The United States Council of Catholic Bishops requires that each Catholic school and church provide training sessions for all adults who work with our children. This training, Virtus, is intended to heighten awareness of child abuse and provide constructive recommendations to prevent child abuse from occurring. Training sessions are offered throughout the year in both English and Spanish.

To ensure safety, anyone working with Sacred Heart children in the cafeteria, on the playground, in a classroom, attending a field trip, or driving on a field trip must fill out a volunteer packet and complete the Virtus course.

You may register for this training online.  If you require assistance, please contact the school office.

All visitors are to report to the school office to visually verify a guest’s identity and to prevent academic disruption. All exterior doors remain locked from the inside for security.

All visitors must report to the school office. They must sign in and sign out upon leaving. All visitors are given a visitor badge to wear while in the school.

Adults are not permitted to use student restrooms. Restrooms for adults are available in the school office, teacher’s lounge, and upper elementary hallway.

School closings are announced via social media, email, text message, and phone calls.

The school has a crisis management plan in place in the event of a school-wide emergency. Fire, tornado, and lock-down drills are conducted routinely. The school’s faculty and staff are familiar with the school’s safety protocols. Evacuation instructions are posted throughout the school. The school works with local safety personnel who ensure the safety of our students.