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Academics
Sacred Heart Model School offers a curriculum that prepares students for the next academic level and for life in general. The curriculum promotes growth academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially. Combined with a low student-teacher ratio, the Model School provides a learning environment that facilitates and encourages independent thinking, problem solving and intellectual curiosity at all levels of learning.
The structured curriculum challenges students in a comfortable environment and gives students an expansive foundation in the major academic disciplines, religion and the visual and performing arts:
Religion
  • Catholic doctrine and tradition
  • Social Justice
  • Preparation for the reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist
  • Liturgical Services are held regularly for Levels one through eight and for the entire student body on holy days and for special events.
Language Arts
  • Reading
  • Literature
  • Composition
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Research Skills
  • Speech
Mathematics (based on NCTM Standards)
  • Computation
  • Problem Solving
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Hands on Equations (primary grades)
  • Pre-Algebra concepts (levels 3-6)
  • Algebra (levels 7-8)
Science
  • General sciences K-5
  • Earth, Life and Physical Science 6-8
  • Laboratory experiences K-8
Social Studies
  • History
  • Geography
  • Political science
  • Economics
  • Current events
  • World Cultures
Foreign Language (K-8)
  • Spanish
  • French
Technology
  • Basic operations and concepts
  • Internet Safety
  • Technology as communication
  • Technology productivity tools
  • Technology research tools
  • Social, ethical, and human issues related to the use of technology
  • Curriculum integration of technology
Fine Arts
  • Music
  • Music history
  • Studio art
  • Art history
  • Arts exploration program through Sacred Heart School for the Arts (music, dance and drama)
Physical Education
  • Fitness
  • Health
* A more comprehensive curriculum will be available for viewing online in the fall of 2009.
Sacred Heart Model School • 3107 Lexington Road Louisville, Kentucky 40206 • Phone: 502-896-3931 • FAX: 502-896-3932