X AV I E R H I G H S C H O O L 2 0 1 0 - 2 0 1 1 F A S T F A C T S

CORE COURSES• 100% of Xavier students take four years of English

• 100% complete three or more years of Math and Science

TUITION• $4,190 for supporting parish members• $7,250 for all others

TUITION ASSISTANCE• Xavier is committed to making sure Catholic education is available to all students who desire it.

THEOLOGY CLASSES• All Catholic students are required to take four years of Theology.• Non-Catholic students are required to take two years of Theology. Most take electives.

SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIES• All-school prayer at the beginning and end of the school day• Prayer at the beginning of each class

• Class Masses in the chapel• All-school Masses throughout the year• Reconciliation services during Advent and Lent • Class retreats / Adoration / Service Trips / Prayer services• Additional retreat opportunities: TEC for seniors, Kairos for juniors and Quest for freshman and sophomores

COMMUNICATION• All teachers have voicemail and e-mail• Powerschool Web-based student information system• Xavier website (www.xaviersaints.org)• “Navigator” newsletter mailed monthly• “Xavier Good News” e-mailed weekly• Parent information nights by grade in Fall• Parent-teacher conferences in Spring and Fall• Xavier Parents for Xcellence (XPX) monthly meetings

E N R O L L M E N T790 students

AV E R A G E C L A S S S I Z EMany classes range from 15 to 25 students. Every effort is made to keep class sizes fewer than 25 students.

A D VA N C E D P L A C E M E N T C L A S S E SCalculus, English, Biology, Chemistry, Spanish, American Government, Economics, and U.S. History

D U A L C R E D I TStudents taking designated courses at Xavier may also earn college credit at St. Louis University. 74% of Xavier students taking A.P. exams score “3” or higher. The national average is 62%.

H O N O R S C L A S S E S40, including A.P.

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STUDY HALL, GUIDED STUDY, and LOUNGE• When students have a free period, they are assigned to lounge (in Commons) where they are free to work alone, work with others, or go to the library. Students who are on deficiency or fail-ing a class are assigned to quiet study hall. Students who request guided study receive academic assistance.

ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF ATHLETICS AND FINE ARTS• Nearly 50 additional activities are available, including academic clubs, service organizations, faith activities, student government, and game clubs.• Over 90% of our student body is involved in extracurricular activities.

SAINTS SHOP• Open during the school day. Xavier apparel is available during this time and at selected athletic events.

HEALTH CENTER• Staffed by registered nurse

DRESS CODE• Philosophy of “business casual.” Details in handbook (available on website)

CLASS PERIODS• Class periods last 43 minutes

SCHOOL SCHEDULE• Start at 7:50, end at 2:45

• Full schedules available in handbook

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O P E N C A M P U S ?No, students have 20 minutes and are required to eat lunch in the Xavier cafeteria. Hot lunch costs $2.00 and ala carte items are avail-able and individually priced.

W H AT I S T H E D I F F E R E N C E B E T W E E N A . P. C R E D I T V E R S U S D U A L C R E D I T ?• A.P. credit is equal to a first-year college level course. Special permis-sion is required to enroll. Successful completion of the A.P. National Exam at the end of the course can result in the student receiving college credit at many colleges.

• In Dual Credit classes, students who earn a “C” or above receive college credit through St. Louis University. That credit may be trans-ferred to other colleges depending on their policies.

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