St. Francis High School (Sacramento, California)
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St. Francis High School, established in 1940, is a four-year, all-female college preparatory high school in Sacramento
, California, USA. It is one of two Catholic high schools 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.
Graduation Requirements
A minimum 240 credits is required for graduation. Each semester of coursework earns 5 credits. The semester requirements are:
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
Accreditation
St. Francis is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA).
Teams and 2007-08 Achievements
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]
Theatre
Every year St. Francis puts on a Fall Play and a Spring Musical. Drama classes are also offered. The SF Players, a theater troupe, also competes at the Lenaea Festival at CSUS every Winter.
Dance
St. Francis High School offers four different dance levels. From least advanced to most: Dance Styles, Intermediate Dance Techniques, Apprentice Dance Company, and Dance Company. All perform at various events throughout the year. The most notalble performance is the annual Winterfest Dance Concert which showcases the Apprentice and Company dance groups.
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: Concert and Chamber Orchestra. 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.
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
Sacramento
Sacramento is the capital of the state of California, in the United States of America.Sacramento may also refer to:- United States :*Sacramento County, California*Sacramento, Kentucky*Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta...
, California, USA. It is one of two Catholic high schools in Sacramento affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento
Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento is an ecclesiastical territory or particular church of the Roman Catholic Church in the northern California region of the United States...
, 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.
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
Accreditation
St. Francis is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA).
Inter-Scholastic Athletics
- 12 sports: 27 levels (Student Body Participation: 53%)
- School Colors: Red and Gold
- School Mascot: Troubadour (Troubies)
- Section: CIF Sac-Joaquin SectionSac-Joaquin SectionThe Sac-Joaquin Section is a part of the California Interscholastic Federation, governing high school sports in the northeastern portion of the San Francisco Bay Area, the city of Sacramento, and the northern portion of the San Joaquin Valley...
; 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–2nd, 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. Drama classes are also offered. The SF Players, a theater troupe, also competes at the Lenaea Festival at CSUS every Winter.
Dance
St. Francis High School offers four different dance levels. From least advanced to most: Dance Styles, Intermediate Dance Techniques, Apprentice Dance Company, and Dance Company. All perform at various events throughout the year. The most notalble performance is the annual Winterfest Dance Concert which showcases the Apprentice and Company dance groups.
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: Concert and Chamber Orchestra. 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.
Student activities
Clubs and OrganizationsA 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)
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