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News November 30, 2023 Cynthia Cost

Reminders for Review Days and Finals

Reminders of a few of the rules regarding review days and finals:

SFHS does not offer early finals. Make up finals are on December 21, 2023.
Fall review day requirements: All students must be here for all their normally scheduled classes on review days. Review days are scheduled for Wednesday, December 13th & Monday, December 18th.

News November 30, 2023 Cynthia Cost

Early Dismissal Pass Request
2024 Spring Semester

This is a reminder that parents must sign a new Early Dismissal pass for the Spring of 2024. This allows your daughter to leave campus when she has a free block at the end of the day. This applies to all students (even if they currently have a pass). The fall passes are void after 12/21/23. They will receive an updated sticker when they return in January. Thank you!

Parents March 12, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm Cynthia Cost

Parent Night
Fentynal and Drug Education

News October 13, 2023 Cynthia Cost

From the Dean

Our students all love social media and can’t wait to use their phones to connect to each other and the world at large. However, all that continual connection does not give them the opportunity to rest, relax and just be.

News September 28, 2023 Cynthia Cost

Get your SFHS jackets now
The weather is changing fast!

This is a reminder that non-SFHS jackets can not be worn on campus. Red SFHS uniform jackets can be worn on campus and they can be purchased in the Troubie Store, open on Tuesdays from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Jacket prices are $50-$60 plus tax.

News September 14, 2023 Cynthia Cost

Uniform Standards

With the weather starting to change, remember only “docker style” pants and SFHS jackets may be worn on campus. Please purchase these and SF jackets now, before the cold really kicks in. The Uniform Standard Guide and page 64 of the Student-Parent Handbook list the specific rules and requirements.

Students are not allowed to wear:

Cargo pants, flared pants, pajamas or sports uniform bottoms.
Non SFHS designated red jackets
Hair color must be natural.

News August 31, 2023 Cynthia Cost

Illness on Campus

Since the start of school the past few weeks, we have had and will continue to have waves of illness; COVID, strep, flu etc. Please talk to your daughters about keeping herself and others safe. In short, keep up the practices that have helped keep our community as safe as possible over the past year:

News August 25, 2023 Cynthia Cost

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.”

News August 11, 2023 Cynthia Cost

Important Traffic and Parking Information

All students who are dropped off and picked up by parents follow the pre-designated maps.

News July 21, 2023 Cynthia Cost

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:

News July 7, 2023 Cynthia Cost

Early Dismissal Pass Request
2023 Fall Semester

Students are eligible for an Early Dismissal Pass (EDP) for free block(s) that fall at the END of the day only. Students who have the last block(s) of the day free may leave during the lunch block with an EDP.

News July 7, 2023 Cynthia Cost

Parking Permit Pass

All students parking on campus must have a parking permit pass. Seniors may continue to purchase and paint a reserved parking space for $300 or they may purchase a non-painted/non-reserved space for $150. Sophomores and Juniors can purchase a non-painted/non-reserved space for $150. Permit passes will be issued to students during the first week of school.

News June 2, 2023 Cynthia Cost

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:

News April 6, 2023 Cynthia Cost

Regalia Request
DUE Friday, May 12th at 5:00PM

Regalia: To better acknowledge and honor the diverse backgrounds of our students, graduates may wear one (1) item of personal significance related to her ethnicity, culture, religion, nationality, race, color, and/or ancestry during Graduation, as long as the item is consistent with Catholic church teachings and the mission of our school. Students may also wear honors society cords/stoles. Caps and masks cannot be decorated.

News November 18, 2022 Cynthia Cost

What is IMVU?
A mature or adult content app that teens are able to use.

News November 10, 2022 Cynthia Cost

Online Safety
Do you know who your daughter is actually talking to?

No matter how old they are, or how mature you believe your daughter to be, many platforms can be inherently dangerous with contacts not known to your daughter. Here are two examples that are popular with students that may have risk potential for your daughter OMEGLE and TWITCH:

News September 30, 2022 Cynthia Cost

Homecoming Dance Drop Off/Pick Up Routes

Please review the routes that will be open for dance drop off and pick up this Saturday night, 10/01/22 and share with your guests if they are driving.

News August 26, 2022 Cynthia Cost

Emergency Response Measures

It is St. Francis High School’s commitment to ensure the safety and security of all members of our community. If an emergency occurs during school hours, school administrators will determine a specific course of action and oversee the release of students. To support this undertaking, please review the emergency response measures we have implemented.

News August 26, 2022 Cynthia Cost

Internet Apps and Issues
SmartSocial is a good resource for parents

News August 19, 2022 Cynthia Cost

Attendance of Events During Regular School Hours

All events including but not limited to: Masses, prayers services, rallies, assemblies, etc. are mandatory for students.

Overview June 22, 2016 Cynthia Cost

Emergency Preparedness
A web guide for parents/ guardians

Overview October 16, 2013 Cynthia Cost

Dean’s Office

The Dean of Students is responsible for campus-wide safety, wellness and discipline. The Dean works in collaboration with the faculty, Wellness, Counseling Departments and various safety committees. The Dean also works with students, parents and school administrators to resolve personal, academic and behavioral problems.

To report absences: 916.737.5050

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