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2015 Junior/Senior Parent Meeting Presentation
This summary outlines key points from a Xavier High School junior/senior parent meeting: 1. The meeting covered various school programs including campus ministry, activities, health services, guidance, testing, accounting systems, and technology. 2. Requirements like completing 15 hours of community service outside of school by April 15th and participation in a November 4th service day were discussed. 3. Uniform grading guidelines, the school mission and theme for the 2015-16 year, and expectations for junior and senior years were also reviewed. 4. Parents were encouraged to get involved through organizations like the Booster Club and Xavier Parents for Excellence and were given reminders about various events and forms.
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- 2. Xavier High School Junior/SeniorParent Meeting Monday, August 24, 2015
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- 4. Campus Ministry Mrs. JodyEsker, Mrs. Jaclyn Hussey, Fr. Dustin Vu • “With humility comes wisdom and holiness.” • All-School and Friday morning Mass • Prayer Services/Stations of the Cross • Assemblies • Reconciliation • Class Retreats • Kairos, TEC • Respect Life • Service Trips
- 5. Activities Program Mr. MikeWinker, Activities Director Proactive Coaching – Facebook @proactivecoach
- 6. Health Promotion Center Mrs.Kris Naeve • Fill out the forms – used for emergency action plans • Food Allergies – inform us (NOT peanut-free campus) • Prescription Meds – original container & labeled • Discourage frequent flyers • Call in sick = communicate illness • Flu Shots and Hearing Screening
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- 8. Guidance • Naviance –exciting new resource for students/parents for college/career planning. Info coming to parents soon!
- 9. Testing • Juniors &Seniors – October ACT, Xavier test site and discount • Juniors – 3.5 GPA or higher consider taking PSAT at Xavier October 14th
- 10. “Senior Systems” Shea Francis- Controller • New accounting software – allows online tuition payments and statements. – Eventually, fees can be paid online as well. • All parents were sent a link to sign up. • Includes online Xavier admissions application.
- 11. Technology • Canvas parentaccess – same as last year – www.xaviersaints.org/ipadparent • Filter changes are possible – fill out form – hannah.konzen@xaviersaints.org • Parental Restrictions - video
- 13. Service Requirement –15 Hours • All service must be outside XHS • Past summer counts for this year • Hours logged into Canvas “Service” course • Hours and reflection due April 15 • xaviersaints.org/service • Mr. Satterlee
- 15. Service Day • Help!!! •We need parent drivers • November 4 • Students/rakes in your car – stay with them.
- 16. Grading Guidelines • Consistentamong all classes • Percentages • Late Work • Absences • Extra Credit
- 17. Xavier High SchoolMission “Develop the total person in a Catholic environment.”
- 18. 2015-16 School YearTheme “With humility comes wisdom and holiness.”
- 19. What You ExpectFrom Us... • An environment that stresses the presence of God. • Commitment • To teach as Jesus did • High Expectations and Accountability • Support to meet those expectations • Communication
- 20. Keep in touchwith us… • @XavierSaints • @Xpressnewspaper • @phillyboy14 • @angelaolson19 • Like our Xavier High School Facebook page.
- 21. How you canhelp us... • Communication • Setting clear expectations • Resist the rescue • Encourage involvement – avoid overscheduling • Encourage faith development • Setting an example • Talk to your students about school • Get involved – Booster Club/XPX • Spread the word!
- 22. How Can YouGet Involved? • Booster Club – Activity Rep – Concessions – Golf Outing – “X Game” ticket sales (and purchase )
- 23. How Can YouGet Involved? • Xavier Parents for Xcellence (XPX) – Committee Member • Hospitality • Faculty/Staff Awards • Post-Prom • Spirituality • Saint Shop – Donate Food – Volunteer
- 24. Senior Year • Leadershiptested • Decisions, Decisions, Decisions • College Applications • Financial Aid Forms • The “Battle”
- 25. Junior year • AcademicChallenges • Activity Challenges • Social Challenges • Exciting Year • ACT • College exploration
- 26. Substance Abuse • Familyissue • Xavier is here to support your efforts • Parent Pledge • Your house should be a safe house. • The culture of users • The increased risk for girls • Another adult behavior… • Supervise, supervise, supervise • Stay in contact • Trust but don’t be naïve. • Keep ‘em busy; keep ‘em broke
- 27. A few reminders... •E-registration – if you did this early on, please go back and make sure all forms are complete. • Magazine Drive • Friday Morning Mass – 7:00 a.m. • Back to School Night – September 14 • Homecoming Mass – October 7 • Homecoming Pep Rally – October 8
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