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ST. FRANCIS DE SALES HIGH SCHOOL
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St. Francis de Sales High School

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Get to Know SFDS

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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.

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3 students and teacher in a biology classroom

100%

Student Graduation Rate

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18+

Clubs & Sports Activities

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1:10

Student Teacher Ratio

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120K+

Scholarships Awarded Annually

SFDS at a Glance

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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

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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

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St. Francis De Sales Pioneer Today!

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