W oodlands is a member of the national and international network of Sacred Heart schools run by the Religious of the Sacred Heart. The teachers at Woodlands are dedicated educators, respected for their quality and love of teaching and for the personal interest they take in each of their students. A t Woodlands there are many opportunities for students to become involved, to experience accomplishment, to develop confidence and leadership skills. Students balance a serious commitment to learning with a remarkable range of activities and sports. T he Academy enrolls approximately 200 students, of which one-third are boarders.
Students come from all over the Chicago area, several states, and from around the world.
A network of skilled and caring staff provides stability and continuity to resident life 24 hours a day. Boarding students form invaluable friendships and grow in respect for individual differences as they learn new responsibilities in group living.