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About Us
"A School Rich in Tradition"

About Us


SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY
AND HIGH SCHOOL

 

416 W. Third St., Sedalia, MO 65301

 

School (660) 827-3800 (x0)

 

Fax (660) 827-3806


www.gogremlins.com

 

 

Fr. Mark Miller
 Dr. Mark Register
 
Pastor Administrator  
millermcpps@catholicsedalia.org mregister@gogremlins.com
 
     
Dr. James Davis Mrs. Patricia Jennings  
Asst. Principal, Curriculum & Instr. Dir. of Testing & Acad. Advancement  
jdavis@gogremlins.com pjennings@gogremlins.com  

 

 


PROFILE INFORMATION 2011-2012

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Mission Statement

 

Sacred Heart School strives to nurture the spiritual, emotional, and academic growth of each student, and to help them become productive Christian citizens.


Sacred Heart School, grades K-12, is a Catholic co-educational institution.  Located in Sedalia, MO, the school is part of the Diocese of Jefferson City, MO.  This school year will mark 130 years of quality elementary education, Sacred Heart School continues to reach out and prepare students to meet the challenges of the new millennium by providing a solid foundation for the future leaders of the 21st century.  The high school at Sacred Heart has been in continuous existence since 1941.

 

Total Enrollment: 390     K-5: 172     JH: 98     HS: 120

 

Faculty: 35

Faculty members assigned to secular disciplines have a minimum of BSE and are certified by the State of Missouri.  Annual teacher turnover rate is roughly 10%

 

Overall Student to Teacher Ratio:   13 to 1

(K - 5) 17 to 1      (6 - 12) 12 to 1

 

Admission:

Sacred Heart School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin or religious preference.  Tuition rates for the 2010-2011 school year are as follows:

½ day kindergarten
$1,420
K-5 $1,735
6-8 $2,050
9-12 $2,205
Non-parish Family Fee $1,680

Tuition Assistance:
Tuition assistance grants are solely needs based and available through various scholarship funds for qualifying families.  Applications are confidential and can be submitted through the administrator's office.

Academics:

Through our philosophy, admission policies, curriculum and facilities, Sacred Heart has established a positive learning environment that enables students to think constructively, reason independently, succeed academically, and become concerned contributing members of society.  Characteristics of Sacred Heart's academic program include:

  • Traditional approach with emphasis on mastery of basic skills and a college preparatory curriculum
  • Since 1994 just over 90% of SHHS graduates have gone on to seek post-secondary education
  • Career and technical classes through SFCC's Career Technology Center
  • Multiple sections of each grade level available in the elementary grades (based upon enrollment demands)
  • Sacred Heart High School works very hard to assist our students in the process of preparation for college.  This is not only in regard to academic preparation, but financial as well.  In the past 5 years SHHS has graduated a total of 153 students who among them have amassed over $2.75 million in scholarships and awards.
  • Sacred Heart High School offers numerous dual credit courses.  Approximately 1/4th of Sacred Heart High School students are now graduating having earned a semester (or more) of college credit.  Of the 153 members of the classes of 2007 through 2011, 116 enrolled in one or more dual credit classes amassing a total of over 2,000 college hours while enrolled at SHHS.

 

Grading Scale


Grading System Grade Points Weighted Grade Pts
95-100 A/A+ 4.0 5.00
93-94 A- 3.75 4.68
91-92 B+ 3.50 4.37
88-90 B 3.25 4.06
86-87 B- 3.00 3.75
83-85 C+ 2.50 3.12
80-82 C 2.25 2.81
77-79 C- 2.00 2.50
75-76 D+ 1.75 2.18
72-74 D 1.50 1.87
70-71 D- 1.25 1.56

 

Weighted Classes
Math Analysis, College Algebra, College Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science II, Psychology, Spanish III/IV and US History (any dual credit course offered via ITV is weighted unless otherwise specified at the time of enrollment.)

 

Graduation Requirements

Standard Diploma

Religion 4 credits
English 4 credits
Social Studies 3 credits
Mathematics 2 credits
Science 2 credits
Physical Education .5 credits
Health .5 credits
Fine Art 1 credit
Practical Art 1 credit
Electives 8 credits

 

College Preparatory Diploma Guidelines

Religion 4 credits
English 4 credits
Social Studies 3 credits
Mathematics 3 credits (Algebra I and beyond)
Science 3 credits (General Science not included)
Fine Art 1 credit
Electives 3 credits
(2 units of foreign language recommended)

 

 

Accreditations and Memberships

North Central Association Commission on 

 

Interscholastic Athletics:                      

Sacred Heart School is a member of the Missouri State High School Activities Association and the Kaysinger Conference.  Sacred Heart competes at the Class 2 level in basketball and Class 1 in all other sports.  The interscholastic programs include competition at the varsity, junior varsity and junior high levels.  Sports currently offered at SH are:  *Boys and Girls Soccer*  *Boys and Girls Basketball*

*Boys and Girls Golf*  *Girls Volleyball*  *Boys Baseball*  *Tennis*  *Girls Softball*  *Cheerleading and Dance*  *High School Football*

Unique characteristics of Sacred Heart's athletic program include:

  • Sacred Heart High School has won 60 MSHSAA District and Kaysinger Conference championships, made 8 final four appearances and brought home 5 State Championships since the fall of 2000.
  • Since 2005 thirty-one SHHS graduates have signed national letters of intent or successfully walked on to participate in collegiate athletic programs.
  • At this time SHHS does not cut from our athletic programs.  All students who are willing to meet the demands of a given team are allowed the opportunity to be part of that team.

 

Extracurricular Opportunity:

High quality extracurricular programs help students develop pride in their school and in themselves.  In addition to athletics Sacred Heart School sponsors a variety of activities and programs.  This list of opportunities is growing as our enrollment continues to expand.

Unique characteristics of Sacred Heart's extracurricular program (beyond athletics) include:

  • A full musical each spring on the stage of the Liberty Center.  Productions include: *25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee*       *Bye Bye Birdie* *Fiddler on the Roof* *Godspell* *Calamity Jane* *The Sound of Music* *High School Musical* *Cinderella* *Oliver!*
  • From 2005 through the present Sacred Heart High School competed in 30 interscholastic mathematics competitions.  The team has taken 14 first place finishes and never finished lower than 3rd place. SHHS won recent Kaysinger Conference Championships in 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
  • At this time we do not cut from our extra-curricular programs.  All students who are willing to meet the demands of a given group are allowed the opportunity to be part of that program in some significant way.

 

Community and Personal Development Opportunity:

  • Referring once again to the 153 members of the classes of 2007 through 2011, these young people documented more than 10,000 hours of community service as part of their Religion program at Sacred Heart High School.
  • Sacred Heart School students and families raised and donated more than $15,000 worth of cash and non-perishable goods to charitable causes in 2010-2011.
  • Sacred Heart School possesses the unique capability to weave the spiritual aspect into daily life. A campus minister and parish youth minister to on staff to enhance student activities and opportunities. Church and faith are an integral part of healthy adult life. So should they play an indispensable role in the life of our youth as well.