Sacred Heart Schools on Sheridan Road - the Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls and Hardey Preparatory for Boys – are independent, Catholic, single-sex elementary schools committed to academic excellence. \r\n\r\nThe essence of this educational vision and tradition is articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart schools: \r\n\r\nSacred Heart Schools commit themselves to educate to:\r\n-a personal and active faith in God; \r\n-a deep respect for intellectual values; \r\n-a social awareness which impels to action; \r\n-the building of community as a Christian value; \r\n-personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom