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ST. FRANCIS DE SALES HIGH SCHOOL

St. Francis de Sales High School

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Pioneer Announcements and News

Happy Thanksgiving from Dr. Facen!

It's time! Register today for the SFDS Entrance Exam on December 7th

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Get to Know SFDS

Mission & Values

Excellence Happens on Purpose

St. Francis de Sales is a Catholic high school in Chicago's Southeast side. Even though our school has a history spanning nearly a century, we are young at heart. Our aim is to offer a school that not only provides academic rigor but also provides students with experiences to shape and motivate them to achieve their utmost potential.

3 students and teacher in a biology classroom

100%

Student Graduation Rate

18+

Clubs & Sports Activities

1:10

Student Teacher Ratio

120K+

Scholarships Awarded Annually

SFDS at a Glance

Student
Focused

We place our students at the core of our mission

Community

Our school is an extension of our community and it is our responsibility to support those that we love

We provide a diverse curriculum and programs with high academic standards and high expectations to prepare students for future success

Academic
Excellence

God Centered

God is at the center of all that we do

Pioneer Core
Values

At the heart of each Pioneer lies the SFDS Core Values: Community, Academic Excellence, Student Focused, Equity and God Centered. These values are more than mere words; they are the guiding principles that shape every action, decision, and interaction within our community.

Equity

We eliminate barriers of success and ensure equitable opportunities

Bell Schedule - Early Release

Period	Start Time	End Time
1	7:55 am	8:25 am
Homeroom	8:25 am	8:39 am
2	8:42 am	9:12 am
3	9:15 am	9:45 am
4 (Freshmen Lunch)	9:48 am	10:18 am
5 (Sophomore Lunch)	10:21 am	10:51 am
6 (Junior/Senior Lunch)	10:54 am	11:24 am
7	11:27 am	11:57 am
8	12:00 pm	12:30 pm

Bell Schedule - Mass & Clubs

Period	Start Time	End Time
1	7:55 am	8:45 am
Homeroom	8:45 am	8:50 am
Mass/Club	8:55 am	9:45 am
2	9:49 am	10:33 am
3	10:36 am	11:20 am
4 (Freshmen Lunch)	11:23 am	12:07 pm
5 (Sophomore Lunch)	12:10 pm	12:54 pm
6 (Junior/Senior Lunch)	12:57 pm	1:41 pm
7	1:44 pm	2:28 pm
8	2:31 pm	3:15 pm

Bell Schedule - Standard

Class Period	Start Time	End Time
1	7:55 am	8:45 am
Homeroom	8:45 am	9:05 am
2	9:08 am	9:58 am
3	10:01 am	10:51 am
4 (Freshmen Lunch)	10:54 am	11:44 am
5 (Sophomore Lunch)	11:47 am	12:37 pm
6 (Junior/Senior Lunch)	12:40 pm	1:30 pm
7	1:33 pm	2:23 pm
8	2:26 pm	3:15 pm

🔵 The link to register for our Dec. 7th entrance exam is in our Bio, and can also be found at sfdshs.org.
🟡 If you have any questions, whether about the school, registration, shadowing, tuition, anything at all, please reach out to Mr. Sanchez at ssanchez@sfdshs.org.

#Classof2029 #10155PRIDE

Choosing a high school can be stressful.

Will you succeed?

Can you afford it?

Will you fit in?

Yes.

Come see for yourself.

🔵 The link to register for our Dec. 7th entrance exam is in our Bio, and can also be found at sfdshs.org.
🟡 If you have any questions, whether about the school, registration, shadowing, tuition, anything at all, please reach out to Mr. Sanchez at ssanchez@sfdshs.org.

#Classof2029 #10155PRIDE

Today, some of the Class of 2025 spent the end of their day playing games and enjoying #Friendsgiving pizza and wings. Thank you to Class President Ezequiel Serrano for organizing 💙💛 #10155PRIDE

Thank you to our 8th grade neighbors on Ewing Ave. for visiting and hanging with us today! Gallistel Academy and St. Francis de Sales High School share a long history of serving our community together, and as always we hope to see many of today’s Rams, go on to become tomorrow’s Pioneers.

A reminder to all that our first testing date for the Class of 2029 is on Saturday, Dec. 7th, and the link to register is in our bio. If you have any questions at all, please reach out to Mr.Sanchez at ssanchez@sfdshs.org.

Wishing everyone a great weekend! #10155PRIDE

Thank you to all the students and families who attended our Open House yesterday! We were so excited to have you at 10155 S. Ewing, and hope it was only the start of your journey as part of the Pioneer Family.

For those who couldn’t make it but are still interested, or if you would like to register for our Dec 7th test date:

🔵 The link to register is in our Bio, and can also be found at sfdshs.org.
🟡 If you have any questions, whether about the school, registration, shadowing, tuition, anything at all, please reach out to Mr. Sanchez at ssanchez@sfdshs.org.

Wishing everyone a beautiful weekend! #Classof2029 #10155PRIDE

Thank you to the amazing 8th grade class of St. John de la Salle Academy for shadowing our students! We hope to see all of them for our first testing day, on Saturday, December 7th! Registration for the test is now open—link in bio.

Also, our next Open House will be taking place this Thursday, November 21st at 6 PM.

For any shadowing or testing inquiries, please reach out to Mr.Sanchez at ssanchez@sfdshs.org. #ThePioneersOfTomorrow #10155PRIDE

St. Francis de Sales is the oldest co-ed Catholic high school in Chicago. Our story is a vital part of Chicago’s story.

Be a part of the next chapter.

Our next Open House is this Thursday from 6-8PM, and the application for admission to the Class of 2029 is now open. Register today to become one of the Pioneers of Tomorrow. https://www.sfdshs.org/post/it-s-time-register-today-for-the-sfds-entrance-exam-on-december-7th

📣 Mobile Food Distribution Alert! 📣 Join us on Nov 16 at St. Francis de Sales High School for free groceries and essentials. Distribution starts at 10:00 AM, and all items are first-come, first-served, so come early and bring your own bags! Together with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, we're here to support our community. See you there! 🥕🍎

St. Francis de Sales is the oldest co-ed Catholic high school in Chicago. Our story is a vital part of Chicago’s story. Become part of the next chapter. The application for admission to the Class of 2029 is now open. Register today to become one of the Pioneers of Tomorrow. Link in Bio https://www.sfdshs.org/post/it-s-time-register-today-for-the-sfds-entrance-exam-on-december-7th

Test Day is Saturday, December 7th at 9am! Make sure to register and join the St. Francis de Sales family today!

The application for admission to the Class of 2029 is now open! Visit our website today to become one of the Pioneers of Tomorrow!

Work Study is starting a new series called Worker of the Month! This will be a monthly recognition given to a student who has achieved excellence at their work study job. Last month for the month of October we would like to recognize Jennifer Jimenez. Jennifer is a senior at SFDS who is interning at Alderman Chico's office. Jennifer helped the alderman's office host a vaccination event where community members were able to receive free flu and covid shots. Thank you Jennifer for helping to keep our community healthy as we approach the flu season!

@aldermanpeterchico

📢 Join Us for Open House!

Discover all that St. Francis de Sales High School has to offer! 🌟

📅 Date: Thursday, November 21
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM

Meet our students and staff, tour the campus, and see what makes SFDS special! 💙💛

For questions, reach out at 📧 ssanchez@sfdshs.org or 📞 (773) 731-7597. We can't wait to welcome you!

Some important dates coming up! Contact ssanchez@sfdshs.org with any questions!

Application to test for St. Francis de Sales High School opens on Monday, November 11th! Visit our website (https://www.sfdshs.org/)to find the application and more information about our school!

✨ Explore St. Francis de Sales High School! ✨
Join us for our Open House and learn more about the opportunities awaiting your student at SFDSHS. 🏫

📅 Open House: November 21, 2024 at 6 PM
📅 First Application Day: December 7, 2024 at 9 AM

Don’t miss out—scan the QR code to register today!
For more information, email SSanchez@sfdshs.org or call 773-731-7272 ext 228.

Curious about what St. Francis de Sales High School has to offer? Join us at our open house to learn about our programs, meet our staff, and see our campus in action!

It was a beautiful day full of fun, food, dance and culture at St. Francis De Sales, as we held our first annual Viva la Cultura event, celebrating Mexican Independence Day 🇲🇽! Thank you to Los Gemelos for the amazing music that got our students moving, and to our friends at Leo Catholic High School for coming out and celebrating with us.

Food distribution is happening this weekend starting at 10am!

We are excited to invite 7th and 8th grade students to St. Francis de Sales High School for a dance (and preview of what it's like to be a Pioneer!) Dance will be on October 5th at 6pm. Register here: https://bit.ly/3XPI67v

Our first Open House is fast approaching! Whether you have a 6-8th grader, or a current high schooler possibly interested in transferring, please come out, check out the school, meet our teachers and staff, and begin your journey as a Pioneer. Questions? Interested in a Shadow Day? Contact Mr.Sanchez at ssanchez@sfdshs.org or (773) 731-7597. #10155PRIDE

Test your luck this Friday the 13th at The Pioneer Open! Come out to support St. Francis de Sales High School- we are grateful for your dedication to our students! Register here: https://bit.ly/3AZZ7me

Less than 3 weeks away until our annual golf outing! Join us at Lost Marsh Golf Course in Hammond, IN. Buy your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4d3zn6M

The class of 1994 reunion is officially happening on September 7th! Please join us to catch up with fellow Pioneers!

We are searching for gently used or new instruments for our music program! You can bring the donations to St. Francis de Sales High School or call 773-731-7272 and we will pick it up. Thank you for supporting our students and their talents!

Our monthly mobile food distribution is happening this Saturday at 10am! Make sure to bring your own bags with you!

Join us at our annual golf outing on Sept. 13! This year's location is at the Lost Marsh Golf Course in Hammond, IN. Buy tickets here: https://bit.ly/4d3zn6M

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