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About Us
“I have the firm confidence that God will bless our educational program since God is giving us the means to realize it.”

Blessed Basil Moreau,
Circular Letter 36; 1849
Life at SF
"We shall always place education side by side with instruction; the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart. While we prepare useful citizens for society, we shall likewise do our utmost to prepare citizens for heaven."

Blessed Basil Moreau,
Circular Letter 36; 1849
Admissions
"Let us be 'one,' just as our Lord Jesus Christ asked this unity for us of His Father. It is only on this condition that God will give us His own strength; this strength which flows from charity, mutual harmony, oneness of wills, and the mild bonds of the heart."

Blessed Basil Moreau
Circular Letter 153; 1863
Mission & Ministry
“How we educate the mind will change with the times; how we cultivate the heart is and will remain timeless.”

Blessed Basil Moreau,
Christian Education
Academics
"Even though we base our philosophy course on the data of faith, no one need fear that we shall confine our teaching within narrow and unscientific boundries. No, we wish to accept science without prejudice and in a manner adapted to the needs of our times. We do not want our students to be ignorant of anything they should know. To this end, we shall shrink from no sacrifice."

Blessed Basil Moreau,
Circular Letter 36; 1849
Giving
"What is true of the palace whose foundations have been laid and which is rising gradually until completion is verified, likewise, is a great work of charity.It is not one alone who builds; nor is it one stone, or one single beam of wood, that forms it. Each worker contributes something from his own trade...Union, then, is a powerful level with which we could move, direct, and sancitfy the world."

Blessed Basil Moreau,
Circular Letter 14; 1841

About Us
“I have the firm confidence that God will bless our educational program since God is giving us the means to realize it.”

Blessed Basil Moreau,
Circular Letter 36; 1849
Life at SF
"We shall always place education side by side with instruction; the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart. While we prepare useful citizens for society, we shall likewise do our utmost to prepare citizens for heaven."

Blessed Basil Moreau,
Circular Letter 36; 1849
Admissions
"Let us be 'one,' just as our Lord Jesus Christ asked this unity for us of His Father. It is only on this condition that God will give us His own strength; this strength which flows from charity, mutual harmony, oneness of wills, and the mild bonds of the heart."

Blessed Basil Moreau
Circular Letter 153; 1863
Mission & Ministry
“How we educate the mind will change with the times; how we cultivate the heart is and will remain timeless.”

Blessed Basil Moreau,
Christian Education
Academics
"Even though we base our philosophy course on the data of faith, no one need fear that we shall confine our teaching within narrow and unscientific boundries. No, we wish to accept science without prejudice and in a manner adapted to the needs of our times. We do not want our students to be ignorant of anything they should know. To this end, we shall shrink from no sacrifice."

Blessed Basil Moreau,
Circular Letter 36; 1849
Giving
"What is true of the palace whose foundations have been laid and which is rising gradually until completion is verified, likewise, is a great work of charity.It is not one alone who builds; nor is it one stone, or one single beam of wood, that forms it. Each worker contributes something from his own trade...Union, then, is a powerful level with which we could move, direct, and sancitfy the world."

Blessed Basil Moreau,
Circular Letter 14; 1841

Online Course FAQ

Although you will most likely find your questions answered here, if you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us:

Summer@sfhs.com
(650) 694-6368

What are Summer at Saint Francis Online Courses?

How do I register?

What is the deadline to register?

We recommend that students only register for one semester at a time. You may register as early as March, with an option to start in the spring. Students may begin their online course work as early as June 1 with Imagine Learning (Edgenuity). The discounted Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) price of $400 for three week courses or six week remediation of a single semester. If you want to take the course earlier, or extend it for 18-weeks, it is $610. The option of extension beyond mid-July is not an option for Credit/Advancement students.

What is the daily/weekly schedule and length of the Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) courses?

Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) courses are asynchronous, meaning students don't have to be online at a certain given time each day. We recommend 3-4 hours per day, but some students can complete the course in less, depending on the course. We recommend students work 6-7 days a week. There is a minimum of 21-days to complete the course. If you are doing this for credit recovery (D or F grade make-up), then you will have a longer period of time.

What are the deadlines to complete online work or enroll in another course?

Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) summer online courses can be up to 9-weeks, if taking for enrichment. Students taking the course for enrichment cannot receive a transcript, and do not need to attend the in-person final. If taking a 2-semester course for credit/advancement and wanting a transcript from Saint Francis High School, the schedule is mandatory. Final Exams will be in-person. If taking a semester-long course (semester 1 or semester 2) for credit recovery, a student needs to start the course as soon as possible from the welcome email. There may be an option to enroll in school year courses, for an additional fee, that can be 18-weeks long.

If I'm taking the course for enrichment, do I have to adhere to the dates on the schedule?

If I want to take the 18-week semester-long course, what are the dates?

When must I complete the course?

Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) courses have their own pacing built in to the course so that students can see how many assignments they must complete in order to be on track. Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) courses may be up to 9-weeks for the summer session, or 18-weeks for the spring or fall session. If taking the course for credit (advancement or recovery with a transcript), the deadlines are end of June for Semester 1/A coursework & end of July for Semester 2/B coursework.

Can Saint Francis students take Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) courses for advancement or credit recovery?

Saint Francis High School students may take online coursework, but there are exceptions and caveats*. SFHS students can take any online course for enrichment or credit recovery, not always for credit or advancement**. For credit recovery, any student who received a D or an F can take classes online for credit through Imagine Learning (Edgenuity). You will need to meet the 21-day course duration and keep pace by dedicating 4-6 hours daily for the duration of the scheduled online course in order for the grade to be entered onto the transcript before the fall semester begins.

*For advancing (“jumping”) through Geometry, Saint Francis students usually have to take in-person courses, whether on campus or at another school. For advancing through Trigonometry, it’s highly recommended that students consider our in-person course first, but, if a student’s schedule does not allow for it, an online course authorized by the chair of the Math Department is acceptable. As of 2/2021 Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) is an approved option for Trigonometry for SFHS students who cannot attend in summer session in-person, with approval from the Academic Dean.

**Spanish & French 3 are an example of taking a course for enrichment, not for credit advancement. Grades will be conveyed to the Academics Office, and the online course will be listed on the school transcript, however course units will not be included. Colleges see summer language online work as enrichment, not credit. Saint Francis students may not continue with level 4 in the school year, if taking level 3 in the summer. Additionally, Saint Francis students may not take online courses during the school year.

What are the advantages to an online course?

Through our partnership with Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) we offer a wide range of options for students. Students can complete a semester course in as little as 3-weeks with Imagine Learning (Edgenuity). Students can catch up on missed credits, take a subject not offered at their traditional school, improve their technology skills, solve a scheduling conflict, try a different method of learning, or supplement their learning activities if they are a professional athlete, homeschooled or temporarily homebound. Students can focus on a few subjects at a time – while still covering the classes they need in the school year. Online courses also provide an option for students who cannot adhere to the 1-day absence attendance policy of Summer at Saint Francis.

Is your online course provider accredited?

Yes. Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) has also received approval from the University of California (UC) as an online course provider and has numerous individual course approvals for “a-g” college entrance requirements. These core courses are approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Please note that for Imagine Learning (Edgenuity), students must login at least 21 days to be eligible for NCAA credit, may not take two courses at the same time, and are not eligible for the “CR” or “Credit Recovery” designated courses. Here is the Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) course list with a-g notation. Here is the Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) course list that is NCAA approved. Edgenuity is also ACS WASC accredited.

What must I do to earn credit for an online course? / How many credits do I get for each class? Will my school accept the credit you give?

Any high school student (including a rising 9th grader) can earn credit in many circumstances through our online courses. This is because many of our online high school courses are UC(a-g) / CSU and NCAA approved. Therefore, they are accepted by many High Schools¹. Each semester course taken in one Term is worth 5 credits. In order to receive credit, students must be sure to register as "for credit" when paying for the course.

¹Please check with your school’s administration before registering to ensure that taking an online high school class is acceptable. Although Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) credits are accepted by high schools and universities, your individual school may place restrictions on student schedules that do not permit you to benefit from taking our online courses.

What courses do you offer online? Where can I see the course descriptions?

We offer a great many of the standard core courses of a high school in the subjects of Math, Science*, English literature, History, and World Languages. *Science courses with a lab are discouraged as an online class, however as of Spring 2019, UC approved courses submitted to UC in the laboratory science (D) subject area for the 2019-20 school year and onwards must include a laboratory that can be classroom-based, fully online, or a hybrid. We highly suggest science courses are taken in-person. Here is a web page with Syllabi for Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) courses.

Can I take and AP or Honors course with Imagine Learning (Edgenuity)?

How much do courses cost?

Do students take the courses on their own time or school time? How many hours a week can I expect to spend on the course?

By taking online courses students can study where, how and when they want. Courses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The typical student spends between 15-30 hours per week to complete a variety of lectures, assignments, discussion boards, quizzes and projects. While work can be completed in a flexible format, all required work must be completed on or before the published term end date. With Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) the semester course may be completed within a minimum 3-weeks, up to 9-weeks for a summer course.

What are course preparation requirements?

Is it possible to take one semester, but not the other?

Absolutely, many of our students take one semester without taking the complement semester, such as to preview the Fall semester of an upcoming course, or to remediate one semester of a previous class. Note: if you plan to enroll in course B / Semester 2 of an online course without taking course A / Semester 1, please be certain that you have mastered the Semester 1 material and can demonstrate proof of a pre-requisite for the course B / Semester 2 material. Be advised that the second semester of these courses begins without review.

Is there a teacher for every online class? Are the teachers credentialed? How will teachers give feedback?

Yes. The Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) teachers are available by appointment between 8-5 Mon-Friday. California credentialed teachers work closely with students in each course to provide guidance and frequent feedback as students progress through the curriculum. Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) teachers are content area experts in the fields that they teach. Teachers are available by email, and will often share a phone number to call or text, when students have questions or they can arrange a time for a live phone conference or online chat. Emails are generally returned within 24-48 hours. Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) has dedicated success coaches who track student progress and communicate with students when they are falling behind, and encourages them to get back on track.

Will students need to be online at the same time as the instructor?

No, this is not a “live instruction” course. Student-Teacher communication occurs regularly within the internal course messaging tool. Teachers also provide detailed feedback about assignments and assessments. Additionally, students can arrange a time for a live phone conference or online chat. Please keep in mind that teacher response time is 24 to 48 hours Monday-Friday PST, excluding holidays.

How do I take the quizzes, tests, and final exams? Are they proctored?

Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) quizzes are benchmarks throughout each course, and can be taken at home. It is expected the integrity of the student will take the assessment without recourse to any resources which include, but are not limited to: Internet, dictionary, textbook, tutor, friend/family member, cell phone, etc. Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) Final Exams will be proctored, and taken at the SFHS campus in-person if taking the course for credit/transcript. Please note that you need to complete your course work by midnight the day before the final. If you are not able to attend the campus, you may request to have your Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) final exam proctored by another person, upon approval of the Saint Francis Online courses coordinator and the Summer School Principal.

How much is the Final Exam worth?

Are textbooks required for online courses? How does a student order his/her textbooks?

What is the difference between the overall and actual grade. Which one will go on the transcript? What grading scale do you use?

Please watch this video about the "student experience" with Imagine Learning (Edgenuity). At 45 sec it goes into detail about pacing and grading. The grade actual is the grade the student has received for the semester with all missing assignments factored into that grade. So if a student did 5 out of 10 assignments for the year and scored a 100% on each of those 5 assignments the grade overall is going to show as 50% because of those 5 missing assignments. The grade overall is the grade the student has received for the semester without any missing assignments factored into that score. So if a student did 5 out of 10 assignments for the year and scored a 100% on each of those 5 assignments the grade overall is going to show as 100%. It is left up to the school to decide which of the two grades you decide to use. If you are behind pace, your actual grade will be lower than your overall grade. You will receive the "actual grade" on your transcript.The below scale is for transcripts.

Do I receive my transcript from Summer at Saint Francis or Imagine Learning (Edgenuity)? How do I get a transcript?

Saint Francis issues transcripts for all courses taken through Imagine Learning (Edgenuity), and completed by the end of the summer term. Please be sure to select your home school for transcript delivery. If you get it sent home, you are responsible to submit it to the school. The transcript will list Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) as the provider. If you have marked the class for "Enrichment" you will receive an N.
You may request additional transcripts here after August 15.

Will I receive a transcript or take a final if I am taking the course for enrichment?

How many online courses can students take at one time?

Students may only take one course at a time. We will not enroll you in a second course until you have demonstrated that you are keeping pace, and on schedule to finish your first course. Students should be cognizant of the high level of work required in online courses as well as the term end date when choosing courses to complete. We will also take into consideration the NCAA requirements and limitations for those who intend to play Division 1 or 2 sports in College. For example, NCAA doesn’t approve taking two consecutive courses at the same time (ie. Algebra 1A & Algebra 1B). There is also a minimum enrollment period in summer courses of 21 days with Imagine Learning (Edgenuity).

Can a student complete online courses if they have a learning disability?

What resources are available for a student who needs additional help?

Summer at Saint Francis offers a tutorial program to help students achieve their academic goals while completing our rigorous college preparatory curriculum over the summer. This tutorial program allows students to schedule one-on-one meetings with our Teacher's Assistants, college undergraduates majoring in the subjects they provide tutoring, most of whom grade the quizzes and tests that summer students take. Tutors can offer help with homework, preparation for an upcoming assessment, or review of the previous curriculum. Tutoring sessions as short as 15 minutes can be scheduled online using the online form. Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) students may also use the Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) resources with the Concept Coaches -
EMAIL: (conceptcoach@edgenuity.com)
PHONE: 888-866-4989 x7766 https://edgeconceptcoaching.setmore.com/
Often there are SAME DAY appointments available.

How do students create/receive their student ID numbers and passwords?

Upon enrollment through the Summer at Saint Francis portal, each student will be assigned a unique student ID number and password which will be emailed to the student. Students have the ability to change their passwords but cannot change the student ID. This will serve as their unique identifier throughout their enrollment. Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) students can get help through Imagine Learning (Edgenuity)'s Online Help Desk 24 hours a day, or contact summer@sfhs.com to update enrollment.

Who should students contact when having trouble logging into their courses or having technical difficulties?

What if I don’t complete my online work?

What if a student needs to withdraw from a course and get a refund?

We are sorry to see you go! You may cancel a course through our registration system. (Note: For Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) you only have 5 days to withdraw after the start of the course. After this date, refunds will not be provided. A 20% fee will be deducted if a refund is requested more than 24 hours after purchase). A refund will be issued to the credit card or bank account used when paying online. If the refund is processed more than a month after purchase, a check will be written and mailed to the address you provided to PayPal. (Note: Checks can take longer to process and send, even up to a month. Thank you for your patience). Refunds may take 2-4 weeks.

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Cancellation/Refund Policy

A non-refundable deposit of 10% on all transactions will be held as a processing fee, including in the case of refund requests made less than 24 hours after registration.
A 20% fee (10% deposit + 10% fee) will be deducted from all refunds requested more than 24 hours after purchase.
The last day to withdraw from all programs is June 1. After this date, refunds will not be provided.
Refund requests must be submitted via online form — no exceptions will be made to this policy.
Non-Saint Francis students MAY NOT be registered in "Saint Francis Only" classes and these registrations are VOID. Although refunds will be processed for these registrations, the standard 20% withdrawal fee will be incurred.

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