Class of 2027

Overview

Welcome Class of 2027!
On this page dedicated to all things Troubies '27 you will find helpful information about freshman year. See you soon, Troubies!

Performing Arts 

Performing Arts Auditions 2023

Explore the Arts

Why Concert Choir?

Freshman Courses

St. Francis utilizes an 8 block schedule, but a recommended schedule for an incoming freshman includes 7 classes and 1 free block.  

Freshman Placement Process

Academic course catalog

Challenge Tests

St. Francis offers incoming freshmen optional challenge tests in Math and Foreign and Classical Languages. Freshmen wishing to take Integrated Math 1 or a first-year Language class do NOT need to take a challenge test. 

Challenge Test dates and times
The optional challenge tests are held Saturday, February 25, 2022 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Language tests are held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am and Math tests begin at 10:15 am.

A makeup day for Challenge Tests is held Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 3:30 to 5:00 pm.

TO SIGN UP FOR CHALLENGE TESTS, PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL KATIE MUMM AT KMUMM@STFRANCISHS.ORG OR (916) 737-5040.

MATH

If you wish to take Integrated Math 1 as a freshman, no math testing is necessary. Nearly half of the freshman class will take Integrated Math 1 in their freshman year.

If you are currently taking Algebra 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. Topics assessed on the Challenge Test for placement into Geometry

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. Topics assessed on the Challenge Test for placement into Integrated Math 2

If you are currently taking Geometry or Integrated Math 2 and would like to take Integrated Math 3 as a freshman, you will need to take the Integrated Math 3 challenge test. The Integrated Math 3 challenge test is ninety minutes long and calculators are permitted. Topics assessed on the Challenge Test for Placement into Integrated Math 3

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. Topics assessed on the Challenge Test for Placement into Pre-Calculus

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
Latin 2 Challenge Guidelines

Uniforms

2023 Uniform Style Guide & Instructions

SAVE THE DATE!  You’ll get 10% off your entire order from June 19-26, 2023. No need to order uniforms before then; freshmen will be emailed all the details.

USED UNIFORM SALE:  May 31, 2023, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

St. Francis High School uniforms are ordered online through School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger. Click here for an ordering instructions pdf that has a convenient QR code you can scan to go directly to the SFHS uniform site, or follow these steps:

1. Go to www.globalschoolwear.com
2.  Where it says Find Your School, enter the code for St. Francis High School:  STFR03. You will be prompted to choose grade (all), gender (girls) and program (daily uniform).
3.  The website will automatically apply the St. Francis logo to uniform items.
4.  If you have questions about sizing, please reference the .
5.  Please allow 10-12 business days for your order to be delivered.

Freshman Class Council

CLASS OF 2027 STUDENT COUNCIL PROCESS

Please click here for all the details on Freshman Class Council and click here to complete the online application.

Important dates:
June 2, 2023 – Freshman Council applications are due by 9:00 am 
June 21st or June 28th, 1:30 – 4:30 pm: Interviews for Freshman Class Council candidates. You will select the date that works best for you when you submit your application. No alternative interview dates are available.

2023-2024 Academic Year Dates

Freshman Orientation:  August 11, 2023
First day of instruction:  August 14, 2023
Freshman Overnight Retreat & Family Mass:  August 18-19, 2023
Thanksgiving break:  November 22-24, 2023
Christmas break:  December 21, 2023-January 8, 2024  
Easter break:  March 25- April 5, 2024
End of Semester 2:  May 22, 2024

 

Post Stephanie Villanueva '98

Christian Service Requirement for Freshmen

Our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, was a man of peace who built bridges. His desire for justice and peace among God’s people and creation came from his encounters with others. Our direct service requirements model his work. This means you are in direct contact with the people or organizations they are helping. Some good service opportunities include tutoring, visiting the elderly, serving food to those in need, and coaching or mentoring children.