From the Associate Principal

Topics included in the is section are:

1. Bell Schedule in the Coming Weeks
2. Final Exams
3. Parent Meeting Follow Up
4. Tutorial
5. Added Tutorial Option for Upper Division Math Classes
6. Kairos Absences
7. UC and CSU College Applications
8. Peace Within

Dear Parents,

The second quarter of the school year is well underway and going quickly.  Please help your students by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and have a planned lunch.  As the weather turns cold, we often find ourselves fighting colds and the flu. If we all work together to remind each other to wash hands and get rest hopefully we will all stay healthy!

The four St. Francis pillars of HOME, SCHOOL, CHURCH, and PLAYGROUND will facilitate the growth they need to be strong, well adjusted, spiritually reflective, life long learners!

You have chosen SF.  We are glad you are here.  Please trust us. We always strive to do what is right for the students and their overall success.  Please help us help you!

We want to help students (and parents) to feel safe and successful with each teacher.  There are many personalities in each family and in each classroom. Learning how to navigate appropriate, but uncomfortable or unpleasant conversations or situations is a part of growing up.  

And finally, please the information below that was shared at this week’s parent meeting.  

Bell Schedule in the Coming Weeks

With this year’s bell schedule, every effort was made to evenly distribute class time particularly on weeks with large group (retreats, for example) absences.  This often moves the 1-7 day. For example, next Monday, November 12 is a C321 day with a late start for the students.

The SFHS website calendar has the accurate bell schedule for each day of November.  Please help your student remember to check it so they are prepared for the proper classes.

Tutorial

As I walk the campus between dismissal and 3pm, I notice quite a few students on campus, but the opportunity to get help from teachers is not being taken advantage of by many of them.  If your student says they went to Tutorial, please ask them which classroom, what they worked on with their teacher(s), and maybe even ask what assignments are coming up. Speaking to teachers and going to ask questions may create some discomfort, but it certainly prepares them for the also uncomfortable conversations with their future college professors, bosses, and in-laws.

Added Tutorial Option for Upper Division Math Classes

The Math Department has added a morning Tutorial for students in upper division math classes.  The morning Tutorial meets in Mr. Falcone’s room (H43) on Wednesday mornings beginning at 6:50am.  Any student in the follow classes may attend. Upper division classes are: Algebra 2, Honors Algebra 2, Precalculus, Honors Precalculus, Statistics, and AP Calculus.

Final Exams

First semester grades are will be entered on your student’s permanent St. Francis High School transcript. Paper report cards will generated following the December final exams will be mailed home.

The next 18 days of school are a vitally important time for students to focus on their studies.  Please continue to check student progress on RenWeb, encourage your students to attend Tutorial on a regular basis, and assist your student in planning ahead and time management.

With the holidays quickly approaching, there are only 15 class days remaining in the fall semester.  Final exams take place Friday, December 14 as well as Monday and Tuesday, December 17-18. Please look ahead to reschedule any appointments or events that may distract or limit your student’s success on final exams.

Following the survey sent to students and parents, the NHS hosted Student Study Day has been changed to Thursday, December 13.  The structure of the day will be communicated in the coming days, but attendance is required.

Final Exam Schedule* - Fall 2018