St. Francis Catholic High School

A four year college preparatory high school for young women

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Spirit Week at St. Francis Catholic High School Sacramento, CA

SFHS encourages its students to reach out – to explore new horizons, to get involved in global concerns, and to help shape ideas and technologies of the future. Organizations and clubs are plentiful, providing something for everyone.

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Ways to Give to SFHS

Fundraising is a vital part our culture. We are committed to continuing the St. Francis traditions of faith, leadership, excellence and service.

While tuition covers roughly 85 percent of the operating budget of the school, additional resources are necessary to carry a St. Francis education forward. Through gifts of time, talent, and treasure, the philanthropy of our community supports outstanding programs and facilities, and provides tuition assistance to more than 24 percent of our families.

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Giving

Join thousands of alumnae, parents, friends, students, faculty and staff who make SFHS a philanthropic priority. Your generosity supports our outstanding programs and facilities and provides tuition assistance to more than 30 percent of our families. We couldn’t do what we do without you!

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Summer Programs

Whether you are looking for educational, enrichment, or sports programs this summer, St. Francis Catholic High School has it all!

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Athletics

The Athletic Department mission commits us to the total education of young women by providing a comprehensive, fair and equitable athletic program for the school community in a caring, supportive environment. We strive to enrich the mental, physical and moral development of all students by integrating athletics into the school’s educational program.

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The Arts at St. Francis

Experience the Arts at St. Francis. Our performance students receive special and statewide recognition at regional theatre and music festivals, visual artists take high honors at county and state competitions and St. Francis dancers perform in concert, special events, competitions and liturgies.

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Faith & Service

All members of the community are encouraged to share their gifts in order to enrich the greater community. Liturgies, prayer services, retreats, community events and service projects are the result of people sharing their gifts and talents.

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Academics

For 85 years, St. Francis students have been thinking critically, expressing and defending their opinions, and digging deeply to pursue knowledge. Here, students develop the tools they need to excel in the classroom and beyond.

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Admissions

Choosing a high school — your home away from home for four years — is a big decision. The faculty, staff, and students of St. Francis Catholic High School share your enthusiasm about your future, in high school and beyond.

At St. Francis you can explore a rich world of academic and extracurricular possibilities, make real connections with a diverse group of young women, and experience the freedom to be your true self.

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Alumna Zoe Nightingale Wins NCAA Title with USC Beach Volleyball Team

News May 8, 2016

Zoe Nightingale ’11 (holding the trophy) with sister Noa Nightingale '14 after the NCAA Champioships.

GULF SHORES, Ala. – Alumna Zoe Nightingale ’11 helped the top-ranked USC Trojans win the inaugural NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship with a 3-0 win over No. 2 Florida State. The Women of Troy completed the year on an incredible 30-match winning streak.

Nightingale, a graduate transfer from UCLA, became the first student-athlete to win both an indoor and beach NCAA titles. She won the NCAA indoor title with the Bruins during her freshman season, earning a spot on the all-tournament team. She was again named to the all-tournament team with pair teammate Jo Kramer. The tandem won at No 5 21-14, 21-12 over Nikki Esposito and Macy Jerger of Florida State to secure the first point in the match. It was their 17^th consecutive win to finish the year with a 32-6 mark.

Nightingale was a four-year letterwinner at St. Francis for head coach Alynn Wright. She was named the Sacramento Bee Player of the Year as a senior and three-time Delta River League MVP, All-Metro First Team, and All-City First Team (2008-10). Nightingale had 1,236 kills and 1,146 digs in her four years at St. Francis, helping the Troubadours to four straight undefeated season and league titles, a Division II Section championship as a junior and a Division I second-place finish as a senior.

Nightingale was named to the C.I.F. 100th Anniversary All-Century Team in 2014.