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8:15
Alternating Day Bell Schedule
Gold 1 Day Period 2 9:00- 10:20 Period 6 1:10 - 2:30 Period 4A 11:00 - 12:20
Student Collaboration (60) 7:55 - 8:55
4B
Gold Day Activity Schedule
Faculty Collaboration (30) 7:45 - 8:15
Collaboration (30) 7:45 - 8:15
6 8:20 - 9:40
1 9:45 - 10:10
- 11:35
Liturgy Schedule
Collaboration (90) 12:00 - 1:30
Special Schedule
1 11:15 - 12:00 Period 5B 12:05 - 12:50 Break 9:20 - 9:35 Period 1 7:45 - 8:30 Flex Day
2 12:05 - 12:50
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Anderson, Ms. Andrade Galvan, Ms. Arzate, Ms. Babb, Ms. Battle, Mr. Bernardo, Mr. Bibriescas, Ms. Bostrom, Ms. Bourke, Mr. Brittain, Ms. Butler, Ms. Calcagno, Mr. Campagna, Mr. Cannon, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Carson, Mr. Chechelnitsky, Mr. Cobb, Mr. Dawson, Ms. Deale, Ms. DeCarlo, Mr. Egan, Mr. Elliott, Ms. Eulate, Mr. Foy, Mr. Franco, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gibbs, Mr. Gibson, Ms. Gross, Dr. Sean Gross, Mr. Stephen Guerrero, Ms. Herhold, Mr. Hisatake, Mr. Hubbard, Ms. Ikezi, Mr. Joslyn, Ms.
Keanaaina, Mr. Kemp, Mr. Lai, Ms. Lewis, Ms. Liem, Ms. Lincoln, Ms. Lucas, Mr.
Maguire, Mr Mardesich, Mr. McBride, Ms. McEvoy, Mr. Meulman, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Miller, Ms.
Miranda-McIntosh, Ms. Moorhouse, Ms. Morales, Ms. Motil, Mr. Nethercott, Mr. Oakland, Mr. Onuegbe, Mr. Orozco, Ms. Ortega, Ms. O’Donnell, Ms. O’Donnell, Mr. O’Neill, Mr. Pasion, Mr. Petelo, Dr. Pilawski, Mr. Pompei, Mr. Pompei, Ms. Queally-Sammut, Ms. Quinn, Mr. Raak, Mr. Raines, Mr. Reilly, Ms. Reutebuch, Mr.
Rose, Ms. Ross, Mr. Roy, Mr. Rubin, Mr. Sabol, Ms. Safier, Ms. Salapare, Ms. Salvemini, Ms. Savinovich, Ms. Scharrenberg, Mr. Sherrard, Ms. Shortal, Ms. Smith, Ms. Smith, Mr. Sean Smith, Mr. Steve Staton, Ms. Swank, Mr. Teekell, Ms. Terrell, Mr. Thomas, Ms. E. Thomas, Ms. J. Trollope, Mr. Vidovich, Mr. Vollucci, Ms. Volta, Mr. Wahl, Mr. Wahler, Ms. Walsh, Ms. Wang, Mr. Wang, Ms. Wilson Friedsam, Ms. Woodhead, Mr. Wun, Mr. Yang, Ms. Zhang, Ms.
Campus Ministry
Our Campus Ministry team supports students, faculty and staff in building community, prayer, service, retreats, immersions, sacraments, reconciliation, grief support and pastoral counseling.
Follow us on Instagram @sfhs_campusministry
Service Each student has a service requirement for graduation. These requirements can be found on the Holy Cross Service Program webpage
Junior Retreats Held three times a year at the St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista
Senior Retreats Held six times a year at the Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos
Freshman service hours due: Friday, April 11, 2025
Sophomore service hours due: Friday, March 28, 2025
Junior service hours due: Friday, March 14, 2025
Senior service hours due: Friday, February 28, 2025
September 12-13, 2024
November 21-22, 2024
February 6-7, 2025
September 4-6, 2024
December 4-6, 2024
January 8-10, 2025
January 29-31, 2025
March 19-21, 2025
April 2-4, 2025
Sacraments
Mass is offered in the Chapel Every morning at 7:15 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation for the entire student body is held
School-wide liturgies
Sacrament of Baptism and/or First Holy Communion
Advent: December 13 & 16, 2024
Lent: April 11 & 14, 2025
Held six times a year in the Burns Family Pavilion.
In partnership with your local parish. Inquire with Mrs. Ruebusch for details about the process for Initiation.
Sacrament of Confirmation program Offered to Seniors only. Sign-up during Spring of your Junior year.
Required: Spirituality Elective
Prayer Chapel
Open every day for prayer, reflection and meditation.
Flagpole Prayer Held once a month before school.
Blessing of In-Season Athletes Offered three times a year.
Blessing of Advent Wreath December 2, 2024 - Quad
Ignite Youth Group Gatherings Offered once a month.
Immersion There are domestic and international opportunities for immersion for current Juniors and Seniors.
Pastoral
Counseling
Grief Support
There will be an informational immersion meeting on October 2nd, 2024.
A Tenet Night for accepted immersion students will take place on November 11th, 2024.
Our Chaplain is available for Reconciliation. Both he and our trained adult campus ministers are available for pastoral counseling.
Requirements for Graduation and Admission to a Four-Year University
Course of Study: Graduation from Saint Francis High School is authorized by the Board of Directors. A diploma will be granted to students who have earned 240 units of credit from the adopted Course of Study during grades 9-12. Only students who have completed all the graduation requirements are allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Subject SFHS Graduation Requirements Beginning with the Class of 2025
Social Studies
English
Mathematics
3 years/30 units including World History, US History, US Government, Economics
4 years/40 units of college prep English
3 years/30 units
Science
World Languages
Visual and Performing Arts
Electives
Community Service
Ethnic
3 years/30 units including Biology and physical science
2 years/20 units of same language
1 year/10 units in art, music, drama
2 years/20 units
“A-G” UC/CSU Admission requirements
A 2 years: 1 year of World History and 1 year of US History or 1/2 year of US History and 1/2 year of US Government
B 4 years of college prep English
C 3 years including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 or higher
4 years recommended
D 2 years of lab science in two of three areas: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
3 years recommended
E 2 years of the same language
3 years recommended
F 1 yearlong course in visual or performing arts
G UC Certified Course List available on counseling website
hours None
1 Year/10 units
Year/10 units
Religious
None, but counts as a Social Studies for UC
years/40 units
In order to be eligible for UC admission, students must meet the A-G course requirements and earn a competitive GPA. UC will not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships. If you choose to submit test scores as part of your application, they may be used as an alternative method of fulfilling minimum requirements for eligibility or for course placement after you enroll. The requirements for UC admission provide a standard for many other four-year public and private colleges and universities. These requirements represent the minimum academic standards for eligibility. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission. Admission to the campus and program of choice often requires students to meet more demanding standards including high entrance examination test scores, community service and extracurricular activities. All courses taken to satisfy college admission requirements must be completed with a semester grade of C or higher.
Activities
Saint Francis High School offers a wide variety of co-curricular activities, and we are proud of the large number of students who participate. When students are involved in activities beyond the classroom, responsibilities and new learning experiences develop and education is greatly enhanced.
Follow us on Instagram @sfhs_activities
Clubs
3D Printing Club
Animal Welfare Club
ASL Club
Audio/Visual Club
Aviation Club
Baking Club
Book Club
Bring Change to Mind
Builders Club
Cafe Mots
Car Club
Chess Club
Cooking Club
Crochet Club
Economic Club
Entrepreneurship Club
Environmental Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Film Club
Future Medical Students
Association
Girls Who Code
Guitar Club
IGNITE Youth Group
Injury Prevention Club
International Club
Intramurals
Lancer Analytics Club
Lancer Gaming Club
Lancer Radio and Podcast
Lusofono Student Association
Mind, Body, Spirit Club
Newspaper Club
OC3AN - Ocean Activity/ Appreciation/Activism Club
Paint Box - Art Club
Photography Club
Plushies Club
Salute Civics Club
Service Club
Social Business Club
Sports Medicine Club
STEM League
(Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Research @SF)
Stock Market Club
Surf Club
Tech League
(AI for a Better Society, Arduino Uno Coding, Machine Learning, Cyber Security)
TEDx Saint Francis
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Vegantarian Club
Women in STEM Yearbook
Young Philanthropy
Academic Teams
Math Team
Model United Nations
Quiz Bowl
Robotics
Science Bowl
Science Olympiad
Speech and Debate
Honor Societies
California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
College Ambassadors
World Language Honor Society (WLHS)
National Honor Society (NHS)
Leadership Groups
Affinity Council
Associated Student Body (ASB)
Athletic Director’s Council
BRIC Brothers
BRIC Sisters
Freshman Class Council
Future Lancer Hosts
Holy Cross Achievers (HCA)
Holy Cross Mission & Ministry Council
IGNITE Core Team
Junior Class Council
Lancer Ambassadors
Moreau Board
President’s Circle
SF Thrive Mentors
Senior Class Council
Sophomore Class Council
Performance Groups
Acappella
Band
Chamber Choir
Color Guard
Drama
Fanaa Bollywood Dance
Folklorico
Jazz Band
KPop Dance Team
Liturgy Band - Agape
Percussion Ensemble
Pit Orchestra
Shakespeare’s Dropouts - Improv Club
String Ensemble
Tinikling Dance
Ukulele Club
Unity Dance Crew
Winter Guard
Winter Percussion
Publications
Lancer Studios (Live/Production)
Literary Magazine: Mindframes
Newspaper: The Lancer
Yearbook: Poverello
Spirit Groups
Banner Brigade
Cannon Crew
Friends of Lancelot
Pom Squad
Rage Cage Captains
Rally Board
Spirit Commission
Events
Ada Hacks
Art Showcase
Back to School Dance
Broadway Showcase
Cabaret Showcase
Café Mot’s
Fall Play
Final/Final
Frosh/Soph Semi-Formal Dance
Holy Cross Spirit Week
Homecoming Dance
Homecoming Week
Improv Comedy Shows
International Showcase
Junior Prom
Lancer Bowl
LancerHacks Hackathon
Multicultural Week
Night of Acoustics
Senior Ball
Spring Musical
Student Led Musical
TEDx Saint Francis
UDC Dance Recital
Affinity Groups
Asian Student Association (ASA)
Black Student Union (BSU)
Filipino-American Student Union (FASU)
Hindu Student Association (HSA)
Intersectional Feminism Student Association (IFSA)
Jewish Student Association (JSA)
Latinx/Hispanic Student Union (LHSU)
Middle Eastern Student Union (MESU)
Multi-Heritage Student Union (MSU)
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
Pride Student Union (PSU)
South Asian Student Association (SASA)
Tagata Pasifika (TP)
Vietnamese Student Association (VSA)
Athletics
Athletics is considered an integral part of the Saint Francis educational program. Participants have an opportunity to learn teamwork and to acquire qualities of fitness, self-discipline and cooperation. Athletics prepares students to meet challenges, make decisions and accept constructive criticism. Saint Francis is committed to providing opportunities for organized athletic participation at all levels of ability and interest.
Start dates for tryouts and practice are listed on the athletics web page, sfhsathletics.com. Follow us on social media (Instagram & X) @SFHSAthletics
Boys Sports
Track
Girls Sports
Track
Guidance and College Counseling
Ms. MaryLynne Rodriguez, Department Chair
Ms. Alma Nava, Administrative Assistant
Freshman Counselors
Ms. Monica Batres
Mr. Aaron Burney
Learning Specialists and Resource Educators
Ms. Dynelle Babb
Mr. Robert Calcagno
Guidance and College Counselors
Ms. Victoria Aguaristi
Mr. Michael Conley
Ms. Cassandra Jackson
Mr. Jay Knochenhauer
Ms. Dona Mason
Ms. Annette Nassir
Mr. Jon Ramirez
Ms. MaryLynne Rodriguez
Ms. Theresa Elliott
Mr. Neil Parry
The Saint Francis Guidance and College Counseling Center provides more than a guidance service for choosing a college; it is an educational program designed to assist students in identifying their aspirations for the future. We strive to help each student develop his or her academic strengths and preferences. Follow us on Instagram @sfhscounseling
Freshman Year
Freshman counselors will focus on supporting our newest Lancers in the adjustment to High School, provide Academic and Personal counseling and ensure every student experiences a smooth transition in this important year. Topics including making connections, time management and an introduction to Counseling Services will be explored in a small group setting, and Freshman counselors are available to any student for an individual counseling appointment. Freshman counselors will also meet individually with students to discuss academic planning for the Sophomore year, and provide support on student wellness, a priority in our work as Counselors.
Sophomore, Junior and Senior Years
Students will then transition to a Guidance and College Counselor who they will work with through the Senior year. Through a variety of classroom presentations, group meetings, and individual guidance, students are assisted in selecting a college that matches their academic goals. The primary role of guidance and college counselors is to advocate for students and to provide support for their academic, college, and social-emotional needs. Collaboration with teachers, parents, coaches, and other members of the Saint Francis community is crucial to fulfilling this role and counselors rely on these critical relationships and open communication.
The Academic Support Program
The Academic Support Program at Saint Francis provides appropriate and reasonable services to otherwise academically qualified students with disabilities. The program includes the Resource Center, Accommodations Program, and American Sign Language (ASL).
Mental Health
Having open conversations about mental health can support students in feeling safe and supported. If you need support in having a conversation with your student, please reach out to your Guidance Counselor. Families may also consider posting the following information in the event that your student may be looking for confidential support. Additionally,if you are a student in need of support, please contact one of the following numbers (all lines are open 24/7):
Call: 1-800-273-8255 or 650-579-0350
Text: “start” to 741741
Chat online: chat4teens.org (click “chat live now”)
Library
Ms. Mei Yang, Head Librarian
Ms. Megan Birdsong, Instructional Librarian
Ms. Julia Elizondo, Assistant Librarian & Digital Content Specialist
Welcome! The Cassin Family Library is here to support independent learning, research and reading for all students.
• Go to sfhs.com/library to find recommended databases, subject guides, and more. Access additional digital resources from Mountain View Public Library using your student ID as your library card number and the last four digits as your PIN.
• Ask a librarian for help with your research assignments. Come see us or use the Help Request Form on the library website.
• Find a place for quiet study or group collaboration.
• Borrow textbooks, class reading books, and various school supplies.
• Use the printer and iPad charging station.
• Find your next great read from our extensive selection in the library. Use the Sora and Libby apps (in Self Service) for ebooks.
• Take a break! We have a community puzzle table and other activities for when you want a moment to relax.
Connect with us:
Monday–Friday, 7:15am–5:30pm
Email: Library@sfhs.com
Website: sfhs.com/library
Instagram: @sfhs_library
MONDAY
NOTES
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THURSDAY
Senior Retreat
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L1 LITURGY LD
Mass of the Holy Spirit Senior Retreat
SUNDAY
SEPT. 8
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THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SEPT. 12 SEPT. 13 SEPT. 14
B2 Junior Retreat
Junior Retreat Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
NOTES G1
SUNDAY
SEPT. 15
Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
NOTES A2 Holy Cross Assembly 6-Week Grading Period
THURSDAY
Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
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2024-2025 Student Government
ASB Officers
Natalie Chan (Chair)
Brooklyn O’Brien (Legacy Leader)
Riley Clarke (Spirit Commissioner)
Sione Netane (Culture & Belonging)
Ava Grace Sanchez (Holy Cross Mission & Ministry)
Isabella Montesi (Social Media & Video Production)
Isabella Geleziunas (Cage Captain - Fall Lead)
Alexis Rask (Cage Captain - Spring Lead)
Landon Kim (Cage Captain)
Sean Reynolds (Cage Captain)
Moderator — Ms. Savinovich
Senior Class & Executive Rally Board
Officers
Emma Kluge (Chair)
Kenny Hsieh (Legacy Leader)
Edla Lahtiranta (Spirit Commissioner)
Salma Afify (Culture & Belonging)
Jessica Kwandou (Rally Coordinator)
Arsenii Tarasenko (Technology Coordinator)
Eduarda Muchado (Social Media & Video Production)
Joseph Paulson (Cage Captain)
Senior Class Moderator — Mrs. Yang
Rally Moderator - Mr. Calcagno
Junior Class Officers
Sophia Jison (Chair)
Christian Chifan (Class Representative/Executive Rally Board)
Eloise Buch (Class Representative/Executive Rally Board)
Andrew Makris (Class Representative/Executive Rally Board)
Sandra Ximen (Spirit Commissioner)
Eden Abar (Culture & Belonging)
Mason Young (Holy Cross Mission & Ministry)
Miguel Malicse (Social Media & Video Production)
Henry Withers (Cage Captain)
Junior Class Moderator — Mrs. Butler
Sophomore Class Officers
Gemma Liang (Chair)
Madeline Choi (Class Representative/Executive Rally Board)
Maggie Zhou (Class Representative/Executive Rally Board)
Beatrice Braga (Class Representative/Executive Rally Board)
Lily Partridge (Spirit Commissioner)
Avani Thakur (Culture & Belonging)
Sloane Swenson (Holy Cross Mission & Ministry)
Vivian Rogers (Social Media & Video Production)
Joseph Revels (Cage Captain)
Sophomore Class Moderator — Mr. Battle
Freshman Class Officers - will be elected in September of 2024
See the Student Activities Office for more information!
Freshman Class Moderator — Ms. Smith
Institutional Administration
President
Director of Alumni
Chief Advancement Officer
Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications
Director of Admissions
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Technology
Mr. Jason D. Curtis, Andre House
Mr. Greg Calcagno ’83, Andre House
Ms. Amy Peabody, Andre House
Ms. Jamie Ceccato Perkins ‘97, Welcome Center
Mr. Simon Raines, Andre House
Ms. Sue Reyneri, Welcome Center
Mr. Larry Steinke, Welcome Center
School Administration
Principal
Vice Principal of Campus Life
Vice Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Director of School Culture and Belonging
Director of Holy Cross Mission and Ministry
Director of Athletics
Dean of Students
Dean of Students
Associate Activities Director, Clubs and Event Management
Associate Activities Director, Student Leadership and Engagement
Assistant Admissions Director
Assistant Athletic Director
Assistant Athletic Director/Equip. Mgr.
Auxiliary Programs Director
Chaplain
HCA Director
Facilities Director
Community and Family Engagement Director
Mrs. Katie Teekell ’00, Welcome Center
Mr. Michael Pilawski, Welcome Center
Mrs. Meighan Wilson Friedsam ’97, Welcome Center
Ms. Natalie Lai ‘06, Welcome Center
Ms. Jodi Min, Sobrato Family Learning Commons
Mr. Therren Wilburn, Alumni Gym
Mr. Keala Keanaaina, Welcome Center
Ms. Kathryn Miller, Welcome Center
Mr. Grant Lucas ‘16, Sobrato Family Learning Commons
Ms. Grace Savinovich, Sobrato Family Learning Commons
Ms. Katie Mitchell ’08, Andre House
Mr. Chris Volta, Alumni Gym
Mr. Matt Maguire ‘98, Alumni Gym
Mr. Tom Williams, Welcome Center
Rev. Anthony Mancuso, Educator Center
Ms. Cinthya Miranda-McIntosh, Welcome Center
Mr. Robert Copple ‘02, Welcome Center
Ms. Aurea DeFranco ’84, Andre House
Technology: Acceptable Use Policy
The Saint Francis High School Acceptable Use Policy applies to all technology resources, including, but not limited to: Saint Francis High School iPads, school computers, personal computers, cell phones, video and audio equipment, web services, copy machines and information systems, such as Schoology and Google. Saint Francis High School students are expected to use technology resources in a considerate, ethical, moral and legal manner. All Saint Francis High School technology systems including services provided by third-party companies we contract with, and information stored on them are governed by school policies and are subject to school supervision and inspection whether they reside on school owned computers, systems managed by third-party service providers, or personal devices brought on campus by students. Saint Francis High School reserves the right to monitor, access, retrieve, read and disclose all messages, information, and files created, sent, posted from, stored on personal devices brought onto campus, or stored on its systems to law enforcement officials or others without prior notice. Any student who violates this policy or any applicable local, state or federal laws, is subject to disciplinary action, a loss of technology privileges, and may face legal prosecution.
Acceptable Use for Technology
Saint Francis High School provides computer network access to students who use the access in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Saint Francis High School. Additionally, there are policies that govern the use of technology of any form on our campus, including usage that is not connected to our network. Students agree to the following terms as a condition of using technology as a Saint Francis student:
1. Appropriate Use: Student use of technology on campus must be consistent with the philosophy of Saint Francis High School and its educational goals. Misuse includes any Internet
conduct, on or off campus, that negatively affects the reputation of Saint Francis High School including messages sent, posted or received that suggest harassment, racism, sexism and inappropriate language or symbols.
2. Vandalism/Hacking: Students will not use personal technology, school-assigned technology or their Saint Francis accounts or other Internet access to interfere with or disrupt other people, services, Saint Francis High School data or data of another student, or equipment, either locally or off-campus.
3. Unauthorized Entry: Students may not access or attempt unauthorized entry to any machine, device, service or system via any network. If a student notices a security problem, the student must notify the Technology Department or other school personnel immediately.
4. Inappropriate Messages: Students will not use any technology to transmit threatening, obscene or harassing materials, including chain-letters, solicitations, inappropriate videos, text or photos, or broadcast messages electronically via any system.
5. Inappropriate Material: The Internet contains certain material that is illegal, defamatory, inaccurate or potentially offensive to some people. Students will not use their Saint Francis devices or accounts to knowingly visit or use sites that contain or to create this material nor import, transmit and/or transfer any of this material to other computers or devices or accounts. Students are cautioned regarding the use of AI in any manner. A student may be responsible for the creation of inappropriate materials through the use of AI or other online tools that are not wholly within the control of the student. Extreme caution is advised when using such tools.
Technology: Acceptable Use Policy
6. School Personnel: Students may not take, send, share or post to websites or blogs, images, photos, comments or video of employees of Saint Francis High School from any device. This includes the creation of fan pages or groups on social networking sites or the use of AI or other tools to create artificial content that reflects the characteristics of another person in a manner that is not done with the permission being considered.
7. Impersonation: Students are expected to conduct themselves with integrity in their digital communication. Incidents of fraud, forgery, misrepresentation or impersonation are strictly prohibited.
8. Private Use: Students will not provide their Saint Francis account credentials, pins or password or share another student’s password with any other student or non-student. Students may not use another individual’s account, devices or log onto the Internet as anyone else. Additionally, students will not share their login credentials with non-sfhs persons.
9. Personal Privacy: Students will not communicate sensitive personally identifiable information, such as their address, birthdate, social security number or other sensitive personal information to any person or company on the Internet or through email. This includes using the school issued student email address for purposes unrelated to Saint Francis High School.
10. Unauthorized Programs or Computers: Students may only use approved services such as “self-service” to install apps on schoolprovided devices. It is not permitted to use,
copy, delete, save or install any program on a school system without the permission of the Technology Department. If apps are inadvertently installed via some other mechanism the students are still responsible and are hereby instructed to immediately delete them. Students may not use personal laptops in the classroom with two exceptions; Students who have been granted accommodations by Saint Francis High School and students who are enrolled in any of the computer science or programming courses in those classes. Personal laptops may be used after school on campus, the same as use of cell phones on campus.
11. Copyright: Students are not to post to websites or blogs any photos or logos that are the property (intellectual property) of Saint Francis High School.
12. Network Security: Any unauthorized technology used for the purpose of bypassing security systems, including internet filtering is not permitted. This includes the use of hotspots, VPNs, ssh, proxy-bypass software, remote desktop sessions, anonymizing websites/software and other technologies. Any costs, charges, liabilities or damage by misuse of the computers are the individual student’s responsibility. Any consequences of service interruption or privacy violation including use of an employee’s password or impersonation of a school employee online, will lead to disciplinary action. Such action can include suspension and/or expulsion from Saint Francis High School, and may face legal prosecution.
Student iPad Acceptable Use Policy Agreement
School-Issued iPads
The iPads issued to students are the property of Saint Francis High School and are made available to students as learning tools. Students are permitted to take the iPad home, and expected to have their fully charged iPads at school each day. [Note: iPads may not be dropped off at school for students who have left them at home.] Students will return the iPad to Saint Francis High School at the end of the academic year, if requested, or earlier if they no longer attend Saint Francis.
Care for the iPad
1 . Students are responsible for the security of the iPad. iPads must never be left in an unlocked locker, unlocked car or any unsupervised area or given to another student.
2. Students are responsible for knowing how to properly protect the iPad. This includes not leaving the iPad in a location where it can be damaged by cold, heat, or moisture and cleaning the screen with a soft, dry, or anti-static cloth.
3. iPads must always be within the protective cases when carried.
4. Students may not remove or alter the “asset tag” located on the iPad.
5. iPads and iPad cases must remain free of any writing, drawing, stickers or labels that are not the property of Saint Francis High School.
6. If the iPad is damaged or malfunctions, students must take the iPad to the Tech Hub as soon as possible (no later than the next school day) for evaluation so that repair or replacement can be accomplished in an expedient manner. If a student damages the iPad (outside of reasonable wear and tear),
the students/parents are responsible for the expense of repairing or replacing the device.
7. If the iPad is lost or stolen, the student must report the incident to the Dean’s Office as soon as possible (no later than the next school day). In the case of theft, the student must also file a police report. Students/ parents are responsible for the cost of replacing the lost or stolen iPad.
8 Students/parents are not permitted to repair, alter, modify or replace iPads without express authorization from Saint Francis High School. Saint Francis High School will not replace or repair a student iPad without the required payment from the student/parent.
Apps, Files, and Other iPad Use
1 . The iPads are monitored by the school via a management software tool which tracks both iPad usage and apps loaded on the devices. Students may not remove or circumvent the management system installed on each iPad.
2. Educational apps will be provided by the school. Students are only permitted to download apps from the school-provided management system (“Self Service”). The school may add software applications throughout the year. The software/apps originally installed by Saint Francis High School must remain on the iPad in usable condition and be easily accessible at all times.
3. Music may be stored on the iPads, and it must contain appropriate ratings and adhere to the mission and philosophy of Saint Francis High School.
4. Students are expected to back up all educational work on the iPad. Saint Francis High School does not take responsibility for any lost data.
Student iPad Acceptable Use Policy Agreement
5. Students may only connect to the Internet via the wireless network SFNet provided by Saint Francis High School while on campus. Hotspots or connection to other community wi-fi networks while on campus is prohibited.
6. Students may not use chat rooms or messaging services not authorized by the teacher for academic use.
7. Sound must be muted at all times unless permission is obtained from the teacher for instructional purposes.
8. The iPad camera may only be used when assigned by a teacher for educational purposes. When assigned, students may not distribute, publish, post, email or share images and/or videos of students, Saint Francis High School personnel or the campus beyond the scope of the assignment. Photos or video taken with the iPad for academic assignments must conform to the mission and philosophy of Saint Francis High School.
9. Students are discouraged from printing materials on campus. Printers are available in the Innovation Center and the Library for limited student use as directed by a teacher or librarians.
Because the iPad remains the property of Saint Francis High School at all times, there is no assumption of privacy. Saint Francis High School reserves the right to inspect student iPads at any time during the school year.
Personal Electronic Devices
All personal devices that can take and/or transmit electronic data or images shall be kept out of sight and turned off at all times from the time of the first class bell until 2:30 p.m. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Cell phones
• Watches with Bluetooth capabilities
• Laptops, with two exceptions: Students who are enrolled in computer programming courses may use a laptop while in that course only, and students who have been granted accommodations by Saint Francis High School.
• Digital and video cameras
During the school day, earphones may be used only in the library, or in a classroom if permission is obtained from the teacher.
The school reserves the right to confiscate and review material on personal devices brought onto campus. Violation of school rules will result in a disciplinary consequence.
Student Data Privacy Agreement
Saint Francis High School takes data security, integrity and privacy seriously. We do not share personal data with third-party companies or organizations except to the minimum level necessary for specific, approved purposes. Whenever we adopt a new software service that requires student information we review the privacy statements for each company to ensure that they do not further distribute or sell such information. Additionally, we only provide the minimum amount of information that is necessary for the specific technology in question. As an example, a student’s home address would not be shared with a company if all that was required was the student’s schoolprovided email address for the purpose of logging on to the system.
Student iPad Acceptable Use Policy Agreement
Periodically Saint Francis High School approves the use of new applications and software services. This could happen during the school year, at a time after you have reviewed this privacy policy. This agreement is an automatic OPT-IN for all students to have data shared in the manner described
above, except where an explicit OPT-IN or OPTOUT procedure is required by the third-party. In such cases, the family may be contacted with a request to provide permission for the use of the service. Such agreements will be made available on the student or parent portion of our website.
Mission Statement
In the tradition of the Catholic Church and the spirit of Holy Cross, Saint Francis High School is committed to providing the finest college-preparatory program in an inclusive family environment, encouraging students to achieve their highest potential through:
Intellectual Development
which translates their knowledge and skills into independent and creative thinking;
Social Development which transforms their activities and experiences into leadership in and service to the community.
Spiritual Development which expresses their Christian values in the convictions of their heart and the actions of their hands;
Graduation Outcomes
The Saint Francis graduate embodies the Holy Cross charism and is expected to be:
A Person of Faith
who imparts Holy Cross values in the Catholic tradition
An Intrinsically Motivated Scholar
who pursues lifelong learning
An Engaged Individual
who demonstrates personal and social responsibility
Adopted by the Board of Directors and the Brothers of Holy Cross 1994, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2017