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Founded in 1891, Sacred Heart Parish School
celebrates 114 years of service to the Catholic community of San
Benito County. The school enrollment is 465 students strong with
double classes in all grades, preschool through eighth grade.
Sacred Heart Faculty aims to provide an education program rooted
in basic skills. The student is prepared for each step along the
ladder of learning into higher education. The curriculum
supports development of the whole child to become a lifelong
learner. Classrooms average 25 students. Teachers are
credentialed and use workshops, travel, professional reading and
classes for ongoing professional growth. Our school is
accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
every six years and also receives certification by the Western
Catholic Education Association every six years. Our school is
dedicated to provide an education through which your child may:
- Receive the highest possible education
- Acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and
character traits to enrich personal living
- And, develop as a responsible, mature Christian citizen
Mission Statement
Sacred Heart Parish School, a Catholic Elementary School,
commits itself to teach the gospel message of Christ, to build
community based on Jesus' command to love one another, and to
serve through prayer, worship, and social action. We provide an
environment where students receive training in our Catholic
tradition, acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and
character traits to enrich personal living, and develop as
responsible, mature Christian citizens.
School Profile
Sacred Heart Parish School, located in the rural community of
San Benito County, opened under the direction of four Sisters of
Charity on August 8, 1891, as a boarding and day school. The
tradition of the Sisters serving the needs of the rural
community was carried on until 1930 when the
Sisters of Saint
Mary of Namur took over management. (You may visit the Sisters
of Saint Mary of Namur Web site at http://web2.airmail.net/ssmn/
.) The last religious community to direct the school was the
Dominican Sisters of Adrian. The school has been administered by
lay leadership since 1992.
The faces, enrollment and building structure have changed in the
last 113 years, but not the commitment of the school to the
education of children in our Catholic tradition.
Curriculum
Sacred Heart Parish School has a well defined, comprehensive
curriculum which focuses on each students spiritual, personal
and intellectual development. The curriculum is comprised of
Religion, Mathematics, Language Arts (Reading/Literature,
Composition, English, Spelling, Penmanship, Oral Expression,
Social Studies, Science, Computer Technology, Music and Physical
Education. In addition to a full academic regimen, our students
are offered the opportunities of the following programs: school
choir, school sports (football, soccer, volleyball, and
basketball), Student Government, and Science Camp.
The Family Handbook is for parents and students and is
offered as a resource for the most common questions asked about
the daily operations and program at Sacred Heart Parish School.
Is it a private school? No, Sacred Heart is a parish
school which assists and supports families by providing an
education infused with Gospel values.
Do you have to be Catholic? No, but the school is
faith-centered and all students take part in religious education
and celebrations. Priority is given to Catholic parishioners
during the admissions process..
What non-academic classes do you have? Sacred Heart
Parish School is proud of our athletic program for boys and
girls and includes volleyball, basketball, soccer, and football.
Our Technology Learning Center can accommodate 28 students with
Apple iMac computers and high speed internet access. We also
have a choir.
Does the curriculum follow State guidelines? Yes. It
also follows the guidelines of the Diocese of Monterey which are
based upon State standards.
Do we have year-round school? No, we follow the
academic school year, currently late August to mid-June.
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