Back to School Summer Portal

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 2022–23 academic year. Please use the tabs below to expand and collapse back-to-school information by topic.

Don't forget to check this page regularly throughout the summer as new information will be added periodically. Please note that dates and events are subject to change.

Lower School: K-Grade 4

Reading Lists:

Please note that all lists below apply to the grade your son will be entering in the fall of 2022. Supply Lists will be posted later in the summer.

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!

Supply Lists:

Summer SOAR

This year our Lower School will continue with the Summer Student Online Academic Resource (SOAR). Under the guidance of our Dean of Faculty/Director of the Learning Resource Center, Lead Classroom Teachers and Director of Social Emotional Wellness, each rising grade has specially crafted learning opportunities and suggestions. Please know that these materials are not a requirement and will not be assessed. We are offering this partnership as an opportunity for boys to stay fresh with their existing skills and prepare for the coming grade level.

>> Click here for Summer Reading and Writing
>> Click here for Suggested Math Games by Grade
>> Click here for Kitchen and Backyard Science
>> Click here for SEL Videos by Grade

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. Please note that Supply Lists and Required Textbooks will be posted later in the summer.

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!

Mathematics

Princeton Academy will be utilizing IXL in the upcoming 2022–23 school year.

Supply Lists:

Summer Skill Sharpener Workbooks

Health and Athletic Forms

Princeton Academy will be using Magnus Health, a simple and secure online software for student health records, again this year. Our families will be able to submit all required Health Forms via this system. An email with more information will be sent to families.

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. Please note: 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.

Music Selection

Music Selection for Students Entering Grades 3 and 4, and Middle School (Grades 5-8)

Please click here to complete the Music Selection Form for the 2022–23 school year.

Students entering Grades 3 and 4 have the opportunity to participate in Strings only in addition to their music class
Students entering Grades 5-8 have three options to choose from: Strings, Band, or General Music

One School Handbook

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.

Our Athletic Season Start Dates may be affected by COVID-19 safety restrictions and health guidelines. Please check back often for updates.

Tentative Fall Start Dates:
Soccer (A and B) and Cross Country: Thursday, September 8
Golf: Monday, September 12

Please note that students in Middle School interested in participating in Princeton Academy Athletics must complete the necessary forms located in the Health, Athletics and Student Forms tab. All forms are due by August 1.

For additional information about Athletics at Princeton Academy please contact Director of Athletics Paul Clewell.

Don't forget to follow the HAWKS on Twitter at @HAWKS_Athletics!

Extended Day Programs

Program Information, Fees and Policies

Before School Care

MONDAY - FRIDAY

Supervised time in the library. Please bring your son to the library.

Before School Care is available from 7:00-7:50 a.m. Students must be enrolled in advance, however, drop-ins will be accepted if unforeseen circumstances arise. The charge for a one-day drop-in is $10. Drop-in billing will be mailed at the end of each month.

Please visit the Extended Day Programs page for more information.

After School Care

MONDAY - FRIDAY

After School Care will consist of supervised, structured and unstructured playtime.

After School Care hours are 3:00-6:00 p.m. and is primarily for students enrolled in advance, however, drop-ins are welcome and will be billed on a day-to-day basis. Since we are concerned about the proper supervision of students after regular dismissal, any child who has not been picked up by 3:20 p.m. will be sent to the After School Care and the family will be billed at the rate of $15 for the first hour. If your son remains in After School Care beyond 4:20 p.m., you will be charged a drop-in fee of $30. Drop-in billing will be mailed at the beginning of each month.

Extended Day Classes

Fees and Policies

Lower School Study Hall carries the same fee as an after school class and will be held 3:30-4:30 p.m. Lower School students who are not signed up for this class in advance, will not be permitted to use the library after school. Students are expected to respect the space as a quiet location for individual study and recreational reading.

For all students enrolled in After School Care and for those using After School Care "drop-in," there will be a $45 per hour late fee charged for any child who is picked up after 6:00 p.m. “Drop-ins” are not permitted in After School Classes.

On the registration form there are three fee scales. The top fee scale is for early morning drop off only. The middle fee scale is for regular After School Care only (not classes). The bottom fee scale is for Extended Day Classes only.

Any student enrolled in Extended Day Classes may attend regular After Care when the class ends until 6:00 p.m. at no additional charge on those days only.

School Calendar

NOTE: Events are subject to change due to COVID-19 health and safety restrictions.

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).

For quick reference of key dates, please click here to view our 2022–23 Preliminary Parent Calendar. Please keep in mind that this is NOT a comprehensive calendar. To see all events, please refer to our One School Calendar.

Back to School Nights

School Lunch Program

Lunch is traditionally brought from home. Princeton Academy also offers lunch ordering through its partnership with Panera Bread. Please see below for more information:

We are excited to announce that families can order Panera lunch for their son(s) via an app made especially for Princeton Academy. Families will be able to use their Panera Rewards and must place their orders at least four days in advance.

Create your son(s) profile to place orders in advance (https://panerabread.boonli.com/login)
- Do NOT forget to enter your son(s) grade
Place order at least three days in advance
Please note that Panera lunch will NOT be available on Fridays

>> Click here to view instructions on how to set up your profile
>> Click here to view instructions on how to order
>> FAQs

School Uniforms

Uniforms may be ordered from 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.

Uniform Guidelines

Bus Transportation

NJ Application for Private School Transportation

To apply for bus transportation or reimbursement, simply download the 2022–23 B6T form, complete it at your earliest convenience, and email it to Admission Associate and Assistant to the Head of School Judy Springer. Please note, New Jersey resident students in K-Grade 8 who live 2-20 miles from Princeton Academy are eligible for bus transportation.

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. Please note that fall offerings for Extended Day Programs will be available in late August.

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. Please note that fall offerings for Extended Day Programs will be available in late August.

Contact Information

Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart
1128 Great Road
Princeton, NJ 08540

(609) 921-6499

Extensions by Office and Department

Admission Office, ext. 402
Advancement/Communications Office, ext. 401

Athletic Office, ext. 409
Athletic Hotline (609) 759-3054

Business Office, ext. 403
Extended Day Programs, ext. 121
Head of School Office, ext. 509
Health Office, ext. 204
Secondary School Placement Office, ext. 211
Technology Office, ext. 207

Looking for Summer Programs?

Check out Princeton Academy's Summer Programs. There are exciting virtual offerings like Speech and Debate, Academy Prep and Camp Invention to name a few!

View Offerings

Questions?

NOTE: Additional information will be added over the summer. Emails will be sent to all families announcing the addition of these items and any other files that are added to the Back to School Summer Portal at that time.

Please contact communications@princetonacademy.org with any questions and/or to share summer pictures with us! #PASHSummerStories