The following criteria are used to assess the success with which a Sacred Heart school has promoted personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom:
- The School fosters genuine respect, concern and support for each member of the school community.
- The School enables all of its members to grow towards wholeness through realization of their individual potential.
- The School encourages self-discipline, guiding students to take responsibility for their own lives and actions.
- The School provides opportunities and training for the development of leadership.
Personal Growth in an Atmosphere of Wise Freedom