Sacred Heart School is dedicated to serving students of varied ethnic and economic backgrounds from many parishes in the Diocese of Monterey. We are committed to developing the unique potential of each child, and educating the whole person to live a life of love and service in the spirit of Jesus. 

School Profile

Sacred Heart School is located within the central business district of the city of Salinas. Although affiliated with Sacred Heart Parish, the school itself serves students from 13 other parishes. Through the efforts of a parent group, bus service is provided to students living in the southern part of the Salinas Valley. There is a definite commitment on the part of these parents to provide a quality Catholic education for their children. Many of our students are second- or third-generation descendents of former students who attended Sacred Heart School since its founding in 1906. Of the student population, approximately 75% are from ethnic minorities.

Curriculum

Through our curriculum we guide students of varied abilities toward academic excellence and responsible, moral decision-making in a world of advanced technology and challenged Christian values. Sacred Heart School offers a strong, academic program though comprehensive K-8 curriculum which emphasizes basic skills in reading, math, language arts, social studies, and science. Specialists provide physical education, computer, Spanish and music instruction. A middle math  teacher is available for students with special learning differences. In addition to a full academic program, our curriculum is supplemented through an after-school sports program, student council,  student-prepared liturgies and prayer services, and an extended-care program.

Accreditation

Sacred Heart School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA).

General Information

Administration:
Reverend Michael Miller, Pastor
Victoria Torcolini, Principal

Current Enrollment:
275 students in transitional kindergarten through grade eight

Student-Teacher Ratio:
8 students per teacher in transitional kindergarten; 30-35 students per teacher in Grades K-8

Tuition Schedule

2008-2009 Registration, Tuition and Fees 

Registration Fee
There is a non-refundable registration fee of $375.00 per child due with the signed school tuition contract.

Tuition
Tuition may be paid in a single payment (by August 10th) with a $50.00 discount, in semester payments (by August 10th & January 10th), or in ten monthly installments (Aug-May). Tuition statements prepared by the School will be provided for each student based on the student’s elected tuition payment plan. Tuition rates are as follows: 

Transitional Kindergarten $3,900
Kindergarten $4,200
Grades 1 through 6 $4,600
Grades 7 & 8 $4,800
2nd child discount $250 per family
3rd child discount $350 per family
4th child discount $400 per family

Registration Information

Sacred Heart School uses an achievement test of basic skills and a school-prepared test as part of the admittance process. Applicants are accepted only after all entrance requirements have been met Registration preference is given to siblings of currently enrolled students, members of Sacred Heart Parish, siblings of currently enrolled students who are members of neighboring Catholic parishes, Catholic applicants from neighboring parishes, and applicants of other faith traditions. For information and registration materials, contact the school office at (831) 771-1314 or send email to shsl906@yahoo.com.