Transportation & Uniforms
Starting Fall 2025, we’re thrilled to launch our new Whitestone/25A Bus Route, making it easier than ever for students to access the Sacred Heart experience. Reserve your seat on our inaugural route today by visiting our Admissions page or contacting Mrs. Ellis at 516-483-7383 x209.
TRANSPORTATION
YES! SHA knows that transportation is an important factor for many families.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Does New York State provide transportation to students wishing to attend SHA rather than their district's school?
Yes. The Education Law of New York State requires all non-city public school districts to provide transportation to students in grades K-12. Some of the important specifics of that law are:
Students in grades 9-12 must live more than three (3) miles and less than fifteen (15) miles from the school they will attend.
What is the deadline for parents to submit requests for transportation to the Public School district?
IMPORTANT: The deadline for parents to submit requests for transportation to the Public School district is APRIL 1st. Districts may deny (and, in fact, have denied) requests for transportation that arrive in the school district offices after April 1.
How do parents make the transportation requests to the Public School district?
This request must be in writing BEFORE April 1st. Many districts have their own special form for this purpose. We strongly urge you to obtain the proper form from your local school district Office of Transportation. Fill out the form and return the form to your district immediately.
Here is a link to a directory of all Long Island School Districts. Look for the Transportation tab or type Transportation into the search bar.
Are Late Buses required by law to be provided by School Districts?
No. School districts are not required by law to provide late bus transportation. However, many districts do provide late bus transportation.
Does SHA complete and submit the applications to individual school districts for students?
No. In all cases, it is the student and parent’s responsibility to return the completed application to their respective school district.
Queens Residents
What type of transportation is available for students who reside in Queens?
Sacred Heart Academy provides students who reside in Queens with a free metro card for travel within Queens. Students make their own arrangements for travel in Nassau County. Many students choose to take the Long Island Railroad to the Mineola train station and then hop on the
SHA Shuttle to get to campus. Here is a link showing the Mineola train schedule options. Always check the LIRR Schedule site for the most up-to-date schedule.
Who is allowed to take advantage of the SHA Shuttle Transportation option?
Shuttle service to/from the Mineola Train Station is available to all students. The Shuttle makes two trips to the Mineola Train Station every morning, and three departures from SHA in the afternoon at 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. For afternoon SHA Shuttle service, students must sign up in the main office.
Rockaway Area Residents
Are there any special arrangements for students in the Rockaway Area?
Yes. Sacred Heart Academy has partnered with Parents’ Choice Bus Company to provide direct transportation from the Rockaway area to Sacred Heart Academy. Parents’ Choice is a privately owned and operated bus company trusted by Catholic schools to safely transport students from multiple stops.
Which route areas are covered by this service?
Route areas that are covered by this service are: Breezy Point, Neponset, Belle Harbor, Rockaway Park, Far Rockaways, Broad Channel and Howard Beach.
What is the cost of this service?
Sacred Heart Academy is proud to subsidize the cost of this service so the fee for roundtrip transportation service is available at the subsidized rate of $2,500 per student, per year. This includes a dismissal bus and a late bus. For more information, please contact John Martin at Parents’ Choice at 718.344.7274 or [email protected]
Are there any special arrangements for students in the Whitestone Area?
Yes. Sacred Heart Academy has partnered with Parents’ Choice Bus Company to provide direct transportation from the Rockaway area to Sacred Heart Academy. Parents’ Choice is a privately owned and operated bus company trusted by Catholic schools to safely transport students from multiple stops.
Which route areas are covered by this service?
Route areas that are covered by this service are: Whitestone, Flushing, North Bayside, South Bayside, Northern Blvd, Little Neck and Great Neck.
What is the cost of this service?
Sacred Heart Academy is proud to subsidize the cost of this service so the fee for roundtrip transportation service is available at the subsidized rate of $2,500 per student, per year. This includes a dismissal bus and a late bus. For more information, please contact John Martin at Parents’ Choice at 718.344.7274 or [email protected]
Additional Questions? Please contact:
Sacred Heart Academy Transportation Coordinator:
Patricia Conte: 516.483.7383 x221, [email protected]
Patricia Conte: 516.483.7383 x221, [email protected]
UNIFORMS
Sacred Heart Academy has a code of dress. Appearance and dignity are vitally important to the development of any young woman and it is expected that all uniforms be kept in good condition. Students are to wear only the uniform made for their respective classes.
Uniforms are sold through Flynn and O'Hara Uniform Company.
Please feel free to call Mrs. Sullivan, Assistant Principal, at (516) 483-7383 ext. 231 with any questions.