Sacred Heart Elementary School

🌟 Key Highlights: Sacred Heart Elementary School

Sacred Heart Elementary School (SHES) is a private, co-educational Catholic parochial school in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. As a ministry of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, it is committed to providing a Christ-centered education that integrates academic excellence, spiritual formation, and the development of students into disciples of Christ prepared to serve their community and church.

🏫 Overview

• Type: Private / Parochial Catholic School (Diocese of Nashville)

• Location: Lawrenceburg, Tennessee (Lawrence County)

• Grades Served: Pre-Kindergarten (PK) – 8th Grade (PK-8 is common for Diocese of Nashville elementary schools)

• Enrollment: Varies, typically a smaller student body

• Core Mission: To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and provide an education in a distinctly Catholic setting that assists parents in their role as primary educators, ensuring students are academically prepared and spiritually formed according to Gospel values.

• Affiliation: Roman Catholic; Ministry of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

• Accreditation: Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)/Cognia and the Tennessee Department of Education.

• Focus: Comprehensive PK–8 education emphasizing the integration of Catholic identity, rigorous academics, and community service.

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

SHES is distinguished by its strong Catholic identity, community focus, and commitment to the whole child:

• Christ-Centered & Sacramental Life: Catholic faith and moral values are the foundation of all instruction. Students participate in daily religion classes, weekly Mass, and learn about the sacraments and traditions of the Church.

• Academic Rigor & Preparation: Provides a structured, academically rigorous curriculum designed to build strong foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, successfully preparing students for competitive high school programs.

• Focus on the Whole Child: The school’s philosophy emphasizes the development of the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of each child, fostering well-rounded individuals.

• Departmentalized Middle School: Grades 6–8 typically feature a departmentalized program, allowing students to benefit from specialized subject instruction in preparation for the rigors of high school.

• Small Class Sizes: Maintains an intentionally low student-to-teacher ratio, which is crucial for providing personalized attention and a nurturing classroom environment where students feel known and supported.

• Community Service: Students are actively engaged in Christian service and outreach projects, translating their faith into practical action within the Lawrenceburg community.

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