Convent of the Sacred Heart High School
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Convent of the Sacred Heart High School is a private
, Roman Catholic high school
in San Francisco, California
, and part of the Schools of the Sacred Heart
. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco
.
an independent Catholic, college preparatory high school for girls founded in 1887 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart. One of the oldest private schools in California, CSH offers a challenging curriculum that provides a strong foundation to competitive college entrance.
As a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, CSH participates in Network service projects, leadership seminars, and student exchange programs which offer students opportunities at Sacred Heart campuses throughout the USA. A Sacred Heart education is to educate the whole person – spiritually, intellectually and socially. Students at CSH will experience the opportunity to participate in a variety of service outreach programs in the Bay Area community. Students are encouraged to pursue leadership opportunities available through student council and class activities.
In 1998, CSH was once again recognized as a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
, Roman Catholic high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
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, and part of the Schools of the Sacred Heart
Schools of the sacred heart
The Schools of The Sacred Heart Network is a network of private, Catholic schools throughout the world. The program revolves around five goals:*Educate to a personal and active faith in God*Educate to a deep respect for intellectual values...
. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in the northern California region of the United States. It covers the City and County of San Francisco and the Counties of Marin and San Mateo...
.
Background
Convent of the Sacred Heart High School was established in 1887 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart.an independent Catholic, college preparatory high school for girls founded in 1887 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart. One of the oldest private schools in California, CSH offers a challenging curriculum that provides a strong foundation to competitive college entrance.
As a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, CSH participates in Network service projects, leadership seminars, and student exchange programs which offer students opportunities at Sacred Heart campuses throughout the USA. A Sacred Heart education is to educate the whole person – spiritually, intellectually and socially. Students at CSH will experience the opportunity to participate in a variety of service outreach programs in the Bay Area community. Students are encouraged to pursue leadership opportunities available through student council and class activities.
In 1998, CSH was once again recognized as a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
See also
- Network of Sacred Heart Schools
- Society of the Sacred HeartSociety of the Sacred HeartThe Society of the Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic religious congregation established in France by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat in 1800. It has presence in 45 countries. Membership to the Society is restricted to women only. Its members do many works, but focus on education, particularly girls'...
- Madeleine Sophie Barat
- Philippine Duchesne