Last year, our family was new to the Academy of th...

Last year, our family was new to the Academy of the Sacred Heart. The interview and testing process were daunting for a third-grader, and we were a bit nervous our daughter would not be accepted. We ve always attended a traditional parochial school where testing was not required for admittance. We were grateful upon acceptance, but even more so as our daughter blossomed in so many ways over the past year. The teachers and staff are inspirational, encouraging, and always available to discuss any concerns or questions. My husband and I have complete respect for the direction and curriculum offered at the Sacred Heart, which is guided by dependable leadership including a network of schools throughout the world. Our family traveled to New York City during Mardi Gras and we made arrangements for the school day so that our daughter could attend the Convent of the Sacred Heart (included in the network of Sacred Heart schools) on the Upper East Side. It was an experience of a lifetime! Moving forward, we look forward to more participation in the exchange program at the Sacred Heart and its network of schools. Also, it did not take long for our daughter or our family to fit right in. The families were immediately welcoming, even hosting a swimming party before the school year started. Our family is very happy at the Academy of the Sacred Heart and would highly recommend this school to anyone who desires a Catholic based, intellectually challenging, and respectful environment.