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Summer 2024 Trip to Italy
The Modern and Classical Languages Department is wrapping up their registration period for the 2024 Summer trip to Italy. This is a great opportunity to see the best of Italy from north to south. This trip is open to St. Francis students of all languages and all levels.
Athletic Updates: Fall Sports
Fall sports are approaching quickly so please make sure to double check the following:
Important Information and Forms to Complete
The start of a new school year means a review of policies and procedures as well as the acknowledgment or completion of important forms. Please review the following from the Dean’s Office:
American River College PSCY 300 – Introduction to Psychology
We are happy to report that St. Francis Catholic High School has partnered with American River College for the 2023-2024 school year, and are excited to offer a college level course on our very own campus, starting August 2023. The course currently approved is PSYC 300-Introduction to Psychology. The course will be offered in-person and asynchronously, after-school (3:10 – 4:30pm), two days per week (Tuesday/Thursday), and will only be offered to junior/senior students. There is no additional tuition fee for this class, but course materials (i.e. textbooks, supplemental readers, print materials, etc.) may apply.
2023-2024 Class Schedules
Student schedules were emailed to Troubiemail accounts and parent emails on June 28th. While we have done our best to minimize course conflicts, there may be times when we are unable to honor all requests.
Final Forms Updates
Final Forms is the official online registration process for parents and students, used for back-to-school forms, including medical and emergency information, and forms that are required prior to participation in Athletics at St. Francis. Even if your family completed forms this summer for a Fall sport, there are additional forms that have been added and must be signed by both parents and students. All parents will need to complete their student’s registration information by August 10th. If you have any questions about logging into your account, please reach out to SFTech@stfrancishs.org.
Parents of student-athletes, particularly those competing in fall sports, should register their daughters on FinalForms as soon as possible. Tryouts and conditioning will begin as early as July 31, and all forms plus documentation of a physical need to be on file prior to any participation. Additionally, sports-specific details and information are sent through FinalForms.
Grades, Assignments and So Much More
We use two components of the PowerSchool system so you may track your daughter’s progress while she is at St. Francis – PowerSchool Student/Parent Portal and Schoology. They are two separate sites with two separate logins.
Robotics Team Takes First at World Championships in Colorado
The St. Francis Geneseas Robotics Team won first place at the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) World Championship held in Denver, Colorado earlier this month. Our girls outperformed high school groups from across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East to claim the top prize, breaking barriers for women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) along the way.
Academic Reminders & Information
Get a jump start on the academic year with the help of some important reminders on purchasing books for the new school year and summer reading and assignments.
Summer Assignments
To see which classes have summer work and the
assignments, click
here.
Summer Reading
You can begin purchasing your Summer Reading books on
the school’s Bookstore. Textbooks
for 2023-24 will be available in July.
Books for 2023-24
Please consult the 2023-24
Book List before purchasing
any books. Books can be purchased through
our Bookstore (starting
July 1st) or other sites. Don’t forget that wherever
you purchase your books, the ISBN must match the ones on our
booklist exactly.
Parent Software Used at St. Francis
St. Francis uses a variety of software products to keep parents informed and engaged.
Chromebook Pick-Up for Class of 2027 and Transfers
Students taking summer school may pick up their Chromebooks from the Technology Office (between rooms 332 and 333) on either June 5 from 3:00-5:30pm, or June 6 from 8:00am-12:00pm. All other incoming freshmen and transfer students may pick up their Chromebooks on August 2 from 3:00-5:30pm or August 3 from 8:00am-12:00pm. Students who cannot make any of the scheduled times should reach out to SFTech@stfrancishs.org to discuss alternative pick up arrangements.
Serra Court Cafe Menu for Summer School
If your Troubie is joining us for Summer School, be sure to check out the specials.
Senior Painted Parking Spaces
One of our favorite traditions is Seniors Painted parking spaces to benefit our scholarship programs. Students may personalize their parking spot by creating a design that reflects their interests and/or shows school spirit. Designs must be pre-approved by the Administration prior to painting and cannot violate the tenants of the St. Francis Catholic High School. All template designs must be turned in no later than July 13th (absolutely no late templates will be accepted).
How to sign up:
August-December Weekend SAT Registration is Now Open
Tinker Bells who would like to take or retake the SAT will need to do so on one of the national Saturday test dates: August 26, October 7, November 4, December 2. Seats for these tests fill quickly, so please register as soon as possible at Collegeboard.com.
SFHS will offer a school day ACT in the fall for the Class of 2024.
Summer Newsletter Schedule
We will be back in touch with newsletters on July 7 and July 21. Our weekly newsletters will resume on August 4.
St. Francis Catholic High School Adds Flag Football to its Champion Athletics Program
St. Francis Catholic High School is proud to announce that flag football will be added to our champion athletics program this fall after the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) approved girls’ flag football as a sanctioned sport.
St. Francis Stories: Celebrating Our Seniors
It’s been a week filled with celebrations for the Class of ‘23! From Senior Sunset to reflecting on the advice they would give their Freshman self, to the traditional and beautiful baccalaureate mass and graduation ceremonies. We wish our Maries the best as they chart a new path. May it always bring you back to St. Francis. Don’t miss all the amazing moments of the week captured and shared on our social channels this week @sfhs.Sacramento and @sfhs_troubies.
St. Francis Stories: Lauren & Louise Morr ‘23
Citizens of the World
This week’s St. Francis Stories spotlight is the graduating duo of Lauren and Louise Morr and how they found inspiration serving at a day camp for the children of refugee families in the Sacramento area starting in 2019. This summer will be their fifth one helping at the camp. Oh! They also happen to be great lacrosse players and will be attending UCLA in the fall. Lauren and Louise truly emulate the four pillars of St. Francis: Faith, Excellence, Leadership, Service.
AP Exams: May 1 – May 12
AP Exams began on Monday, May 1 and run through Friday, May 12. If your daughter is signed up to take an AP Exam, please encourage her to check the schedule, so she knows the date, time, and location of her exams. Your daughter is also encouraged to check Troubiemail daily for exam details and any changes that may occur. AP scores are generally available in July, and your daughter has been provided instructions about how to access scores on-line. If you have any questions regarding AP Testing, please call Sarah Cornell, Testing Coordinator.
Senior Events & News
All information and communications sent about senior events will be housed on our website and easily accessible on our Graduation Information page. Please bookmark this page and use it as your “homebase” for senior happenings!
St. Francis Stories
Seven more Troubies announce college athletics commitments
As the excitement of graduation looms, so does the participation in collegiate sports for so many of our Troubies. We had 11 student athletes commit to their sport and college in the fall. Recently, seven more announced their intent during the spring National Letter of Intent and College Commitment celebration. All the details can be found HERE.