As part of the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools, Blessed Sacrament has a more than 85 year tradition of supporting students’ complete development and personal success. A rigorous, time-tested curriculum taught by committed faculty in a faith-based and nurturing environment results in measurably accomplished academic achievement. Catholic teachings, faith, and traditions are integral to a curriculum that reinforces what is taught at home, including virtues of discipline, respect, and responsibility. These provide guidance and inspiration as children navigate life’s challenges. Please visit www.archden.org for additional information on the numerous benefits of choosing a Catholic education for your child.
- In a review of 20 years of educational research, the Rand Corporation – a nonprofit research group in Santa Monica, CA – included Catholic schools in a category called “Focus Schools.” These Focus Schools showed much greater success with students because of three important elements:
- Clear mission and distinct culture – not simply a chance aggregation of individuals
- Special identity – inspiring a sense of loyalty and common commitment from staff, students, and parents
- Commitment to development of the whole student – communicating values and developing attitudes in addition to transmitting facts and imparting skills
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The 109th U.S. Congress recently praised the academic excellence of Catholic schools. Senate Resolution 364 saluted the high academic achievements of Catholic schools and added that they present a broad curriculum that emphasizes the lifelong development of moral, intellectual, physical and social values in the young people of the United States. House Resolution 657 noted that Catholic schools are internationally acclaimed for their academic excellence and that they produce students strongly dedicated to their faith, values, families, and communities.
- The Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools are currently accredited by North Central Association (NCA), a leading accrediting organization for K-12 schools in the nation. NCA has recently joined with the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS) to form AdvancED, the largest accrediting organization in the world. AdvancED initiated a process for accrediting whole school systems: District Accreditation. The Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools is only the 7th school district nationwide to receive District Accreditation.
- The Assessment of Catechesis Religious Education (ACRE) is administered nationally by Catholic schools and Religious Education (RE) programs throughout the United States. Using ACRE, Blessed Sacrament fifth and eighth grade students are evaluated on their religious knowledge, beliefs, practices, and attitudes. Student in the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools score significantly higher than the national average for RE students and for students in Catholic schools nationally.
- Blessed Sacrament Catholic School uses four guiding principles to provide a balanced and engaging experience for our students throughout their academic careers:
- reinforcing family values – viewing school as an extension of the family which supports the morals and values that are taught at home by a child’s parents
- Providing rigorous academics – basing the core curriculum on national standards and creating a superior learning environment with increased individual attention
- Nurturing community environment – having close ties to both the parish and greater Park Hill communities through numerous service opportunities
- Continuing faith formation – promoting constant growth in faith knowledge and an understanding of the liturgical seasons
