Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, commonly referred to as CDSSH, SHA, or Sacred Heart, is a private

Private school

Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...

, Roman Catholic school for girls. Sacred Heart is located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Bryn Mawr from Welsh for "big hill") is a census-designated place in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia along Lancaster Avenue and the border with Delaware County...

 and consists of a Lower, Middle, and Upper School with approximately 400 in enrollment. The school is a member of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia

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History

Country Day School of the Sacred Heart was established in 1865 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart. It has been lay owned and operated since 1969. It joined the Network of Sacred Heart Schools in 1999, reuniting it with its roots.

Academic Curriculum

Sacred Heart is a college-preparatory school and gives students the skills they need to be successful throughout life. There are 9 departments, which include English, History, Health, Languages, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religion, Science, Technology, and Art. Honors and AP courses are offered in most departments.

English includes American literature, British Literature, World Literature, and Advanced Writing. (honors and AP courses are offered.)

History includes American History, Comparative governments, European History, and World History. (honors and AP courses included).

Languages include French, Spanish, and Latin. (honors courses included.)

Mathematics includes Algebra, Geometry, pre-calculus, calculus, and statistics. (honors courses offered).

Religion includes World religions, Social justice, New Testament, Old Testament, Morality, Church History, and Christian Vocation.

Sciences include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Sciences. (honors and AP courses included.)

Exchange Program

Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to the vision created 200 years ago by Saint

Saint

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 Madeleine Sophie Barat, founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart. Sacred Heart is one of 150 schools around the world, and allows students to travel through the exchange program.

Athletics

Sacred Heart's high school participates in 10 varsity sports, including: Cross Country Running

Cross country running

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, Field Hockey

Field hockey

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, Golf

Golf

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, Tennis

Tennis

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, Volleyball

Volleyball

Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...

, Basketball

Basketball

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, Crew

Sport rowing

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, Lacrosse

Lacrosse

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, Softball

Softball

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, and Track

Track and field

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Sacred Heart's middle school participates in Field Hockey, Basketball, and Lacrosse.

Tuition (2010-2011)

• Pre-K (half-day) $8,000
• Pre-K (full-day) $9,500
• Kindergarten $10,900
• Lower school $12,200
• Middle school $13,650
• Upper school $15,500

Scholarships

Entering ninth grade students are eligible for merit scholarships. Academic scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability. (there is a scholarship exam in the fall and grades are taken into account) Also, scholarships may also be awarded to students with talent in Art or Music.

Scholarships include:

• The Sister Matthew Anita MacDonald Scholarship
• The Jeannine Broussard ’85 Scholarship
• The Mae Mac Neal Cardone Scholarship
• The Editha R. DeLone ’38 Scholarship
• The Mary Jane Powers Scholarship
• The Patricia Ryan Scholarship
• The Gerald P. Rorer Scholarship
• The St. Philippine Duchesne Scholarship.

Notable alumni

• Mary Clarke, RSCJ and nationally recognized St. Augustine authority
• Mary-Adair Macaire-CEO at Pringle of Scotland
• Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk-internationally renowned architect and co-founder of the Congress for the New Urbanism

External links

• Country Day School of the Sacred Heart
• Network of Sacred Heart Schools