St. Francis High School (Sacramento, California)

Infobox Private School
name=St. Francis High School
motto="Pax et Bonum"
established=1940
type= Diocesan Catholic
religion=Roman Catholic
president=Mrs. Marion L. Bishop
principal=Mr. Andreas Agos
city=Sacramento
state=California
country=United States
campus=Urban
enrollment= 1028
faculty= 71
ratio= 15:1
year=2008
SAT=1683 [http://www.stfrancishs.org/about/justthefacts.html]
athletics=Twelve Sports [http://www.stfrancishs.org/athletics.html]
colors=Red and Gold
mascot=Troubadour
pillars=faith, excellence, leadership, service
homepage= [http://www.stfrancishs.org/ www.stfrancishs.org]

History

St. Francis High School, established in 1940, is a four-year, all-female college preparatory high school in Sacramento, California, USA. It is the only Catholic high school in Sacramento affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento, and draws students from over fifty private and public feeder schools in the California counties of Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, and Placer. St. Francis is a sister school to Jesuit High School (Carmichael, California). During the 2003-2004 school year, St. Francis completed construction on new buildings that doubled the size of its facilities.

AccreditationSt. Francis is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA).

Academics

Currently enrolling 1065 students, St. Francis historically sends 99% of its graduates to college. Admission to St. Francis is selective and based on a placement test, previous school record and recommendation. Tuition for the 2008-2009 school year was $10,900 plus a $600 non-refundable registration fee.

Graduation Requirements

A minimum 240 credits is required for graduation. Each semester of coursework earns 5 credits. The semester requirements are:
* Theology: 8
* English: 8
* Social Studies: 7
* Mathematics: 6
* Science: 6
* Foreign Language: 4
* Fine Arts: 2
* Physical Education: 4
* Health: 1
* Electives: 2

Honors/Advanced Placement Courses

St. Francis offers Honors Courses in Great Books, American Literature, French 3, Spanish 3, Italian 4, Biology, Chemistry, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, US History

St. Francis offers Advanced Placement Courses in English Lit & Comp, Spanish 4 Language, Spanish Literature, French 4 Language, French Literature, Chemistry, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Music Theory, Art History, Studio Art, US History, Am. Gov’t/Politics

Inter-Scholastic Athletics

* 12 sports: 27 levels (Student Body Participation: 53%)
* School Colors: Red and Gold
* School Mascot: Troubadour (Troubies)
* Section: CIF Sac-Joaquin Section; Delta River League

Teams and 2007-08 Achievements

* Basketball: League–1st, Section–1st, Norcal–2nd
* Cross Country: League-1st, Section -3rd
* Golf: League–1st, Section–1st, Norcal–1st, State–5th
* Soccer: League–1st, Section–1st
* Softball: League–2rd, Section–1st Round
* Swimming/Diving: League–1st, Section –6th
* Tennis: League–1st, Section–1st, Norcal –1st Round
* Track: League–2nd
* Waterpolo: League – 1st, Section – 2nd
* Volleyball: League – 1st, Section – 1st, Norcal Playoffs 5th
* Lacrosse: Finished season 16 – 0, ranked in top 10 in Northern California

The NSCAA/adidas Final Spring Rankings placed the St. Francis 2006 varsity soccer team 4th in the nation. See the listing at [http://www.www.socceramerica.com/article.asp?Art_ID=562137305] Soccer America]

Fine Arts

Student performances and/or exhibitions abound in choir, orchestra, theater, dance and visual art. The Fine Arts program has received many regional awards and nominations in recent years. 75% of the student body is enrolled in Fine Arts.

Theatre

Every year St. Francis puts on a Fall Play and a Spring Musical. The SF Players, a theater troupe, also compete at the Lenaea Festival at CSUS every Winter.

Dance

The St. Francis High School Dance company performs several times throughout the year, notably at the annual Winterfest Dance Concert.

Music

There are three choral groups at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels: Troubadour Choir, Concert Choir, and Chamber Singers. There is also a Jazz Ensemble group. St. Francis also hosts two full orchestras. These groups perform at Golden Empire Music Festival, in 2007 both groups received a superior. In addition, they host a Christmas and Spring Concert.

Visual Arts

St. Francis offers coursework in Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture. The Henriette Doglietto Fine Arts Exhibition is held annually, and students also submit their work to various regional and State competitions.

tudent Activities

Clubs and Organizations

A Cappella, African American and Hispanic Culture, Alzheimer's Awareness, Amnesty International, Anime Club, Art Club, * Asian-Pacific Islander Club, Book Club, California Scholarship Federation, Club de Espanol, Environmental Club, Fashion Club, Fembots (FIRST Robotics), Film Critic, French Club, Get Fit!, Graphic Design Club, Gourmet Club, History Club, Il Circolo Italiano, In Production, International Dance, Knit Wits, Latin Club, Mandolin (school newspaper), Na Wahine, National Honor Society, Photography, The Pink Ladies (breast cancer awareness), Smile Troupe, Techies Anonymous, Troubies for Life, Venture Club, Worship Club, Young Democrats, Young Republicans

Student Activities

* Annual Retreats
* Blood Drives
* College Visits
* Community Halloween Outreach
* Dances
* Fall Play/Spring Musical
* Father-Daughter Dinner Dance
* Grad Night
* Homecoming Week
* International Night
* Japanese Student Exchange
* KAIROS
* Magazine Sale
* Mandolin (newspaper)
* Mother-Daughter Fashion Show
* Mock Political Campaign and Elections
* March Madness
* Political Campaign Volunteering
* Rallies
* Sophomore Ring Liturgy
* St. Francis Day
* Student and Family Liturgies
* Travel in the USA and Abroad
* Troubie Week
* Yearbook (The Canticle)

External links

* [http://www.stfrancishs.org St. Francis High School]

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