Welcome to Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart, a school rooted in over 200 years of tradition. We are named for St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, who left France at the age of forty-nine to bring Sacred Heart education to America. It is her legacy and that of the order of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, founded by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat in 1800, that shape our identity.
We educate to a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness that impels to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. These are our non-negotiables as outlined in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools. They are not taglines or empty statements hung on our walls; rather, they are the true focus of all our efforts and represent the real, lived experience of our community. Leading Duchesne into the future impelled by this mission is both an honor and a blessing for me as Head of School. Ask any student, staff, or faculty member about the Duchesne Difference, and you will hear an articulation of Goals and Criteria.
Inspired by Madeleine Sophie’s charge to “make God’s love known,” Duchesne’s challenging and supportive learning environment equips young women with the courage to think critically, the confidence to face challenges, and the compassion to change the world. We are part of a network of 25 schools in the United States and Canada and over 150 schools in more than 41 countries around the world. As members of the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools, we rely on research-based pedagogy that caters to the ways in which girls learn best and work to create an environment in which they thrive.
If you are just hearing about us, I invite you to explore our website and to come in for a visit to learn more. We would love to see you!
Sincerely,
