About Us

The Mission of Xavier Charter School is to instill

• A love of perpetual learning.
• An aspiration for personal achievement.
• The capacity to become cooperative, contributing members of society.

Our Students

• Are serious about their education.
• Work diligently on meaningful assignments.
• Are in class to learn.
• Enjoy spirited discussions and debate.
• Are articulate, thoughtful and hard-working.
• Are college bound.

Our Teachers

• Are intelligent and energetic, and care about their students.
• Have strong academic backgrounds.
• Undergo training in Core Knowledge, Singapore Math, Great Expectations and other Xavier-specific professional development needs.
• Are committed to their own learning as well as the instruction of children.
• Xavier believes that the smartest and best-educated people make the best teachers.

Our Curriculum

• Teaches students how to think.
• Is based on the concept that real learning comes from total engagement.
• Teaches students to use language, logic and evidence to support and share their views.
• Requires the study of Latin and Greek roots to build English vocabulary.
• Requires the study of grammar for the purpose of building writing skills.
• Uses original sources in history instead of only a textbook. Students learn to become historians.
• Explores complete works of great literature rather than selections.
• Teaches the concepts behind mathematical and scientific problems in addition to the procedures and formulas.
• Requires that all core classes, except remedial courses, be taught at an honors level.