FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
We encourage all families to read through this resource as it can answer many questions we have received over the last few months.
- Is St. Francis planning to change its mission or curriculum in response to Jesuit’s decision to go co-divisional?
- Is St. Francis committed to single-sex education?
- What is the state of St. Francis?
- Is St. Francis closing?
- Have enrollment numbers changed in recent years? What’s being done to grow them?
- How will Jesuit’s move to co-divisional status affect your admissions pipeline?
- Are there plans for mergers, partnerships, or shared programs with Jesuit or other schools?
- What are some of the exciting new initiatives at St. Francis?
- What is your message to families who are uncertain whether to apply or re-enroll?
- How are alumnae being reassured that the St. Francis they loved will remain true to its roots?
- How do you plan to keep communication open and transparent with families during this time?
- What can St. Francis community members do to help with enrollment and perception in the community?
- How is St. Francis ensuring alumnae remain connected and informed?
- Should donors be concerned about the school’s stability before continuing to give?
- How can the community trust that funds will sustain the school long-term?
- Will athletics programs be affected by Jesuit’s shift to co-divisional?
- Where will St. Francis teams practice and compete if facilities aren’t shared or changed?
- Are any sports being cut or reorganized?
- How can the entire St. Francis community help strengthen the school’s reputation right now?
