academics

Preschool

Welcome to The Carolyn A. Lynch Early Education Center at Sacred Heart STEM School, where innovation meets education. We are proud that our Little Builders Sprouting Engineers academic program has been honored by the National Catholic Education Association for its groundbreaking approach to education. Our STEM program is not only academically rigorous and scientifically driven but also prioritizes fostering healthy social and emotional development in our young learners.

With three distinct class options available, we are dedicated to providing a personalized PK program that meets the unique needs of both you and your child. Join us as we embark on a journey of exploration, discovery, and growth together.

Class Curriculum

PK 3: Ages 2.9-3

We are thrilled to be joining you at the start of your preschool journey! Through our beloved PK# program, your scholar can be expected to:

Count to 10
Recite the letters of the alphabet
Identify basic numbers
Identify basic shapes

PK 4: Ages 4-5

Who said learning can’t be fun? Our PK 4 program will have your scholar captivated each and every day. By the end of a fun filled year, scholars will be able to:

Develop an understanding of numbers of up to 10 including one-to one correspondence, counting, cardinality and comparison
Demonstrate understanding of sounds & link initial sound to the corresponding printed letter
Write the letters of their name independently

Dual Language Exposure Program: Ages 3-5

¡Bienvenidos! This class is unique to Sacred Heart Our dual language exposure class will have you little scholar learning and engages with the community around them, through the exposure to the basic Spanish Scholars in the DLE program will be guided to develop skills within the three pillars of the programs:

Bilingualism and biliteracy
High academic achievement in both languages
Sociocultural competence

Academic Overview

All major corporations have expressed the need for skilled employees. Statistics show most schools are not preparing scholars with the necessary skills for future success. Those skills are called the 21st Century skills and they include critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication. Nothing sharpens and develops those skills more than a STEM curriculum.

Our Curriculum

Sacred Heart STEM School educates our scholars through multiple subjects, such as English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Technology, and Foreign Language. Although we are a STEM school, our humanities programs allow scholars to express themselves through various forms of art and creativity. If you would like to learn more about our special subjects, please visit the resources tab below.

A Guide to STEM

At Sacred Heart, STEM is the backbone of our curriculum. Its principles and procedures are integrated throughout all subject areas, rather than serving as a “stand-alone” subject. STEM equals higher scholar achievement and academic growth evidenced by the success our scholars have on Archdiocesan standardized testing and benchmarking as well as the High School Placement Test (HSPT).