House Program

The House Program at Woodlands Academy is a cornerstone of student life that builds community, encourages leadership, and fosters lasting connections across all grade levels.

Each fall at Woodlands, shortly after the start of the school year, new students are “called” into one of four houses, based on their responses to a carefully constructed 16-question quiz. Each house is comprised of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and is named after one of Sacred Heart “Founding Mothers” of the Society of the Sacred Heart—St. Madeleine Sophie Barat; St. Philippine Duchesne; Mary Aloysia Hardey, RSCJ; and Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ. 

Importantly, each house is also aligned with one of the Goals of Sacred Heart Education. House Barat aligns with Goal I, a personal and active faith in God. House Stuart aligns with Goal II, a deep respect for intellectual values. House Duchesne aligns with Goal III, a social awareness which impels to action. House Hardey aligns with Goal V, personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. And the house program as a whole aligns with Goal IV, the building of community as a Christian value. 

The House Program is also connected to student leadership opportunities. Each house has class representatives and officers who form a House Council. These student leaders work with their faculty Head of House to set agendas, develop plans, and coordinate between the other houses to complete projects and make decisions.

Through friendly competition, collaboration, and shared experiences, the Woodlands House Program encourages students to grow together and contribute to a vibrant school spirit.

The House program allows students the opportunity to connect with people both older and younger than themselves and foster disccussions. It allows me to connect with people I normally wouldnt get the chane to talk with and allows me to create friendships that will last a lifetime.Ida P. 

2025 President of House Stuart, Class of 2025