Courage for the Journey: Strategic Long Range Plan 2020-2030

bravely moving forward

VISION-FOR-IMPACT Strategic Long Range Plan 2020-2030

As we enter this next decade of the 21st century, we set forth this vision for each part of our school community:

Sacred Heart Academy (SHA) recognizes and affirms each student’s unique gifts, life experiences and aspirations, and encourages her to speak courageously in her own voice in an intellectually safe atmosphere. Each student cultivates and shares her talents with the assurance that she is loved by God.

The passionate, committed, talented faculty and staff are celebrated as the foundation of the SHA experience. A community of educators grounded in continued professional development, respectful communication, equity, personal and professional wellness, and an unwavering commitment to the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools.

Families at Sacred Heart Academy experience an inclusive, welcoming community where parents champion the value of the SHA experience for their daughters, and make vital contributions to the life and future of our school.

Our Board models the highest standards of good governance assuring the technical, operational, and relational knowledge and skills needed to further our school’s mission and vision. Our school’s strong operating metrics and advancement achievements open new horizons for expanding impact and innovating programs.

Alumnae are prepared to continue to live out the Goals and Criteria as engaged, moral, global citizens who love the world, cherish justice, and act with compassion. Our graduates are poised to make a positive difference in the communities in which they live and serve while maintaining robust connections to Sacred Heart Academy and the Sacred Heart Network.

Finally, it is our collective vision that as we travel this journey, Sacred Heart Academy is recognized as the leading educational institution for young women and girls in the region and a signature member of the International Network of Sacred Heart schools animating St. Madeleine Sophie’s vision for Sacred Heart schools to make known the heart of Christ in the world.

In community with other brave, creative, curious, spiritual young women and educators, our students build authentic relationships, forming close bonds through engagement in Sacred Heart traditions, community service, and Network collaboration.

All constituencies – faculty, staff, students, administrators, parents, trustees and alumnae – strive to build and foster an inclusive and diverse community. Sacred Heart’s campus is refreshed and enhanced with spaces optimized for active-learning and community-building. Our campus intentionally extends beyond Bryn Mawr Avenue in partnership with Sacred Heart Network schools and other partner institutions.

“Add to the benefit of an all-girls environment the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria – and you’ve got an

extraordinary school here.” DEIRDRE CRYOR, HEAD OF SCHOOL