Class of 2029

Performing Arts 

Performing Arts Auditions & Opportunities for the Class of 2029

What is it like to be in St. Francis choir?

Explore the Arts

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 18, 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