Academy of the Sacred Heart

Academy of the Sacred Heart seeks highly motivated applicants who are academically prepared and whose talents and intellectual curiosity will enable them to take advantage of the challenging curriculum and rich resources the school offers. The Admissions Committee seeks students whose respect for differences and compassion for others will lead them to make positive contributions to the school community.

The admissions process is designed to provide the best possible opportunity for a family to understand Sacred Heart’s mission embodied in the Goals & Criteria. At the same time, through the school’s commitment to understand each applicant’s educational background and interests, each can be satisfied that the right match has been made for a student’s successful education.

Prospective students and families are encouraged to attend one of Sacred Heart’s Wednesday Walkabouts, held each Wednesday, 9-11:00am, in October. Wednesday Walkabouts give a casual look into the daily life of the Sacred Heart community and offer parents the opportunity to see students and teachers in the academic setting.

Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau is accredited by the Louisiana State Department of Education, AdvancED, and the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, and other professional associations. Academy of the Sacred Heart admits students of any race, religion, nationality, or ethnic origin.

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The following items are required in order for the Admissions Committee to consider an applicant’s file complete:

• Application and application fee – Please enclose a small photo of applicant. Application fee PreK – 1 ($100) or Application fee 2 – 12 ($150).
• Academic records and standardized test scores for the all years your child has been in school – Parents are responsible for requesting these records directly from the child’s school(s).
• Admissions Testing – to be taken at an individually scheduled time. We use ERB to administer our admissions testing; Admissions Assessment for Beginning Learners (AABL) for PreK to First Grade and Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) for grades Second to Twelve. Screening times vary from 45 minutes to three hours.
• Teacher recommendation forms – to be delivered to the appropriate teachers and returned directly to the Admissions Office.
• Birth certificate and immunization records – (copies)
• Interviews – Applicant and parent interviews may be scheduled upon application completion and at the discretion of the Division Head.
• Any professional diagnostic evaluations

To apply online, please complete our Online Application. To apply using our paper application, please complete the Academy Application Form and return with the application fee and supporting documents.

Admissions Process

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Applicants to the school are considered on the basis of their application, entrance exam test scores, previous school records, and teacher recommendations. Entrance exams are administered at the school by appointment.

Academy of the Sacred Heart follows the process of rolling Admissions. Applications are accepted at any time. Parents are contacted with an admission decision as soon as all application materials are received. Parents are requested to reply within two weeks of formal acceptance.

Checklist

The following items are required before the Admissions Committee can consider an applicant’s file complete:

• Application and application fee – Please enclose a small photo of applicant.
• Academic records and standardized test scores for all years your child has been in school. Parents are responsible for requesting these records.
• Entrance examination – to be taken at an individually scheduled time
• Teacher recommendation forms – to be delivered to the appropriate teachers and returned directly to the Admissions Office.
• Birth certificate and immunization records – (copies)

Process

Applications should be submitted to the Admissions Office as early as possible. You are responsible for delivering the Transcript Release(s) to your child’s current and past schools and the Teacher Recommendation(s) to the appropriate person(s) at his/her current school. These materials must be sent to us directly from the school/teacher. After the application is received, we will contact you to set up a testing date.

Entrance exams are scheduled on an individual basis. Appointments may be made through the Admissions Office. Entrance exams may be scheduled once an application and fee have been submitted.

More information for international students can be found here https://www.ash1821.org/admissions/international-admissions-process