Performing Arts
Performing Arts Auditions & Opportunities for the Class of 2029
What is it like to
be in St. Francis choir?
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How to Register for Freshman Courses
We are excited to have you join our St. Francis family! The
Counseling Department consists of three academic counselors, two
college advisors, an administrative assistant, and the
registrar. As a team, we help you choose classes, maintain
balance, navigate the college process, and support you throughout
your high school years. We meet with you every year and
have Advisories to present important information.
Please follow these steps to register for your classes:
- Watch the Freshman Course
Registration Video
- Review the
Course Registration FAQs
- Read the course descriptions in the
SFHS Course Catalog
- Complete the
Class of 2029 Freshman Worksheet
- Check your email for Troubiemail login credentials, which
you’ll need to access PowerSchool
- Log in to PowerSchool to become familiar with the course
registration process
- Request a meeting with the Counseling Department about any
questions you have regarding course placement or choosing courses
for freshman year (counseling@stfrancishs.org)
- Submit your course requests in PowerSchool (see
PowerSchool tutorial section in the video)
Challenge Tests
St. Francis offers incoming freshmen optional challenge
tests in Math and Foreign Languages. Freshmen wishing to take
Algebra 1 or a first-year Language class do NOT need to
take a challenge test.
Challenge Test dates and times
MATH
Freshman Math Options and Pathways
If you wish to take Algebra 1 as a freshman, no
math testing is necessary. Nearly half of the freshman class
will take Algebra 1 in their freshman year.
If you are currently taking Algebra 1 and would like to
take Geometry as a freshman, you will
need to take the Geometry challenge test. The Geometry challenge
test is sixty minutes long and calculators are not
permitted. Geometry Challenge Test List of Topics 2025
If you are currently taking Integrated Math 1, you will need to
take the Integrated Math 2 challenge test. The
Integrated Math 2 challenge test is sixty minutes long and
calculators are not permitted. Integrated Math 2 Challenge Test List of Topics 2025
If you are currently taking Geometry or Integrated Math 2 and
would like to take Algebra 2 as a
freshman, you will need to take the Algebra 2 challenge test. The
Algebra 2 challenge test is ninety minutes long and calculators
are permitted. Algebra 2 Challenge Test List of Topics 2025
If you are currently taking Integrated Math 3 or Algebra 2 and
would like to take Honors Pre-Calculus as a
freshman, you will need to take the Pre-Calculus challenge test.
The Pre-Calculus challenge test is ninety minutes long and
calculators are permitted. Honors PreCalculus Challenge Test List of Topics 2025
FOREIGN & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES
To see the concepts covered by the Language tests, please click
here:
French 2 Challenge Guidelines
Italian 2 Challenge Guidelines
Spanish 2 Challenge Guidelines
Uniforms
Join us for the Used Uniform Sale June 12th from 11:30 am to
2:00 pm on campus!
SFHS Uniform Style Guide
SFHS Uniform Ordering instructions
SAVE THE DATE! You’ll get 10% off your
entire online Tommy Hilfiger uniform order from June 16-22,
2025.
Freshman Class Council
Class of 2029, join the Freshman Student
Council! Selection is based on interviews and group team
building activities held with a panel of St. Francis staff and
students representing the Associated Student Body at SFHS.
Positions include President, Vice-President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Spirit Coordinator, Historian, Ministry Coordinator,
and Equity Coordinator.
If you are interested in interviewing for a Freshman Student
Council position, please thoroughly read the
Freshman Class Council Process and then complete
the application and return it to Cassy McGreevy,
Director of Student Activities, by May 2, 2025. All instructions
and details are provided in the application. Please use your
assigned SFHS email address as that is how you will be
communicated with during the recruitment process.
Timeline for Freshman Student Council selection
2025-2026:
March 19, 2025: Class of 2029 Class
Council application opens
May 2, 2025: All Freshman Student Council
Applications, Google Slide presentations, and recommendations are
due no later than 9:00 am. Recommendations and Google Slide
presentations may be emailed to cmcgreevy@stfrancishs.org.
Monday, May 19, 2025, 4:00 – 6:00 pm or Wednesday, May
28, 2025, 4:00-6:00 pm: Interviews for Freshman Class
Council candidates will be held. You will select the day that
works best for you when you submit your application. No
alternative interview dates are available.
2025-2026 Academic Year Dates
Freshman Orientation: August 8, 2025
First day of instruction: August 11, 2025
Freshman Overnight Retreat: August 22, 2025
Thanksgiving break: November 24-28, 2025
Christmas break: December 22, 2025-January 5,
2026
Easter break: March 30, 2026-April 10, 2026
SFHS New Family Guide 2024-25
