Sacred Heart School
360 W. Workman St.
Covina, CA 91723
(626)332-7222
Sacred Heart School Mission Statement
Sacred Heart School is a Catholic, parish-based school serving kindergarten through eighth grade. Our mission is to instill Catholic values and to educate the whole child. The school, in partnership with the parents, creates a learning environment which promotes academic excellence, teaches Catholic faith, builds school community, develops mutual respect and provides service to others.
Adopted 8/01
Sacred Heart School Philosophy
Primary at Sacred Heart School is our belief in God, our Creator and Father, in Jesus Christ, His Son and our Savior, and in the Holy Spirit, our Sanctifier. We commit ourselves to teaching the truths of the Catholic Faith and to the formation of community, the spread of the Gospel and Christian Ministry to all.
We recognize and affirm the uniqueness of each individual. With this in mind, we strive to include all aspects of holistic development when teaching our students. Our mission to instill Catholic values and to educate the whole child is rooted in teaching that God is loving and kind, in providing religious experiences that enable each individual to grow closer to God, in encouraging each child to discover and utilize his or her God-given talents and in fostering a learning atmosphere that promotes positive self-worth and builds life-long skills.
Sacred Heart School believes that the parents are the primary educators of their children. The pastor, administration, faculty, and staff work in partnership with parents to foster an environment that is conducive to academic learning, that supports the development of Catholic faith and values, and provides a foundation for further education. Our goal is to provide a safe and stimulating environment that meets the academic needs of each child. We offer a challenging curriculum with innovative programs that create opportunities for all children to reach their full potential.
We are committed to teaching that honesty, respect for life, peaceful resolutions, reconciliation and love are traits of Christian living that sustain the teaching of the Gospel and support students in making positive choices in an ever changing world. As members of a Catholic parish community, students must grow and develop as responsible members of society with obligations to respond to the well-being of others. Our desire is that all students value Christ’s presence within themselves. Through Christian service, worship, and a commitment to building community, they will serve God and one another.
Adopted 12/02
Sacred Heart School is Fully Accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When will my child be tested?
© Kindergarten must sign up for an appointment with the secretary. The dates are Mon. & Tues., March 16th & 17th for siblings only and March 22nd & 23rd for siblings & new families.
© Applicants for grades 1-8 will be tested on Wednesday, March 24th from 3:15-4:00pm.
What if we miss our testing date/appointment?
Available spaces will be offered to qualified students who were tested on the days/times listed above. After the first round of acceptances, the school will schedule testing for any further available spaces.
When will we be notified of acceptance?
Letters will be mailed in late March – mid April notifying parents of admission status.
What is the age requirement for kindergarten?
Kindergarten students must be 5 by September 1st. (Grade 1 needs to be 6 by Sept. 1st and Grade 2 needs to be 7 by Sept. 1st) NO EXCEPTIONS ARE MADE.
Does our family have to be Catholic to attend Sacred Heart School?
No. Families of all faiths are welcome. It must be understood, however, that religious instruction takes place each day in grades K-8 and is a graded subject for ALL students. All families are expected to support Catholic teachings.
Are exceptions made for the In-parish Tuition Rate?
A family who has been actively involved in their previous Catholic parish may choose to apply for a “probationary rate” for in-parish tuition. In this instance, the family will be required to submit a letter of verification of donations made during the 2009 calendar year to the parish (minimum of $300) as well as verification of parish involvement. The principal will call the parish to verify the information provided. The family will then be notified if they will be granted the in-parish rate on a probationary basis for the first year of enrollment. Continuation of in-parish status for the following year will be evaluated based on involvement as well as donations made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Covina as stipulated in the registration contract.
The School Day - The school day for all students in Grades K-8 begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 2:45pm Monday thru Thursday and ends at 1:45 p.m. on Fridays.
Daycare - Before and after school care is offered from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each school day for students in Grades K-8. Rates are $12.00 per day or $144.00 per month/per child for the 2010-11 school year.
Student Uniforms - Students are required to wear uniforms. Information concerning uniform purchase will be provided upon acceptance. Our school uniform company is School Uniformity in Montebello.
Fundraising - We have a mandatory fundraising obligation. Details are provided in the parent agreement.
Parent Volunteer Hours - Each family is required to contribute 40 hours of volunteer service to the school each year. 13 of these hours MUST be done in conjunction with our annual Festival.
Tuition Rates - Please consult the Tuition Information regarding cost for the 2010-11 school year.
REGISTRATION FEES (All fees below are NON REFUNDABLE!)
***For those students who are tested after March 23rd for Kindergarten and after March 24th for grades 1-8, a $20.00 NON-REFUNDABLE Testing Fee will be charged IN CASH per child before testing. There is no guarantee of acceptance. This amount is not credited toward registration fees due to the fact that a special appointment had to be arranged to test a child after the regular testing date.