Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory day and boarding school for young women. Woodlands Academy is a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, which spans 44 countries and 21 cities in the U.S. As a Network school, Woodlands Academy is committed to the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools.A Woodlands Academy education is serious in its studies, strong in its principles, and rich in the spirit of love and life. As a Sacred Heart school with a long tradition of excellence, Woodlands prepares motivated young women for lives of courage and confidence, educating them to discover their purpose, cultivate their talents and passions, and commit themselves to service as citizens of the world.Rooted in the Sacred Heart tradition, Woodlands Academy is a Catholic school that respects and seeks diversity in all its varieties: cultural, racial, religious, and socio-economic. Our community represents many races, religions, and nationalities, and our academic and extracurricular programs promote global awareness and social responsibility.Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Independent Schools Association of the Central States. Woodlands is certified by the State of Illinois and approved by the Network of Sacred Heart Schools. The school is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools.