Class of 2029

Overview

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

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.

Freshman course registration will take place March 17-21, 2025. 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 on March 14, 2025 for Troubiemail login credentials, which you’ll need to access PowerSchool
  • Log in to PowerSchool between March 17th and 19th to become familiar with the course registration process
  • Attend Freshman Welcome Night on March 19th and talk with faculty andmembers of the Counseling Department about any questions you have regarding course placement or choosing courses for freshman year
  • Submit your course requests in PowerSchool by the end of the day on Friday, March 21st (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
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 Tuesday, 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

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 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