Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr, commonly referred to as, SHA or Sacred Heart, is a highly selective, independent, private, Roman Catholic school for girls. As an independent Catholic school in suburban Philadelphia it comes under the spiritual guidance of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Sacred Heart is located on the Main Line in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and consists of a Lower, Middle, and Upper School with approximately 232 in enrollment. The school is a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools.
| Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
480 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue , 19010-2101 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°0′50″N 75°20′43″W / 40.01389°N 75.34528°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, All-Female |
| Motto | Educating her mind. Opening her heart. |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1865 |
| Founder | Religious of the Sacred Heart |
| Administrator | Karin Kennedy |
| Director | Victor D’Ascenzo |
| Head of school | Miss Deirdre Cryor |
| Grades | Kindergarten-12 |
| Enrollment | 232 (av) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Team name | Lady Lions |
| Accreditation | Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools "PAIS - Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools". |
| National ranking | 12 |
| Publication | Vue du Coeur |
| Newspaper | The Beat |
| Yearbook | The Gate |
| School fees | $800 |
| Tuition | $21,320 |
| Affiliation | Network of Sacred Heart Schools |
| Director of Enrollment | Tammy Hart |
| Athletic Director | Cindy Shay |
| Website | www |
History edit
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr 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.[1] Located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania in the heart of the Philadelphia Main Line, Sacred Heart serves families in the greater Philadelphia area and surrounding Delaware Valley region.
Academic curriculum edit
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr is an independent, Catholic college-preparatory K-12 school for girls and has been in continuous operation for over 150 years.
Athletics edit
Sacred Heart's high school participates in 10 varsity sports, including: Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Crew, Lacrosse, Softball, and Track
Sacred Heart's middle school participates in Field Hockey, Basketball, Crew (club), Tennis, and Lacrosse.
Tuition (2021-2022) edit
- Kindergarten $13,260
- Lower school $15,165
- Middle school $17,715
- Upper school $21,960
Scholarships edit
Entering ninth-grade students are eligible for merit scholarships. Academic scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability. A scholarship entrance exam is given in the fall. Scholarships may also be awarded to students with talent in Art or Music. Entering sixth-grade students are eligible for merit scholarships. The scholarship entrance exam is administered in winter.
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 edit
- Mary T. Clark, American academic, civil rights advocate, and Augustine of Hippo expert
- Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, co-founder of the Congress for the New Urbanism and University of Miami architecture professor
Notes and references edit
- ^ SHA. . Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr website. Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
External links edit
- Official website