Academics

Sacred Heart School of Glyndon provides our students in grades PreK-3 through Grade 8 with a academically rigorous Catholic Education that challenges them daily and helps our students to reach his or her full potential: academically, spiritually, and morally. Our mission at Sacred Heart School nourishes spiritual and academic growth within a loving, safe, and diverse community centered on Catholic values and academic excellence.

As a part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore the academics at our school incorporates the course of study developed and approved by the Division of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Our Catholic faith is the focal point of our education process, and it permeates all curriculum areas.

Our Curriculum is developed by the school faculty under the leadership of the Sacred Heart School administration. Basic subjects and time allotments are established in concert with the Archdiocesan Course of Studies and the regulations of the Maryland State Department of Education for non-public schools. Curriculum content is developed through faculty selection of appropriate grade level materials. The following links provide a more in-depth description of the Sacred Heart School of Glyndon curriculum.

Our Catholic School Academics Program:

Early Education: The early education preschool program at Sacred Heart School of Glyndon is designed for children ages three through four. To learn more please visit our preschool page.

Kindergarten: The Sacred Heart School of Glyndon Kindergarten program is highly academic while also nurturing each child’s social development through the use of centers and structured, creative play. Learn more by visiting our kindergarten page. 

Elementary School: Success in today’s global society demands knowledge, skills, and perspective that go beyond the classroom. Our students are challenged academically, spiritually, and creatively to grow in confidence, curiosity, and in faith. Learn more by visiting our elementary school page.  

Middle School: Students in grades 6-8 learn in a departmentalized setting taught by teachers who specialize in particular subject areas. A cross-curricula team approach is used in our middle school program. Learn more by visiting our middle school page. 

For more information about the  Academics at Sacred Heart School, please click on the links below.

Student Performance: Sacred Heart School of Glyndon students excel in our academically rigorous environment and consistently score above the average on both Archdiocesan and national standardized testing. Learn more by visiting our student performance page.

Technology: Technology courses are essential to every Catholic school curriculum. In fact, technology is required to be integrated throughout each course of study from Mathematics to Religion. To learn about the benefits it provides please visit our technology page. 

Signature Programs: The Sacred Heart School of Glyndon is a place that recognizes children as unique individuals and encourages all students to realize their God-given gifts and talents. As such, the Sacred Heart Mission is to foster a safe and nurturing learning environment that supports students in all areas of school life. Explore what makes us unique by visiting our signature programs page. 

Student Services: the Sacred Heart Mission is to foster a safe and nurturing learning environment that supports students in all areas of school life. Learn more about our student services. 

Before & After School Programs: Sacred Heart School of Glyndon is proud to partner with ABC Care, a nationally accredited provider of quality childcare, offering before and aftercare programs. Learn more by visiting our before & after school programs.