Counseling
Mission & Philosophy
The philosophy of Saint Francis High School's Counseling Department has its roots in the tradition of Catholic education, the Holy Cross commitment to educating the whole person and the school's desire to encourage students to achieve their highest potential. This focus is essential in meeting a variety of needs. The result is an increased awareness of self, others and the ability to make realistic and mature decisions in one's academic plans, college and career goals and personal life goals.
Family Connect for Saint Francis Student -a college search program
Summer Opportunities:
College Rep Visits Spring 2008
Calendar for 2007-08 School Year
| Month | For Parents | For Students | FYI |
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| August/September | 8/19/2007-Freshman Retreat at Saint Francis 8/29/2007-Freshman Parent Meeting followed by Back to School Night-7PM-Gym 9/20/2007-Senior Parent College NIght begins at 6:30 PM in the Cafeteria-come early as parking will be restricted
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August/Sept-Counselors call in freshman to small group meetings for introduction to Counselor Sep17 and 18-Counselors present college information in Senior English Classes Sept-Counselors meet with each senior for 45 minutes to discuss college admissions |
All seniors interested in four year colleges should download The Senior Guide to College Admissions from Docutek. Forms needed to request teacher or Counselor letters of recommendation are at this site. |
| October |
10/17/2007-PSAT Testing for all sophomore and juniors on campus-Seniors are excused for the day |
10/1-10/31-Counselors continue to meet with seniors Begin working on applications -may file CSU application as early as October 1 EA or ED Letter of Recommendation Packets for Teachers and Counselor must be submitted by Oct 8, 2006
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10/06/2007 SAT Testing at Saint Francis as well as other sites in the Bay area. Students must register with the College Board. |
| November | . | November 30 is the last day to postmark applications to the CSU and UC schools |
11/03/2007- SAT Testing at other sites in the Bay area-not offered at Saint Francis---students must register with the College Board |
| December | . | 11/27/2007-All requests for letters of recommendations must be submitted to Counselors and teachers no later than this date | 12/01/2007-SAT Testing at locations in the Bay Area-not offered at Saint students must register with College Board |
| January | 1/17/2008 Senior Parent Financial Aid Night-7:00-Rooms 501 and 502
1/24/2008 Frosh/Soph Parent Academic Advising Night-7:00 PM-Cafeteria
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1/14-1/15-Junior Academic Advising in English classes 1/16-1/17-Freshman Academic Advising in Religion Classes 1/22-1/23- Sophomore Academic Advising in Religion Classes
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All students will be filing out schedule requests for the 2008-09 school year during this month. Check the Academic Bulletin for course description 1/27/2008-SAT Testing at locations in the Bay Area-not offered at Saint Francis-students must register with College Board |
| February | 2/07/2008-- Junior Parent Night-7:00PM Cafeteria
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2/25-2/26-Junior College Advising in the classroom |
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| March |
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3/1/2008-- SAT Testing at Saint Francis and at locations in the Bay Area-students must register with College Board-Limited enrollment at Saint Francis so register early |
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| April | .4/23/2008-Case Studies for Junior Parents and Students at Bellarmine College Prep High School starting at 5:30 PM
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4/8-4/9-- Junior Advising in US History Classes 4/284/29-24-- Junior Advising in English Classes |
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| May | Date TBD College Fair at Mission College 6:00-8:30 PM-open to all students and parents | . | 5/3/2008- SAT Testing at Saint Francis as well as other sites in the Bay area-students must register with the College Board |
| June | . | . | 6/02/2008- SAT Testing at locations in the Bay Area-not offered at Saint students must register with College Board |
Junior Classroom Presentation Feb 25 & 26 2008
Junior Classroom Presentation Jan 14&15 2008
Financial Aid Night Presentation 2008
Senior Power Point Presentations:
Download Forms for Counselor Letter of Recommendation
Download Forms for Teacher Letter of Recommendation
Fall Senior Classroom Presentation 2007
Instructions for accessing Family Connect
ASSIST-online information for UC and CSU transfer courses
Junior students:
- should plan to take the SAT I this spring. Registration can be found at www.collegeboard.com
- Juniors considering the University of California or highly selective colleges should also take the SAT II's in two subject areas. Registration information can be found at www.collegeboard.com
- College Fair List
Sophomores:
- doing well in Biology or Chemistry should take SAT II's in either subject in June. Register at www.collegeboard.com
- doing well in AP European History should take the
World History SAT II in May or June of the sophomore year
All FAFSA, Profile, and Cal Grant forms are now available in the Counseling Office. You must fill these forms out in order to be considered for financial aid or scholarships.