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St. Francis High School Experience
2019-2020 ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOLExperience
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“The St. Francis Way” develops the whole person, challenging each student to reach their full potential, and guiding them to become good people who share their gifts and talents to lead and serve others. During the 2019-2020 school year, St. Francis High School students continued on the St. Francis path and participated in a myriad of opportunities to broaden their horizons, explore their passions, and discover their best selves.
FOX 32 Chicago Visits St. Francis High School
In October, FOX 32 Chicago and reporter Brittney Payton, filmed "Pep Rally Friday" live at St. Francis High School. The broadcast covered the comprehensive excellence of SFHS, celebrating our articulate students, academic opportunities, and spirited culture.
The day was a perfect picture of St. Francis High School—academically impressive as well as animated, pulsing with creativity, joy, and goodness – a clear depiction of the way St. Francis develops the whole person.
Walt Disney World, Orlando
When Walt Disney World invited St. Francis High School Performing and Visual Arts students to Orlando, students were off with A Smile and a Song.
Students received once-in-alifetime experiences as they marched, sang, created, and learned in Disney-led workshops and public performances.
Students had fun, felt energized, and learned valuable life lessons that will guide them in their professional careers.
Microsoft Top Community Influencer Award
In June, St. Francis High School received the Microsoft Showcase School Top Community Influencer Award for the 2019-2020 school year. This award recognizes schools that exemplify leadership in their local community by sharing their usage of Microsoft Education and its impact on student learning.
Teacher Perspective
"As a teacher, I think it is imperative, especially considering the current circumstances, that we keep up with the technological and pedagogical advancements of the 21st century. This, for me, has taken the form of the Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator certification.
For English class, this means more collaborative efforts via Microsoft Teams and OneNote, particularly for the sake of discussion and essay peer revisions and finding creative ways to demonstrate knowledge through projects and presentations. I am excited for the opportunities that this certification affords me but also, more importantly, what it affords students and the future of their learning."
-Mr. Matthew A. Ernst English Teacher, American and British Literature
"My experience as a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) has provided me with many new opportunities that I would not have had without choosing to expand my knowledge (and comfort zone) in teaching with technology.
Being a MIEE has given me a membership in the US and global MIEE communities. It is so empowering to be in contact with other Educator Experts striving to provide a strong, solid curriculum and sharing their ideas with each other, especially during remote learning."
