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.
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 |