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COVID Screening
With the school year quickly coming to a close, there are only a few more days of COVID screening remaining.
For the students that normally get screened on Sundays (Red Cohort and students attending 4-days a week), these are the last screening dates/times:
Sunday COVID screening is from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. for the Red Cohort and students attending 4-days a week. The last screening dates for these two groups are as follows:
- 4/25
- 5/02
- 5/09
Wednesday COVID screening remains from 3:00-5:30 p.m. for the Gold Cohort. The last screening dates for the Gold Cohort is as follows:
- 4/28
- 5/05
- 5/12
Course Request Verification for the 2021-2022 School Year
Course requests for the 2021-2022 school year can be viewed in PowerSchool. Please use the instructions below to view your daughter’s course requests. Any requests for changes to the listed courses need to be submitted to her guidance counselor by May 20, 2021. Requests for changes after that date are unable to be accommodated. If you have any questions about your daughter’s selections, please contact her guidance counselor.
Interested in carpooling next year?
Is your family interested in possibly joining a carpool for the 2021-2022 academic year? Fill out the carpool interest form! All families who complete the form will receive a spreadsheet in mid-May of all participating families, sorted by zip code. Whether you want to join a carpool or you anticipate having room for additional students in your current carpool, this is a great way to make connections with other St.
Thank You to Our 80th Anniversary Sponsors!
Sponsors are the wings which make our events soar! We are incredibly grateful to this year’s 80th Anniversary sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor
- Veronica Padilla-Valdez ’94 & Gino Valdez, Valdez Painting, Inc. ( Victoria ’19, Sophie ’23)
Gold Sponsor
- Ed and Kristen Rudis (Alex ’16, Isabella ’18, Giovanna ’21)
Silver Sponsor
Dress for a Cause
The SFHS community can shop for that perfect new dress at dramatically reduced prices (all dresses $50) and support the Triumph Cancer Foundation & Dignity Health Cancer Institute’s Angel Fund at the same time! A private shopping event has been set up specifically for SFHS:
AP Exams Update (Spring 2021)
2021 AP exams will be offered in Administration 1 (May 3–7, 10–12, 14, 17) for in-person, paper-based exams, and Administration 3 (June 1–4, 7–11) for at home, digital exams. Dates/times of specific exams can be found on our web calendar. Students will also receive an email one day prior with testing location and additional details.
Party like it’s 1940 at the Revelry Virtual Auction – Saturday, April 24
Get ready for an evening of celebrating St. Francis’ 80-year legacy in Sacramento! The Revelry virtual auction is scheduled for Saturday, April 24th. Grab your pod, and get ready to bid the night away for our Troubies! Here are some important dates to remember:
To register for our Virtual Live Broadcast on April 24th at 7:00 p.m., please click here!
SFHS Career Days — Final Session on April 28th
Your daughter(s) will not want to miss this opportunity to connect with alumnae from near and far, and learn about their career journey while exploring careers they may be interested in. Alumnae will be joining us virtually next Wednesday, April 28th from 1:00-2:15 p.m. to spend an hour with your daughters. Students are sure to gain insights, have questions answered, and begin building their Troubie network for college, career, and life success! #TroubiesForLife
Important SAT/ACT Update for Junior Parents
California’s public universities will not consider SAT or ACT scores when they evaluate applications from the Class of 2022. California State University and University of California will be test free!
CLICK HERE for information from the University of California (UC News).
Additionally, the NCAA Eligibility Center will not require SAT or ACT scores for prospective student athletes from the Class of 2022.
CLICK HERE for information from NCAA (NCAA News).
Guidance Newsletter – April 2021
Click HERE to get the April updates from the Guidance Department.
Textbook Buy Backs
Starting in May, students may sell back their books through the MBS website, and use the free shipping label to return their books. You can view step-by-step instructions on how to sell back books on the SFHS Website.
April 17th ACT – Registration Closed
Juniors who registered for the ACT on Saturday, April 17th, should arrive at 7:45 a.m., enter by the Gym, and bring: ID; two #2 pencils; and an approved calculator. The test begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. Students not taking the writing portion can expect to be done about 12:00 p.m. Those taking the writing tests will finish about 1:00 p.m. Additional information was emailed to students this week.
Parents’ Guild Meeting – Thursday, April 22, 6:00 p.m.
Please join in for our end-of-year Parents Guild meeting. We
will have Principal Mendoza discuss plans for the upcoming school
year and answer any questions you may have.
Please submit
your question here by Wednesday, April 21.
The Zoom meeting will take place on Thursday, April
22, at 6:00 p.m.
Grandparents’ Club General Meeting with SFHS Admissions Director, Lisa Wilkins – Wednesday, April 28, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Join us for our next general meeting on Wednesday, April 28. Social time will begin at 9:15 a.m. with the official meeting from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
CLICK HERE to join Grandparents’ Club if you have not already! All current members will receive a Zoom meeting link prior to the meeting.
College-Related Tips for Senior Parents
It’s time for seniors to make a decision about the college they will attend in the fall. If you are concerned about paying for college, ensure that your daughter has checked all of her financial aid award letters (which will most likely be found in her college portal) to determine exactly how much and what types of aid are being offered. Speaking of portals, your daughter should check all of her college portals to determine if they have every document that is required. Some colleges (CSU’s) might have requested/required a 7th semester transcript to be submitted, and t
Black Parent Group Welcome Meeting – May (exact date and time to be determined)
The Black Parent Group (BPG) would like to invite parents of incoming Black students to our May meeting. The exact date and time in May is to be determined.
Please email bpgsfhs2020@gmail.com with your contact information, and we will send you the Zoom link.
We would love to welcome you, and introduce ourselves.
SFHS Boosters Club Meeting – Wednesday, April 21
Join in the fun and fellowship of the SFHS Boosters Club, as we support and celebrate our Troubie athletes and teams. We begin with a social gathering at 5:45 p.m. and a call to order at 6:00 p.m. Meet some amazing SFHS families, and get up-to-date information about our 20-21 athletic programs. We are planning for 21-22 and preparing to elect new Board Members into open positions.
The St. Francis Racial Reconciliation Plan: Healing Our Community – 4/16/21
The work continues on our Racial Reconciliation Plan, a collaborative action plan that focuses on healing racial divisions. We recognize that we are overdue in providing our third quarter update. We are working with all involved to schedule a date and time for a town hall. We are grateful for your patience and support.
St. Francis Catholic High School Qualifies Eight Students for National Cyber Scholarship Competition
Sacramento, Calif. – St. Francis Catholic High School is proud to announce eight students have qualified to compete in the CyberStart National Cyber Scholarship Competition April 5-7, 2021: Caroline Sorrells ’22, Maile Hodges ’23, Mia Hernandez-Peng ’24, Emily Sherrod ’22, Kate Cockerton ’23, Riley Glenn ’21, Isabella Angelina Gutierrez ’24, and Nayeli Kojima ’24. Students will be competing for $2 million in college scholarships, cybersecurity training, and recognition badges that can be used on college and job applications.
Proof of COVID Vaccine Shots for Non-Participation in COVID Screening
Students who received both COVID vaccinations, with 14 days or more after the second dose, will no longer need to participate in the weekly COVID screening. A copy of the proof of vaccinations (vaccine card or doctor’s note) must be emailed directly to Cynthia Cost (Dean of Students) at ccost@stfrancishs.org.
Returning to campus after Easter Break – PLEASE READ
Dear Parents,
We received new guidelines from the Sacramento County Public Health Department, and we are making every effort to return all students to campus as physically possible. We are still required to keep to 3-ft of physical distancing in the classrooms and 6-ft everywhere else on campus. This new plan will go into effect after Easter Break, on Monday, April 12, 2021.
Athletic News – 3/26/21
Parents of Athletes: Please share the following information with your daughter.
Important Athlete SPRING BREAK Information:
COVID-19 testing information:
Dads’ Club Meeting with Stephen Tholcke, Director of Campus Ministry, Thursday, May 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Register to join the SFHS Dads’ Club for our last general meeting of this school year on Thursday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. This meeting is scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Mandatory COVID Screening for Red Cohort and Students Currently on Campus 4-Days a Week
A reminder that students currently in the Red Cohort and those approved for 4 days a week on campus will need to go through COVID screening on Sunday, April 11th from 1:00-5:30 p.m. in order to return to campus for in-person instruction on Monday, April 12th. Any student who’s unable to get screened, will not be allowed on campus.