In partnership with our school parents, students, faculty, staff and Pastoral Team, St. Francis Xavier School has developed the following School-Wide Learning Expectations for our students. Simply stated, a St. Francis Xavier graduate will be:

A Faith-filled Catholic who

• Understands and appreciates the Sacraments of our Church
• Understands and practices Gospel values
• Is observant and takes advantage of opportunities that arise for service to others and the community
• Understands that catechetical formation is connected to parish affiliation and participation

An Enlightened, Life-long Learner who

• Understands and is proficient in the basic skills of each academic area of the curriculum
• Develops reasoning and problem solving strategies that will assist students in becoming independent and critical thinkers
• Recognizes and develops sound study skills
• Appreciates and utilizes various technological resources and other modes of research to enhance learning

 An Effective, Confident Communicator who

• Understands writing, speaking, listening, and reading strategies
• Can write demonstratively, persuasively, and informatively
• Can speak effectively in front of an audience
• Understands and demonstrates active listening
• Critically analyzes text from various sources of information
• Demonstrates basic skills for speaking and understanding Spanish

An Individual Possessing

• A positive self-concept
• An appreciation of self and others
• A willingness to help peers attain a positive self-image
• Cooperation strategies to help them resolve conflicts and differences in a Christian manner
• A spirit of responsibility and accountability for actions
• An understanding among groups of their obligations and responsibilities to be good citizens

An Individual Who Appreciates Physical Health and Fitness through

• Participation in all Physical Education activities
• An understanding of the importance of good health and proper nutrition
• An understanding of the value of good sportsmanship
• An understanding of skills needed to participate in the after school sports program
• An appreciation of appropriate hygiene and grooming habits

An Individual who Appreciates the Aesthetic in Life through

• A basic understanding of visual and fine arts
• An understanding of the earth’s beauty as a reflection of God
• An awareness of programs that foster knowledge and practice of the arts.