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                         August 9, 2002

Sacred Heart welcomes USMA families

HIGHLAND FALLS, NY -- Sacred Heart School is located at the corner of Main Street and Cozzens Avenue in Highland Falls -- just four blocks from Thayer Gate.

This small, Middle States-accredited Catholic school offers a challenging academic program coupled with continuous development in traditional Christan values for preschool through eighth-grade.

High standard, effective motivation, personal attention and sound discipline combine in a caring, nurturing atmosphere to consistently produce students who display outstanding academic achievement and distinguished citizenship. Sacred Heart students routinely score above the norm on national standardized tests, and this year’s fourth-graders scored a perfect 100 percent passing rate for the second year in a row on the New York State English Language Arts Test.

The faculty and staff of this school do more than deal with academics. They are role models who share their faith, talents and personal time to help students grow in knowledge, commitment, respect and personal values. While providing a stimulating, demanding education, this uniquely competent and dedicated faculty renders a high level of individualized instruction designed to challenge advanced students while addressing the needs of those with learning disabilities. In addition to the schools academic and religious programs, Sacred Heart offers physical education, art, band, choir, interscholastic sports, hot lunches and before- and after-school child care.

Because of the diversity of its programs and quality of academics, Sacred Heart has been the choice of many West Point families for years. Approximately one-third of the students are children of active-duty military, while another third have parents who work at the academy. Also, many Sacred Heart faculty members reside on post.

What really makes Sacred Heart unique among other schools is the close, personal relationship between faculty, students and parents. The involvement of families in the total academic, social and moral development of the students makes this school more than an educational institution.

While not all families are Catholic, all share a common Christian faith and common Christian values. That is why Sacred Heart School remains the choice of those families seeking a quality, religious-based education.

Enrollment is now open for the 2002-2003 academic year, for both Catholic and non-Catholic students. To visit the school or for more information, call the school at 446-2674.