St. Francis High School sophomores, juniors and seniors have the opportunity to take college courses at the high school, College in the Schools (CIS). These courses are offered through a cooperation with St. Cloud State University (SCSU) and Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU).

CIS courses are college level in academic rigor and time commitment. Teachers at St. Francis will receive a syllabus from the college for each class taught at St. Francis High School. The college will determine course content and texts.

High school students who meet the college course requirements will earn college credit, as well as high school credit to apply toward graduation at no cost to the high school students.

Eligibility Requirements

• Sophomores: Must be in the top 10% of their class
• Juniors: must be ranked in the top 1/3 of their class
• Seniors: must be ranked in the top 1/2 of their class
• Current College in the Schools students must maintain at least a 2.0 College GPA to remain eligible for college classes

Student Process

1. Check Class Rank
2. Register for Desired CIS classes during HS registration window
3. Eligible students MUST to complete an E-Application for SCSU and SMSU CIS program the Spring before they plan to take CIS classes. Follow these instructions carefully!
   • Ineligible Students will be removed from the CIS classes they registered for. You will not receive notification of this change.

Appeals

• Student who do not qualify but are on the edge can file an appeal to be considered by the individual Universities
• SMSU College Now (CIS) Appeal Instructions
• SCSU CIS Appeal Instructions

CIS experience provides students with

• Exposure to college level rigor, with the extra supports high school provides
• An additional opportunity to challenge themselves
• A head start on college credit
• A savings of time and tuition costs
• Credits that apply to both high school graduation and college requirement

Courses Currently Offered

ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY

 

SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY 

 

Credit Transferability

• Create a personal account at www.transferology.com
• Enter our College Courses under the "My Courses" area
• Click "Search for Matches" and see how they transfer to other instate and out of state colleges and universities

Note: Many but not all colleges and universities utilize Transferology. If you do not find information on this site contact the college you wish to transfer credits to and they will be able to assist you. Have the college course numbers handy when you do.

Requesting CIS Transcripts

• Request SCSU and SMSU transcripts from www.getmytranscript.org
• You do NOT need to request these transcripts for admission to college. ONLY send these to the college you are choosing to attend. (Transfer Purposes only)
• College Transcripts are typically $5 a piece

If you need an official SMSU and SCSU transcript sent to a Minnesota State College or University, that institution may be able to obtain your SMSU or SCSU transcript free of charge, providing you do not have any holds. Please contact that institution directly for further information.

What is Advanced Placement?

Courses classified as Advanced Placement (AP) are nationally accredited, high rigor, college level courses created and regulated by the National College Board.

Who can take AP courses?

AP courses are for any student who is academically prepared and motivated to take on college-level courses. There are no specific requirements to participate in these courses, however students are advised to be prepared for a challenge.

AP Credit

• After completing an AP course, students have the opportunity to take the AP exam. Students must earn a certain score on the exam to be considered for college credit or advanced placement.
• Each college and university (not the College Board or the AP Program) makes its own decisions about awarding credit and placement.
• To receive credit, Students must request that the College Board send your official AP score report to the college of your choice, either at the time of testing or afterward through a score report request.
• If you have questions about the status of your AP credit or placement, you should contact your college.

To View and Send AP Test Scores

• https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores

Benefits of AP Classes

• Taking challenging AP courses can make you stand out to Admissions teams
• AP courses allow you to practice & refine your critical thinking, time management & study skills.
• Save on college costs through AP credit, expanded scholarship opportunities and a greater likelihood of graduating on time.
• Possibly skip introductory classes in your major

AP Courses Available ( All AP Courses are 2 Trimesters)

Course Name	Course Numbers	College Credits
AP Statistics	4380 / 4381	3-4
AP European History	2378 / 2380	3-4
AP Language & Composition	1130 /1131	3-4
AP Literature and Composition	1290 / 1292	3-4
AP Physics  (Not currently offered)	3318 / 3319	3-4
AP US History	2371 / 2372	3-4
AP Biology	3400 / 3402	3-4

 

AP Testing Schedule

Exam	Exam Date	Exam Start Time
AP Literature and Composition
AP US History
AP European History
AP Language and Composition
AP Statistics
AP Biology

 

 

High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors may take high school courses that have been matched with similar courses offered at colleges for college credit. High school students meeting the college course requirements in class will earn college credit and high school credit to apply toward graduation, at no cost to high school students. These classes are offered in conjunction with St. Cloud State University, Hennepin Technical College, Anoka Ramsey Community College, Anoka Technical College, Central Lakes College, North Hennepin Community College, Alexandria Technical College, St. Cloud Technical College, Century College, Hennepin Technical College, and St. Paul College.

WHY explore opportunities through Articulated College Credit (ACC)?

Because Articulated College Credit (ACC) means you can:

• Earn technical or community college credits while in 10, 11, 12 grades
• Stay in your high school with friends and the teachers you already know
• Explore career opportunities through high school courses
• Complete your college program sooner, save time and money
• Choose a specific a technical or community college career program or a major that may lead to transfer options to a university

For more information, check with your high school guidance office.

HOW do I get Articulated College Credits?

• Review classes offered by your high school that are listed as ACC.
• If these classes fit your interests and career goals, or if you want to explore the career field — choose one of these classes.
• Then, ask your teacher how you can get Articulated College Credit.

WHAT can I do with Articulated College Credits?

• Download your Articulated College Credit record at any time after you have completed your high school ACC course.
• Bring the ACC record to one of the colleges listed and enroll in a career program or major.
• Check with the college records office as they may have a procedure to follow.

WHERE can I use the credit?

• Bring your printed ACC record when registering at a college listed on your certificate to receive the credit(s) earned. Other colleges MAY honor the credits.
• You must always check with the college or university of your choice for specific criteria in a program or major — not all credits will move into all programs or majors.

WHO is part of CTECreditMN — is my high school involved?

There are many career and technical consortia across Minnesota. A consortium is a group of high schools and colleges that work together to provide students a link from high school to college. Visit the Schools/Courses page to see what high schools offer ACC.

Find more information regarding ACC, visit https://ctecreditmn.com/articulated-college-credit.php

WHICH St. Francis High School classes offer ACC?

Look for ACC next to the course descriptions in the online course catalog.

• Cabinetry*
• Electrical Wiring*
• Medical Terminology
• Advanced Cabinetry*
• Residential Building Construction*
• Exploring Health Careers
• Basic Home Maintenance*
• CAD Drafting
• Vocational Anatomy & Physiology
• Wood Technology*
• Computer Aided Manufacturing*
• Child Development Careers
• Disease Conditions
• Small Business Management
• Theories of Child Development
• STEM Engineering

*Denotes courses also articulated with St. Cloud State University Environmental and Technological Studies Department.

Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

PSEO is a program that allows students in grades 10, 11, and 12 to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school. Enrollment in and successful completion of college-level, nonsectarian courses at eligible participating postsecondary institutions will earn the student college credits. Most PSEO courses are offered on the campus of the postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. Each participating college or university sets its own requirements for enrollment into the PSEO courses. High school juniors and seniors may take PSEO courses on a full or part-time basis; 10th graders may take one career/technical PSEO course. If they earn at least a grade C in that class, they may take additional PSEO courses.

There is no charge to PSEO students for tuition, books or fees for items that are required to participate in a course. Students must meet the PSEO residency and eligibility requirements and abide by participation limits specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09. If a school district determines a pupil is not on track to graduate, she/he may continue to participate in PSEO. Funds are available to help pay transportation expenses for qualifying students to participate in PSEO courses on college campuses.

Students must notify their school by May 30 if they want to participate in PSEO for the following school year.

For current information about the PSEO program, visit Minnesota Department of Education Postsecondary Enrollment Options.

Eligibility

• Sophomores - need to rank in the upper 1/10 of their class to participate in PSEO (10th grader students may take one career/technical PSEO course)
• Juniors - need to rank in the upper 1/3 of their class to participate in PSEO
• Seniors - need to rank in the upper 1/2 of their class to participate in PSEO

Important Note

Taking PSEO course work may affect your credits and the ability to graduate on time. Please discuss and carefully coordinate this issue with your counselor. It is the students' responsibility to monitor their own progress to meet graduation requirements. PSEO students are expected to meet the State of Minnesota public high school standards and Local Graduation requirements.

If a student fails or withdraws from a course it is their responsibility to contact their counselor right away to discuss potential credit recovery options if needed.

Participating Minnesota Colleges

Access the list of Participating Postsecondary Institutions

Considerations

• The student can begin earning college credits which are paid for by the state.
• The student will experience the college culture
• It is the student’s responsibility to contact the school regarding high school information such as scholarships, graduation, etc.
• PSEO requires students to have a high degree of self-discipline due to fewer rules and regulations, less structure for homework, and large exams and papers determining most or all of a grade.
• Very limited parental involvement in regard to attendance, progress, grade and behavioral issues. Parents are not notified when students withdraw, miss class or fail a class

PSEO Process

Students interested should still register for all 15 SFHS classes as if they were planning on attending here the following year.

Beginning in March interested students should speak with Ms. Svihel in the counseling office to get their names on the list for group PSEO meetings. Counselors will meet with students in small groups to go over general information and application process and then one on one to go over individual student needs and paperwork.

Students must notify their counselor of their intention to participate in the PSEO program by May 30. If the deadline is missed you may not participate for the following year.

PSEO Forms

• PSEO Student/ Parent Information
• PSEO Student/ Parent Contract
• PSEO Timeline/Checklist
• PSEO Planner/Credit Check
• PSEO Student Notice of Registration - 22-23 form Coming soon

Approved Courses

The following is a list of approved departments at Anoka-Ramsey Community College that courses will be accepted at St. Francis High School for core requirements:

Course Type College Department / Course Heading

ENGLISH: ENGL, SPCH, WRTG, CMST, LIT
SOCIAL STUDIES: ECON, GEOG (grade 11)
HISTORY: World OR European (grade 12)
SCIENCE: CHEM, PHYS 
EARTH/SPACE SCIENCE: GEOLOGY or ASTRONOMY
ALGEBRA 2: (Equivalent) ALG (4cr)
PROBLEMS/STATISTICS: PROB/STATS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: HPER, HYPER ( Any Active class)
ART:  ARTH, THEATER, DRAMA, MUS
ELECTIVES: All others are considered elective

CIS/AP Classes and Approved PSEO Courses

In order to promote practices that encourage students to take the most rigorous course offerings, and allow students who are interested in pursuing college a means to better their academic credentials, weighted grades will be awarded for Advanced Placement Courses as well as College in the School Courses taught at St. Francis High School.

AP/CIS: Advanced Placement/ College in the Schools classes will be on a 4.5 scale. A student must earn a “C” or better in these classes for a weighted grade.

Standard and Honors Classes are graded on an Un-weighted Scale

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College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or Division II school need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure they have met amateurism standards and are academically prepared for college coursework.

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NCAA Approved Courses at SFHS:

English

AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION A

AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION B

COLLEGE RHETORIC

COLLEGE WRITING

CREATIVE WRITING

ENGLISH 10A

ENGLISH 10B

ENGLISH 11A

ENGLISH 11B

ENGLISH 12A

ENGLISH 12B

ENGLISH 9A

ENGLISH 9B

HONORS ENGLISH 10A

HONORS ENGLISH 10B

HONORS ENGLISH 11A

HONORS ENGLISH 11B

HONORS ENGLISH 12A

HONORS ENGLISH 12B

HONORS ENGLISH 9A

HONORS ENGLISH 9B

HUMANITIES

INTRO TO DEBATE

INTRO TO SPEECH

Social Science

AMERICAN HISTORY A

AMERICAN HISTORY B

ANCIENT WORLD HISTORY

AP EUROPEAN HISTORY A/B

AP US HISTORY

CIVICS

CIVICS HONORS

COLLEGE AMERICAN HISTORY

COLLEGE ECONOMICS

COLLEGE GEOGRAPHY

COLLEGE PSYCHOLOGY

ECONOMICS

GEOGRAPHY 11

GEOGRAPHY 9

INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY

MODERN WORLD HISTORY

POLITICAL SCIENCE

SOCIOLOGY

Mathematics

ALGEBRA 2 A/B

ALGEBRA 2 A/B/C

ALGEBRA 2 YEARLONG

ALGEBRA A/B

AP STATISTICS A/B

COLLEGE ALGEBRA

COLLEGE CALCULUS A/B

COLLEGE TRIGONOMETRY

GEOMETRY

GEOMETRY A/B

GEOMETRY A/B/C

GEOMETRY YEARLONG

HONORS ALGEBRA 2 A/B

HONORS GEOMETRY A/B

PROBABILITY & STATISTICS

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS HONORS

QUADRATIC ALGEBRA 1

TRIGONOMETRY

Natural/Physical Science

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

AP BIOLOGY A/B

ASTRONOMY

BIOLOGY A/B

CHEMISTRY A/B

CHEMISTRY IN COMMUNITY A/B

COLLEGE BIOLOGY A/B

COLLEGE PHYSICS A/B

CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS A/B

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

HONORS EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE

INVEST OF SCI&ENERGY-PHYS SCI 3914

NATURAL HISTORY OF MN

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

PHYSICS A/B

STEM PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Additional Core Courses

COLLEGE SPANISH A/B

GERMAN 1 A/B

GERMAN 2 A/B

GERMAN 3 A/B

GERMAN 4 A/B

SPANISH 1 A/B

SPANISH 2 A/B

SPANISH 3 A/B

SPANISH 4 A/B