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The Sacred Heart Schools Promise
Sacred Heart Schools is defining excellence in education in the twenty-first century. From its founding by the Ursuline Sisters in 1877 as the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Sacred Heart Schools has been creating enlightened scholars, leaders of high character and responsible citizens who make a difference across Kentucky and around the world. With its global alumni reach and extraordinary impact, SHS continues its proud tradition of transforming lives.
Mission
A community of Catholic private schools faithful to the mission of the Ursuline Sisters, Sacred Heart Schools educates the whole person providing for the spiritual, intellectual, moral, aesthetic, social and physical development of every student every day.
Philosophy
Sacred Heart Schools strengthens and continues the educational ministry of the Ursuline Sisters who have served in Louisville, Kentucky, since 1858. Sacred Heart Schools is a unified system of educational entities:
  • rooted in the teaching mission of the Catholic Church
  • rooted in the tradition of the Ursuline Sisters, founded by Angela Merici
  • committed to education which affirms and enhances the dignity of each individual
  • committed to promoting community, leadership, reverence, and service
  • animated by the charism of Angela Merici—a contemplative love of God and an openness and eagerness to serve the needs of others
Vision
To be a nationally recognized Catholic community and premier character building academic institution where teachers want to teach, students want to learn, and others want to be.
Nondiscriminatory Policy
The Sacred Heart Schools admits students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.
Diversity Statement
The Gospels, Catholic doctrine and the United States Constitution state that we are all created equal. Sacred Heart Schools, faithful to the mission of the Ursuline Sisters, welcomes and celebrates the uniqueness that each student and faculty member brings to its campus. SHS is a learning community dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment of respect, acceptance, understanding and inclusion that maximizes each person's abilities and creates a climate for diversity to flourish.
Diversity includes but is not limited to, differences in race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, learning styles and physical abilities of faculty, students and staff.
SHS values diversity. By encouraging differences in ideas, backgrounds and experiences, SHS enhances the quality of its learning environment. The diversity experience prepares students for responsible global citizenship.
Diversity begins with leadership. Strategic and systematic planning and review are essential to achieving this cornerstone. Support with SHS parents, students, faculty, staff, alumni and board members is quintessential.
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