About SFCHS

In 1999 the high school task force found that Bishop Kenny High School had reached its optimum size, and recommended that it not be expanded further. St. Joseph Academy is St. Augustine was in need of expansion and upgrades that were already in the planning stage. As for the addition of new catholic high schools, the report concluded that Clay County / Western Duval County and Gainesville were the two most logical areas for growth. To meet all of these high school needs, the task force recommended that a united, Diocesan-wide fundraising campaign be undertaken with professional guidance. This campaign led to the building of Saint Francis Catholic High School.

Mission/Vision Statement
Operating under the auspices of the Diocese of St. Augustine, the mission of Saint Francis Catholic High School is to develop young men and women into leaders who exhibit service, faith, community, honor and scholarship in the Catholic tradition.

Essential to our school community are the following beliefs:
1. We live in a God centered universe;
2. We as individuals living in it have an obligation to conduct ourselves according to a Catholic understanding of what God expects;
3. Respectful practice of Sacraments is a demonstration of our dedication to our faith community.
4. We as students owe it to ourselves, our families, and to society at large to use our gifts and talents to the maximum benefit of all;
5. By our actions as life long learners, we will create an enviornment that nurtures academic excellence;
6. Through our work and in service to others, we show in concrete form what we believe and how we will use our talents after high school;
7. That sound moral values should be applied in all that we do;
8. Catholic education is a collaborative effort involving home, church, and community in partnership;
9. Creative minds and good choices are enhanced through participation in athletics, the arts and extracurricular activities where the lessons of team play and co-operation prevail.

The School Motto
The school motto is, "Fides, Scientia et Virtus (Faith, Knowledge and Virtue)"

The School Mascot
The mascot of Saint Francis Catholic High School is the Wolves. Our school colors are blue (cobalt/royal) and silver. These were arrived at during meetings with our future students and votes that these students cast during a four month period from October '03 until January '04