Learn More About St. Francis Xavier School

We have a lot of really great schools in Medina County, including many great private schools. If you are considering sending your child(ren) to a Catholic school, this article will be helpful to you in your search.

In this Q&A with St. Francis Xavier School, you will learn more about what they have to offer and what you can expect if you enroll your child(ren) there! Jackie Brauser is the Director of Admissions and Development and she was kind enough to share a lot of information that will be helpful in your search for the perfect school for your family!

Q&A with St. Francis Xavier School

Question: What are the key elements of St. Francis Xavier School’s Vision and Mission Statement? 

Answer: Our mission statement is:

St. Francis Xavier School, on a journey together with family, church, and community, provides a quality Catholic education focused on faith, academics, and service to influence an ever-changing world.

We are a Catholic school for students in preschool – 8th grade that instills values, faith, leadership, discipline, and respect to help our students develop a strong Catholic foundation for life. We are committed to academic excellence. At St. Francis Xavier, we are proud of our faith-filled atmosphere and we pray that you would consider joining us on our journey!

Question: What would make a student/family a perfect fit for St. Francis Xavier school?

Answer: A child who is eager to focus on faith, academics, and service is someone who would fit right into our Navigator Family. We also expect parents to play an active role in forming their child’s spiritual and academic life.

Question: What curriculum do you use and how is it integrated into your classrooms?

Answer: Our curriculum is written by the Diocese of Cleveland and based on the Ohio Department of Education state standards. It is an enriched curriculum, infused with Gospel values across all subject areas. Our administration and school staff design and execute programs that reflect advancements in education to encourage and enhance learning for all of our students.

Class Sizes & Tuition

Question: What are the class sizes and student-to-teacher ratio?

Answer: 20:1 We offer educational aides in our Preschool – 5th grade classrooms, allowing for teachers to differentiate instruction for students.

Question: How much is tuition? 

Answer: Tuition for the 2021-22 school year is $4,300 for the year.  Diocesan tuition assistance dollars are raised through the Catholic Community Foundation of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Thanks to the generosity of donors throughout the diocese, assistance is available to many students in need. Annual scholarships are also available to those who qualify.

Extracurricular Activities

Question: What extracurricular activities do you offer?

Answer:

• Student Council
• National Junior Honors Society
• Power of the Pen
• Science Olympiad
• Kindness Club
• Robotics Team
• Local, District and State Science Fair (6-7-8)
• Band (suspended during COVID)
• Children’s Church Choir
• Music Concerts
• Girls on the Run
• Puzzle Club
• Distance Learning Projects
• Field Trips (Preschool-8th grade)
• Medina County Spelling Bee
• Young Rembrandts
• CYO Basketball (Grades 3-8)
• CYO Baseball
• CYO Cheerleaders
• CYO Football
• CYO Track & Cross Country
• CYO Volleyball (Grades 3-8)
• Winter Sports Club | Ski Club

Question: Do you offer foreign language instruction?

Answer: Yes. All students in grades Kindergarten – 8th grade take Spanish.

Technology, Achievement & Registration

Question: How do you integrate technology into the classroom and curriculum?

Answer: Depending on our students grade, many enrichment technology programs are used such as Prodigy, eSparks, ReadWorks, and many others. We also have CleverTouch Board throughout our school. Chromebooks and iPad are used continually in the classroom for interactive learning and group projects. We have 1:1 Chromebooks for students in grades 4-8. We also have SORA, our online library app. St. Francis Xavier School is proud to be a STREAM school, focusing on science, technology, religion, engineering, art, and math.

Question: How do you measure individual achievement and progress?

Answer: At St. Francis Xavier School, we use Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP® ), created by Northwest Evaluation Association™ (NWEA™). MAP is a computer adaptive test, which means every student gets a unique set of test questions based on responses to previous questions. As the student answers correctly, questions get harder. This score is used to measure a student’s achievement level at different times of the school year and compute growth. Think of this like marking height on a growth chart. You can tell how tall your child is at various points in time and how much they have grown between one time and another.  

Question: How do you register for St. Francis Xavier School?

Answer: You can register online HERE. If you have questions or would prefer to register by talking to someone, feel free to reach out to Jackie Brauser by emailing her: jbrauser@sfxmedina.org