SCHOOL OF ST. MARY/SACRED HEART SCHOOL

SCHOOL OF ST. MARY

WEBSITE: schoolofstmary.org

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 430

GRADES: PreK 2-through 8th Grade

TUITION: Tuition varies within the range of $4,000 - $13,000. Multiple siblings, military, and parishioner discounts are available.

DEAN/HEAD TEACHER: Mrs. Kathy Thompson

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic

ADMISSIONS: Online applications open in November (see website)

CONTACT: Mandy Castle, Director of Admissions

EMAIL: mcastle@schoolofstmary.org

TOURS: Call to schedule or complete the online inquiry form on our website.

CURRICULUM: From the youngest Primary Grade Center preschooler to the most mature 8th-grader at the Upper Grade Center, a School of St. Mary (SOSM) Crusader demonstrates genuine school pride, a sense of community, personal confidence, Catholic values, and a deep commitment to serving others. Since 1917, SOSM has remained committed to educating the whole child within and beyond the classroom.

ENRICHMENT: Accelerated reading and math programs in middle school allow students to move beyond grade level as they prepare for high school. Extracurricular activities allow students to further their education and focus on their non-academic interests, forming wellrounded individuals.

CULTURE & COMMUNITY: The School of St. Mary partners with parents, parishioners, and staff to form a vibrant school community that engages, motivates, and supports students to be the best they can be! An active Parents Association and leadership team coordinates special events to engage students, build relationships, and broaden the community. Teachers pair Upper Grade Center students with buddies from our Primary Grade Center to mentor and assist them at school-related activities, including praying together at Mass, socializing at lunch, and sharing service projects.

LEADERSHIP: Mrs. Kathy Thompson, the principal, has served in many capacities at the school for twenty-six years. In April of 2022, she received the prestigious Lead, Learn, Program Award from the National Catholic Education Association. Overseeing two age-appropriate campuses, Mrs. Thompson regularly collaborates with a strong administrative team to focus on the development of the whole child, assuring faith formation, academic excellence, service learning, social and emotional wellness, as well as values for life.

OUTSTANDING CHARACTERISTICS:

• Three-time recipient of the U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon award in the category of academic excellence. Only 38 private schools in the country have ever received this award three times..

• Two campuses provide age-appropriate learning as well as socialemotional well-being.

• Our 100-year history of traditions and adaptations.

• Small class sizes mean students get differentiated curriculum to reach their highest potential.

• Resource room to accommodate most student needs.

• Covering two-year old through 8th grade allows students to stay within SOSM Family for their elementary years. Allowing them to be known and nurtured as they grow into their true selves.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL

WEBSITE: shwschool.org

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: Approximately 175

GRADES: 3-year-old Preschool through 8th Grade

TUITION: $7,750 before new family incentives and sibling discounts. Financial aid also available.

DEAN/HEAD TEACHER: Mrs. Jodi Reuter, Principal

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Schedule a tour and apply online.

CONTACT: Mrs. Jennifer Sullivan, Vice Principal EMAIL: jsullivan@shwschool.org

OPEN HOUSE & TOURS: Open Houses: Sunday, November 5, 11:00-2:00 OR Monday, November 6 9:00-12:00.OR schedule a tour online at www.shwschool.org or by calling (847) 446-0005.

CURRICULUM: Sacred Heart provides children with a premier, values-based educational experience where teachers and parents work together to help students in PreK-8th grade discover the joys of learning. All students experience music, PE, library, STEAM, and Spanish as a part of the school day with fully-certified teachers. We guide students as they grow to develop kindness, compassion, and self-control. Our goal is to develop life-long learners who are well prepared to be successful in high school and beyond.

ENRICHMENT: Sacred Heart students thrive academically, but there is so much more to their day—we offer year-round, no-cut sports, a highly regarded drama program, numerous after-school enrichment programs (beginning in 3-year-old Preschool), and a teacher-staffed Homework Lab.

CULTURE & COMMUNITY: Sacred Heart is a community where friendships for life are made amongst the children and the parents. We are a family who is always learning and growing together. We value our time together and believe that we are called to live the core values of love, service, perseverance, discovery, and engagement. The Root Beliefs of the entire community of Sacred Heart are: we believe that we are all made in the image and likeness of God & we accept challenges as opportunities. Everyone is important, has dignity, and contributes to the greater whole. And while we are a catholic school, we welcome students of all faiths with open arms.

NEW TO YOUR SCHOOL: Families have the option of either 1:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. dismissal as part of the robust JK program that prepares our students to succeed in our Kindergarten classes and beyond.

OUTSTANDING CHARACTERISTICS: As a National Blue Ribbon Award-winning school, Sacred Heart School continues its long tradition of educating children’s hearts and minds. Strong academics, meaningful service, and innovative technology are at the core of the Sacred Heart student experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Sacred Heart Northshore is a welcoming, faith-based school for children from preschool to 8th grade. We believe in developing the whole, unique student; and we do this by offering a safe and supportive community, personalizing the academic experience and teaching faith-inspired values in everyday moments.