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About Our School
Saint Francis Xavier serves the communities of:
Kearns
Murray
Taylorsville
Magna
South Jordan
West Jordan
and West Valley City
Mission Statement
Saint Francis Xavier is a preschool through eighth grade elementary school, dedicated to educating our diverse ethnic and socio-economic 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 School wide Learning Expectations
Saint Francis Xavier students will demonstrate an array of
Religious beliefs and 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 one’s work, self-motivation and self-evaluation.
Accomplishments
Saint Francis Xavier is fully accredited by Western Catholic Education Association. Prior to that the school was accredited through Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges since 1992.
We have more than 5,800 hours of parental involvement annually.
A licensed teaching staff that has more than 215 years of combined teaching experience. Seven of our teachers hold an advanced degree.
Students participate in monthly service projects to help the less fortunate. The students correspond with the homebound elderly & sick and provide clothing items to the needy at Christmas, food for families in need at Thanksgiving and raised money for a school in Uganda through the Invisible Children Foundation, just to name a few.
Extracurricular Activities
Our students are able to participate in many extracurricular activities, including:
Altar Serving
Choir
Golf
Science Fair
Sports
Performances
Student Council
Karate
Dance Company
National Jr. Honor Society
Additional Opportunities
- - Extended Day Program that provides a safe environment before and after school. It provides study time and structured activities.
- - Preschool program for 3 and 4 year olds in morning and afternoon sessions.
- - Computer Technology.
- - Summer School to assist new students to the school as well as our current students. The program offers math, reading and study skills courses.
- - Principal's study hall to assist students who are experiencing difficulty in reading and math. This program is provided at no cost and is held every Wednesday after school.
- - Learning Resource Center is available.
- - Tuition assistance is available for low-income families.
- - Full Day Kindergarten Program
