Back to School Information
This page contains information helpful to new and returning families at Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart. We hope this will help in your preparation for the 2017-2018 academic year. Please check this page regularly throughout the summer.
Lower School: K-Grade 4
Summer SOAR and Reading Lists:
This year our Lower School will continue with the Summer Student Online Academic Resource (SOAR). Under the guidance of our Lead Classroom Teachers and Classroom Teaching Assistants, each rising grade has specially crafted learning opportunities and suggestions. Please know that these materials will not be a requirement and will not be assessed in any manner. Our Lower School educators are offering this partnership as an opportunity for boys to stay fresh with their existing skills and prepare for the coming grade level. Please note that all lists below apply to the grade your son will be entering in the fall of 2017.
To keep their reading skills sharp over the upcoming months, Princeton Academy strongly suggests that our boys read for fun. Below are suggested reading lists for our students. Enjoy!
Middle School: Grades 5-8
Summer Academic Preparation:
Summer is a wonderful time for students to play, pray, rest, read, and spend time with family and friends. We are certain that your summer plans will include enriching learning activities for your sons.
Reading
To keep their reading skills sharp over the upcoming months, Princeton Academy strongly suggests that our boys read for fun. Below are suggested reading lists for our students. Enjoy!
Rising Grade 5 Students
As students transition from Lower School to Middle School, the Fourth Grade Team has prepared a Summer SOAR packet for optional review.
Mathematics
It is important to keep math skills sharp over the upcoming summer months. Middle School students are responsible for completing assigned Khan Academy grade-level missions. Students should finish a minimum of 75 percent of their assigned mission.
- Students in Grade 4 moving up to Grade 5 are responsible for completing 75 percent of the Grade 4 Mission.
- Students in Grade 5 moving up to Grade 6 are responsible for completing 75 percent of the Grade 5 Mission.
- Students in Grade 6 moving up to Grade 7 are responsible for completing 75 percent of the Pre-Algebra Mission.
- Students in Grade 7 (7A2 - The Two Year Program) moving up to Grade 8 are responsible for completing 75 percent of the Algebra Basics Mission.
- Students in Grade 7 (7A1 - The One Year Program) moving up to Grade 8 are responsible for completing 75 percent of the Algebra 1 Mission.
Music Selection:
One of the exciting offerings for our fifth grade students is the opportunity to choose between taking band, strings, or general music. Please see the form below under Required Forms.
Technology:
Supplemental technological devices are provided by the school and are assigned to students on a 1:1 basis.
Required Forms
Health Forms:
All forms must be completed for each student unless otherwise noted. Please turn in these forms before the first day of school.
With regards to the PreParticipation Physical Evaluation Form, all New Students and MS students participating in athletics must have a current physical on file with the school. NEW Update for the 2018-2019 academic year: all students enrolled in Grades 3 through 8 are required to have a current annual PreParticipation Physical Evaluation Form on file with the School Nurse. The physical must not be greater than 365 days old. This is required for participation on all field trips, after-school activities, as well as Athletics for applicable grades.
In addition, in an effort to streamline our protocols, we are requiring a Permission for Medical Care and Release of Medical Information form to be completed for each student annually beginning in the 2018-2019 academic year. Please submit these forms to the Health Office by August 1.
- Permission for Medical Care and Release of Medical Information
- Physical Evaluation Form
- OTC Medication Form
- Request for Administration of Medication at School Form
- Request for Administration of Medication on a Field Trip Form
- Health History Update*
*A Health History Update needs to be completed if a student's physical on file is more than 90 days old.
Athletic Forms:
- Physical Evaluation Form
- Parent Fact Sheet on Concussions and Acknowledgement Form
- Sudden Cardiac Brochure
- Sudden Cardiac Acknowledgment Form
- Health History Update*
*A Health History Update needs to be completed if a student's physical on file is more than 90 days old.
Student Forms:
All forms must be completed for each student unless otherwise noted. Please turn in these forms by August 1.
- Field Trip Permission Form
- Publicity Release Form*
- Music Selection Form (Grades 5-8)
- Music Selection Form (Grade 4)
*For New Students only
HAWK Athletics Information (Grades 5-8)
Students in Middle School are eligible to play on Princeton Academy's athletic teams. If you are interested, please click here for athletics information.
Athletic Season Start Dates:
- Fall Season: Thursday, September 7
- Golf Tryouts: Monday, September 11
- Winter Season: Monday, November 6
- Spring Season: Monday, March 5
Please note that students in Middle School interested in participating in Princeton Academy Athletics must complete the necessary forms located under Required Forms.
School Hours
Lower School promptly begins at 8:00 a.m. and dismissal is at 3:00 p.m. Students may be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. There is also an Early Morning Drop Off program, starting at 7:00 a.m., available as part of our Extended Day Programs. Extended Day Programs and Classes are available on full school days.
Middle School homeroom begins promptly at 7:45 a.m. and dismissal is at 3:00 p.m. Students may be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. Extended Day Programs and classes and After-School Study Hall are also available on full school days. For a fee, there is also an Early Morning Drop Off program available.
School Calendar
The One School Calendar can be found on our website. It includes orientation dates, school start dates, vacations, holidays, teacher workdays and early dismissals. It is regularly updated to include athletic events, special all-school events, field trips and other division-wide events. We suggest you bookmark this link to the calendar and set up calendar alerts via myAcademy (Parent Portal). Please note that newly enrolled families will be receiving their log-in credentials over the summer months.
Parent and Student Handbook
Princeton Academy publishes a Parent and Student Handbook each academic year. Our 2018-2019 One School Handbook will be available here by late August and a printed version will be provided to each family.
School Uniforms
Uniforms may be ordered from Flynn and O'Hara or Lands' End.
Uniforms may be purchased online from Lands' End or by calling (800) 469-2222. By using the school account number 900040387, three percent of net sales will be donated back to Princeton Academy.
Used uniforms are also available at no charge in the Kalkus House. The Uniform Closet is on the second floor across from the Hawk's Nest School Store.
Please use the button below to view uniform guidelines by division.
School Lunch Program
Princeton Academy uses Smart Lunches to provide families with a secure, fast and easy- to-use online lunch ordering system. For more information on how to sign up, click here.
Back to School Nights
Middle School Back to School Night
Monday, September 11
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Lower School Back to School Night
Wednesday, September 13
7:00-8:30 p.m.
