South Hills Catholic Academy

South Hills Catholic Academy provides pre-k through 8th grade education for needy or immigrant families in the South Hills region of pittsburgh at little to no cost to the families.shca adheres to the premise that all knowledge comes from god and can only be understood and lived fully in reference to him and endeavors to integrate traditional classroom instruction with a vibrant Catholic sacramental and devotional life by: (1) offering shca students an intensive traditional curriculum covering all the major areas of the liberal arts and natural sciences, in an academic program that is both rigorous and challenging; (2) fostering in shca students a fuller understanding of, and deep appreciation for, the Catholic faith in a manner completely loyal to the teaching authority of the roman Catholic church; and (3) promoting a safe and disciplined educational culturefor children from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds - one that fosters authentic christian friendship and service, and joyfully embraces the uniqueness of each child. Shca firmly believes that in today's complex world, other than an individual's own family, there is no institution in our society where the challenges that confront young children can be more effectively addressed than by a Catholic school such as shca, where the first purpose is to remind students that they are both loved and lovable in jesus christ, and that only in him will they discover themselves and their calling in life.