Students

Saint Francis Bell Schedules and Pickup Times

K-4 students are dismissed at 2:45pm. These children must be picked up promptly.

Parents who also need to pick up students in grades 5-8 are asked to leave the pick up lanes and come back for the older child at 3:10, or park in the SFC parking lot.

Please inform the school as soon as possible if your child will need an alternative pick-up plan.

5-8 students are dismissed at 3:10pm. All students must be picked up no later than 3:30pm.

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Saint Francis Uniform and Dress Code Requirements 2025-26

Daily Dress Code:

• Pants / Shorts / Skirts / Capris:
  • Uniform pants must have belt loops and or back pockets.
  • Uniform pants cannot be distressed or have holes.
  • Bib Overalls are not considered uniform bottoms
  • Color: Tan/khaki, black and grey (No Green Allowed)
  • Leggings are not an acceptable school uniform bottom. If leggings or tights are worn, they must be under a dress or skirt.
  • Shorts may be worn during the 1^st and 4^th quarter of the school year. Gym shorts, mesh shorts, running shorts, and biking shorts are not allowed.
  • Shorts must have a 4-inch inseam for male and female students.
  • Underwear and compression shorts must not be visible underneath school shorts (even while in a seated position).

If you are unsure, do not wear it to school. Students who wear shorts/dresses/skirts that are deemed too short by administration will be given alternate school appropriate attire to wear for the remainder of the school day

Shirts: Polo / Blouses 1/4 Zip with collars:

• • Color: white, grey, black, forest green.
    • Spirit wear logo is allowed on shirts (St. Francis, Rams, Central)
    • Manufactured logos must be smaller than 2 in X 2 in, if on a solid approved color garment
    • All shirts must have sleeves.
• Sweatshirts/ Sweaters with or without hoods:
  • Color: white, grey, black, forest green.
    • Spirt wear logo is allowed on sweatshirts no limits on size (St. Francis, Rams, Central)
    • Manufactured logos must be smaller than 2 in X 2 in, if on a solid approved color sweatshirt
      • No sweatshirts from non-school clubs, little league, traveling teams, etc.
      • Only plain or Billings Catholic Schools spirit wear sweatshirts shall be worn.
    • Sweatshirts may not be turned inside out to meet dress code criteria; all hoods are removed once inside the building.
• Dresses / Jumpers:
  • Color: Tan /khaki, grey, black (No green allowed)
  • Dresses must have a collar or be worn over a collared shirt.
  • Only plaids with tan/khaki, grey, black and forest green (no navy blue)

If you are unsure, do not wear it to school. Students who wear shorts/dresses/skirts that are deemed too short by administration will be given alternate school appropriate attire to wear for the remainder of the school day

“Sprit Wear” Dress Code: On Designated Fridays students will be allowed the following adjustments:

• Pants / Shorts / Skirts / Capris / Dresses / Jumpers:
  • No change from daily dress code listed above
• Shirts:
  • The daily dress code listed above is allowed and the following additions:
    • Spirt wear logo: T- Shirts, sweatshirts, school designed T-Shirts and other tops of choice.
      • Shirts must contain Ram, Central or St. Francis logo / lettering.
      • No shirts from non-school clubs, little league, traveling teams, etc.

“Free Day” Dress: Jeans Day

• Pants / Shorts / Skirts / Capris / Dresses / Jumpers:
  • Only on designated days

• No sweat bottoms, gym shorts or other athletic wear.
• “Distressed” denim jeans are permitted.
• Holes in denim jeans are permitted on free dress days only if:
  • No skin is showing (students can wear patches underneath or tights to cover showing skin).
  • Holes cannot be above the knee and must be no larger than 2” x 2”.
  • Shirts:
• • Shirts must be respectful and appropriate:
    • • No holes.
      • Mid-drift CAN NOT SHOW when student lifts their arms above their head.
      • No offensive wording/logos and no political statements.

SHOES/SANDALS/SOCKS/LEGGINGS

• Crocs and or sandals with back-straps may be worn (no flip-flops).
• Socks must be solid white, grey, or black. BC/SF Rams logo socks are permitted.

HATS/STOCKING CAPS

• Hats and stocking caps may not be worn indoors, including the lunchroom area.
• Sweatshirt Hoods are to be down and off the head once in the building.

HAIR

• Any alteration of hair color must maintain natural tones.
• Hair deemed inappropriate, at the discretion of the principal, will not be allowed.

MAKE-UP/JEWELRY/ OTHER

• Make-up must be age-appropriate and only in subtle, natural shades.
• Post-style nasal piercings are permitted.
• No visible tattoos allowed.

MASS ATTIRE:

Students at St. Francis Catholic will be required to wear a solid black polo shirt or solid black, 1/4 zip shirt to ALL masses.  Polo shirts can be long or short sleeved, with or without the SFC logo. Manufactured logos (Nike, Under Armor, etc.) must be smaller than 2 inches X 2 inches.   Shirts with the SFC logo may be purchased at St. Francis Catholic School or on-line with the link provided.   Uniform bottoms are also required for all masses.

The building principals reserve the right to determine what is appropriate.  Violation of the dress code may result in further consequences.

SFC Student Drop Off and Pick Up Map

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SFC Health Services

Billings Catholic Schools strives to maintain the highest level of health and wellness among our students and staff. Managing health concerns requires a collaboration with students, families, and physicians. Healthy students learn and perform better. Our goal is to help each student reach their fullest potential.

Contact The Nurse
Saint Francis Catholic k-8 School Nurse
sfnurse@billingscatholicschools.org
Phone 406.259.5037
Fax 406.259.9119

Click the links below to access the following documents and forms:

• SFC Health and Medical Information
• Allergy Action Plan
• Asthma Action Plan
• Seizure Action Plan
• OTC Medication Permission Form
• Prescription Medication Permission Form
• Guidelines for Sick Children
• Vaccination Requirements

Health Screenings
Vision screening will be performed annually for students in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 7th grades. New students or students identified by teachers as having a possible vision issue may also be screened. The screening is performed by Registered Nurses with the assistance of parent volunteers.

Click the following links to access helpful websites:

• CDC Healthy Schools
• Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
• Kids Health
• Screen Time and Children

BCCHS Bell Schedule

Yearbook Guidelines

Senior Picture Yearbook Guidelines

For senior photos submitted to the yearbook, please follow these guidelines:

• Head shot, forward facing preferred
• No hands in photo
• No earrings or facial hair for men
• Modestly sized or no jewelry for women and men
• Dress code appropriate – no spaghetti straps, bare shoulders, or logo t-shirts

Photos can be submitted digitally via email to Billings Central Catholic HS. Do not submit a hardcopy photo. Your photographer can email the photo for you as well. Photo dimensions should be 1500×2100, and the size 400KB or larger or resolution 300 pixels/inch. For more information, call 406.245.6651.

Senior Baby Ads

Yearbook baby ads are available for senior parents to buy for their graduating seniors. Ads are a full or a 1/2 page. Each ad contains a message and pictures of your child as a baby or toddler, as well as current pictures, and everything in between. To see examples, look in the back pages of past yearbooks.

BCCHS Parking Map

Graduation Requirements

4 credits English
4 credits Religion
3 credits Mathematics, including geometry
3 credits Social Studies
3 credits Science, including biology
1 credit Computer Science
1 credit Fine Arts
1 credit Physical Education
½ credit Health
3.5 credits of elective courses
24 total credits required

Recommended College Prep Program*

4 credits English
3 credits Mathematics
3 credits Social Studies
3 credits Science
2 or more credits of same Foreign Language

*Some colleges and universities may require additional coursework in the above areas. Review course selection with the college advising counselor

BCCHS Counseling Center

Contact Your Counselor

School Counselors are available daily from 7:45am-3:30pm for Academic Needs, College Advising, and Emotional or Social Support

Angela Hirt
ahirt@bcsmt.org

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SUICIDE HOTLINE
If you, or someone you know, are experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for immediate, confidential help, or go to the nearest emergency room.

CRISIS TEXT LINE offers FREE 24/7 access to crisis counselors. To access this service, text MT to the number 741-741 and a crisis counselor will respond immediately to provide assistance.

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2023 BCCHS Graduate Profiles

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