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Catholic high school

St. Bernard School

  • LocationUncasville, CT
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 6–12 · 388 students
Official website

Saint Bernard School is a Catholic coeducational day school for grades 6 to 12 in Uncasville, Connecticut, co-sponsored by the Diocese of Norwich and the Xaverian Brothers. Its 2026-27 schedule lists Masses once a month and on Holy Days, and students may take part in Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the school chapel. High school students take a theology course in each of grades 9 through 12 and must complete 50 hours of community service.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Bernard School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint John the Evangelist Catholic Church: 2.3 mi1St. Bernard School (campus)N1 mi
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  1. Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church — 2.3 mi · 22 Maple Avenue, Uncasville

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Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

50 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The campus ministry page says schoolwide liturgies are celebrated once a month and/or on Holy Days of Obligation. The 2026-27 Mass schedule lists nine dated school Masses, from Sept. 17 to May 27.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Saint Bernard Schoolsaintbernardschool.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Schoolwide liturgies are celebrated once a month and/or on Holy Days of Obligation. In addition, students may participate in Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and optional daily prayer and meditation in the school chapel.”
      School-wide liturgies are held monthly and on Holy Days; Adoration and Reconciliation are available to students in the school chapel without a published schedule.
      “2026-27 Mass Schedule *All Masses begin at 9:30 a.m., unless otherwise noted Sept. 17: Opening Mass Oct. 21: Monthly Mass”
      The 2026-27 Mass schedule lists dated school Masses, each monthly or on a special occasion, and no daily Mass.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (The 2026-27 Mass schedule is a complete list for the year and includes no daily Mass for students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Saint Bernard Schoolsaintbernardschool.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “2026-27 Mass Schedule *All Masses begin at 9:30 a.m., unless otherwise noted Sept. 17: Opening Mass Oct. 21: Monthly Mass”
      The 2026-27 Mass schedule lists dated school Masses, each monthly or on a special occasion, and no daily Mass.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Saint Bernard Schoolsaintbernardschool.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Schoolwide liturgies are celebrated once a month and/or on Holy Days of Obligation. In addition, students may participate in Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and optional daily prayer and meditation in the school chapel.”
      School-wide liturgies are held monthly and on Holy Days; Adoration and Reconciliation are available to students in the school chapel without a published schedule.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Saint Bernard Schoolsaintbernardschool.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Schoolwide liturgies are celebrated once a month and/or on Holy Days of Obligation. In addition, students may participate in Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and optional daily prayer and meditation in the school chapel.”
      School-wide liturgies are held monthly and on Holy Days; Adoration and Reconciliation are available to students in the school chapel without a published schedule.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A published Mass schedule exists. The campus minister is a lay director.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Saint Bernard Schoolsaintbernardschool.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Schoolwide liturgies are celebrated once a month and/or on Holy Days of Obligation. In addition, students may participate in Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and optional daily prayer and meditation in the school chapel.”
      School-wide liturgies are held monthly and on Holy Days; Adoration and Reconciliation are available to students in the school chapel without a published schedule.
      “2026-27 Mass Schedule *All Masses begin at 9:30 a.m., unless otherwise noted Sept. 17: Opening Mass Oct. 21: Monthly Mass”
      The 2026-27 Mass schedule lists dated school Masses, each monthly or on a special occasion, and no daily Mass.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is taught as a full-year course in each of grades 9 through 12 (Theology I to IV, one credit each). Full-year equivalents: four. Theology is taken in every high school grade.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787783816/saintbernardschoolorg/vmzuxedwtivv8otcdvvy/SBSSTUDENTHANDBOOK_2026-27_82626.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 credits”
      The 2026-27 handbook lists four credits of theology required for graduation.
    2. 2025-26 SBS Course Description Bookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1745858816/saintbernardschoolorg/v1y3adhydtdkaaapueyo/2025-26SBSCourseDescriptionBook_rev4-20251.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course explores the Biblical and Church foundations for justice and our response to those who are “the least” in our society.”
      Theology IV (grade 12) explores the Biblical and Church foundations for justice.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Theology III (grade 11) includes the second semester on Catholic moral decision-making, covering free will, conscience, grace and virtues. No separate philosophy or apologetics course appears in the 2025-26 course catalog.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-26 SBS Course Description Bookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1745858816/saintbernardschoolorg/v1y3adhydtdkaaapueyo/2025-26SBSCourseDescriptionBook_rev4-20251.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The second semester provides the student with the fundamental principles of Catholic moral decision-making including such topics as free will, conscience, grace, the Ten Commandments, and virtues.”
      Theology III includes Catholic moral decision-making (ethics) in its second semester.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The mission and philosophy statement says all life flows from God and that the study of religious truths is part of the school's program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission and Values - Saint Bernard Schoolsaintbernardschool.org/about-us/mission-and-values · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fundamental to our mission is an understanding that all life flows from God and, therefore, has a sacred character and destiny.”
      The school's mission rests on the understanding that all life flows from God, and the mission statement sets the school's Catholic values.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The retreats page says class retreats are held for each grade level every year. Grade 12's retreat is the invited Senior Leadership Institute retreat; this is recorded as all grades on the school's general statement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats - Saint Bernard Schoolsaintbernardschool.org/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Student class retreats are held for each grade level every year.”
      The school holds class retreats for each grade level every year.
      “The XBSS Junior Retreat is held annually in March at the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Harford, Conn.”
      An XBSS junior leadership retreat is held each March at a retreat center off campus, where students develop and share their faith in leadership roles.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional campus ministry staff member is listed: the Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Saint Bernard Schoolsaintbernardschool.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Contact Our Campus Minister Mrs. Suzanne Haulotte Director of Campus Ministry shaulotte@saint-bernard.com”
      Mrs. Suzanne Haulotte is Director of Campus Ministry and the campus minister, with a published email address.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Bible Study is listed among the clubs, and the XBSS student leadership group is a faith-formation group chosen by application.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life - Saint Bernard Schoolsaintbernardschool.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study Cheer Club Chess Club”
      Bible Study is listed among current student clubs.
    2. Retreats - Saint Bernard Schoolsaintbernardschool.org/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The XBSS Junior Retreat is held annually in March at the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Harford, Conn.”
      An XBSS junior leadership retreat is held each March at a retreat center off campus, where students develop and share their faith in leadership roles.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school day begins with a prayer, and optional daily prayer and meditation is offered in the school chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787783816/saintbernardschoolorg/vmzuxedwtivv8otcdvvy/SBSSTUDENTHANDBOOK_2026-27_82626.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The school day begins at 7:44 a.m. with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.”
      Each school day begins with a prayer.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Grades 9 to 12 must complete a cumulative total of 50 hours of community service.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service - Saint Bernard Schoolsaintbernardschool.org/campus-ministry/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “High school students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 are expected to complete a cumulative total of 50 hours of community service.”
      High school students must complete 50 hours of community service.
    2. 2026-27 Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787783816/saintbernardschoolorg/vmzuxedwtivv8otcdvvy/SBSSTUDENTHANDBOOK_2026-27_82626.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fifty (50) hours of community service are required for grades 9-12.”
      The 2026-27 handbook lists 50 hours of community service required for grades 9 to 12.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required Theology IV course explores the Biblical and Church foundations for justice, poverty, racial prejudice and peace-making.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-26 SBS Course Description Bookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1745858816/saintbernardschoolorg/v1y3adhydtdkaaapueyo/2025-26SBSCourseDescriptionBook_rev4-20251.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course explores the Biblical and Church foundations for justice and our response to those who are “the least” in our society.”
      Theology IV (grade 12) explores the Biblical and Church foundations for justice.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Students Helping Students program collects change each Friday to feed students at St. Pierre School in Jeremie, Haiti, and students regularly collect supplies for St. Vincent de Paul Place.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service - Saint Bernard Schoolsaintbernardschool.org/campus-ministry/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students Helping Students: Each Friday morning during the school year pocket change is collected to feed the students of St. Pierre School in Jeremie, Haiti.”
      Students collect change each Friday to feed students at a school in Haiti.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Schoolwide liturgies are celebrated once a month and on Holy Days of Obligation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Saint Bernard Schoolsaintbernardschool.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Schoolwide liturgies are celebrated once a month and/or on Holy Days of Obligation. In addition, students may participate in Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and optional daily prayer and meditation in the school chapel.”
      School-wide liturgies are held monthly and on Holy Days; Adoration and Reconciliation are available to students in the school chapel without a published schedule.
  • Theology is required in each high school grade, with four full-year theology courses.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787783816/saintbernardschoolorg/vmzuxedwtivv8otcdvvy/SBSSTUDENTHANDBOOK_2026-27_82626.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology 4 credits”
      The 2026-27 handbook lists four credits of theology required for graduation.
    2. 2025-26 SBS Course Description Bookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1745858816/saintbernardschoolorg/v1y3adhydtdkaaapueyo/2025-26SBSCourseDescriptionBook_rev4-20251.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course explores the Biblical and Church foundations for justice and our response to those who are “the least” in our society.”
      Theology IV (grade 12) explores the Biblical and Church foundations for justice.
  • High school students must complete 50 hours of community service.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787783816/saintbernardschoolorg/vmzuxedwtivv8otcdvvy/SBSSTUDENTHANDBOOK_2026-27_82626.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fifty (50) hours of community service are required for grades 9-12.”
      The 2026-27 handbook lists 50 hours of community service required for grades 9 to 12.
  • Each school day begins with a prayer, and class retreats are held for each grade level every year.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Student Handbookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787783816/saintbernardschoolorg/vmzuxedwtivv8otcdvvy/SBSSTUDENTHANDBOOK_2026-27_82626.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The school day begins at 7:44 a.m. with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.”
      Each school day begins with a prayer.
    2. Retreats - Saint Bernard Schoolsaintbernardschool.org/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Student class retreats are held for each grade level every year.”
      The school holds class retreats for each grade level every year.

Concerns

  • The campus ministry is led by a lay director.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Saint Bernard Schoolsaintbernardschool.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Contact Our Campus Minister Mrs. Suzanne Haulotte Director of Campus Ministry shaulotte@saint-bernard.com”
      Mrs. Suzanne Haulotte is Director of Campus Ministry and the campus minister, with a published email address.
  • Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are available in the school chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Saint Bernard Schoolsaintbernardschool.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Schoolwide liturgies are celebrated once a month and/or on Holy Days of Obligation. In addition, students may participate in Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and optional daily prayer and meditation in the school chapel.”
      School-wide liturgies are held monthly and on Holy Days; Adoration and Reconciliation are available to students in the school chapel without a published schedule.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Pauline Sullivan Memorial Chapel

  • Address: 1593 Norwich New London Turnpike, Uncasville, CT 06382
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (Pauline Sullivan Memorial Chapel)

Source: saintbernardschool.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, resources.finalsite.net, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 1 off campus, 8 location not published

Retreats 3

  • XBSS Junior RetreatOff campus
    Annually in March
    A five-day leadership retreat with students from the 13 Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools, held at the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford, Conn.
    saintbernardschool.org
  • Class retreats (grades 9 to 12)
    Freshman retreat in the fall; sophomore retreat in the spring; held every year
    Student class retreats for each grade level are developed and led by senior student leaders. The freshman retreat is a full day; the sophomore retreat is a one-day retreat off site.
    saintbernardschool.org
  • Senior Leadership Institute Retreat
    Summer before senior year
    A three-day, two-night retreat for students invited to take part, with team building and leadership skills, growth in faith and preparation for senior-year leadership.
    saintbernardschool.org

Faith formation 2

  • RosaryOn campus
    Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and Fridays at 7:15 a.m. during the school year
    Students and parents are invited to pray the rosary in the Pauline Sullivan Memorial Chapel. Rosary beads and instructions are available.
    saintbernardschool.org
  • Daily prayerOn campus
    The school day begins with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Optional daily prayer and meditation is offered in the school chapel.
    resources.finalsite.net, saintbernardschool.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • AdorationOn campus
    Students may participate in Adoration in the school chapel.
    saintbernardschool.org
  • Sacrament of ReconciliationOn campus
    Students may participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the school chapel.
    saintbernardschool.org
  • Schoolwide liturgies (Masses)
    Once a month and on Holy Days of Obligation; 2026-27 dates from Sept. 17 to May 27, most at 9:30 a.m.
    Schoolwide Masses on the published 2026-27 schedule, including the Opening Mass, Monthly Masses, the Junior Ring Mass, Thanksgiving Mass, Immaculate Conception Mass, Catholic Schools Week Mass, Ash Wednesday Mass, Grandparents Mass and Baccalaureate Mass.
    saintbernardschool.org, saintbernardschool.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • XBSS Student Leadership
    Junior year, chosen by application
    A core student leadership group of six juniors chosen by application, who attend the XBSS Junior Retreat, and one senior leader of distinction.
    saintbernardschool.org
  • Bible Study
    A student club listed among the school's clubs and activities.
    saintbernardschool.org

Service 3

  • Selfless Saints (community service club)
    A student community service club listed among the school's clubs and activities.
    saintbernardschool.org
  • Students Helping Students
    Each Friday morning during the school year
    Pocket change is collected to feed the students of St. Pierre School in Jeremie, Haiti, at a cost of $115 per student per year for a daily meal, according to the school.
    saintbernardschool.org
  • Community service requirement
    Students in grades 9 to 12 complete a cumulative 50 hours of volunteer service, with completion due by April 30 of the graduation year. Students also collect supplies for St. Vincent de Paul Place, a local soup kitchen.
    saintbernardschool.org, resources.finalsite.net

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry - Saint Bernard Schoolsaintbernardschool.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Schoolwide liturgies are celebrated once a month and/or on Holy Days of Obligation. In addition, students may participate in Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and optional daily prayer and meditation in the school chapel.”
    School-wide liturgies are held monthly and on Holy Days; Adoration and Reconciliation are available to students in the school chapel without a published schedule.
    “Contact Our Campus Minister Mrs. Suzanne Haulotte Director of Campus Ministry shaulotte@saint-bernard.com”
    Mrs. Suzanne Haulotte is Director of Campus Ministry and the campus minister, with a published email address.
    “Schoolwide liturgies are celebrated once a month and/or on Holy Days of Obligation. In addition, students may participate in Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and optional daily prayer and meditation in the school chapel.”
    School-wide liturgies are held monthly and on Holy Days; Adoration and Reconciliation are available to students in the school chapel without a published schedule.
  2. 2025-26 SBS Course Description Bookresources.finalsite.net/images/v1745858816/saintbernardschoolorg/v1y3adhydtdkaaapueyo/2025-26SBSCourseDescriptionBook_rev4-20251.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1593 Norwich New London Turnpike Uncasville, CT 06382”
    The school's address is 1593 Norwich New London Turnpike, Uncasville, CT 06382.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
61 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.85%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.2 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Norwich, CT
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)388
Students in grades 9–12266
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges85%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Norwich

The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: norwichdiocese.org, usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Is St. Bernard School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Bernard School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Norwich.
What is St. Bernard School’s Compass Score?
79 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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