Visit St. Francis High School

Admissions

Thank you for your interest in St. Francis High School, where we provide fantastic educational opportunities for our students and we graduate academically focused, well-rounded, and faith-filled young adults. We encourage you to visit us – walk our hallways, shadow our students, meet our dedicated teachers and staff, learn about our curricular and co-curricular programs. Contact us today to discuss your future at St. Francis High School.

An SFHS Education

St. Francis High School prepares students to be critical thinkers and faith-filled, responsible adults. Our teachers adapt to various instructional methodologies, assist students beyond class hours, engage students through mobile learning, and promote student achievement. 100% of our students graduate and are college-bound, earning acceptances at more than 350 colleges and universities throughout the last five years.

Sports at SFHS

St. Francis High School offers 24 athletic teams that provide and foster teamwork, collaboration, discipline, respect, responsibility and sportsmanship opportunities. In addition to utilizing and sharing their athletic abilities, we allow our athletes to develop communication, leadership and interpersonal skills that will prepare them for success in life.

Experience Our Campus Life

The St. Francis High School experience is unlike any other. We balance academic excellence with a warm, dynamic environment where people know your name and want to help one another. We cultivate character as well as classroom success. We, like St. Francis of Assisi, strive to see the face of God in others and reach out in service to them and others.

Giving to SFHS

St. Francis High School relies on the support of our alumni, parents, and friends to help close the gap between tuition and the cost of educating students, provide co-curricular opportunities, extend scholarship and financial aid, and plan our future. Through their generous gifts, we are able to provide and support our mission.

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.

Click Here For Full 2019-2020 Admissions Calendar.

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Shadow
Shadowing gives you the opportunity to experience the St. Francis High School community and life as a Spartan. Walk our campus, hear us pray together, visit classes, have lunch, and leave with a better understanding of the Franciscan spirit and enthusiasm at SFHS. Our goal is for you to see the advantage of a St. Francis High School education. We look forward to you spending the day with us!

2019-2020 Shadow Day Registration will open on August 1, 2019
Not able to attend a published full experience shadow day?
Please contact Maureen Isphording at misphording@sfhscollegeprep.org to schedule an alternate day.
Visit Details
- Please arrive between 7:20-7:30 a.m. at Door #19 (Spyglass Athletic Center).
- An Admissions representative will be present to greet you.
- All prospective students will attend eight class periods and a lunch period.
- Please bring a book to read in class in the event of a test or quiz.
- The Shadow Day is over at 2:45 p.m., and students will be escorted back to Door #19 (Spyglass) for pick-up.
Dress Code
St. Francis High School maintains a uniform dress code. Nice casual is the general rule for shadow guests.
Boys – Dress pants/shorts, dress shoes, and a collared shirt. Polo style shirts are acceptable.
Girls – Dress pants or dress skirt and dress shoes.
No jeans, t-shirts, sweatpants, sweatshirts, leggings, sleeveless or mid-drift tops allowed.
Lunch
Each prospective student has the option to receive a free lunch. May bring your own brown-bag lunch if you wish.
Important Information
Reservations are first come, first served and will be limited to 25-30 students per day. All student hosts are recruited from the Student Ambassador Leadership Team (SALT). If you have a friend currently enrolled at St. Francis High School and would like to have him or her serve as your host, please make the request to the Office of Admissions after scheduling by calling (630) 668-5800 ext. 1100.
Campus Tours

Monday-Friday, 9:00-10:00 a.m. or any convenient time
Parents of prospective students are invited to a morning coffee and tour of St. Francis High School. Reservations are required.
Please contact Director of Admissions, Maureen Isphording at (630) 668-5800 x1120 or misphording@sfhscollegeprep.org to reserve your space.
8th Grade Day

The Class of 2024 8^th Grade Day is August 7, 2019.

STUDENTS:
9:00 A.M.-NOON
All incoming 8th graders are invited to a fun-packed day at St. Francis High School!
• Meet current SFHS students and fellow 8th grade future Spartans
• Participate in team building activities
• Compete in the Spartan Amazing Race

PARENTS:
9:00-10:15 A.M.
Parents are invited for coffee and a tour of St. Francis High School.

Click here to register
Open House
Open Houses are the most comprehensive visit events we host all year. Meet our faculty, staff, and students; tour the building; experience our co-curricular fair. Open House is a series of experiences tailored to your interests. The program begins promptly at the designated time in the Kuhn Cultural Arts Center.
For 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders & Families

Fall 2019 Open House Dates
- Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
Please check back on August 1, 2019 to register for the 2019 Open Houses.
Information Sessions for Prospective Parents
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 – 9:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 – 9:00 a.m.

You’re Invited!
Join us for coffee, a tour, and an introduction to our exceptional college preparatory, faith-filled environment.

Agenda to Include:
- Overview of SFHS curriculum, admissions information, co-curricular opportunities
- Parent and student presentations
- Optional tour the campus
2019-2020 Information Session Registration will open on August 1, 2019
Middle School Nights
Free admission for grade school students with your pre-registration.
Come 30 minutes before game time to enter a raffle and win prizes.
- Football - Friday, September 20, 2019
- Girls' Volleyball - Tuesday, September 24, 2019
- Fall Play - Thursday, October 10, 2019
- Boys' Basketball - Winter, 2020
- Girls' Basketball - Winter, 2020
- Pep Band - Winter, 2020
- Choir - Winter, 2020
- Boys' Volleyball - Spring, 2020
- Girls' Soccer - Spring, 2020
- Spring Musical - Spring, 2020
Fall Middle School Night Registration Will Open August 1, 2019
STEM Day

Friday, February 28, 2020
A showcase of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) opportunities for 7th and 8th grade students.
Featuring interactive hands-on lab experiences, workshops, food, fun, and learning.

Registration will open Fall, 2019.