Academics
College-Preparatory Education at St. Francis de Sales
Challenge yourself Today. Prepare for Tomorrow.
St. Francis de Sales School provides a rigorous, college-preparatory academic program for young men in grades 7–12. As a Catholic, all-boys school, SFS combines challenging coursework with personalized academic support to help each student reach his potential.
Students can pursue honors, Advanced Placement (AP) and College Credit Plus (CCP) courses while also accessing tutoring, intervention services, academic counseling and the Student Achievement Center. Our goal is to challenge students academically while providing the support they need to succeed.
College-Preparatory Academics
SFS prepares students for success beyond high school through a broad college-preparatory curriculum. Students can choose from honors, Advanced Placement and college-credit opportunities while developing the writing, research, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills needed for college and future careers.
Our curriculum includes mathematics, science, english, social studies, theology, world languages, computer science, engineering, business, fine arts, performing arts and other electives. Students work with teachers and counselors to build an academic program that reflects their abilities, interests and goals.
Advanced Placement & College Credit
Students at St. Francis de Sales can earn college credit while still in high school through Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment and Ohio's College Credit Plus program. These opportunities allow qualified students to challenge themselves with college-level coursework and begin building college credits before graduation.
Academic Support
Academic support is available to every SFS student. The Student Achievement Center provides tutoring, individualized academic coaching, homework assistance and other resources designed to help students succeed. Certified staff work with students, teachers and families to provide support based on individual needs.
College and Career Counseling
College and career preparation begins well before senior year. SFS counselors work with students to plan courses, explore future opportunities and prepare for life after graduation. Students receive guidance throughout their high school experience as they identify colleges, careers and pathways that match their interests and goals.
Explore the SFS Curriculum
From AP Calculus and AP Biology to engineering, computer science, business, world languages, theology, visual arts and performing arts, the SFS curriculum gives students opportunities to explore their interests while preparing for college and beyond.
St. Francis de Sales School offers a variety of Advanced Placement (AP), College Credit Plus (CCP), and honors-level courses that allow students to pursue academic excellence while earning college credit before graduation.
Whether a student plans to attend a large university, a private college, or pursue a specialized career path, our curriculum provides opportunities to:
- Earn college credit while in high school
- Strengthen college applications
- Develop advanced writing, research, and critical thinking skills
- Explore future career interests
- Enter college with greater confidence
Not every student's academic journey looks the same. That's why we work with each family to build a personalized course schedule that matches individual goals and interests.
There is no price tag in the world for what this school has provided for us. Scotty Buff '23
