Class of 2028
Welcome Class of 2029!
On this page dedicated to all things Troubies '29 you will find helpful information about freshman year. See you soon, Troubies!
Performing Arts
Performing Arts Auditions & Opportunities for the Class of 2029
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 information.
STAY TUNED for detailed information about
freshman course registration. We look forward to meeting you at
Freshman Welcome Night!
Freshman Math Options and Pathways
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
The optional challenge tests are held Saturday, March 8,
2025 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 11, 2025 from 3:30 to 5:00 pm.
To sign up for the optional Challenge Tests, please click here to complete a short form.
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
Class of 2029 Welcome Night: March 19, 2025
Freshman Welcome Night is a fun and engaging evening for our new Troubies and their families to get to know each other, learn all about academic and extracurricular opportunities, and be welcomed into the St. Francis family.
Schedule:
4:30 pm – 5:55 pm ( Lower Serra Court, Dining Hall and Gym Foyer)
- Dad’s Club is hosting a BBQ in lower Serra Court
- The Troubie Store will be open for uniform sizing and purchasing logo items
- Parents can meet representatives of SFHS Dad’s Club, Patrons of the Arts, Boosters Club, Grandparents Club, Black Parents Club, and Parents Guild
- Our new Troubies can meet with our Counseling department to discuss their freshman year course requests
- Representatives of the following departments will be
available to answer your questions:
Academic Support
Academic Teams
Athletics
Math
Modern & Classical Languages
Ministry Leadership
P.E.
Science
Student Activities & Leadership
Technology
Visual and Performing Arts
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm (Gym)
- Welcome to the Sisterhood! Pick up your Class of 2029 shirt, newbie Troubies
- Get to know the Class of 2029 (fun facts, trivia, and prizes)
- Our Ambassadors give you their “Top 10 Ways to Thrive at St. Francis High School”
Uniforms
Very soon we will share information about ordering uniforms online, the week in June when purchases are 10% off, and the used uniform sale.
Freshman Class Council
The St. Francis High School Freshman Class Council is chosen by application and interview, rather than an election. The process will be held in May, and more details will be shared soon!
2025-2026 Academic Year Dates
Freshman Orientation: August 8, 2025
First day of instruction: August 11, 2025
Freshman Overnight Retreat:
Thanksgiving break: November 24-28, 2025
Christmas break: December 22, 2025-January 5,
2026
Easter break: March 30, 2026-April 10, 2026
End of Semester 2: