Mission Statement

Saint Francis Xavier is a preschool through eighth grade elementary school, dedicated to educating our diverse ethnic and socioeconomic student population in partnership with family, Church, and community in a Catholic environment.

Holistic development of the individual is guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church and promoted in a spiritual, academic, physical, emotional, aesthetic and social environment that emphasizes service to others.

School Philosophy

At Saint Francis Xavier we believe that love is the central Gospel message of Jesus Christ. We define love as any activity that makes us grow. We view love in three different dimensions: Love of God, Love of Others, Love of Self.

Love of God:
  refers to an awareness of God working in our lives as Father and Creator.

Love of Others:
  relates to the example of Jesus Christ in the commitment we make to others.

Love of Self:
  is cultivated in a sense of security, identity, belonging, purpose and confidence in the Holy Spirit working in our lives.

Saint Francis Xavier School Wide Learning Expectations

Saint Francis Xavier students will demonstrate an array of:


•Religious beliefs & practices:
 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church, and apply them in the students' lives.

•Responsible Citizenship:
 Active stewardship of self and others.

•Life-long Learning:
 Mastery of basic skills and knowledge in academic subjects.

•Complex Thinking:
 Critical thinking skills, organizational skills, and problem solving skills.

•Effective Communication:
 Reading fluency and comprehension in all academic areas at grade level, oral presentation and written presentation.

•Effective Collaboration:
 Discussion skills, listening, understanding points, making and supporting a point.

•Employability:
 Having pride in ones work, self-motivation and self-evaluation.