SHA at a Glance
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart,
more commonly known as Sacred Heart Academy (SHA),
is an independent, private Catholic day school for young women
in grades 9 – 12.
Mission:
The Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart is a community
committed to providing young women with a comprehensive,
balanced and challenging Catholic education rooted in the
core values of the Franciscan tradition. We are committed
to graduating young women with the intellectual preparedness,
spiritual grounding, a deep commitment to service, and the
leadership skills necessary to have a positive impact on
the world.
Vision Statement:
"Empowering Young Women Through Excellence in Education"
Philosophy:
As an academy with a long history, we learn from and respect
the past, attend to and respond to the present, and work
in hope for the future. Therefore, at SHA we work according
to the belief that each student enrolled is a unique and
important person and that every facet of her life -- spiritual,
emotional, intellectual, social, and physical should be
developed.
Believing that all life comes from God and that Jesus Christ
provides us with a model of personal growth, we attempt
to provide both the atmosphere and experiences needed to
encourage each student to develop as a responsible, educated,
Christian woman. Additionally, we seek to help each individual
develop as a thinking, caring person who respects all life
and has the desire and ability to contribute constructively
to the growth of other persons.
Location:
SHA is located in Eggertsville, a beautiful suburban community
situated near Buffalo, New York. This prime location not
only provides a safe and enjoyable learning environment
for our students, but also creates opportunities for our
students to become engaged in the larger community.
Enrollment:
SHA draws students from 25 area school districts. Students at SHA
are enriched by the presence of foreign exchange students,
young women of many faith traditions, and the diverse gifts
and talents of the school community. Currently 400 young
women attend SHA with approximately 100 students in each
grade.
Academics:
The integrated and diverse curriculum offered at SHA is
geared to meet the needs of the college-bound student through
academic rigor, leadership development and the integration
of learning through service. All students are challenged
to develop well-rounded educational backgrounds and are
encouraged to discover their own academic and civic passions
through the opportunities provided at SHA both inside and
outside the classroom.
Advanced Placement courses, as well as college classes offered by Canisius College, the University at Buffalo, and Daemen College, are available for qualifying students.
Academic support is made available to all SHA students
through the Guidance Department and The Learning Center. Individual educational
services, assessments, and referrals are made on a case-by-case
basis and in conjunction with the student’s family.
Faculty & Staff:
The overwhelming success of students at SHA is enhanced
tremendously by the talented and dedicated professional
staff who work hard to ensure that our mission and philosophy
are upheld both inside and outside of the classroom. Our staff is made up of men and women. School administrators are supported by
a strong network of effective partnerships, established
to enhance all areas of school life, and offering all "stake-holders"
an opportunity to share in the mission and vision of the
school. Such partnerships include: Sisters of St. Francis, Board of Directors, Administrative Council, Parents' Guild, School Planning Team, and Student Council.
Accreditation & Affiliation:
Sacred Heart Academy is chartered by the Board of Regents
of the State of New York and is accredited by the Middle
States Association of Colleges and Schools. Franciscan heritage
and tradition continue through the leadership of the ten
Franciscan Sisters on staff and the vibrant school community
they inspire. SHA holds memberships in NCEA, NASSP, CASE/NAIS, and BISSNET.
Contact Information:
Head of School:
Jennifer M. Demert, Esq.
jdemert@sacredheartacademy.org
Address:
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart
3860 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14226-3398
Phone: 716.834.2101
Fax: 716.834.2944
Office of Admissions:
admissions@sacredheartacademy.org
Address:
Admissions Office
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart
3860 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14226-3398
Phone: 716.834.2101 x311
Fax: 716.834.2944
