St. Francis Xavier School



	Philosophy and School Facts Mission Statement of St. Francis Xavier School Philosophy of St. Francis Xavier School School Committee School Year Theme Goals for 2006-2007 Daily schedule Parent School Partnership Religion Curriculum Facility Faculty and Staff Support Services Parents' Choice Mailing Address










Updated 8-31-2006

Mission Statement

The mission statement of St. Francis Xavier Catholic School is to provide the best religious and academic education possible by promoting the spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth of our students and by building a strong, loving faith community.

Philosophy of St. Francis Xavier Catholic School

"“We believe that St. Francis Xavier Catholic School assists the parent, who is the primary educator.”

“We believe that all children are unique and valuable because their life comes from God.”

“We believe that we need to help students learn the basic teachings and beliefs of the Catholic Church and the means to live by them.”

“We believe in challenging our students academically to do their very best.”

Reviewed 2006

School Year Theme

“Where Faith and Knowledge Meet”

2006-2007 Goals

Provide opportunities for students to participate in enrichment classes.

Provide the opportunities for students to participate in an after school assistance program.

Continue to work on and expand the web page.

Work on a plan to maintain and increase enrollment

Establish a media center for audio-visual resources.

Daily Schedule

7:40 am

Doors open for Middle School

7:50 am

First Bell

(7:45 am on Fridays)

8:00 am

Classes begin

(Mass on Fridays)

10:05 am - 10:20 am

Elementary Recess

11:05 am - 11:50 am

Middle school lunch

(Outside 11:20 am)

11:15 am - 12:05 pm

Elementary Lunch

(Outside 11:35 am)

3:00 pm

Dismissal

Parent School Partnership

The St. Francis Xavier Catholic School's Parent School Partnership provides for the necessary link between parents and teachers. All parents are automatically members and are encouraged to support their children's education through this wonderful organization.

Officers for 2005-2006

Wendy Arndt
Laura Bares
Nancy Kwiesielewicz
Tammy Cohrs
Deb Weix
Patti Gessler
Hermina Jaeger
Donna Conley
Fr. Jim

Scheduled Events (Coming soon)

Religion

Our religion program is dedicated to the teaching of Catholic doctrine as regards to both faith and morals.

Christian faith influences all aspects of school life through:

Daily religious instruction

Daily prayer

Twice weekly liturgies with active student involvement

Monthly school-wide service project

Jesus, the unseen guest in every classroom

Curriculum

Christian values are a priority, woven into the academic curriculum. Our school curriculum follows diocesan and state guidelines.

We offer:

Algebra in 8th grade

Technology Education

Physical Education

Band/Choir

Guided Reading

Art

Foreign Language (Spanish)

Catholic value-based human growth and development (Love & Life)

DARE (Drug Awareness and Resistance Education)

Competition in Math, Art, Music, Language Arts and Destination: Imagination

Accelerated Reader

Facility

Includes:

Pre-Kindergarten classroom

Ten classrooms

Soundproof Fine Arts room

Fast Internet access to all classrooms

Library

Full-service kitchen with daily hot lunch program

Playground area supervised by staff and volunteers

Computer lab with Fast Internet access and Novell server

Faculty & Staff

The success of SFXCS students is due to the combined efforts of parents and a highly dedicated staff and support personnel.

1 full time principal

10 full time equivalent classroom teachers

6 specialists

1 full time school secretary

2 food service persons

2 full time custodians

1 part time custodian

2 full time equivalent teacher aides

Support Services

Services include:

Access to Title Funds

Interscholastic athletic competition

School psychologist

Title I reading teacher

Speech therapist through the MAPS District

School bus transportation

Pastoral Council

School Committee

Parent School Partnership

Parish Volunteers

School Nurse

Parents’ Choice

Parents choose SFXCS for its:

Quality academic program with an emphasis on the basics

A structured environment

Christian value-based discipline

Emphasis on overall Christian values

Religious education program that places God into all aspects of life

Faculty

Classroom aides

Student involvement

Family atmosphere

Guidance in making good moral decisions

Tuition assistance

All day Kindergarten

3 or 5 day Pre-K (half day)

Mailing Address

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
1708 E. Tenth Street
Merrill, WI 54452
715-536-6083
FAX 715-536-7536

We are located on the North-East side of Merrill, near the Merrill High School.

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