XHS Beginning of Year Information

Schedules are not final until July 30th. Beginning at 9am on Friday, July 30th, students and parents may view student schedules in PowerSchool.  Students can make schedule changes during the following times:

Class Schedule Changes (Student Services Office):

• Tuesday, August 3  – 9:00am-2:00pm
• Wednesday, August 4 – 9:00am-2:00pm
• Thursday, August 5 – 9:00am-2:00pm

For the best chances of fulfilling a schedule change, it is recommended that students complete requests by August 13. 

*School counselors will try to accommodate requests.  Please note that finalization of a course change request depends on class size and/or course.
 
Contact School Counselors: counselors@xaviersaints.org.
 
NEW: Schedule Change Deadline

• A course may be added or dropped within the first four school days of the semester.
• A course level may be changed within the first four school days of the semester. 
• After four school days a course or level change must be initiated by the instructor with the consent of the parent/guardian.

Please understand that students will not be able to attend the first day of classes unless all tuition from last year is paid in full, a signed tuition contract has been returned for the 2021-2022 school year and your student has paid all fines due from 2020-2021 school year.  

The Saints Shop will be open on Wednesday, August 11, from 2pm-7pm for its annual "Back-to-School Sale" in the Xavier High School Commons. Browse through a variety of gear to show your Xavier pride as we get closer to another school year. Also available will be $5 used dress code/uniform items.   No early bird shopping.

Returning students will pick up their iPad and Lunch/Student ID card if e-registration is complete, their 2021-2022 Tuition Contract is signed and complete, and all past tuition is paid in full. Lunch money is encouraged to be deposited in your student’s account simply by sending in an envelope on this day marked with your student’s name. Parking Permits that have been paid for online through the online payment system 8to18 can be picked up on this day (more information below).

Parents can pay tuition and fees online by heading to www.XavierSaints.org/Parent (or finding it under the "Parents" section of XavierSaints.org). Xavier is using www.8to18.com to pay all fees and "Senior Systems" to pay tuition. 

• Tuition – Xavier High School uses Senior Systems (My Backpack) for tuition contracts and payments. Tuition amounts have been posted on My Backpack for those who have completed the tuition contract process. This link can be accessed on the Parent Portal section of the Xavier website at www.XavierSaints.org/Parent (this also is found under the "Parents" section of XavierSaints.org). The first tuition payment is due August 9. If the payment has not been paid as scheduled, it must be paid before the first day of school. Please understand that students will not be able to attend the first day of classes unless all tuition from last year is paid in full, a signed tuition contract has been returned for the 2021-2022 school year and your student has paid all fines due from 2020-2021 school year.     
• 8to18 Online Payment System - Xavier has selected to use 8to18 as its vendor to process all fees online. This link can be accessed on the Parent Portal section of the Xavier website at www.XavierSaints.org/Parent (this also is found under the "Parents" drop down menu of XavierSaints.org). ACADEMIC FEES: Please note that fees associated with academics (science goggles, art supplies, etc.) are NOT online at this time.
• Parking Permits - will be available to purchase ONLINE ONLY. Permits paid for online will then be available for students to pick up beginning at iPad Pick Up Day on Thursday, August 12th from 11am-1pm. A $40.00 parking fee is REQUIRED of students to park in the Xavier High School parking lot. Cars without a parking hang tag will receive a fine and may be towed. Parents will fill out vehicle information in the E-Registration Google Doc, but please be reminded that permits must be purchased online through the www.8to18.com online payment system.

Freshmen Orientation is required for all incoming freshmen. This day is a comprehensive introduction to Xavier. The experience includes a welcome from faculty and staff, time with community and house leaders, meeting teachers and attending classes, and setting up technology. Dress code is not enforced on orientation day. Registration begins at 8:30am with the orientation beginning at 9:00am.

Transfer Orientation is required for all new students in grades 10-12th. The morning experience includes an introduction to Xavier. Students will learn about the policies and procedures of Xavier and tour the building and their classes.

Monday, August 23rd

• Regular Start Time: 7:50 a.m.
• Regular Dismissale Time: 2:45 p.m.

Daily and modified bell schedules can be found here...

Student/Parent Handbook – Please review the handbook carefully. The handbook can be found at:  www.XavierSaints.org/Parent

Xavier Dress Code for 2021-2022 – Please review the dress code carefully. For Fitness Classes:  Clothing should not be purchased until after students have met with the Fitness teachers during the first week of school. The dress code can be found at: www.XavierSaints.org/Parent

2021-2022 School Calendar - The Xavier Calendar is online which will provide you with a calendar that is up to date each day. The calendar is available at www.xaviersaints.org/xhscalendar.

School Supply List - Xavier High School students primarily use their iPads; therefore, we have no official school supply list. Minimal basic items your student may want:  loose leaf paper, spiral notebooks, folders, #2 pencils, pens, highlighters, note cards, scientific calculator (not graphing) for Math classes.

Annual Sports Participation Fee/Physical/Concussion Form – students who participate in a sport or cheerleading at Xavier must submit an annual $100 Athletic Participation Fee (go to www.8to18.com to make this payment), current physical and concussion form to the Activities Office, prior to participation in any sport. Forms can be found at:  www.XavierSaints.org/Parent under “Athletics.”

• Breakfast and Lunch will be free for students again this year. Students will need to pay for 2nd meals and alacarte.
• Free and Reduced Forms can be found online at:  www.XavierSaints.org/Parent
  • *This form is still needed for other programs, such as P-EBT 
• Diet Modification Q & A and Request form can be found online at:  www.XavierSaints.org/Parent
• Lunch Cards/School ID’s will be given at the New Parent iPad Meeting or returning student iPad Pick Up. 
• Lunch Payments (For 2nd meals and a la carte)- Please bring lunch money in an envelope marked with your students’ name at the New Parent iPad Meeting or on iPad Pick Up day for returning students. Payments made to the Xavier Food Service Program MUST be on a separate check.
• Online Lunch Payments – Go to the Parent Portal and click on EZSchoolPay at: www.XavierSaints.org/Parent to sign on or register as a new user and follow the instructions.
• Breakfast/Lunch Prices                                         
  • ADULT Meals Price - $3.95
  • STUDENT 2nd Breakfast Price - $ 2.30
  • STUDENT 2nd Lunch Price - $ 3.30
• Xavier High School Lunch Account Policy - The policy of Xavier High School is to offer breakfasts and lunches to all students within the district. As a student’s account balance approaches a zero balance or becomes negative, the following procedures will apply.
  • No snack or ala carte items may be charged.  
  • If a student with a negative balance attempts to purchase ala carte items with cash, the money must first be applied to the negative balance.  
  • Parents are notified of low balances via email starting at $10 and negative balance emails are sent via email once balance is $0 or below. 

The Xavier Booster Club is a sponsorship and volunteer driven organization dedicated to supporting Xavier academics, athletics, and fine arts programs. We help facilitate, promote, and provide funding for all student activities.  The Xavier Booster Club has committed to funding $89,026 in director and coach requests for the 2021-22 school year.  Learn more about becoming a sponsor and purchase a sponsorship at www.xaviersaints.org/xbc.  Sponsorships may also be purchased online through the parent portal www.XavierSaints.org/Parent, through 8to18 www.8to18.com or mailed directly to Xavier High School.
 

Join Us for the 2021 XBC Booster Bash!

All current, former and future Xavier HS parents are invited to join the Xavier Booster Club for the Booster Bash on Thursday, August 19th! Enjoy free food, drinks entertainment (21 and over only).

2021 Booster Bash: Thursday, Aug. 19th at Saints Field

• 6:00-7:00 - Food/Drinks
• 7:00-7:15 - Program

By joining Xavier Booster Club, members become part of a unique Xavier Community committed to the spirit of supporting all Xavier programs and activities. 100% of your sponsorship fee goes directly to Xavier programs and activities. Each year XBC kicks off the new academic school year with the Booster Club Bash. The bash is a celebration of membership bringing new and old members together. Sponsorship forms to follow via email and in student registration packets.

E-mail updates will include general calendar/high school news and activity related updates including but not limited to, Academics, Campus Ministry, Athletics, Activities, Archdiocese updates and Legislative Alerts. Email addresses used are exported from PowerSchool. An opt-out link is included at the bottom of every email, and you are welcome to opt-out from emails at any time. Please note, if you remove yourself from the list, you will no longer receive ANY updates from Xavier High School. We are working diligently to streamline our communications to make them as applicable to the general Xavier High School audience as possible, but appreciate your understanding in knowing that not every email may apply directly to you.
 

Xavier High School uses a telephone broadcast system synced with PowerSchool that enables school personnel to notify all households and parents by phone, text and email within minutes of an emergency or unplanned event which warrants immediate parent notification. This system will NOT be used for general announcements/reminders. This service is provided by Alert Solutions, a company specializing in school-to-parent communications. Xavier High School will continue to report school closings due to snow or weather on the local radio and TV stations and will use this system as an overlay to the public announcements.  Parents will have the ability to choose messaging preferences in the Parent Portal in PowerSchool under SwiftK-12.