This document summarizes an event called Discover Xavier Night which provides an opportunity for prospective students and families to learn about Xavier High School. In 3 sentences: The event allows attendees to learn about the academic programs and support services offered, see the school in action, and put faces to the teachers and staff. Xavier aims to develop students spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically according to its mission. Academically, Xavier students consistently score above state and national averages on standardized tests and nearly all students go on to college with many receiving scholarships.

1. Welcome to Discover Xavier Night!
Tonight is an opportunity…
To learn what we have to offer.
To see us in action.
To put human faces to our school.

2. Mr. Mike Goldsmith
Social Studies Teacher/Parent

3. Ms. Paige Diebold
Mr. Gabe Lux
Class of 2018

4. Why Xavier?

5. Xavier High School Mission
Develop the total person in a Catholic environment.
Spiritual
Intellectual
Emotional
Social
Physical
Digital

6. Why Xavier?

7. Academic Performance
 ITED Scores = 99th Percentile
 ACT Average = 23.9 (98% take test)
 Iowa average = 22.1 (68% take test)
 Nat’l average = 21.0 (64% take test)
 A.P. and Honors Courses
 Dual Credit Programs
 Class of 2017 offered $14.2 million in scholarships

8. For every 100 students who enter:
Iowa High Schools
91 will graduate
66 will enter college
49 will enter a second year
35 will earn a degree
Xavier High School
100 will graduate
96 will enter college
91 will enter a second year
90 will earn a degree

9. Academic Goal
Put your “Saint” in position to be successful in the
next step in his/her journey!
Workforce
College/Training for Trade
Religious Life
Military Service

10. Why Xavier?

11. Freshmen Transition
 Scheduling Night
 Senior Mentor Program
 Summer communication
 Orientation
 Touch-base Meetings
 Xavier Xperience
 Xavier XTRA’s

12. Why Xavier?

13. Learning Support
 Teachers
 XTrA’s – student tutors
 Guided Study
 LMC
 Child Study
 504 Plans
 Learning Support Coach

14. What about the cost?
 Tuition
 Parish and Foundation Support
 Over $340,000 tuition assistance to nearly 200 students
 STO and our endowed scholarship program
 It does take some sacrifice.
 We don’t want cost to be the reason a student cannot
attend Xavier.
 For tuition information – see Tom Drish in the gym.

15. Why are we telling you all
of this?

16. This is the last major
decision you will make
for your student.

17. We want to make your
student a
“Saint!”

18. A few reminders:
 Commons
 Xavier Parents for Xcellence
 Get questions answered!
 Tuition Info/Gifts – Ron Thillen Gym
 Activity Fair - Ron Thillen Gym
 Saints Shop Open Tonight
 Shadowing – Contact Cara Joens
 Freshmen Scheduling – February 13

19. Activities Pass Winner

20. Thanks for joining us tonight!

21. Group Tours