The emotional, relational and behavioral education of our children is essential as we nurture their growth into healthy and successful adulthood. Part of this aspect of their education at the Academy happens with their interactions with healthy, happy adults; part occurs in religion class; and part is achieved through the Assembly and Advisory program.
Mrs. Renken leads the Lower School Assembly Program. Students in Classes 1–4 attend from 8–8:30 a.m. in the Playroom during their designated weeks, while Primary students have their own schedule and space. The goal of this curriculum is to help students make connections between the ideals we discuss and real life, day-to-day situations. Our hope is to help children be clear about their responsibility, their power and their capacity to choose or not to choose their actions and words with self and others.
In Middle School, Assemblies are led by the students themselves with support from homeroom teachers. Allowing for preparation and leadership in these assemblies is intentional leadership development. Middle School Advisories have the same goals as Lower School Assemblies—emotional, relational, social and behavioral growth and development. In Classes 5–8, Advisories for boys are led by Mr. John Storjohann and Advisories for girls are led by Mrs. Joanne Budny.
The Academy has dedicated time and resources for these vital programs. This is education of the heart, and has long been a hallmark of Sacred Heart education.
— Maureen Glavin, rscj
