Sacred Heart Academy High School (Mt. Pleasant, Michigan)
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Sacred Heart Academy High School is a parochial parish, Roman Catholic high school
in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saginaw
. Sacred Heart has a reputation for educating the children of various successful people around town, as well as having a reputation for good moral fiber. 100% of 2010 graduates continued their education by enrolling in a college and university, and all students complete a community service requirement of 100 hours.
As a Catholic centered school, community service and faith-based education is emphasized.
. Sacred Heart Academy occupies two buildings. The main building is the high school. Its neighbor is the elementary school. The high school instructs students in grades 7-12, while the elementary school teaches students in grades DK-6. The current principal is Denny Starnes. Sacred Heart Academy (SHA) expanded its elementary school in the summer of 2008 by building on top of the previously one-story cafeteria to accommodate two new classrooms. In 2010, the school received two victories: Their Science Olympiad
team received first place in the state for an anatomy event, and their football
team received the MHSAA
championship. Sacred Heart Academy operates as a day school and has no boarding accommodations.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Mount Pleasant is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Isabella County. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 25,946. The 2008 census estimate places the population at 26,675....
. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saginaw
Roman Catholic Diocese of Saginaw
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saginaw is a Roman Catholic diocese covering eleven counties in Michigan. It was founded on February 26, 1938; the first bishop was William Francis Murphy....
. Sacred Heart has a reputation for educating the children of various successful people around town, as well as having a reputation for good moral fiber. 100% of 2010 graduates continued their education by enrolling in a college and university, and all students complete a community service requirement of 100 hours.
As a Catholic centered school, community service and faith-based education is emphasized.
Founding
Sacred Heart Academy was established in 1889. It was run at the time by a small group of Dominican Sisters.Mission Statement
Sacred Heart Academy, a Catholic School founded in 1889, is committed to the mission of Jesus Christ. With our families and faith community, we provide a balanced curriculum, to strengthen mind, body and spirit, so our students can reach their full potential.Current School
The entire school is under the direction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of SaginawRoman Catholic Diocese of Saginaw
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saginaw is a Roman Catholic diocese covering eleven counties in Michigan. It was founded on February 26, 1938; the first bishop was William Francis Murphy....
. Sacred Heart Academy occupies two buildings. The main building is the high school. Its neighbor is the elementary school. The high school instructs students in grades 7-12, while the elementary school teaches students in grades DK-6. The current principal is Denny Starnes. Sacred Heart Academy (SHA) expanded its elementary school in the summer of 2008 by building on top of the previously one-story cafeteria to accommodate two new classrooms. In 2010, the school received two victories: Their Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad is an American elementary, middle, or high school team competition which tests knowledge of various science topics and engineering ability. Over 6,200 teams from 49 U.S. states compete each year. Most teams compete in three levels of competition: regionals, states, and nationals...
team received first place in the state for an anatomy event, and their football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
team received the MHSAA
MHSAA
MHSAA can refer to:*Michigan High School Athletic Association*Mississippi High School Activities Association*Missouri High School Athletic Association...
championship. Sacred Heart Academy operates as a day school and has no boarding accommodations.