We have been at SHPS for 5 years now and feel so blessed to be part of such a wonderful family. Our children have and continue to have amazing teachers. Our children continue to strive in this spiritual and academic environment. Thank you SHPS! read more

Sacred Heart Parish School. Oh boy... Where to begin? I attended SHPS from 4th to 7th grade in the early 2000s and it definitely left a mark, but not in a positive way. My family moved to the U.S. from Mexico and SHPS was very accommodating in accepting me at such a late stage of the admissions process (although, looking back on it, the admissions "test" wasn't exactly difficult, considering I took it right there and then and passed it on the spot). I will admit that the first year was great; made several friends, the events the school held were great (my favorites being the Blessing of the Animals and the Lady of Guadalupe carnival), and even the hot lunches served twice a week were the coolest thing I had ever experienced (not something you normally saw in Mexico, much less nowadays with all the fuzz going on about healthy school lunches). The problems started when I was in 5th grade. Like any young boy, I started getting into trouble because of a myriad of shenanigans. This wouldn't have been anything out of the ordinary if it hadn't been for the fact that the principal, who no longer works there (thankfully), seemed to have made it his mission to expel me. I came to know the principal's office better than my own homeroom. I should also mention that I had a friend who would participate in whatever shenanigans I got myself into, meaning that he was EQUALLY guilty. However, the principal didn't seem to think so. Oh, and by the way, my friend was Caucasian. So, the Hispanic boy is the guilty one, but the Caucasian one isn't, even though they both engaged in the same type of shenanigans. I'll let you draw your own conclusions on that. The straw that broke the camel's back was when I gave a girl I had a crush on a little notebook that said 'I Love You' on the cover. For some reason, the girl's parents thought this kind of gift was pure blasphemy, because the principal quickly jumped on the bandwagon of calling it "sexual harassment." It seems this gave him enough justification to expel me. I don't know why my parents insisted on me remaining at SHPS, but for some reason, I was allowed back into the school on the condition that I see a psychologist during the summer. I felt like I was on probation during 7th grade and it must've been clear to my parents as well because I had to switch schools a year before starting high school sine it seemed like the principal was going to expel me again if I even so much as sneezed the wrong way. This was almost 20 years ago, and the fact that the principal no longer works there is one good thing the school has going for it, but I can't say for sure if his replacement is any better. If something like this were to happen today, the school would be drowning in lawsuits. SHPS did not hesitate to use the rod. read more

Coronado's Sacred Heart Parish School is a private, coed Roman Catholic affiliated school for students in grades K-8. We are new to Sacred Heart, but so far, I love it. We moved our children from a local public school due to poor teachers, unruly students and behavior issues. The teachers met with us and our children individually. Our children were tested to see where they stand academically. We toured the school and had time with the principal. Love the Apple computer lab (iPads are on the way), and the Spanish program, as well as all the extra curricular programs offered. The first week of school, we received a rubric of our children's reading comprehension & math and a few examples of their work. This was outstanding in my opinion because you know immediately where your child stands and where they need improvement. Everything I wanted in a school for my children - good academics, friendly teachers, well-behaved children, an understanding of a higher power and limited behavioral issues! read more

I was a student here for six years. I would never, ever send my children to SHPS. I absolutely hated it. Teachers told us we were going to Hell, told us we were possessed, evil, unclean, they would periodically bring out the palm fronds and holy water to 'cleanse' our dirty spirits. We were also taught the facts of creation, the myth of evolution. Actual science classes in high school were a total shock, I felt years behind the norm. The school itself did well to stifle any personality or creativity coming form the students. Also did their best to make sure everyone looked the same, down to what socks were were allowed to wear, shoes, hair cuts, everything. I donated my hair to Locks of Love and felt like faculty disapproved of it. I am six years out of Sacred Heart and I cringe looking back. Yes, it formed me into who I am today. But not in a way I would ever, EVER want my own child to be shaped. I went to Sacred Heart, as did my brother and one of my sisters. I begged my parents to let my sister go to the local public school, which she LOVES. She has never had a problem, and hasn't had a bad teacher yet. I attended the local public high school, which I absolutely loved. How many people can say they actually loved high school? Please. Check out the public school. If you want Catholic, try the youth group. try Sunday school. Sacred Heart does a good job of stamping out love, creativity, uniqueness, and artistic qualities. They expect a uniform, almost communist society in the school. And, just in case, I do NOT mean that in a good way. Best of luck. read more

I went to this school for a long time and I would absolutely not send my kids here. The rules are irrational and unfair and the school seems to prefer female students and this I can't emphasize enough because the behavior and conduct grade at this school makes absolutely no sense. Almost anything you will get you written up. I would rather recommend you send your kids to a public school but if it must be a private catholic please look and consider the other options. If you send your son here and starts complaining to you that the teachers are way too unfair, it's probably going to b be because they are. But if you have a daughter she will love this school. In the end it's up to you if you want to send your children here but I definitely do not recommend you pay that tuition for your kids to feel embarrassed by the teacher in front of the class which by the way they'll do that. DONT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE. read more