Term and Acronym Guide
ASB |
Student Leadership tasked with leading students in student activities that include liturgies, rallies, spirit week, dances, and feast days. Included in ASB are Campus Ministry, Christian Service, Student Council, and Varsity Council. |
B&G |
Burgundy and Gray Gala (Schoolwide community event and major fundraiser) |
B4P |
Battle for the Paddle - school wide spirit event |
BAC |
Borina Athletic Center (the gym) |
BINGO |
The largest fundraiser for the school is Bingo. Every student receives a tuition break because of the SFHS Bingo program. All freshmen parents work it as well as families on merit-based or need-based assistance. It is held across the street at OLHC every Friday night. |
C Period |
Collaboration Period (for meetings, liturgies, staff meetings, All School Studies, guest speakers, B4P practice and prep, etc.) |
CCS |
Central Coast Section of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) for playoffs in sports |
CEPC |
Council of the Educative Pastoral Community. A council comprised of parents, alumni, students, professed Salesians, SF faculty and staff, and community members that guide the spiritual and ministerial life of the school. |
CYM |
Coordinator of Youth Ministry: Ms. Shannon McLeod |
HR |
Homeroom (also called Collaboration Family - used when stated on Main Calendar) |
LRC |
Learning Resource Center (study hall, place to study and take online classes, After School Program, located in D1) |
OLHC |
Our Lady Help of Christians (Catholic Church across the street from St. Francis) |
PCAL |
Pacific Coast Athletic League |
PTLW |
Project Lead The Way (biomedical science curriculum) |
SFPA |
St. Francis Parent Association |
SFYL |
Sing For Your Life (concert/fundraiser for choir) |
SJB |
Patron saint and founder of the Italian order of priests and brothers. His mission in the world was to bring the good news to those who are in need, especially our young people. His goal was to form honest citizens and faith-filled and fully human women and men of the future, with the love and energy of Jesus Christ |
SYLC |
Salesian Youth Leadership Conference. Students learn the fundamentals of leadership in a salesian environment. This highly coveted 6-day conference takes place at Camp St. Francis in Aptos, CA. |
VAPA |
Visual And Performing Arts (Includes choir, drama, drawing, painting, drumline/pep band, and the performing arts) |
WASC |
Western Association of Schools and Colleges - the accreditation organization for elementary schools, high schools, and colleges - works in conjunction with WCEA (SF will host a visiting team in March 2018 to renew our accreditation.) |
WCEA |
Western Catholic Education Association - work in conjunction with WASC to accredit Catholic schools (SF will host a visiting team in March 2018 to renew our accreditation.) |
0 Period |
Zero Period (Option for students to enroll in a 6:50am Strength and Conditioning class) |