Striving for Excellence
Founded in 1898, Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton (SHS) is a Catholic, independent, co-educational institution, preschool through 12th grade, which provides students with an exceptional and unique education. Our innovative curricula, programs and activities are specifically designed to develop the whole child—heart, mind, and body—and to provide students with the skills necessary for lives of purpose, meaning, and success, no matter their chosen path. As a result, Sacred Heart graduates are dedicated life-long learners. They are caring, thoughtful, inspired, resilient and ready to take advantage of opportunities they may encounter as well as meet inherent challenges found in today’s fast-paced, global landscape. To achieve our fundamental mission to educate children to become “leaders who love God and serve others,” the academic curriculum and community values are guided and shaped by three critical elements:
Within our Sacred Heart community, our history, legacy and clear philosophical direction enriches us with a strong sense of identity. Without any doubt, we know who we are and what we stand for. This conviction is a tremendous resource when determining institutional priorities and setting operational goals. At the same time, we recognize we must continue to anticipate future demands on our graduates and grow our academic curriculum so that it remains relevant, dynamic, and flexible.
- the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education;
- the heritage, traditions and charism of the Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ); and
- the beliefs, spiritual teachings, and evolving tradition of the Catholic Church.
Within our Sacred Heart community, our history, legacy and clear philosophical direction enriches us with a strong sense of identity. Without any doubt, we know who we are and what we stand for. This conviction is a tremendous resource when determining institutional priorities and setting operational goals. At the same time, we recognize we must continue to anticipate future demands on our graduates and grow our academic curriculum so that it remains relevant, dynamic, and flexible.
To achieve our fundamental mission to educate children to become “leaders who love God and serve others,” the academic curriculum and community values are guided and shaped by three critical elements: the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education; the heritage, traditions and charism of the Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ); and the beliefs, spiritual teachings, and evolving tradition of the Catholic Church. Combined, these elements both ground our priorities and guide our decisions. As a school of the greater Sacred Heart network, we are committed to delivering an education that fosters and practices: (I) a personal and active faith in God; (II) a deep respect for intellectual values; (III) a social awareness that impels to action; (IV) the building of community as a Christian value; (V) and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.
Further, as an institution and as a community, we are resolved to ensure that the SHS educational experience is accessible to a diverse and inclusive population.
Within our Sacred Heart community, our history, legacy and clear philosophical direction enriches us with a strong sense of identity. Without any doubt, we know who we are and what we stand for. This conviction is a tremendous resource when determining institutional priorities and setting operational goals. At the same time, we recognize we must continue to anticipate future demands on our graduates and grow our academic curriculum so that it remains relevant, dynamic, and flexible.
Change is the inevitable constant. Mindful of that axiom, we aspire to educate, challenge, and prepare our students to thrive as adults, to achieve personally and professionally. The academic experience we deliver must meet the highest standards, but also be adaptable—open to new curricular ideas, evolving instructional models, and emerging technologies. Indeed, as this institution’s current stewards, our responsibility is to ensure that the needs of future generations of students are met as well, or better than, those of past generations.
Today, Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton is thriving in every dimension. Nevertheless, there are always opportunities for even further excellence. Accordingly, and as part of our commitment
to continual development and strategic assessment, we have identified four main priorities aligned with our guiding principles that will fulfill our mission, achieve our vision, and focus on our future: Intellectual Formation, Character Formation, Community, and Stewardship.
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
Founded by the Society of the Sacred Heart, SHS is a Catholic, independent, co-ed day school for students in preschool through grade 12
