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The Sacred Heart School of Montreal ACADEMICS & EXTRACURRICULARS
Curriculum
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Curriculum approach at Sacred Heart School: Traditional
Sacred Heart School has a Traditional approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Liberal Arts, Progressive, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
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International curriculum & programs at Sacred Heart School: Duke of Edinburgh's Award
What Sacred Heart School says about their overall curriculum and approach:
Small class sizes guarantee students individual attention from our dedicated faculty. An accelerated mathematics program leads to Calculus in Secondary V. The school also offers an AP course in European History, Psychology and English. French is offered at four levels to match girls' aptitudes, including Français langue d'enseignement, which is equivalent to what is taught in a French school. Sec I & II have the opportunity to take Social Sciences (History and Geography) in French. The Faculty Scholars program allows motivated students to work on an independent project with an expert in the field. Sacred Heart girls benefit from the balance between academic excellence and rich extracurricular programs. Students compete in team sports such as ice hockey, basketball and soccer, and participate in clubs.
Approach
| Focus | Religious-based |
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| Academic | Christian (Roman Catholic) |
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Pedagogies and subject courses:
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Mathematics
Mathematics approach at Sacred Heart School: Traditional Math
Sacred Heart School has a Traditional Math approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Discovery Math, Equal Balance approach).
[Show: About Traditional Math?]What Sacred Heart School says:
The overall objective of the Mathematics programme is to produce problem solvers, using mathematical reasoning and communication. At all levels the assessment of Mathematics is based on two competencies, these being Solves a Situational Problem and Mathematical Reasoning. The content of every course is divided into Algebra and Arithmetic, Geometry, and Probability and Statistics. The accelerated programme moves advanced Mathematics students through the secondary school curriculum in four years instead of five, allowing them to complete AP Calculus in Secondary V.
Textbooks and supplementary materials:
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Calculator policy:
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Science
Science approach at Sacred Heart School: Equal Balance
Sacred Heart School has an Equal Balance approach to Science (as opposed to Expository, Inquiry approach).
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Science plays an integral role in our daily lives, and is constantly changing and expanding. Our science programme grants students the opportunity to reach their full potential. Students are exposed to a range of topics in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science. Constructivist and cooperative methods of learning are used in order to provide the best learning environment and to accommodate different learning styles. Students learn the value of rigorous intellectual inquiry, through both laboratory and theoretical work. They become aware of both the positive and negative effects of science on society, and of the relationships between science and other disciplines, with a focus on technology. This awareness will help them to become critical and self-assured thinkers and to make informed decisions on matters involving science.
Treatment of evolution:
Subject Offered Evolution as consensus theory Evolution as one of many equally viable theories Evolution is not taught Topics covered in curriculum:
Subject Offered Biology Chemistry Ecology Geology Meteorology Physics Physiology Zoology Literature
Literature approach at Sacred Heart School: Traditional
Sacred Heart School has a Traditional approach to Literature (as opposed to Social Justice, Equal Balance approach).
[Show: About Traditional?]What Sacred Heart School says:
The English Language Arts programme promotes the love of learning by encouraging students to deepen their appreciation of literature and their understanding of language encountered in media texts. Students engage in open and respectful discussion of a wide range of ideas, including major ethical and moral dilemmas faced by humankind. The choice of literature and the topics of discussion and debate encourage intellectual development and a habit of reflection.
Program covers:
Subject Offered Canadian lit American lit European (continental) lit World (non-Western) lit English lit Ancient lit Humanities and Social Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences approach at Sacred Heart School: Equal Balance
Sacred Heart School has an Equal Balance approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism, Pragmatism approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]What Sacred Heart School says:
The mission of the Social Sciences Department is to foster a thoughtful understanding of the context, infrastructures, ideas, and forces that shape the modern world. Through a multi-disciplinary programme that comprises geography, economics, history, politics and citizenship, students learn about people and places, their power and potential, in the past and present. Our aim is to prepare students for further study and citizenship by combining scholarly insight and practical application. This will enable students to acquire a refined sense of ethical purpose and a heightened appreciation of humanity and its institutions.
Foreign Languages
Foreign Languages approach at Sacred Heart School: Communicative
Sacred Heart School has a Communicative approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual, Equal Balance approach).
[Show: About Communicative?]What Sacred Heart School says:
The globalization of our modern world has made ease of communication and general cultural awareness increasingly important. A knowledge of languages gives students not only the ability to communicate orally and in writing, but also the opportunity to discover and explore the world’s cultural diversity, whether through literature or the print and electronic media, or through interaction and exchange with individuals in their immediate community and around the world.
Language instruction offered in:
Subject Offered Chinese-Cantonese Chinese-Mandarin French German Greek Italian Japanese Hebrew Latin Russian Spanish ESL Fine Arts
Fine Arts approach at Sacred Heart School: Creative
Sacred Heart School has a Creative approach to Fine Arts (as opposed to Receptive, Equal Balance approach).
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Subject Offered Acting Dance Drama/Theatre Graphic Design Music Visual Arts Visual studio philosophy:
Expressive Disciplined What Sacred Heart School says:
The Arts are an integral part of our society and our life experiences and are therefore an essential part of a well-rounded education. They open the door to artistic sensitivity, creativity, and the exploration of a student’s talents and interests. They further develop leadership skills, self-confidence,creative thinking and approaches to problem solving as well as provide the means to explore various mediums of personal and artistic expression. Each discipline combines theoretical understanding with a variety of practical applications in both individual and group settings. Historical, cultural and individual perspectives place the arts within a broader context; and students learn to analyze the role of the arts in the past and present and to recognize their power as both a catalyst for, and a recorder of, social change.
Computers and Technology
Computers and Technology approach at Sacred Heart School: Medium integration
Sacred Heart School has a Medium integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration, Heavy integration approach).
[Show: About Medium integration?]What Sacred Heart School says:
With the introduction of Chromebooks for all students. technology has become fully integrated into our daily curriculum. Indeed, each student starts the day by reading the \'Daily News\' which appears as the homepage when first opening up their Chromebook.\n\nEach class also has a \'Google Classroom\', a virtual classroom, which teachers can use to place learning material, evaluations or otherwise engage with the students in discussion and classwork. A majority of work is now handed out, worked upon and returned to the teacher in a digital format.\n\nUsing the collaborative tools available through the use of the Google for Education program, students can work in groups, share notes and work on the same document even when at home or in different classrooms.\n\nTechnology is used to keep students engaged in various ways.
Program covers:
Subject Offered Computer science Robotics Web design Physical Education
What Sacred Heart School says:
In addition to giving students the opportunity to increase their level of physical fitness and raise their awareness of healthy lifestyle choices, the physical education programme fosters values that are an integral part of a Sacred Heart education: teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, respect for themselves and for others, and a spirit of community.
Religious Education
What Sacred Heart School says:
The courses in Ethics and Religious Culture at The Sacred Heart School of Montreal are oriented to the Catholic tradition of the school while respecting the multicultural and religious diversity of our school community. The overall objective of the Religion Department is to help each student develop the awareness and skills to respond with compassion and wisdom to the people and situations that they will encounter in their lives.
Advanced Placement courses
- AP Art History
- AP Music Theory
- AP Psychology
- AP Computer Science A
- AP English Literature and Composition
- AP European History
- AP Microeconomics
Sex and health education
Sex and health education approach at Sacred Heart School: Quebec curriculum
Sacred Heart School has a Quebec curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Does not follow prrovincialcurriculum approach).
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Sacred Heart School has a approach Mostly value-neutral (as opposed to Fairly value-based approach).[Show: About Mostly value-neutral?]What Sacred Heart School says:
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Language
Learn about The Sacred Heart School of Montreal's languages of instruction and enrolment.
Sacred Heart School is a bilingual / dual-immersion school with English, French as the primary language of instruction
| English - 60% | French - 40% | ||||||||
Language of enrolment include: English
Online Learning
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal's online learning approach and offerings. Learn about this school's online programs and courses offered, its course formats, and its teaching and learning approaches.
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal offers online courses to students.
Course schedule
| Period | Grades | Number of Courses | Start - End |
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| Summer | 7 to 11 | 5 | Jul 01, 2022 — Aug 01, 2022 |
| Full year | 12 to 12 | 7 | Sep 01, 2021 — Jun 15, 2022 |
| Winter | 10 to 10 | 3 | Jan 10, 2022 — Aug 01, 2022 |
Course format
| Type | Offered |
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| Distance | |
| Asynchronous | |
| Synchronous |
What Sacred Heart School says about their course format:
Distance: Online Math and History for grade 10
Asynchronous: Summer school
Academic support and services
| Type | Offered |
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| Dedicated teacher per course | |
| Exam proctoring | |
| Student progress tracker | |
| Regular office hours | |
| Additional support | |
| Study groups | |
| Special needs support |
Curriculum Pace
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Curriculum Pace approach at Sacred Heart School: Accelerated
Sacred Heart School has an Accelerated approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Standard-enriched, Student-paced approach).
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What Sacred Heart School says about their curriculum pace:
Opportunities for enrichment include International Student Exchange, Faculty Scholars (independent learning), Accelerated Math, Advanced Placement courses, Robotics, and more.
Flexible pacing style
| Type | Offered |
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| Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
| Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
| Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
| Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
| Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
| Differentiated assessment |
What Sacred Heart School says about their flexible pacing:
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Academic Culture
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Academic Culture approach at Sacred Heart School: Rigorous
Sacred Heart School has a Rigorous approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Supportive approach).
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What Sacred Heart School says about their academic culture:
The school provides a rigorous education that incorporates all forms of critical thinking and inspires a life-long love of learning. The curriculum develops aesthetic values and the creative use of the imagination. The faculty utilizes a variety of teaching strategies that recognize the individual needs of every student. Members of the school community model and teach ethical and respectful use of all learning resources, both written and electronic.
Developmental priorities
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Primary Developmental Priority: Balanced
Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
What Sacred Heart School says about their developmental priorities:
At The Sacred Heart School of Montreal, our mission is to nurture the mind, body and spirit of each student in a supportive and caring environment.
Special needs support
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A - Forms of Support
Accommodation:
Modification:
Remediation:
B - Environments
Resource Assistance:
Withdrawal Assistance:
Partial Integration:
Full-Time Class:
Special NeedNeed
Forms of SupportA
EnvironmentsB
ADHD
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Learning disabilitiesDyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability)This is a learning disability that can limit a child's ability to read and learn. It can have a variety of traits. A few of the main ones are impaired phonological awareness and decoding, problems with orthographic coding, and auditory short-term memory impairment.Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)This is a sound differentiation disorder involving problems with reading, comprehension, and language.DyscalculiaThis is a kind of specific learning disability in math. Kids with this math disorder have problems with calculation. They may also have problems with math-related concepts such as time and money.DysgraphiaThis is a kind of specific learning disability in writing. It involves problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas.Language Processing DisorderThis is characterized by having extreme difficulty understanding what is heard and expressing what one wants to say. These disorders affect the area of the brain that controls language processing.Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD)These involve difficulties interpreting non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language. They're usually characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal skills and weaker motor, visual-spatial, and social skills.Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor DeficitA characteristic seen in people with learning disabilities such as Dysgraphia or Non-verbal LD. It can result in missing subtle differences in shapes or printed letters, losing place frequently, struggles with cutting, holding pencil too tightly, or poor eye/hand coordination.
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DevelopmentalAutismRefers to a range of conditions that involve challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication. They also involve unique strengths and differences. For instance, there are persons with both low- and high-functioning autism (some claim the latter is identical to Asperger's syndrome).Asperger's SyndromeOn the autism spectrum, Asperger's is considered quite mild in terms of symptoms. While traits can vary widely, many kids with Asperger's struggle with social skills. They also sometimes fixate on certain subjects and engage in repetitive behaviour.Down syndromehis is associated with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics.Intellectual disabilityThis is a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (e.g., reasoning, learning, and problem solving). Intellectual disabilities are also known as general learning disabilities (and used to be referred to as a kind of mental retardation).Williams syndromeThis is a rare genetic disorder present at birth. It is characterized by intellectual disabilities or learning problems, unique facial features, and cardiovascular problems.Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. These may include growth deficits, facial anomalies, and damage to the central nervous system, which can lead to cognitive, behavioural, and other problems.
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Behavioral and EmotionalTroubled behaviour / troubled teensroubled teens tend to have problems that are intense, persistent, and can lead to quite unpredictable behaviour. This can lead to behavioural and emotional issues, such as drug and alcohol abuse, criminal behaviour, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.Clinical DepressionThis is a mental health disorder also called "major depression." It involves persistent feelings of sadness, loss, and anger. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in relationships with others or in daily activities, such as school, work, or one's social life.Clinical anxietyThis is a mood disorder involving intense, relentless feelings of distress and fear. They can also have excessive and persistent worry about everyday situations, and repeated episodes of intense anxiety or terror.Suicidal thoughtsThis involves persistent thoughts about ending one's life.Drug and alcohol abuseThis involves the excessive use of drug and/or alcohol, which interferes with daily functioning.Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)This is a disruptive behavioural disorder which normally involves angry outbursts, often directed at people of authority. This behaviour must last continuously for six months or more and significantly interfere with daily functioning.
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PhysicalMultiple sclerosisThis is a condition of the central nervous system. It affects the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Symptoms can include fatigue, loss of motor control, memory loss, depression, and cognitive difficulties.Cerebral palsyhis refers to a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. CP is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture.Muscular dystrophyMuscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder which weakens the body's muscles. Causes, symptoms, age of onset, and prognosis vary between individuals.Spina BifidaThis is a condition present at birth due to the incomplete formation of the spine and spinal cord. It can lead to a number of physical challenges, including paralysis or weakness in the legs, bowel and bladder incontinence, hydrocephalus (too much fluid in the brain), and deformities of the spine.Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)This is a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Also known as "sensory integration disorder," it affects fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also affect speech.BlindnessVisual impairment is a decreased ability or inability to see that can't be fixed in usual ways, such as with glasses. Some people are completely blind, while others have what's called "legal blindness."DeafnessHearing impairment, also known as "hearing loss," is a partial or total inability to hear. The degree of hearing impairment varies between people. It can range from complete hearing loss (or deafness) to partial hearing loss (meaning the ears can pick up some sounds).Cystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition, which affects the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects young children and adults.Multiple physicalAccommodating a wide range of physical conditions and disabilities.
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Academic support
| Type | Offered |
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| Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
| Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
Mild but clinically diagnosed learning disabilities
| Type | Offered |
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| Accommodations | |
| Modifications | |
| Extra support |
What Sacred Heart School says:
Sacred Heart has a comprehensive accommodations policy and assessment policy on the evaluation of student learning. The school honours most recommendations made by licensed professionals and provides accommodations for learning and social-emotional challenges.
Additional support
| Type | Offered |
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| Social skills programs | |
| Occupational therapy | |
| Psychotherapy | |
| Speech-language therapy |
Gifted learner support
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Curriculum Delivery: Acceleration and enrichment
There is an equal emphasis on acceleration and enrichment.
Class structure
| Program | Offered |
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| Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
| Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
In-class adaptations
| Program | Offered |
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| Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
| Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
| Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
| Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
| Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
What Sacred Heart School says about their gifted learner support:
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Homework Policy
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Nightly homework
In grade Gr. 12, Sacred Heart School students perform an average of 2 hours of homework per night.
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| Sacred Heart School | 60 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 120 mins | 120 mins | 120 mins |
| Site Average | 54 mins | 58 mins | 75 mins | 86 mins | 102 mins | 109 mins |
What Sacred Heart School says about their flipped classroom policy:
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Report Card Policy
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How assessments are delivered across the grades
| Type | Grades |
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| Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 7 to Gr. 11 |
| Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Gr. 7 to Gr. 11 |
| Academic achievement reporting | Gr. 7 to Gr. 11 |
| Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 7 to Gr. 11 |
Extracurricular Activities
While academics remain the priority for most private schools, many also place a strong focus on a well-rounded education and encourage participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, arts, or clubs. Involvement in extracurriculars helps stimulate students in their studies, makes them more motivated to learn, and can make school more enjoyable and fulfilling. Extracurricular activities can also provide students with a much-needed break from the stresses of academics, while helping them to develop skills and allowing them to take part in valuable social situations.
Sports offered
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal offers 11 competitive sports and 0 recreational sports.
Competitive offered Recreational offered
all sports]
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Running
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Clubs offered
The Sacred Heart School of Montreal offers 21 clubs and extracurricular programs.
Clubs offered Clubs not offered
all clubs and programs]
Foreign Language Club
Jazz Ensemble
Math Club
Online Magazine
Outdoor Education
Photography
Poetry/Literature club
Robotics club
School newspaper
Science Club
Student Council
Yearbook
Yoga
Art Club
Band
Choir
Community Service
Dance Club
Debate Club
Drama Club
Environmental Club
What Sacred Heart School says about their extracurricular activities:
- Competitive and Challenging Athletics Program
- Model UN, Comic Book Club, Show Choir, Cooking Club, Typing Club
