For nearly 65 years, St. Francis High School has provided an outstanding Catholic education for students across the western suburbs. The vision of 741 “founding families” in partnership with the Diocese of Joliet, the Institute of the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Wheaton Franciscan Sisters, and Sisters from the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM) that began in 1957 is alive and well today!
As we look to the future, SFHS remains committed to providing a Catholic education that transforms hearts, minds, and the world around us. This vision and plan are the culmination of a multi-year effort on the part of our Board, faculty, staff, and specialized experts. The goal: to ensure a bold and lasting future for SFHS.
THE VISION AND STRATEGIC PLAN:
Reaffirms our commitment to our Catholic mission and values
Builds upon our strengths
Addresses mission-critical needs
Ensures strong college-preparatory academic
ELEVATE THE CURRICULAR & CO-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
Enhance the St. Francis High School experience in ways that further develop and foster a caring culture of excellence in college-readiness, spiritual formation, and well-being throughout life.
INITIATIVES:
Deepen and expand our Catholic mission through expanded faith enrichment and formation opportunities across all aspects of the school
Establish formal academic partnerships that strengthen and distinguish curricular offerings
Expand Counseling services in academic, college, and social/emotional counseling
Ensure learning spaces meet 21st century learning needs
Enhance career opportunities and growth for faculty and staff through exceptional professional development, recognition, and compensation
INVEST IN OUR CAMPUS & ENVIRONMENT
Create a physical campus, facilities, and technology infrastructure that enable and strengthen our curricular and co-curricular programs and advance our mission.
INITIATIVES:
Create a Campus Master Plan that will inform all future campus and building growth and expansion
Develop a long-term Technology Plan to support 21st century learning and workforce needs
Conduct a Capital campaign in support of building expansion and upgrades
Build a strong financial base that will ensure the school is well positioned to meet long-term needs.
INITIATIVES:
Build the Endowment to ensure long-term financial strength and stability
Substantially increase fully funded scholarships—both need and merit-based
Develop new partnerships with foundations, corporations, and other grant making organizations
Expand donor instruments through methods that benefit donors and the school
EXPAND OUR COMMUNITY
Engage and support our alumni, and foster stronger relationships with the broader community that cultivate trust, respect, and loyalty among both present and future Spartans.
INITIATIVES:
Create expanded opportunities for alumni to engage with SFHS and each other
Promote the school in new, distinctive ways
Increase awareness of SFHS through enhanced marketing & communications initiatives
