About Sacred Heart STEM School of Boston
We are fostering a generation of young innovators who will change the world. Utilizing STEM Education, we develop individuals to excel in academics and in life, to contribute to their communities, lead in an ever-evolving society and live life faithfully. We cultivate an environment for your scholar to become the CEO of their own education.
Our Vision
Our vision of success is that ALL scholars will meet or exceed high academic growth on their summative assessments.
Sacred Heart STEM school will develop ALL scholars to be the CEO’s of their own education. To play an active role as co-creators of their own educational experience through a rigorous STEM curriculum utilizing the Engineering Design Process (EDP). Empowering all scholars with the ability to change their world.
We will actively amplify (or cultivate) a scholar’s Catholic Identity through learning, piety and service, to develop faith filled leaders of the 21st Century.
Only STEM School in the Archdiocese
Average class size of 15 students
100% of Graduates Get Accepted to Premier High Schools
Foreign Language Requirements for K-8
Middle School Exceeded District in Reading and Math
57% of Scholars are Black, 26% Hispanic, 13% 2+ races
Principal’s Welcome
We at Sacred Heart are guided by three unwavering CORE BELIEFS. These beliefs form the foundation for your scholar’s educational career and beyond. They lead to success for a lifetime.
Our Core Beliefs
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At Sacred Heart, our scholars DREAM BIG! They are Determined, Respectful, strive for Excellence, Accountable to reach Mastery, and this is all done with a Belief In God.
If this is the education you desire for your scholar, look no more. Come join us on this wonderful educational journey. Dream BIG, STEM far.
Blessings,
Monica Haldiman
Head of Campus
Our History
Sacred Heart STEM School (SHSS), originally known as St. Francis Xavier School, opened in 1916 with eight classrooms on Cummins Highway across from Sacred Heart Church. The Sisters of Charity of Convent Station, who originally staffed the school, educated the children of parishioners, many of whom were children of Italian and Irish immigrants. The Sisters of Charity remained until June of 1933. In September, 1933, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston began the mission of educating the children of the Parish and remained until June of 2008. In 1954 the present site of the school was purchased and a new school was opened named Sacred Heart School.
SHS continues to service a large multicultural population comprised of Haitian, Hispanic, African, Asian, and Caucasians, many of whom are first-generation Americans. We provide a sound curriculum relevant to today’s scholars who live in a technological society. The development of each scholar intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically is of prime importance. Our program provides a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), Mandarin through Rosetta Stone for grades three through eight, and Latin for grades five through eight, as well as art and music. Our Catholic identity continues to influence our program and practices. At SHSS, we all DREAM BIG!
What Parents Are Saying
My child is graduating from Boston College High School this year. He has become an outstanding member of society. His growth and maturity all started at Sacred Heart, and if I had to turn back time I wouldn't change a thing.
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My son was able to attend a D1 high school and has been doing great, earning first honors thanks to the teachers who prepared him through the years.
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The small classes provided individual attention & room for creativity, and a Christian education is important to me in providing balance & teaching life skills.
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The administration was just as invested in my child as I am as a parent, which I now realize you don't get everywhere.
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Keeping my child at Sacred Heart through Grade 8 was the best decision I have ever made.
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It was an easy decision to keep her there for middle school because she felt a strong sense of belonging, she was able to thrive as a student.
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