The Arts
At the Academy of the Sacred Heart, the arts and innovation are central to a well-rounded education. Through programs in STEM, performing arts, and visual arts, students discover new ways to think, create and express themselves.
ASHWorks
ASHWorks is our signature, hands-on STEM program for students in Grades 2–12. In a dedicated workshop space, students design, build and test projects that encourage creativity and critical thinking.
Guided by experienced faculty, they work on everything from dragster cars to custom engineering challenges. ASHWorks blends science, technology, engineering and math with problem solving and teamwork so each student gains confidence and real-world skills.
Performing Arts
Performing Arts are essential to the curriculum in every learning community, creating opportunities for personal growth through creative self-expression. In the performing arts, students strengthen communication skills, develop self-confidence and critical thinking skills, and build empathy through teamwork and collaboration.
Middle school students take classes in vocal music and musical theater for both beginners and experienced performers, resulting in annual concerts and leadership in all-school liturgical services. Students have the opportunity to continue their studies in the Upper School through courses focused on vocal performance, acting, theater fundamentals, and playwriting. The Upper School is also home to Troupe 11198 of the International Thespian Society, a globally recognized honor society for students in the performing arts. In addition, the theater department stages a spring musical each year, welcoming students in grades 5–12 and often students from other divisions.
Visual Arts
Visual Arts include art/design, clay and photography. Students experience the thinking, making and skill-developing aspects of the arts as well as their expressive qualities, seen in the context of individual life and the life of cultures past and present.
The emphasis of our program is on the process of creation, with beautiful examples frequently on display in the Guinn Art Gallery located just outside the Chapel.