Dean's Office

Event Cynthia Cost

Senior Painted Parking Day
Begins PROMPTLY at 8am - Students not present when # is called forfeit their place in line.

Students with their assigned numbers will be called from the sidelines of the parking lot on Saturday morning. Students will be individually released to pick their spot in the parking lot. Last year this took approximately 10 minutes for the entire class to choose their space. Students who are not there when their numbers are called will be called after all other numbers. There will be no early entry into the parking lot by parents or students until all numbers are called. There is no pre-saving of spaces.

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Important Information from the Dean
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:

  • Emergency Information: All students must have emergency information on file before the first day of classes. This is done through Final Forms.
  • Parent-Student Handbook 2025-26: All parents need to review and acknowledge the Parent & Student Handbook. During its review, please pay particular attention to the uniform/dress code.
  • Medication: If your student requires medication that she’s not allowed to carry with her, please fill out the medication/medical release form and return it to the front office.
    • Students may carry one dose (up to 4 pills) of aspirin, tylenol, and midol type products. All other medication (except EPI pens, inhalers, or diabetic meds) should be stored in the main office and a medication/medical form signed by parents turned into the front office.  
  • Traffic flow for pick-up, drop-off and student drivers
  • Early Dismissal Pass Request: St. Francis is a closed campus during the school day. Only students with an early dismissal pass (or a phone call by a guardian to the attendance line) will be allowed to leave prior to the end of the school day.
  • Parking Permit Application: 
    • The Senior Painted Parking day is Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 8:00am to 2:00pm (weather permitting). The cost is $300 for the year (payment plans can be made available; please contact Dean Cost).
    • Regular Non-Painted Parking Permits—All students who park on campus must have a parking permit. Click here to purchase a parking permit. (Seniors with a painted parking permit do not need to purchase an additional permit.) 

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Senior Painted Parking Spots Still Open
Templates Due Now!

If your senior would like to participate in the painted parking program, please sign up at this link ASAP.

  • The Senior Painted Parking day is Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 8:00am to 2:00pm (weather permitting). The cost is $300 for the year (payment plans can be made available; please contact Dean Cost).
  • All students will submit a template with their designs/drawings, and those templates must be turned in no later than July 11, 2025 (or contact Dean Cost for an extension). See the template here.
  • This spot will be reserved for the individual student only during regular school hours. It is not for parents or any time outside of the regular school day.

Regular Non-Painted Parking Permits—All students who park on campus must have a parking permit. Click here to purchase a parking permit. (Seniors with a painted parking permit do not need to purchase an additional permit.) 

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Senior Painted Parking Spots

One of our favorite traditions is seniors painting 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 tenets of St. Francis Catholic High School. 

  • The Senior Painted Parking day is Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 8:00am to 2:00pm (weather permitting). The cost is $300 for the year (payment plans can be made available; please contact Dean Cost).
  • All students will submit a template with their designs/drawings, and those templates must be turned in no later than July 11, 2025. Click here to download the template.
  • This spot will be reserved for the individual student only during regular school hours. It is not for parents or any time outside of the regular school day.
  • Seniors, starting on May 29, 2025, at 8am and ending on June 2, 2025, at 3pm, you will have the opportunity to enter the lottery; your spot will be pre-assigned via the computer-generated lottery number system. You will be notified of your lottery number on August 8th. Click here for the form.
  • On the morning of August 9th, at 8:00am, students, by their pre-assigned numbers, will be individually released to pick their spot in the parking lot. Last year this took approximately 5 minutes. 
  • Further specifics, including paint and items needed, will be sent out after the sign-ups conclude.
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Reminders from the Dean

Students are not permitted to enter via the M Street gate unless they live in the neighborhood. Parents:  dropping off or picking up students on M Street risk discipline for their daughters. 

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Safety Reminder

To ensure the safety and well-being of all our students, we ask for your cooperation with the following guidelines. Many of our students have severe, life-threatening allergies to various substances. Therefore, we kindly request that latex balloons and animals, especially dogs, not be brought to campus. Your understanding and support in creating a safe environment for all students is greatly appreciated.

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Drop-Off & Pick-up Procedures

Pick-up and Drop-off Routes

Now that we have completed the first 5-weeks of the school year, most people have found their morning and afternoon routines for dropping-off and picking-up their students from campus. As a reminder, please use the map linked HERE to familiarize yourself with the correct procedures for entering campus, dropping-off/picking up, and exiting back onto Elvas Ave. 

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Reminders from the Dean’s Office

SFHS is a closed campus; students may not leave campus at any time without checking in and out of the front office. (Exception: leaving during authorized times with their early dismissal pass on their ID card).

Parents, the cold weather will be coming soon. Students are only authorized to wear the red SFHS jacket as part of their uniform. Now is the time to make sure your daughter has the correct jacket for the upcoming cold season. The Troubie Store is open every Tuesday from 10-1 if your daughter still needs to purchase a jacket.

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Daily Traffic Pick Up Times
Reminders

It is important to keep the campus locked and secure as long as possible each day. This is for the safety of your students and our staff.  

  • The pick up lanes in front of the school must be cleared out of vehicles by 2:20pm.
  • The front of the school will be blocked-off at 2:30pm.
  • The large cell phone gate lot, by the Armory will open at 2:40.
    • The cell phone was designated for parents to park and wait until their student calls them for pick up.  Doing this will keep the lines flowing smoothly.
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Reminders from the Dean’s Office

We want to provide you with the following information and a quick recap synopsis that will help you and your daughter start the new school year in the best manner possible. It is important to understand that the following information is generally provided based on safety protocols and will be strictly enforced. As always feel free to contact Dean Cost if you have any questions.

Parent & Student Handbook: As a trusted high school student your daughter is responsible for reading, understanding and adhering to the rules.

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Non-registered Service Animals at School

Due to health and safety concerns, and to avoid any disruption to school activities, all animals are prohibited from school property, school facilities, school transportation, and school functions except for registered service animals. The service animal must be a dog or, in limited specific circumstances, a miniature horse. No other species of animal will be permitted as a “service animal.”