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Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is the average class size?

Average class size is approximately 15-20 students. 4 Year Old Pre - Kindergarten averages approximately 20 students. 5 Year Old Kindergarten averages approximately 20 students.

2. Are there any Teacher Assistants in the classrooms?

Sacred Heart Catholic School currently serves 93 students in grades from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th.

Every classroom in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten has a full time Teacher Assistant.

3. Is there a waiting list?

Sacred Heart Catholic School does not hold a waiting list from year to year.

4. How are class spaces filled?

Currently enrolled students re-register first. Then any siblings of currently enrolled students are next; followed by general open registration.

5. Do the students wear uniforms?

All our students (including Pre-K) wear uniforms. There is a variety of uniform clothing that can be worn depending on the time of year. Dress uniforms are required on Mass days. The schools office can assist you in sources to purchase clothing.

6. Are students required to attend Mass?

No. Should you or your child not wish to attend Mass, we ask that they arrive at 9:00am on Mass days. No instructional time will be missed.

7. How often do the students go to Mass?

Sacred Heart Catholic School students attend a school Mass every Thursday morning at 8:15 a.m. Students also attend Mass on Holy Days of Obligations when school is in session.

8. Is there a lunch program or do children have to bring lunches from home?

We have a fully staffed cafeteria. Parents may choose to buy cafeteria lunches or the students may bring lunches from home.

9. Does the school have an athletic program?

We have a fully structured physical education program. Our students participate in group sports throught the community but there is no Sacred Heart Catholic School league.

10. What is the age requirement for students entering Pre-K?

Sacred Heart Catholic School follows the state requirements. Students must be four years old on or before September 1. This September 1 date also applies to students entering 5 Year Old Kindergarten and Grade 1.

11. When is Sacred Heart Catholic School’s application period?

Application packages are mailed out the third week of April and the application period ends mid May. Applications are open the community at large begining mid May and again in mid August.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to call Orla Lybrook, Principal of Sacred Heart Catholic School, at (505) 325-7152

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