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Love.
Confidence.
Purpose.

Our MissionEducating the Whole Child

At Sacred Heart, our mission is to cultivate in our students a personal and active faith in God and lay the foundation for a meaningful life.

But this is not something that happens overnight. So, we give our students the love, tools, and wise freedom to grow into their highest selves. We encourage them to strive for excellence, appreciate setbacks, cultivate resilience, nurture relationships, and embrace differences. Together, we live our values in community and put our faith into action.

And as a result, our students - preschool to high school - exponentially grow in heart, mind, and body, deeply curious about the world they live in, driven to fulfill their unique purpose, and eager to make the future better for all. 
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  • Montessori Preschool Montessori Preschool

    Love

    Faith-based & Montessori-inspired. Explore the caring and nurturing environment that honors each child. Learn More
  • Lower School (K-5) Lower School (K-5)

    Self-Discovery

    Curiosity and spirituality meet foundational skills. A look into the co-curricular programs built to inspire our young learners. Learn More
  • Middle School (6-8) Middle School (6-8)

    Confidence

    A time of transformation,guided by self-advocacy, critical thinking and creativity, through a Christian lens. Learn More
  • Preparatory Preparatory

    Purpose

    A social awareness supported by individual action, grounded in spiritual growth. Learn More

A Sacred Heart Education

We view each of our students as the presence of God, unique and beautiful, and with infinite worth. We are privileged to nurture their individuality, guide their academic pursuits, and prepare them to lead future generations to a more just and caring world. Providing a whole child education in the Sacred Heart tradition, therefore, we see our role is to love each child deeply, to help them identify and nurture their respective talents, and ultimately to help them grow in compassion, character, and confidence, and with a deep sense of purpose.

To achieve this, our educational philosophy and community ethos follow five primary goals: faith, intellect, service, community, and growth.


  • Faith Faith
    A personal and active faith in God calls on our community members to seek inclusivity, knowledge, compassion, justice and forgivenessLearn More
  • Intellect Intellect
    A deep respect for intellectual values guides us to take a holistic approach to each student: educating the mind, body and spiritLearn More
  • Service Service
    A social awareness which impels to action calls on students to think critically about the causes of human suffering and actively seek ways to helpLearn More
  • Community Community
    The building of community as a Christian value: students of the Sacred Heart join a lifelong family whose goal is to help others and to lead with loveLearn More
  • Growth Growth
    Personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom allows students to cultivate strengths, learn from mistakes, develop empathy, and exercise resilienceLearn More

Happening Around Campus

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Events

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  • Aug
    19

    Orientation Day

    P-5 by Appt
    Class of 2032 (GR 6)
    Class of 2029 (GR 9) & Transfer Students
  • Aug
    20

    First Day of School

    Preschool - Orientation by Appt
    LMS (GR k-8) Half Day
    SHP (GR 9-12) Class Meetings & Maze Day

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  • SHP Mourns the Loss of Longtime Football Coach Mark Fabbri

    SHP Athletics
    Longtime SHP football coach Mark “Coach Fab” Fabbri, a beloved presence on the sidelines for more than a decade, passed away this week, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and unwavering commitment to his players and the SHP community.

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Take the Next Steps

Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent school as interpreted and lived by our founding Order, the Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ). "Independent" means we are autonomous in what and how we teach, while our unique Catholic identity, mission, and goals are tied to the historic priorities and charism of the RSCJ. Our 63-acre campus is palpably filled with love, spirit, joy, community - which is why the moment students enter our grounds, from preschool to high school, they are well-supported to challenge themselves to greater transformation, achievement, and growth.

We are different by design - and we invite you to experience for yourself what our Sacred Heart "Love. Confidence. Purpose." is all about.


 

Sacred Heart Schools Atherton

Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton

150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
650 322 1866
Founded by the Society of the Sacred Heart, SHS is a Catholic, independent, co-ed day school for students in preschool through grade 12
Network of Sacred Heart Schools