St. Francis Area Schools SFHS enews - October 16, 2018 ISD 15 MISSION Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world.
SFHS 90 minute late start Wednesday, October 17, 2018 PLC Schedule No School: October 18 & 19 SFHS Yearbook Information Preorder your 2019 yearbook now through October 12 for the best price of the year--$72. jostensyearbook.com Seniors: If you use a photographer other than David Bank Studios for your senior portrait, then you must upload the portrait to our yearbook website. See the attached senior portrait info for instructions. Senior grad ads are on sale now through February 1st. Questions about the yearbook? Email the adviser, Joel Olson, and joel.olson@isd15.org
Jostens has provided the specifications and a new process to submit senior portraits for publication in the 2019 Lance. The deadline is October 15, 2018. Information is also available for placing personalized ads. Please click the links below for more information. 2019 Personalized Graduation Ad Information for St. Francis School Yearbook ORMATIO 2019 Updated Senior Portrait Submission Form Here is the link: images.jostens.com User ID: 410463677
Counseling Office www.isd15.org/hscounseling COUNSELING SERVICES 763-213-1590 Helle- A-Ha x1572 Salo- He-O x1574 Sworsky- P-Z x1571 COLLEGE REPS SCHEDULED 18-19 Day Date Hour College Thurs 11/1/2018 5 University of Minnesota Duluth Thur 11/8/2018 5 St. Cloud State University Thurs 11/14/2018 3 Bemidji State University Thurs 12/20/2018 5 Vermilion Community College N
SFHS Athletics We have a website where you can read stories about our teams, see photo galleries, and check out our weekly schedule with one click. Please go to and bookmark: gostfrancissaints.com If you go to the calendar tab you can see all the events happening for our Saints students for the week. This website also links our Activities Twitter account @StFrancisSaints and our Saints Facebook page can also be accessed at this website. Activities Office News Reminder that $30 passes are available for 9th-12th grade students. Gains admission into all home basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, and hockey games except for section games. Also, gets you into choir concerts, band concerts and school plays. 20 event student passes for grades 1st through 8th graders can be purchased for $60 from the Activities Office or ticket takers at an event. $80 adult passes good for 20 events are also available. SFHS Activities for the week: St. Francis Area Schools Community Education Summer and Early Fall Driver Education Opportunities Our teachers are licensed with the State of Minnesota and have Driver Education Certification. Our program has been approved by the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The years of experience of our instructors, along with their certification, provide a safe, high quality program for your child. Register online or submit a form for 2018-19 opportunities today!
General Attendance News Attendance LATE ARRIVALS - Students arriving late to the building will sign in at a kiosk located at the Greeter Station or the Main Office. - Students arriving within the first 10 minutes of class are tardy, anytime after that will be considered an absence. - Student attendance will be updated in Campus, they will NOT receive a pass to class. EARLY DISMISSAL - Students who are leaving class early due to medical appointments, illness, family reasons, etc. WILL receive a pass from the Main or Health Offices noting the departure time and date. Parent/Guardian is requested to call the high school office by 8 a.m. the morning of any student absence at 763-213-1531 or send a note upon the student's return. All students must check in with the greeter or main office on the arrival to school. Parent/Guardian may also email absence information to hsattendance@isd15.org. Absence verification will be allowed up to two (2) school days from the absent date. Parents can check their Infinite Campus account for detailed attendance information. Failure to make up unexcused absences will result in students not being able to participate in field trips, school activities, including Prom. The No Field Trip list is posted outside the main office.
Read more! UNEXCUSED ABSENCES Students with 12 or more unexcused absence hours may be prohibited from participating in field trips, Prom, Morp, Senior Exemption Days, early release for athletics, etc. There are two (2) options available for clearing unexcused absence hours. Before School 7:00 7:40 a.m. (Behavior Intervention Room C201) 2 unexcused absences cleared Students must arrive NO LATER THAN 7:10 a.m. Saturday School 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. (location TBD) November 17, February 9 & April 13 2 unexcused absences cleared for every hour attended Students must arrive NO LATER THAN 7:00 a.m. Students are required to sign up in advance with Mr. Krause in C201 SFHS Food Locker Open - Free for those students in need. Meals to Go - Hygiene Items - Saints Gear - School Supplies - Winter Clothing
Room D236 - Before & After School & Academic Times Infinite Campus and beyond To all Parents/Guardians of ISD 15 students: Independent School District 15's student information system is Infinite Campus. Click here for more information about Campus Portal. An email has been set up for people to submit questions, or concerns. The address is campus.help@isd15.org There was an update to the Infinite Campus App. It is now asking for a District Name, instead of the District ID. The District Name is St. Francis. Make sure that the period is used and there is a space between St and Francis or it will not work. Locks You can purchase locks in the main office or at the greeter station for $5.00. MULTICULTU RAL & DATES TO REMEMBER Independent School District 15 American Indian Education Boozhoo (Hello-Ojibwe) and Hau ((Hello-Dakota), Welcome all to another great school year.
The AIPAC serves in an advisory role to St. Francis Area Schools to ensure that the educational and cultural needs of American Indian students are being met. High school American Indian students, parents, guardians, grandparents, foster parents, school staff and community members interested in supporting American Indian Education are encouraged to attend; your input is very important! At this first meeting we will schedule monthly meeting dates, learn about the Dream Catcher Project, update on the American Indian Education Liaison position and non-concurrence, and discussion/development of the 2018-19 school year Indian Education Program Plan. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Miigwech (Thank you-ojibwe) and Pidamaya do (Thank you-dakota) The American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) will meet on the following Tuesday's from 5:30-7:00 PM, St. Francis High School room C-204: November 13th December 11th January 8th February 12th March 12th April 9th May 14th Minnesota Statute 124D.78, requires that all Minnesota school districts with 10 or more American Indian students have an American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC). The AIPAC serves in an advisory role to the school board and the school district to ensure that the educational and cultural needs of American Indian students are being met. At this time the Saint Francis Area School District has approximately 160 American Indian students enrolled. High school American Indian students, parents, guardians, grandparents, foster parents, school staff, and community members interested in supporting American Indian Education are encouraged to attend, your input is very important! For more information or questions about the AIPAC contact Carline Sargent, 763-213-1575, carline.sargent@isd15.org.
SFHS Dates to Remember 90 minute late start - October 17 No School - October 18 & 19 There will be a 90-minute late start for all St. Francis Area Schools on the third instructional Wednesday of every month for the 2018-19 school year. These dates include: September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19, January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17 and May 15. PLC Late Start Schedule SFHS Emergency Form Minnesota Statewide Test Security Tip Line MDE Parent/Guardian Guide to Statewide testing (opt-out form) SFHS Testing Schedule: 2018-19 School Year SFHS Map 3325 Bridge Street NW, St. Francis, MN 55070 Office Phone: 763-213-1500 Fax Number: 763-213-1693 Absentee Line: 763-213-1531 Tip Line: 763-213-1665 SFHS Health Services: 763-213-1670 School day: 7:45 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. Principal Doug Austin 763-213-1501 douglas.austin@isd15.org Assistant Principal Donnie Thompson (A-K) 763-213-1502 donnie.thompson@isd15.org