Sacred Heart School to pilot Full Option Science System for Early Childhood and Elementary Students

Dec. 1, 2014 - PRLog -- Sacred Heart School (www.sacredheartkingston.com), a private, Catholic, co-educational school for students in preschool through grade 12, will implement the Full Option Science System (FOSS) this academic year for students in grades K through 6 as part of the school’s coordinated focus on its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) program.

The FOSS program is recognized for engaging students in the study of the concepts and practices of science; students become involved through hands-on exploration and the program provides a progression of experiences that leads to in-depth understanding.

Kits – or modules – are supplied with all the materials that the early childhood and elementary level students will need for the lesson in the areas of physical science, earth science, and life science.   The FOSS program is one element of a campus-wide initiative to support the STEAM program.  Other STEAM-related initiatives introduced at Sacred Heart include iPad-enhanced teaching methods, classroom SMARTboards and a state-of-the-art computer lab.  Sacred Heart School is recognized for integrating educational technology throughout its curriculum as a tool to enhance and enrich the teaching and learning process.

“Each FOSS program investigation is driven by a focus question which signals the challenge to be met or the mystery to be solved through planning, investigation, carrying it out and thinking about their observations,” said Sacred Heart School President Pamela Desmarais.  “Students are able to answer the focus question, but most importantly, they can support their conclusion.”

About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart is a private, co-educational Catholic school system, which provides educational opportunities for students throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod, from preschool through grade 12.  As a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Sacred Heart School strives to inspire minds, define character and encourage responsible leadership through a curriculum that prepares students to pursue knowledge throughout their lives. The school provides students with a strong liberal arts curriculum, and integrates technology into the hands of students with its One to One iPad Program. Sacred Heart also offers extensive athletic, arts and extra-curricular activities for students.  Founded in 1947, the school underwent  a governance change in July 2011, incorporating the Sacred Heart Schools in Kingston, MA as Sacred Heart School System, Inc. This new structure was implemented to assure the continuation of academic excellence of the Sacred Heart Schools for the future, as well as the Catholic mission and the religious community traditions. The school system serves students on a beautiful, expansive campus on Route 80 that includes three school buildings, a central administrative office, and athletic fields and facilities. Sacred Heart School welcomes students of all faiths and diverse backgrounds. The school prides itself in a commitment to developing the whole student, offering an independent school atmosphere and top-tier academics. Pamela Desmarais serves as the school’s President. The Sacred Heart campus is located at 251-399 Bishops Highway, Kingston, MA 02364. For additional information about the school, please visit www.sacredheartkingston.com or call 781-585-7511.