Freshman Enrichment
Course ID: 20
This year long class supports the academic development of identified students in the following areas: study skills, reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and research. Students enroll in the class in lieu of a Foreign Language. Students are encouraged to participate in diagnostic testing at the beginning and end of the year in order to identify areas for growth and document progress. The course activities are planned by a team of educators in each specialty area, under the direction of a member of the English Department.
Prerequisite: None
Level: 9
Credit: 10
Academic Decathlon
Course ID: 45
This first semester course is open to students of all class and grade levels who enjoy learning and competing in a fun team environment. The class prepares students for a regional annual competition against other school teams where their in-depth knowledge on a particular topic is put to the test. Faculty and community experts on different aspects of the topic participate as guest instructors to help prepare the team for competition. Students from all academic achievement levels are welcome. This course may be repeated for credit. NOTE: This class meets at "O" Block.
Prerequisite: None
Level: 9-12
Credit: 5
Ministry Leadership
Course ID: 40
This course provides each student the opportunity for experience and development of her leadership knowledge and skills. It also allows the student to contribute to the St. Francis Community through the unique gifts given to her by God. Topics covered include lay ministry, leadership styles, effectiveness, communication, conflict resolution, recruiting and managing. In addition, students will create, lead and evaluate projects to build and refine their skills. Students in Ministry Leadership work within the Campus Ministry Department and its various programs including: liturgies and prayer, retreats, service, community building, and the Big Sister mentoring program. This course may be repeated for credit. NOTE: This class is only offered in C Block.
Prerequisite: None
Level: 9-12
Credit: 5
Student Intern
Course ID: 10
Student Interns earn valuable work experience and excellent references for college applications, letters of recommendation, and job resumes. Students provide service to the school while earning 5 elective credits. Students are assigned a course grade, but this grade is not averaged into the SFHS GPA. Students should register as an intern and meet with the teacher or participating staff members to arrange for the internship. In addition to assisting teachers, students may apply to intern in the Guidance Department, Library, Institutional Advancement Office, St. Francis Admin. Office, Arts Department, and Technology Department.
Students may download an application in their TCCi Naviance Family Connection account by clicking on "Library."
Prerequisite: You must be recommended and need to fill out the application. Download the application click on Library in your student profile.
Level: 9-12
Credit: 5
Student Leadership
Course ID: 30
This course is a required class if you have been elected as a Student Body Officer or Class Officer. Students in this class will develop an understanding of leadership theory, personal development, communication, organization, community building, and ethics in leadership. The purpose of this class is to organize, manage, and evaluate school-wide activities and events, increase school spirit, participate in community activities and events, facilitate communication within St. Francis, and support the St. Francis student community. Student leaders also provide student representation to faculty, administration, and parent organizations. NOTE: This class is only offered at C Block.
Prerequisite: You must be elected to a Student Body Office or Class Office to enroll.
Level: 9-12
Credit: 10
Computer Essentials I
Course ID: 50
This course introduces the student to basic and some advanced computer skills. Students learn to use software programs in order to create research papers, publications, spreadsheets and multimedia presentations. The programs taught are from the Microsoft Office 2007: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Additionally, students will further develop their research skills by learning how to navigate the Internet safely and the St. Francis library databases.
Prerequisite: None
Level: 9-12
Credit: 5
Computer Essentials II
Course ID: 51
This course introduces the student to intermediate computer and multimedia design skills. This class covers four applications: Access, Publisher, Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 and Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0. Students learn intermediate database skills, photo enhancement techniques and film editing. An introduction to basic photography techniques using a digital camera will also be covered. Students complete projects that are curriculum based using techniques studied in class.
Prerequisite: Computer Essentials 1 or teacher permission
Level: 9-12
Credit: 5
MultiMedia Design CS
Course ID: 55
This course introduces the student to multimedia techniques to create professional electronic publications that includes photo enhancement. This class covers two applications: Adobe Photoshop CS2 and InDesign CS. Students learn in-depth photo enhancement and publication techniques including layout design, filter application and photo effects. Applications learned are used in our yearbook curriculum.
Prerequisite: Computer Essentials II or teacher permission
Level: 9-12
Credit: 5
