Global & Social Awareness

A hallmark of a Sacred Heart education is the commitment to volunteer work as a means of raising social awareness. Duchesne’s signature experiential program is rooted in the Sacred Heart Goal that calls us to serve our community, act for justice, and be responsible citizens.

Giving Back and Service

Lower School students participate in a variety of service programs with several non-profit organizations. 

Middle School and Upper School students travel off campus to volunteer at locations throughout Houston such as schools, senior communities, and charitable organizations that serve the needs of underserved populations. The program includes a project in which students reflect upon their volunteer experience in order to instill a lifelong sense of service.

 

 

Travel Experiences

Upper School students may have the opportunity to travel domestically and internationally. Some travel programs include a focus on volunteer work, for example, traveling to a site during spring break to complete a service project in that community. Other programs provide an opportunity for Duchesne students to visit another Sacred Heart school located in the U.S. or abroad. 

In Middle School, each grade level goes on an annual class trip which give the girls an opportunity to develop independence and bond with classmates. Previous destinations have included New Orleans, Washington, D.C., and Mo Ranch, an outdoor education facility located in the Texas Hill Country.