Application Process and Policy

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Simply follow these easy steps to begin your child's journey.
  1. Complete the application form and return it to the school with your cheque for $100.00.
  2. You will be contacted by one of the following to arrange an interview, testing and a meeting with the Headmistress, Mrs. Patricia Donnelly.
    • Mrs. Bernadette Fegan, Junior Primary Coordinator
    • Mrs. Joy Carter, Principal of Sacred Heart Elementary School
    • Miss Pauline Scott, Principal of Sacred Heart High School
    • Mr. Robert Marchand, Principal of Fountain Academy of the Sacred Heart
  3. Submissions of school records/transcripts of grades from the applicant's present school and should be mailed directly to Mrs. Carter, Miss Scott or Mr. Marchand.
  4. Upon acceptance, you are required to submit a $1,000 enrollment deposit.

Admissions Policy 2009-2010

  1. Applicants must successfully complete an academic assessment to determine that the school is able to meet the needs of the students. The school admits students with a range of abilities, but the school does not have the resources to meet the needs of all students.
  2. Students applying for admission to the Junior Primary Programme must have their fourth birthday on or before December 31st of their Junior Primary year.
  3. Students applying for admission to the Senior Primary programme are required to have attained their fifth birthday in December of their Senior Primary year.
  4. The school welcomes students from all ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds. Applicants to the school are made aware that the religious education reflects the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and that all students are required to take part in religious education. Religious education at Sacred Heart School of Halifax encourages awareness, understanding and tolerance of other faiths and religions.
  5. Sacred Heart School of Halifax is an independent school. Annual tuition fees are a condition of attendance at the school. Students with outstanding accounts from a previous school year will not be admitted to the school in the next school year unless the account is paid.
  6. Successful applicants may apply for financial assistance. The school provides limited funds to students who would not otherwise be able to attend the school. Applicants for financial assistance must demonstrate both need and willingness to contribute positively to the school.
  7. Once accepted into the school a student is expected to observe the school's behavioural standards and meet the academic requirements at grade level.