Admissions

Visit St. Francis High School

Explore the St. Francis High School Path

The best way to experience St. Francis High School is to visit the campus and meet some of the people who make it extraordinary.  The Admissions staff at St. Francis High School offers a number of events throughout the year to provide you and your child with the opportunity to see for yourself if our school is the right fit.  We encourage anyone considering St. Francis High School to join us at any of our Admissions events.  Some of these events have a limited capacity, so we encourage you to sign up early.
  
  

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  • Talk & Tour

    Prospective families are invited to join a member of our Admissions Team to talk about SFHS and tour the building.  Appointments will be personalized to accommodate one family at a time. 
     
    Visit Details
    • Please at Door #4 (Main Office). Visitor parking is available to the right of the main doors.
    • An Admissions representative will be present to greet you.
    • Tours are approximately one hour.
  • Shadow

    Click Here to Register for a Shadow Day

    Shadow Days
    Semester One
    September 13, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27
    October 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 15, 16, 18, 22, 29, 31
    November 4, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 25
    December 3, 4, 5, 13
     
    Shadow a Spartan!
     
    Our Campus Visit/Shadow Program is an opportunity for prospective students to experience life at SFHS. Students attend daily class, lunch, and other activities their student host has for the day. Our Campus Visit Program is open mid-September through early May.  

    Visit Details:
    • Please arrive at 7:45 a.m. at Door #1 (west side of campus). Parking is available in the marked visitor spots - #40-44.
    • An Admissions representative will be present to greet your child.
    • Please do not attend this shadow visit if your child is not feeling in optimum health.
    • Prospective students will attend all eight class periods.
    • The shadow visit concludes at 2:45 p.m. Students will exit Door #1 for pick up.
    Detailed attention is taken when pairing students with an SFHS Student Ambassador. Please note that we are not able to accommodate full day shadow requests, unless it is with an older sibling or Student Ambassador. However, we will work to pair your child with their requested host for 1-2 periods during the day. We appreciate your understanding.
     
    Dress Code:
    St. Francis High School maintains a uniform dress code. Nice casual is the general rule for shadow guests.
    • Please no jeans, t-shirts, sweatpants, sweatshirts, leggings, sleeveless or mid-drift tops.
    Each shadow guest has the option to receive a free lunch. Your child is also welcome to bring a brown-bag lunch.
     
    Shadowing provides prospective students the opportunity to experience our campus, community, and culture. It is our hope that each student feels welcome and gains a better understanding of what it is like to be a Spartan.
     
     
  • Open House

    Click Here to Register for Open House

    October 20, 2024
    November 6, 2024
    Our most comprehensive visit event
    St. Francis High School holds our annual Open House in October and November each year.  Students and families of all ages are invited. Prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to learn about the SFHS academic program, student life and activities, formation and ministry programming, school culture, and athletics.  The event includes guided tours of campus and the opportunity to meet St. Francis High School faculty, staff, administrators, students, coaches, and club moderators.  Come experience everything that SFHS offers!
  • Information Sessions

    Click Here to Register for an Information Session

    September 18 – 6:30 p.m.
    November 12 – 9:00 a.m.
    April 9, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.
    An Information Session offers:
    • An introduction to the SFHS curriculum, co-curricular opportunities, and experience 
    • An overview of our admissions process
    • Remarks from administrators and staff members
    • Reflections on life as a Spartan from a panel of current students
    • An opportunity for questions/answers
  • Middle School Nights

    Come cheer on the Spartans! Free admission for 6th-8th grade students with your pre-registration. Come 30 minutes before the game time to enter a raffle and win prizes.

  • Step Up Day

    Click Here to Register for Step Up Day

    October 11, 2024
    Experience a slice of life as a Spartan! This half-day experience will allow 8th grade students to attend mini-classes that will offer demonstrations, workshops, and games.

    Eighth-grade students choose from a variety of workshops and immerse themselves in exciting new experiences!
     
    Step Up Day Workshop Options:
    • English – Exercises and activities designed to unleash your creativity in writing and reading.
    • PE – Have a blast in PE where fun meets fitness.
    • World Language – Discover our world language courses—Chinese, French, and Spanish—and pick up some new and useful words.
    • Social Studies/Business – Play “Survivor” by tackling tasks related to Social Studies and Business.
    • Science – Discover how lava lamps work by creating your own.
    • Performing and Visual Arts – This unique workshop features art, music, and theatre activities for a one-of-a-kind experience.
    • Math/Technology – Unlock your potential at our engaging math workshop and transform complex problems into simple solutions.
  • Rise Up–for 8th grade students

    Click Here to Register for Rise Up

    November 9, 2024
    Rise Up is an opportunity for all current 8th-grade students to participate in a day of leadership, teamwork, character-building, and service run by the National Honor Society.  St. Francis High School’s National Honor Society members will guide current 8th-grade students through activities and workshops that will prepare them for high school and beyond.
  • 7th Grade Night

    Registration Opens January 2025

    April 25, 2025
     
    All 7th graders are invited to a fun-packed evening at St. Francis High School!
      • Meet current SFHS students and fellow 7th grade future Spartans
      • Participate in team-building activities
      • Compete in the Spartan Amazing Race


     
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    Patrick Jacobsen 

    Director of Admissions
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    Beth Wiborg 

    Assistant Director of Admissions, Director of International Student Program
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    Karla Dannheim 

    Main Office Associate, Shadow Day Program Coordinator
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