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 admissions calendar.

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Shadow Day

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!

Click Here to Register for a Shadow Day

Not able to attend a published full experience shadow day?
Please contact Maureen Isphording at misphording@sfhscollegeprep.org to schedule an alternate day.

8th Grade/Transfer Shadow Day

Your Visit

Please arrive at 7:30 a.m. at Door #4 (Main Office).
An Enrollment Office member will be present to greet you and your Ambassador will pick you up after checking in.
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 2:35 p.m., and students will be escorted back to Door #4 (Main Office) for pick-up.

7th Grade Shadow Day

Your Visit

Please arrive between 7:20-7:30 a.m. at Door #19 (Spyglass Athletic Center).
An Enrollment Office member will be present to greet you and your Ambassador will pick you up after checking in.
All prospective students will attend classes with a current student and enjoy lunch with other Future Spartans.
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

Casual is the general rule for St. Francis High School dress standards. No jeans, leggings, or sweatpants. Students are to wear comfortable dress shoes or gym shoes.

Lunch

Each prospective student receives 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 Enrollment after scheduling by calling (630) 668-5800 ext. 1120.

Campus Tours

Daily, 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.
Information Sessions for Prospective Parents
April 11, 2019 – 9:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.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
- Tour the campus
Register here for 9:00 a.m. session
Register here for 6:00 p.m. session
Middle School Nights

2019 Middle School Night Boys Volleyball
You are invited to see the Spartans play volleyball v. Wheaton Academy.

Free admission for grade school students with your pre-registration.
The Varsity game is anticipated to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Spyglass Athletic Center. Come 30 minutes before game time to enter a raffle, win prizes and welcome team on to the court.
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

St. Francis High School Open House takes place in October and November. Please check back in the spring to register for the 2019 Open Houses.
8th Grade Day

The Class of 2023 8^th Grade Day took place August 7, 2018. Please check back in the spring to register for the Class of 2024 8^th Grade Day in August, 2019.

STUDENTS:
9:00 A.M.-NOON
All incoming 8th graders are invited to a super fun day at St. Francis High School!
• Get to know our community
• Meet current SFHS students
• Meet fellow future Spartans
• Participate in games and activities

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

Friday, March 1, 2019
Registration is full

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.