Student Programs
At Academy of the Sacred Heart, girls go beyond academic learning to discover who they are as confident, self-aware leaders ready to make a difference in the world. When learning is directly tied to the understanding of self and to increased knowledge of the world, girls learn best. Unique to the Upper School, the Experiential Learning Program includes Mentor, weekly community service, Grade 9 Seminar, Retreats, Clubs, Student Government, Exchange, and Project Term. This program allows girls to build on their classroom learning outside of the School's walls, deepen their faith formation, and engage in reciprocal acts of justice, service, and connection.
Signature Experience - Project Term
Academy of the Sacred Heart’s Project Term, launched in 1974, immerses Upper School students in collaborative, real-world problem solving. Each year, all grade 9–12 students use design thinking to explore global issues with partners from Pontiac to Peru, culminating in a week-long field study that expands cultural understanding and supports organizations tackling challenges like climate change, homelessness, and education equity. Over four years, students complete four distinct experiences that often shape future studies and careers.