I like that the students are respectful and responsible outside of class, and I have good memories of dances there when I was a teenager.
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Posted by a other on 10/05/09
SHA provides quality, education and personalized assistance to enable each young woman to achieve her potential.
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Posted by a other on 09/17/09
I'm a sophomore at sacred heart academy. I love it the school is so great! Everyones is involoved in something; red/gold, nutcracker, clubs, sports, or giving back to the community! I personaly love the school because were all like 1 big family; the teachers are considerate of your feelings they always
... Read more give up their time to help. Although the girls can get catty at times we still are close and friendly towards everyone. Sacred Heart isn't about it's activities it's also a fantastic prep school, they teach displine, hard work, integrity, and giving back. It's great to see all the girls come together and represent Sacred Heart Academy! Read less
Posted by a student on 11/24/08
My daughter graduated from SHA and was well prepared for the challenges of college. The school far outranks other high schools and it provides a quality education that prepares young women for the real world. I recommend this school highly.
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Posted by a parent on 04/10/08
I'm currently a student at Sacred Heart Academy. As a senior, I do not this that a better college preparatory school exists in the area. Here they really stress the importance of hardwork and dedication. Although schoolwork is very important and vital, Sacred Heart Academy does host a wide variety of
... Read more social events that are so much fun. If you're looking for a place with good school spirit, an excellent reputation, and has a welcoming environment, this is deinitely the school to attend. But warning you may gain like 10 lbs. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/11/08
The teachers are outstanding, always willing to assist you with anything you have questions about. The athletics are top notch, SHA has won more state championships in recent years than I can count. I'd send my daughter to this school in a heartbeat.
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Posted by a student on 12/07/07
As a junior at SHA, I find it to be an excellent learning environment. The teachers are helpful and dedicated and they have the best interest of the studen in mind. The faculty, while strict, is really looking out for all the girls and is supportive and understanding.
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Posted by a student on 12/05/07
I am currently a senior at Sacred Heart and have come to find that it exceeds other high schools in the region. When going on college interviews admission officers are impressed to hear that I attend SHA. Without Sacred Heart, I would not be looking at the high caliber, first tier colleges to which
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Posted by a student on 10/27/07
Im currently a senior at sacred heart academy and take personal offense to any negative comment made about it in this forum. the faculty and staff are beyond excellent and extremely helpful, even if you don't have a teacher for class, he/she is more then willing to help anyone that needs it. what I find
... Read more most offensive are the comments calling the girls 'clicky'..never once have I seen a girl sit alone at lunch, be left out of a group or conversation or been denied the right to do anything, ESPECIALLY by other students. Ive made my best friends at sacred heart...as the college admisions processed has recently begun, I find our guidance department to be extremely helpful, especially in comparison to those of rival schools in the area, from what I have heard from friends. sacred heart has been the best experience of my life, hands down. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/19/07
SHA is academically one of the better schools we have on LI. I wish I could say the same for the teachers there. There are a few great ones, but not many. The principal is wonderful, but that's where it ends. Her associates and assistants leave much to be desired. Same with the guidance dept. The
... Read more head of guidance is very good at what she does. If your daughter is a nice girl and she isn't 'clicky' this is not the place for her. Read less
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Hempstead schools — Sacred Heart Academy is located at 47 Cathedral Ave, Hempstead NY 11550. 47 Cathedral Ave is in the 11550 ZIP code in Hempstead, NY The school district for Sacred Heart Academy is the Diocese Rockville Centre Education Off. Sacred Heart Academy is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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