Preschool & Prekindergarten
Our Preschool and Prekindergarten programs focus on early learning and academics through creative learning and consistent, structured routines. Students are presented with opportunities to explore, learn, and grow, all while interacting with peers to build self-confidence. Some specific concepts that are focused on include (but are not limited to):
Motor skills
Language skills
Shapes, letters, & colors
Emotional development
Social skills (i.e. manners and independence)
Other highlights of these programs include:
We offer a hands-on, comprehensive & faith-based curriculum following the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ICIPs) and the Religion Outcomes by the Diocese of Duluth
Our preschool programs have been blessed with fully trained, experienced, and dedicated staff
And our programs have also received licensure from the state of Minnesota
Our programs do have a potty-training requirement, which can be found here.
If you would like to know more or are interested in enrolling, please contact Carla Coonan at carla.coonan@sf-school.org or 218-829-2344. We would love to hear from you and answer any questions you might have!
Preschool Program
We offer preschool classes for 3- and 4-year-olds and have arranged several schedule variations, allowing you to choose what works best for your family:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Tuesday/Thursday
5 Days/Week
Prekindergarten Program
Our prekindergarten program has been developed for 4- and 5-year-olds to prepare them to enter Kindergarten the following year. Also flexible, this program offers two schedule variations, so you can choose one that is convenient for your family:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
5 Days/Week
Elementary
St. Francis Elementary not only focuses on learning and growing the academic foundation for your child, but teaches skills to help form positive relationships, manage emotions, and take responsibility while continuing to build self-confidence and develop social-emotional skills.
Highlights
Kindergarten through 4th grade
Comprehensive language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and integrated technology curriculum
Specialty classes include: art, music, physical education, library, and technology
Students can participate in band, choir, robotics, student council, chess club, the annual school musical, and more!
Middle School
St. Francis Middle School not only focuses on academic success, but also supports forming positive relationships and encourages responsible independence to build self-confidence and develop social-emotional skills to prepare them for high school and beyond.
Highlights
5th through 8th grade
Comprehensive language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and integrated technology curriculum
Specialty classes include: including art, music, physical education, library, and technology
Students can participate in band, choir, robotics, student council, the Danny Hauer basketball league, chess club, the annual school musical, and more!
Individual laptops for 7th and 8th grade students
We have an arranged shuttle bus to Forestview Middle School for ISD 181 athletics and activities
