Year By Year

We will share information in the tabs below that is relevant for each year. If you have any questions, please contact your counselor. For a general sense of what you should be focusing on each year of high school, take a look at High School Year-by-Year: A Guide for Parents and Students.

Quick Links

Graduation Keepsakes & Announcements

Xavier partners with Brickhouse School Services for graduation products. Take a look at this flyer for information about what is available and how to order. Here is an order form to help you with the process. All questions can be directed to Mr. Sean Brick at 920.494.6111 or brickhouse007@new.rr.com. Mr. Brick will be available at Xavier on January 23rd between 11:15 AM and 1:30 PM if you'd like to place your order in person. The preferred deadline for placing orders is January 31st.

Seniors & Scholarships

Seniors are reminded to regularly check the scholarship list on Naviance Student.  Log in and click ‘college’, then ‘scholarship search’ to see local scholarships.  Students may also visit the scholarship portion of the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley web page. In addition to Naviance, we have most scholarships posted on a bulletin board in the Counseling Suite.

Senior Parent Night: September 13, 2023

If you missed Senior Parent Night, here are the materials that were distributed. If you have any questions, please contact your student's counselor.

Class Ring Orders

Interested in ordering a class ring? Check this flyer for details.

Senior Classroom Visit Materials 2023-24

XHS Counselors visited senior English classes during the week of September 4th. Here are the materials that were shared during those visits. If you have any questions, please see your counselor.

Also keep in mind that we are offering Senior Sessions to help refresh what was covered and to provide opportunities to make progress on your college applications. Join us during X period on the following days for some hands-on help!

  • Sep 12th - CommonApp How-To
  • Sep 19th - Naviance How-To
  • Sep 26th - College Essay Tips
  • Oct 10th - CommonApp How-To
  • Oct 24th - Naviance How-To

No registration is required.

College Interview Tips

Whether you are meeting with a college counselor on his/her campus or in the Counseling Suite at Xavier, you'll want to make a good impression. The following articles from College Admissions Strategies share some things to keep in mind as you meet college reps on your way to choosing the college or university that's right for you.

Campus Visits

Able to visit a campus in person? Watch this video for tips on what to look for while you're there.

Difficult Decisions

Deciding where to go to college can be difficult. Try using this College Comparison Worksheet to evaluate and compare each school in several areas, such as academics, admissions, campus environment, student body, cost, financial aid, etc. Here is another comparison worksheet  - choose the one that works best for you!

Junior Parent Night

All parents of juniors are invited to Junior Parent Night on Wednesday, January 17th at 6:30 PM in the XHS theater.  We will cover junior course selection, graduation requirements, college visits, creating the college application list, and extras like placement exams (ACT/SAT), faith exploration opportunities, and using Naviance to manage their college applications. Your students do not need to attend because they will receive this information in school over the course of second semester.  Counselors also discuss these topics individually with students during their junior visits.  We look forward to seeing you!

Helpful Handouts for Your College Search

Check out these helpful handouts on college visits and finding the right fit when searching for your future school.

College Interview Tips

Whether you are meeting with a college counselor on his/her campus or in the Counseling Suite at Xavier, you'll want to make a good impression. The following articles from College Admissions Strategies share some things to keep in mind as you meet college reps on your way to choosing the college or university that's right for you.

Campus Visits

Able to visit a campus in person? Watch this video for tips on what to look for while you're there.

Youth Apprenticeship Meeting Recording: Info for Parents

If your student recently attended an informational meeting about Youth Apprenticeship, they may have brought information home, including something about an online information night that was on February 1st. In case you did not see that information, or were not able to attend, we have a link to the recording for you. Visit the Youth Apprenticeship page for more information.

ACT Prep Classes

Need some help studying for the ACT? Check out these classes scheduled before each test date in the coming school year. Questions? Ask Mrs. Jones!

Sophomore Parent Conferences

Sophomore parents and guardians should look for information via mail and email in late January about the meeting that will occur with you, your child, and your child’s counselor. In this conference, which is tailored to address the needs of students at the midpoint of high school, we will discuss your child’s talents, educational development, and career interests. We will also share information helpful in your planning for the rest of high school, including graduation requirements, standardized testing, course selection, and post-secondary options. The conferences generally last 45 to 60 minutes and occur during the school day. Your involvement is very important and we hope for 100% participation by the parents/guardians of our current sophomores.  

When you receive the letter in late January with details about scheduling your conference please contact Beth Carpenter, our registrar, to set up a meeting sometime during the second semester.  We look forward to seeing you.
 

PreACT Results
01.06.2023

Your PreACT results were handed out as counselors met with you in classroom visits regarding registration for next year's classes. Here is a helpful guide on Using Your PreACT Results for you to refer to once you receive your results.

PreACT Results
01.06.2023

Your PreACT results have been handed out as counselors met with you in classroom visits regarding registration for next year's classes. Here is a helpful guide on Using Your PreACT Results for you to refer to once you receive your results.

Incoming Freshman Registration

Information regarding registration for incoming freshmen for the 2024-25 school year will be posted in January.

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