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. The essence of this educational vision and tradition is articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart schools: Sacred Heart Schools commit themselves to educate to: -a personal and active faith in God; -a deep respect for intellectual values; -a social awareness which impels to action; -the building of community as a Christian value; -personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom