COVID-19 FAQS

Sacred Heart will return to distance-learning after spring break on Monday, March 30th. At this point in time, based on Governor Ned Lamont’s executive order, students, faculty or staff will not return to campus before April 20th. We do not anticipate the return to campus before the end of April, and we are actively planning for the possibility that distance-learning will continue through the end of the 2019-20 academic year. During this time of distance-learning for students and faculty, staff will--as their job requirements allow--continue to work remotely.

The academic calendar for the year remains unchanged except that the previously scheduled exam and make-up days in May will be treated as regular school days.

Each division made adjustments to class schedules and times based on the feedback from our initial days of distance-learning prior to March Break. These changes will be communicated directly from the Division Heads to the students and parents in their divisions.

Courses will not be offered pass/fail. Grading and assessment will differ from grade to grade, but faculty have worked hard to create alternative assessments to take advantage of our online environment. Each Division Head will communicate specifics on grading and assessment directly with the students and parents in their divisions.

The Middle and Upper School schedules feature extra help/office hours for students to receive assistance. Lower School parents should reach out to individual teachers to schedule extra help sessions.

Please have your child contact her Division Head to schedule time to retrieve items from campus in coordination with Sacred Heart security.

Your daughter should keep her computer or iPad for distance learning. Library books, athletic uniforms and other items can be returned once campus reopens.

The requirement to finish 25 hours of service is waived for the Class of 2020. For the Classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023, the requirement of 25 hours is waived. However, in some instances, students may be asked to complete up to five additional hours during the summer of 2020. By May 1st, Mrs. Bader will inform each student individually whether any additional hours are required. Eighth grade service requirements will be addressed with students directly.

No, classes are continuing remotely, and we will complete the academic work of the semester.

Yes. Refunds will be prorated based on the number of days of unused service. Credits will be applied to your student accounts, if this results in an account credit balance a check will be issued upon request.

Yes. Refunds will be prorated based on the number of days of unused service. Credits will be applied to your student accounts, if this results in an account credit balance a check will be issued upon request.

The deadline to apply to Sacred Heart was February 1, however, please contact the Admission Office at admission@cshct.org for more information about completing a late application.  Unfortunately, we are unable to give tours at this time but are more than happy to host video conference sessions to meet prospective students & parents.

The Financial Aid Committee will resume meeting the week of March 23rd to review completed financial aid applications.  Families should expect to receive their enrollment contracts containing their financial aid awards within a two-week period of completing the application process.

Please contact Katie Cullinane, Director of Admission & Financial Aid, to inquire about the financial aid application process. Also, visit the Financial Aid page on the Sacred Heart Greenwich website.

All athletic events, including practices, are cancelled through April 20th. We will continue to provide updates on the status of future events. Some of our competitors have made decisions regarding their seasons past April 20th, and we have updated our website to reflect those changes. Please refer to each individual team page/schedule for the latest updates.

All events through April 20th have been canceled, although some will be rescheduled. All events thereafter are being evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The School will communicate through the Friday emails as well as one-off communications about the status of future events. The School is working hard to ensure that the Class of 2020 is honored for their hard work and tremendous contributions to the Sacred Heart community.

All events through April 20th have been canceled. All events thereafter are being evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The School will communicate through the Friday emails as well as one-off communications about the status of future events. In addition, we are working to keep online calendars up-to-date with the latest information (both in the Parent Portal and on the website).

To help the School continue to make the best possible decisions for the health of our constituents, we started an internal database of COVID-19 impact within our community. Form data will be used by the Sacred Heart administrative team and kept confidential.

To help the School continue to make the best possible decisions for the health of our constituents, we started an internal database of COVID-19 impact within our community. Form data will be used by the Sacred Heart administrative team and kept confidential.

Please complete the March Break travel form. A member of the administrative team will follow up with you.

The School has aggregated all community-wide information related to COVID-19 on its website here.

The School’s goal is to be as transparent as possible with the community, but it cannot share specific information detailed in any self-reportings. The local health departments in Connecticut and New York handle communication about contact at the immediate impact level, should that arise.

Prior to March Break, the School hired additional cleaning staff to make sure all shared surfaces (doorknobs, railings, keyboards, etc.) remained sanitized in addition to our regular, nightly cleaning. The School’s regularly scheduled deep clean occurred over the first week of March Break. Campus will remain closed from the time of the deep cleaning until the School is ready to welcome students back to campus.

The Sacred Heart Greenwich campus is currently closed to non-essential personnel. Staff will continue to work remotely while faculty and students participate in distance-learning beginning March 30.

The school’s indoor and outdoor athletic facilities are currently closed, as is true with many schools in our area.

All athletic events, including practices, are cancelled through April 20. We will continue to provide updates on the status of future events. Some of our competitors have made decisions regarding their seasons past April 20, and we have updated our website to reflect those changes. Please refer to each individual team page/schedule for the latest updates. 

The school’s indoor and outdoor athletic facilities are currently closed, as is true with many schools in our area.

Yes. Student-athletes should expect to continue to hear from our upper school coaches throughout the time we are engaged in distance-learning. This will include email check-ins, Zoom calls, Google hangouts, and more. MS spring coaches will offer sport-specific events during our live wellness time on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our goal is to maintain the connection between students, coaches, teams, and the greater athletic community as this is such an impactful piece of the Sacred Heart experience.

Yes. If your daughter is in the Lower or Middle School, or is an Upper School student enrolled in PE, they will continue to receive PE curriculum guidance. The activities and timing will be flexible, in an effort to accommodate every student’s unique situation. Our goal is to provide students and families with a variety of options to help keep people moving and healthy!

Our physical education faculty, wellness department, deans of students, school psychologists, health teachers, coaches, and athletic department staff will be collaborating to share a wide variety of wellness options and community programming for students and families to utilize during this time of distance-learning. We will share weekly options, including live events that will be hosted by Sacred Heart faculty and staff on Tuesday and Thursdays at 2pm. Check the Wellness Resources page available via the Community Login for more!

Your daughter should keep her computer or iPad for distance learning. Library books, athletic uniforms and other items can be returned once campus reopens.

The School has loaned technology equipment to students who need hardware and supported families with insufficient Wifi so that all can participate in distance-learning. If new issues arise, please contact your daughter's division head.

Please have her get in touch with Karl Haeseler (Upper School), Ana Nystedt (Middle School), or Kathy Dunn (Lower School). She can also fill out the Student Help Desk form, which is reviewed by all members of the technology team.

No, campus is currently closed. However, please feel free to reach out to the Admission Office and Division Heads with questions about the upcoming school year.  

From everyone at Sacred Heart, we are so looking forward to welcoming your family to our community. We understand there are many questions and to-do’s in order to prepare for the upcoming year. This spring, you will continue to receive information about the upcoming school year and there will be opportunities to connect with fellow students, parents and our faculty remotely.

• Volunteer to talk to a Sacred Heart senior about your college experience and answer questions (college graduating class of 2010-2023 only, please).

• Join other Sacred Heart alumnae and submit your name and ideas for support. We are looking for your time and expertise as we evolve remote learning this spring.