Personal/Social

Change to Chill

Need a break or a Space to Chill?

Art: School Counselors in cartoon form relaxing in a room

Use our Virtual Chill Room or relax in our Live Chill Room located in the SFHS Counseling office.

This is a school partnership is offered through Allina Health and provides tools and resources to help teens identify and manage stress and mental well-being

The website offers a wide variety of activities and information including:

mindfulness
guided imagery
practicing gratitude
resiliency building and more
chill breaks
stress assessments

St. Francis High School was awarded the CTC School Partnership Grant for the 2020-21 school year. This in-depth, school-based component of CTC provides SFHS with specialized staff training, and funding to create a "Chill Zone" - all focused on creating and supporting a culture of mental well-being in the school community.

Your 2020-21 student Change to Chill champions are:

Hannah Maxwell
Ellee Pastwa
Abrielle Mann

Chemical & Mental Health Resources

Detox, Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers in Minnesota
This list provides a compiled list of the best detox, alcohol, and drug rehab centers in Minnesota.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHAS)
This is a comprehensive resource. This website includes the national suicide prevention hotline, a disaster relief hotline, and the national hotline for those who are looking for chemical health resources.

Alcoholics Anonymous
This website is a good resource for those who may struggle with sobriety. Closed meetings are for only alcoholics; open meetings can be attended by anyone who would like to attend to learn more about the program.

Al-Anon - For relatives of alcoholics to go for support.

National Institute on Drug Abuse For Teens
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Health, created a website to education adolescents ages 11 though 15 (as well as parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse. NIDA enlisted the help of teens in developing the site to ensure that the content addresses appropriate questions and timely concerns.
NIDA's mission is to lead the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. This charge has two critical components. The first is the strategic support and conduct of research across a broad range of disciplines. The second is ensuring the rapid and effective dissemination and use of the results of the research to significantly improve prevention and treatment and to inform policy as it relates to drug abuse and addiction.

R ehabSpot
This website contains a vast amount of resources and information regarding addiction and treatment options.

Partnership at Drugfree.org
The partnership at Drugree.org is a drug abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recover resource, existing to help parents and caregivers effectively address alcohol and drug abuse with their teens and young adults.

Anoka County Sheriff's Office Prescription Drug Take Back
Anoka County will accept household prescription pills, capsules, caplets and tablets; no fee. The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is located at 13303 Hanson Boulevard NW, Andover, MN 55304. For more information about this program, call 763-323-5000 or email sheriff@co.anoka.mn.us.

Anoka County Resource Guide
The Anoka County Community Resource Guide was developed to help promote self-sufficiency for residents of Anoka County. Many resources are listed in the 115-page guide.

Domestic Violence - Alexandra House
Alexandra House provides domestic violence and sexual violence services in Anoka County. The free services include 24-hour emergency shelter, support services and advocacy to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Alexandra House has locations in the cities of Blaine and Anoka, but serve victims of domestic and sexual violence across the state of Minnesota.

Fact Check on E-Cigarette Use for Parents
Information for parents regarding the use of e-cigarettes.

Are you a perfectionist?
Check out this resource with helpful coping tip.

Programs & Clubs

Gay/Straight Alliance

GSA is a student group that not only supports our LGBTQ community, but all students who my struggle with different types of bullying. This group sponsors a number of anti-bullying events and campaigns throughout the year, with the hopes of maintaining the feeling of safety and belonging for all students at St. Francis High School

Meetings

Fridays during Saints time in Room D239

GSA Sponsored Events

Use Another Word Campaign

"Use Another Word" is a student‐led initiative to decrease the use of disrespectful language

Ally Week

Ally Week is an opportunity for students to engage in a national conversation about the meaning of allyship. Ally Week is for everyone: youth are encouraged to learn about what actions they can take to support their peers that may be victims of bullying.
An ally is a person who takes demonstrable action supporting members of a marginalized group with which they do not identify.

No Name Calling Week

A week to celebrate kindness!
We believe in celebrating kindness while working to create safe schools free of name-calling, bullying and bias.

Day of Silence

Day of Silence is a national day of action in which students across the country vow to take a form of silence to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools.

Advisor/Contact: Jill Salo

Student Exchange Program

TriO • Upward Bound

The counseling office at St. Francis High School announces that Anoka-Ramsey Community College/Cambridge has received a TRiO • Upward Bound grant to serve 30 students at SFHS.

Upward Bound is a TRiO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education and hosted by Anoka-Ramsey Community College. TRiO • Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound consists of an academic-year program and a six-week summer session. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. All TRiO • Upward Bound services are free of charge!

TRiO • Upward Bound services include:

After-school tutoring (2 days/week)
Monthly Saturday session throughout school year
Six-week summer component (classes in Math through Pre-Calc, Lab Science, English, Foreign Language)
Four-year academic planning
College and career exploration
Preparation for high school graduation tests and college entrance exams such as GRAD, PLAN, ACT, and Accuplacer
Assistance with class selection
Assistance with college, FAFSA, and scholarship applications
Educational field trips
College campus visits
Cultural events and social activities
Summer Bridge component including taking a college course at Anoka-Ramsey Community College

To qualify for the program, students must either meet income guidelines and/or be a potential first-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year degree). High school teachers/staff are the best people to make student recommendations to the program. Students in grades 8-10 can pick up an application in the Counseling Office. Ideal candidates are those students that want to go to college, have the academic potential to be successful in college, and have the motivation to commit to the components of the program.

Here are links for more information about the program:

Anoka-Ramsey Community College TRiO program
US Department of Education TRiO programs
Minnesota TRiO

Athletic Opportunities

Contact St. Francis High School Athletics & Activities Office

Go to the SFHS Athletics Website

Chris Lindquist
St. Francis High School Activities Director
763-213-1504
chris.lindquist@isd15.org

Heidi Antinozzi
Administrative Assistant
763-213-1508
heidi.antinozzi@isd15.org

Athletics Fall Season

Cross Country, boys and girls
12 weeks | 10 varsity contests
Head Coach: Becki Hanson
becki.hanson@isd15.org
763-213-8567
Open to boys and girls in grades 7-12. There are two levels, varsity and junior varsity.

Football
15 weeks | 9 varsity contests
Head Coach: Brent Swaggert
brent.swaggert@isd15.org
763-213-1746
Open to boys in grades 9-12. There are three levels; varsity, junior varsity/B squad and 9th Grade.

Soccer, boys
12 weeks | 16 varsity contests
Head Coach: Glenn Beggin
glenn.beggin@gmail.com
763-213-1508
Open to boys in grades 9-12. There are three levels; varsity, junior varsity, junior varsity II.

Soccer, girls
12 weeks | 16 varsity contests
Head Coach: Joan Johnson
joan.johnson@isd15.org
763-213-1569
Open to girls in grades 9-12. There are three levels; varsity, junior varsity, junior varsity II.

Tennis, girls
11 weeks | 16 varsity contests
Head Coach: Joe Fredrickson
joseph.fredrickson@isd15.org
763-213-8634
Open to girls in grades 7-12. There are two levels; varsity and junior varsity.

Volleyball
13 weeks | 17 varsity contests
Head Coach: Tracey Norton
tracey.norton@isd15.org
763-213-1551
Open to girls in grades 9-12. Tryouts are held and teams are limited in number. There are four levels; varsity, junior varsity, B Squad and 9th Grade.

Athletics Winter Season

Basketball, boys
18 weeks | 26 varsity contests
Head Coach: Kyle Waterworth
kyle.waterworth@isd15.org
763-213-8508
Open to boys in grades 9-12. Tryouts are held and teams are limited in number. There are four levels; varsity, junior varsity, B squad and 9th Grade.

Basketball, girls
18 weeks | 26 varsity contests
Head Coaches: Danye Torson
danye.torson@isd15.org
763-213-1508
Open to girls in grades 9-12. Tryouts are held and teams are limited in number. There are three levels; varsity, junior varsity and 9th Grade. B squad if numbers dictate.

Dance Team
17 weeks | 15 varsity contests
Head Coach: Megan Tabako
megan.tabako@gmail.com
763-843-5838
Open to girls in grades 7-12. Tryouts are held and teams are limited in number. There are two levels in each division of High Kick and Jazz; varsity and junior varsity.

Gymnastics
15 weeks | 16 varsity contests
Head Coach: Candi Johnson
candijohnson43@yahoo.com
763-213-1508
Open to girls in grades 7-12. Tryouts are held. There are two levels; varsity and junior varsity.

Hockey, boys
17 weeks | 25 varsity contests
Head Coach: Tyler Schaff
tyler.schaff@isd15.org
763-213-1676
Open to boys in grades 7-12. Tryouts are held and teams are limited in number. There are two levels; varsity and junior varsity.

Hockey, girls
17 weeks | 25 varsity contests
Head Coach: Cory Denney
cory.denney@telcomconstruction.com
320-345-0046
Open to girls in grades 7-12. Tryouts are held. There are two levels; varsity and junior varsity.

Wrestling
15 weeks | 18 varsity contests
Head Coach: Kurt Werk
kurt.werk@isd15.org
763-753-7139
Open to boys in grades 9-12. There are three levels; varsity, junior varsity and 9th Grade.

Athletics Spring Season

Baseball
13 weeks | 20 varsity contests
Head Coach: Luke Scardigli
lukescardigli@gmail.com
763-923-4278
Open to boys in grades 9-12. There are three levels; varsity, junior varsity and 9th Grade.

Golf, boys
13 weeks | 16 varsity contests
Head Coach: Brad Marlowe
bradley.marlowe@isd15.org
763-213-8547
Open to boys in grades 7-12. Tryouts are held and teams are limited in number. There are two levels; varsity and junior varsity.

Golf, girls
13 weeks | 16 varsity contests
Head Coach: Al Schlomann
alan.schlomann@isd15.org
763-213-1607
Open to girls in grades 7-12. Tryouts are held and teams are limited in number. There are two levels; Varsity and junior varsity.

Softball
13 weeks | 20 varsity contests
Head Coach: Chelsey Lieffring
chelsey.lieffring@isd15.org
763-213-1678
Open to girls in grades 7-12. Tryouts are held and teams are limited in number. There are three levels; varsity, junior varsity and 9th Grade.

Tennis, boys
11 weeks | 16 varsity contests
Head Coach: Scott Schmidt
scott.schmidt@isd15.org
763-213-1538
Open to boys in grades 7-12. There are two levels; varsity and junior varsity.

Track and Field, co-ed
13 weeks | 14 varsity contests
Head Coach: Mark Hanson
mark.hanson@isd15.org
763-213-1552
Open to boys and girls in grades 9-12. There are two levels; varsity and junior varsity.

Activities & Club Opportunities

Activities

Art
Jen Close
jennifer.close@isd15.org | 763-213-1610
Debra Paquay
debra.paquay@isd15.org | 763-213-1584
NSC Art Show: This is a contest for all high school students that are participating in art classes and have high level artwork that is selected by the high school visual arts instructors to be put up for a show at Anoka Ramsey Community College in March every year. Each school in our conference is allowed to bring a limited number of entries in each artistic category (drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography, and multi/digital media).
Regional Art Show: This is a contest for all high school students that are participating in art classes and have an extremely high level of artwork that is selected by the high school visual arts instructors to be displayed and judged by the MSHSL art judges at Forest Lake’s Library in April. Students that receive the “spotlight on the arts” awards at this show move on to the state show at the Perpich Center for the Arts in May.

Band
Taylor Eichinger
taylor.eichinger@isd15.org | 763-213-1591

SYMPHONIC BAND
Grades 9-10 | 3 Trimesters
Prerequisites: Previous band experience or audition/conference with the instructor
Symphonic Band performs early high school level repertoire in a variety of styles at 3 or 4 major concerts each year. Students will develop technical proficiency, musical independence, and work on leadership skills in a large group setting.

CONCERT BAND
Grades 10-12 | 3 Trimesters
Prerequisites: Audition with director(s)
The Concert Band performs challenging high school band repertoire for the advancing instrumentalist. Students must audition and have permission from the director in order to participate in this group and must demonstrate technical proficiency, musical independence, and social maturity. These advanced band students will continue to develop skills in music performance while participating in trimester concerts, a band festival, and the MSHSL Region Solo-Ensemble contest.

WIND ENSEMBLE
Grades 10-12 | 3 Trimesters
Prerequisites: Audition with director(s)
The Wind Ensemble is the premier performing instrumental group at SFHS and performs advanced high school and early college level repertoire. Students must audition and have permission from the director in order to participate in this group and must demonstrate advanced technical proficiency, strong musical independence, and social maturity. Through this honor course, students will continue to develop higher skills in music performance, explore various cultures through music study, and learn to analyze, interpret, and compose music. The Wind Ensemble performs at trimester concerts, a band festival, and the MSHSL Region large group band contest. Members are also required to perform in the MSHSL Region Solo-Ensemble contest.

Students may also participate in extra-curricular band activities including marching band,
pep band, jazz band, drumline and Color Guard.

Choir
Josiah Telschow
josiah.telschow @isd15.org | 763-213-1564

CONCERT CHOIR (open to 11th-12th graders)
BEL CANTO (open to 10th-12th grade girls only)
MIXED CHOIR (open to 10th-12th graders)
FRESHMAN CHOIR (open to 9th graders)
The four curricular choirs rehearse everyday during the school day for the full year. In addition, they perform four concerts for the public and also perform in numerous school and state festivals.

MADRIGALS (one trimester, open to 11th and 12th graders)
The Madrigal group meets for one trimester and works to put together a Madrigal Dinner Feast. These performances are during the weekend at the end of the Trimester. In addition this group also sings at concerts and public events.

SHOWCHOIR is an extracurricular activity that is open to 9-12th graders.
The group auditions in the spring and will include a JV group as well. In showchoir, you will learn and prepare a 20 minute set of music that is fully choreographed and sung, including a full pit band. The group rehearses two nights a week in the evenings and will attend competitions between January and March.

Debate & Student Congress
Mark Thul
mark.thul@isd15.org | 763-213-1509

DEBATE
Debate is an activity that allows students to argue both sides of a current event. The team competes in weekly tournaments in the North Metro area, and the team practices after school three days a week. Debate is a great way to prepare yourself to speak confidently, think clearly, and reason logically. Debate is also a great way to prepare yourself for academic success in high school, ACT and SAT tests, and college.

STUDENT CONGRESS
National Qualifying Tournament: Four Tournaments
Open to all student grades 7-12. Students get to argue political issues using formal procedure with similarly-skilled contestants. Very flexible practice options make it accessible to anyone in another sport/activity. Independent research of issues is required.

Crier – School Newspaper
Glenn Morehouse Olson
glenn.morehouseolson@isd15.org | 763-213-1633

Drama
Glenn Morehouse Olson
glenn.morehouseolson@isd15.org | 763-213-1633
FALL PLAY
ONE ACT PLAY
SPRING MUSICAL

HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America)
Julie Sinner
julie.sinner@isd15.org | 763-213-1544
Any student who has taken or is currently taking a medical careers vocational class can become a HOSA Member. A HOSA Kick-off informational meeting will be held in September in Mrs. Weiland’s classroom (E104). HOSA is a year-long program. Meetings will take place every Wednesday 2:30-3:00 in Mrs. Weiland’s classroom (E104). Students will have the opportunity to experience:

Leadership opportunities Students have the opportunity to run for HOSA Chapter Offices and State Offices
Competitions: Students will be involved in preparing for medical competitions; students must participate in a minimum of 3 individual or team events and compete at the HOSA State mid-winter competition and HOSA State Conference in the spring. First, second and third place winners at the State level will be eligible to compete at the National Leadership Convention in June.
Service projects: HOSA students also take part in raising money by participating in various sponsored walks for various health disorders such as MS or diabetes, volunteer to help with vision and hearing screening for our district, package food for Feed My Starving Children as well as many other projects throughout the year.

Knowledge Bowl
Rob Held
Robert.held@isd15.org
Grades 9-12; students compete against others at the same level
Season: October-February; Tuesday and Thursday
Knowledge Bowl is often described as “Jeopardy in teams.” Teams of four students try to be the first to “buzz in” and answer questions on a variety of topics.

Speech
Madonna Arnold
madonna.arnold@isd15.org | 763-213-1597
Grades 7-12
12 Tournaments
Regular contests begin in late January and end in late March. Practices are once a week, generally individual in nature, and flexible to accommodate participation in other sports/activities.

National Honor Society (NHS)
Sharon Bergman
sharon.bergman@isd15.org | 763-213-1559
National Honor Society is an organization based on service, leadership, scholarship and character. Students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or higher at the end third trimester of their sophomore or junior year will be invited to an informational meeting on how to apply for induction. Throughout the year, NHS is responsible for the Morp dance and the high school blood drive as well as many other smaller service projects.

Student Council
Deb Paquay
debra.paquay@isd15.org | 763-213-1584
What is it? Students develop leadership skills and have fun working together to put together events and projects to benefit the school and greater community. Examples are school dances, pepfests, powderpuff football, food drive, adopt-a-highway, and much, much more.
General information: Year-long terms, grades 9-12.Weekly meetings, generally during academic time.
How to join: School wide elections are held in the spring for the upcoming school year, but you may also “Intern” (a.k.a. “work your way on”) by showing exceptional commitment and participation.

The Lance - Yearbook Production
Joel Olson
joel.olson@isd15.org | 763-213-1714
Honors-level English class open to juniors and seniors by application. Applications available during registration time in the late winter/early spring. Class meets during fourth hour first and second trimesters only. Students are responsible for creating, publishing and distributing the high school yearbook in a production environment. Skills learned include news, feature, and caption writing, photography, design, sales, marketing, planning, and working underline deadline. Students are also expected to read, discuss, and write about literature related to journalism.

Prom
Contact Lisa-Marie Schrag
lisa-marie.schrag@isd15.org | 763-213-1539
Grades 9-12

Clubs

Saints Captains Council
Chris Lindquist
chris.lindquist@isd15.org | 763-213-1504
Grades 11-12
How to join: Apply through Activities Office
Meets: Mornings, late start days and Saints Time
Description: Educational Outreach and School Leadership.

Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
Jill Salo
jill.salo@isd15.org | 763-213-1574
Meetings: Fridays, during Early and Late Academic Time
Description: The GSA is a group that strives to educate the student body and the local community not only about LGBT issues, but various topics regarding diversity awareness. Group members take initiative to promote diversity, respect and safety within our school. Students gain leadership skills, and provide valuable service to the school community through various campaigns including the “Use Another Word Project”, “Ally Week”, “No Name Calling Week” and “Day of Silence”.

Youth Teaching Youth
Holly Coy
holly.coy@isd15.org | 763-213-1670
This 4-H Youth Teaching Youth Program was developed by the University of Minnesota and extension 4-H Youth Development Program in Anoka County. The program is presented by a team of trained high school teen volunteers grades 10-12 to the same sixth grade classroom once a month during the school year. Sessions cover relevant topics that middle schoolers deal with a throughout their school careers. These topics include: Respect, peer pressure, acceptance & cliques, tobacco, bullying, alcohol, stress and relationships.

Youth Teaching Youth - Diversity
Jaymie Helle
j aymie.helle@isd15.org | 763-213-1572
How to join: Applications; counseling office in the fall
Meetings: Full day training in Fall and teach once a month at SFMS.
Description: This program was developed with the U of M Extension Program to help youth understand acceptance, diversity, and promote positive interactions with their peers and community. Students will be trained to “teach” the youth and learn the lesson plans that will be presented to the middle school. High school students teach in the 7th grade classroom for approximately one hour once a month. Lessons include understanding: diversity, culture, respect, power and privilege and more. Through this opportunity, students gain a perspective that can create a positive chain reaction.

Fall Dance Team
Nancy Messerschmidt
nancy.messerscmidt@isd15.org | 763-213-1589
Register at the Community Education Office
Practice every day mid-August through mid-October. Perform at home football games.
Non-competitive.

Trap Club and Skeet Club
Nate Chapman
nate.chapman@isd15.org | 763-213-1810
Register at the Community Education Office
A competitive co-ed activity for students grades 9-12. The club meets at the Minnetonka Game and Fish Club (located in St. Francis) on Monday evenings beginning in April. Registration information will be available late February.

SFHS Today! - Broadcast Production
Glenn Morehouse Olson
glenn.morehouseolson@isd15.org | 763-213-1633
CLUB
Open to any students wishing to work outside school to produce/edit video footage that can be aired as part of the student-run, tri-weekly news program (no experience required).
CLASS
Honors-level English class open to juniors and seniors. Students are responsible for planning, producing, and airing a student-run, tri-weekly school news program. Skills learned include: time management, collaboration, video editing, script writing, cinematography, and journalism ethics. Students are also expected to read, discuss, and write about literature.

Ski/Snowboard Club
Nate Chapman
nate.chapman@isd15.org | 763-213-1810
Register at the Community Education Office
Registration begins in November and there are five ski trips on Thursdays, December through February. Students will be transported to Wild Mountain in Taylors Falls, MN for a night of skiing and snowboarding. The bus loads at St. Francis High School, 2:30 p.m. and returns approximately 10:00 p.m. All school rules apply.

TRiO • Upward Bound
KellyAnn Ebner
k elly.ebner@anokaramsey.edu | 763-433-1885
Applications are in the Guidance Office
TRIO Upward Bound is a federally funded program for students in grades 9-12. This is a great program for students who are highly motivated to attend college after high school. Students are prepared for college through two days of after-schools tutoring from 2:30-4:30 p.m., one Saturday a month, and a 6-week summer program. This is a year-long program and students must apply to be a participant.

Robotics
Mechanical Masterminds #7068
Grades 9-12
Paul Good or Clarissa Dobson
paul.good@isd15.org | 763-213-1548
clarissa.dobson@isd15.org | 763-213-1582

Science Club
Clarissa Dobson
clarissa.dobson@isd15.org | 763-213-1582
The science club is a group that meets weekly to discuss science topics and STEM related areas. Activities include guest presentations, group discussions, experiments and field trips to engineering facilities and other scientific industries.

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