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Parking Permits Form
St. Francis Catholic High School Student Parking Permits are open to eligible Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors with valid drivers license & insurance.
Parking Permit (Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors): $150
- This permit is for standard non reserved student spaces for the 2024-2025 school year.
Reserved Painted Parking Permit (Seniors): $300
St. Francis Catholic High School Proudly Announces its New Director of Campus Ministry
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – June 6, 2024 – St. Francis Catholic High School is proud to announce the promotion of Stephanie Villanueva to Director of Campus Ministry. Villanueva, who holds a Master of Arts in Servant Leadership from Gonzaga University, is a proud alumna of St. Francis and has served as a Campus Minister for Christian Service since 2013. She will assume her new role effective Monday, July 8, 2024.
Caltrans Engineering Internship
We had a late internship position open up for our LIFT (Leveraging Internships for Troubies) program with Caltrans, our State Department of Transportation. All interested candidates must complete this application by end of day on Monday, June 3rd. There are 2-3 positions available for students interested in the field of Engineering and/or Construction Management.
Books for 2024-2025
Please consult the 2024-25 Book List before purchasing any books. Books can be purchased through our Bookstore or other sites. Don’t forget that wherever you purchase your books, the ISBN must match the ones on our booklist exactly.
Free shipping will be provided from July 1st-July 14th if you purchase through our bookstore.
St. Francis Catholic High School Proudly Announces its New Assistant Principal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – May 29, 2024 – St. Francis Catholic High School is proud to announce Julie Van Houten as its new Assistant Principal. Van Houten, who holds a Master of Arts in Education, is a member of the Executive Staff and has been serving as the social studies department chair for the past two years. She will assume her new role effective July 1, 2024.
Uniforms for 2024-2025
It is imperative that your student be in proper (including skirt length uniform) for the 2024-2025 school year. Here is the daily uniform dress code that will be enforced. If the article of clothing is not listed below, it is not part of the daily uniform.
Classwize
Beginning this summer, St. Francis will roll out a new management software on student Chromebooks called Classwize. Classwize provides teachers with a dashboard to minimize distracting, non-relevant websites and apps during class time, and maximize learning. It will also allow teachers to lock down Chromebooks during digital exams and assessments, replicating experiences students may encounter with College Board examinations (PSAT/SAT/AP) and in college.
Safety Scam Targeting SFHS Accounts
We received a report that recently a SFHS student was targeted for money on her Instagram account. It was a very well done scam, and clearly preyed upon our students’ trust. This scam was perfectly targeted — trusting, helpful students and the illusion of the person being known by trusted people. The student didn’t flinch at giving them access to her picture (“…because they were ‘friends’ with people I knew,” and “because I thought I was helping them out.”) While your student might say this wouldn’t happen to me, believe me it could and it does.
Chromebook Pick-Up for Class of 2028 and Transfers
First session summer school students may pick up their Chromebooks on June 4 from 3:00-5:00pm, or June 5 from 8:00-10:00am. Second session summer school students may pick up their Chromebooks on June 26 from 3:00-5:00pm.
Parent Software Used at St. Francis
St. Francis uses a variety of software products to keep parents informed and engaged.
2024-2025 Class Schedules
Student schedules will be emailed to Troubiemail accounts and parent emails the last week of June. While we have done our best to minimize course conflicts, there may be times when we are unable to honor all requests. This may occur when a student requests classes that are offered simultaneously during the same block, such as Advanced Placement, Honors, or specialty classes like Student Leadership. Additionally, when classes reach capacity (for example, Yoga) we have substituted another course in the same department. These substitutions or omissions are not considered a mistake.
Chromebook Information
Insurance & Care During the Summer
Chromebook Insurance: SFHS has a long-standing supplemental Chromebook insurance partnership with Securranty. For $34.95 a year, Securranty will provide coverage for chargers, device malfunction, accidental damage, loss, theft, and standard perils. They also allow unlimited claims per year. We strongly recommend all students, especially those in the Class of 2025 whose manufacturer’s warranty has expired, purchase insurance by August 31, 2024.
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 10th (absolutely no late templates will be accepted). Cost is $300 for the reserved painted space.
St. Francis Catholic High School Proudly Announces the Promotion of its Social Studies Department Chair to Assistant Principal
St. Francis Catholic High School is proud to announce Julie Van Houten as its new Assistant Principal. Van Houten, who holds a Master of Arts in Education, is a member of the Executive Staff and has been serving as the social studies department chair for the past two years. She will assume her new role effective July 1, 2024.
Important Dates for 2024-2025
Mark your calendars with the important dates for the 2024-2025 school year:
- First Day of Classes: Monday, August 12, 2024
- Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 25, 2024 through Friday, November 29, 2024
- Christmas Break: Monday, December 23, 2024 through January 6, 2025
- Start of Spring classes: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 20, 2025
- Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 17, 2025
- No Classes: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Feels Good 2 Give Back!
Giving the gift of a used vehicle is a great way to show you care. You can support St. Francis and our Troubies by donating a used car, truck, or boat you no longer need! These donations have the potential to bring hundreds and even thousands of dollars in support of our programs and services.
Schedules for 2024-2025
Just a reminder that any class schedule changes for the 2024-2025 school year must be made before the end of the day on Wednesday, May 22nd. Please refer to pages 26 & 27 of the student-parent handbook if you have any questions about schedule changes or dropping a course. To request a change, please reach out to your assigned counselor.
MBS Book BuyBack Event
MBS is buying back textbooks! Book BuyBack event is happening:
- Tuesday, May 21, 2024: 9:00am -3:00pm in the Rec Room
- Wednesday, May 22, 2024: 9:00am-3:00pm in the Rec Room
- Friday, May 24, 2024: 9:00am-12:00pm in the Rec Room
AP Exams – May 6-24, 2024
AP Exams begin on Monday, May 6 and will run through Friday, May 24. If your daughter 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 her Troubie mail daily for exam details and any changes that may occur. AP scores are generally available in July, and your daughter has been given the steps needed in order to access her scores on- line. If you have any questions regarding AP Testing, please call Ms.
Photo Galleries Are Available!
Candid photos are available for purchase from Bill Smith Photography. Click here to order. Enter password: SFHS2024
Final Call for Counseling Department’s Summer Courses
Want a head start on the college process? The SFHS College Advisors, Ms. Austin and Ms. Lee, are offering two different week-long summer courses. College Roadmap for the McQueens is for rising sophomores and the College Application Workshop is for rising seniors. Additionally, SFHS is offering a College Essay Writing Workshop for rising seniors, which will be taught by Mrs. Ferrara, an English teacher at SFHS. Students can sign up for these courses here.
Cyanotype Workshop with Mrs. Willow
SF Visual Arts teacher Rosalva Willow is partnering with the Sacramento Office of Arts & Culture & the Del Rio Trail Project to offer another FREE cyanotype workshop on Saturday, April 27 from 1:00-3:00pm! The free workshop includes materials and will be held on the Del Rio Trail in South Land Park.
Carpools for the 2024-2025 School Year
If you are interested in forming or participating in a carpool for the 2024-25 school year, please complete the Carpool Interest Form. We will email participants a spreadsheet of participating families the first week of June. Questions? Contact Katie Mumm.
Reminder from the Business Office
All tuition accounts must be current by April 30, 2024, for students to sit for final exams. For Seniors, Cap and Gowns will not be given out until their tuition account is current. You can view/pay your balance in your FACTS tuition account. You can also contact FACTS at 1.866.441.4637 to make a payment. The status of your tuition account could also affect your daughter receiving her report card, transcripts and/or diploma if all financial obligations to the school are not met.