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The Portrait of a Graduate is our vision of what qualities and characteristics a graduate should possess after their years at SFS. It allows us to honor our longstanding values as a college-prep program, while adapting to the evolving needs of our students and society. We believe that this balance of tradition and innovation is key to forming well-adjusted, faith-driven, and capable young men.

Developed with the input of faculty, staff, and through surveys of parents and students, the Portrait of a Graduate guides the development of curriculum, programming, admissions, facilities, and student support.

The Portrait of a Graduate serves as our compass. It defines the purpose of each class, guides instruction and assessments, and informs our curriculum and programming decisions.

Mr. John Hall '02, Principal

Ultimately, the Portrait of a Graduate empowers us to prepare students not just for college, but for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter throughout their lives.

St. Francis graduates are grounded in Salesian spirituality, adept at developing authentic relationships, and committed to the pursuit of Catholic social teaching. They have a basic knowledge of Sacred Scripture and the major teachings of the Catholic Church and value a connection with religious tradition that enriches their overall well-being.

St. Francis graduates are servant leaders who actively seek creative solutions that positively impact the broader community. Our graduates lead with gentle strength, in the spirit of Francis de Sales, approaching life with humble confidence and respect for unidiversity: we are called to be one church while we recognize and encourage our uniqueness and individuality.

St. Francis graduates are critical thinkers who approach challenges with innovation and creativity. They are skillful collaborators, committed to intellectual growth and the pursuit of understanding complex concepts now and in the future. They embrace an interdisciplinary approach to learning in order to make connections and engage on a higher level.

St. Francis graduates are healthy, active, and well-adjusted. Graduates are competent in self-development. They build a circle of support with educators, family, peers, and colleagues. They are empathetic and self-aware, embracing failure reflection as a catalyst for growth, demonstrating flexibility, and rooted in the brotherhood and Salesian optimism that extends beyond their years at St. Francis.

St. Francis graduates are explorers and innovators who embrace the evolution of new solutions with open-mindedness and courage. They seek diverse perspectives, are adaptable, and resilient, and leverage technology for a comprehensive understanding of complex concepts.