Admission Policy

Children seeking admission to Sacred Hearts School and Sacred Hearts Children's Center are asked to apply in late January/early February.

Admission to Sacred Hearts School will then be considered according to following prioritized criteria:


1. The child of a parishioner* who has an older sibling currently in the school or who has graduated from Sacred Hearts School.
2. The child of a parishioner who has a sibling in the Sacred Hearts Children's Center.
3. The child of a parishioner who is the first in the family to attend school.
4. The child of a non-parishioner who has a sibling in the school at the time of application.
5. The child of a non-parishioner who is the first child in the family to attend school.

* A parishioner is defined as follows:
One who is actively involved in Sacred Hearts Parish through prayer and weekly worship; regularly supporting the Parish through the use of weekly envelopes with a minimum annual contribution of $300 and a contribution to the Grand Annual Collection. A parishioner must be officially registered in the Parish.


Facts

Class Size
Average 23:1

Current Enrollment Grades K-8
385

Current Enrollment Early Childhood Center
Over 80 students

Tuition(2011-2012)
$3995; Tuition assistance available

Standardized Test Results
ABOVE National Norms in All Subjects

Standard School Day
Before School Care 7:20 - 7:50
Begins at 8:05 with Prayer
Closes at 2:20 with Prayer
Extended Day Care 2:30 - 5:30


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ADMISSION FORMS
(PDF Format)

For your convenience, the following forms and information are posted to help you in completing your registration.

New Family Registration:
Application
Classroom Teacher Recommendation
Health Entrance Requirements
Immunization Requirements
New Student Check List
Prospective Kindergarten Letter
Prospective Parents Letter
Letter to Children's Center Parents
Admissions Policy, Covenant and Tuition Payment

Current/Accepted Students:
Admissions Packet Letter
Tuition Payment Preference
Health Update Form
Mandatory CORI Checks Any person who volunteers at SHS (on or off the premises) must have a criminal background check
Internet Use Contract
Photo Release Form This gives the school permission to publish your child's photo on the school website or in the newspaper

Sacred Hearts School          31 South Chestnut Street          Bradford, MA 01835          Tel: 978-372-5451