment programs include French, music, violin, physical education, and art — subjects that nurture creativity and spark new talents and interests, encouraging the wonder of childhood.

Religious studies focus on faith and foster in each child an understanding of the power of God’s love while nurturing social awareness and concern for others.

Kindergarten — Grade Four community-building activities through service reinforce this mission, and Grade Two prepares for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist. Prayer services, communion services, reflection time, and First Friday liturgies encourage spirituality among members of the community.

At Sacred Heart, your daughter will receive a stellar education, make friendships that last a lifetime, and strengthen her brave heart so she can boldly go far.

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SERVICE

COMMUNITY

find her brave heart AT S A C R E D H E A R T A C A D E M Y ONLY @ SHA Sacred Heart Schools, which originated in France in 1800, enjoy traditions that celebrate our French heritage: » Mid-morning, the girls gather together as a community and enjoy time for goûter — a light snack that energizes them for their next activity. » At the end of the week, the Lower School gathers in the school Chapel for Primes (pronounced Preemes). During this special ceremony, girls are recognized for achievement and effort in their studies.

The ceremony recognizes two girls for their work as a community member and honors them with the Courtesy Medal — a medal they wear until the following Friday. » One of our favorite days of the year, Congé is an annual school holiday planned by high school student leaders. The day is kept a secret until announced that morning, and students enjoy Kindergarten — Grade Twelve community-building activities and celebrate a day of no classes.

After School Enhancement Opportunities Sports Club Karate Club Girls’ Club Creative Arts & Crafts Club Science Explorers Creative Hearts Drama Club Irish Dance Ukulele And More

» Les Petite Voix Choir is a special choir for Third and Fourth Grade students, with opportunities to perform in and out of school with the Middle and Upper School choirs.

GROWTH

To learn more about our mission and the broader purpose of the Network of Sacred Heart schools, visit shabrynmawr.org/about-sha/mission-goals-criteria

LOW ER SCHOOL

daily prayer Dear Jesus, As children of the Sacred Heart, we will strive toward these goals: To show You our love every day; To give our best effort in our schoolwork and to show a true love for learning; To show concern and respect for others and the world around us in thought, word and action; To welcome everyone into our Sacred Heart Family; To make wise choices when making decisions and to use the gifts You have given us to make the world a better place to live.

May Your great love guide us towards becoming women who can make a difference.

Amen

Schedule a tour, meet our community, and find her brave heart at shabrynmawr.org Founded in 1865, Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr is an all-girls, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve, independent, Catholic, college preparatory school on the Main Line.

480 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

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610.527.3915

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