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

Grad Caps & Gowns

Measurements for graduation gowns will be taken on Tuesday, January 23rd (sorry we have had to move this twice due to snow days!). Students will be issued the gowns as well as caps & tassels in the early weeks of May. Mr. Brick from Brickhouse School Services will be available on January 23 during lunch periods to measure students, as well as to take orders. Parent are welcome to stop in during that time if they have questions about ordering announcements, etc.

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!

Direct Admit Wisconsin Virtual Information Sessions

Xavier High School is participating in Direct Admit Wisconsin (see post below). If you'd like to learn more about the program, virtual information sessions are being offered for students and parents to learn how to participate and what the program is all about. Here are the dates and times for upcoming sessions.

Direct Admit Wisconsin Admissions Process

Please note: the following information was emailed to junior parents on 03.19.2024.

The Universities of Wisconsin are rolling out a new admissions process called Direct Admit Wisconsin that will begin with the class of 2025. Participating universities will proactively admit Wisconsin high school students who have opted in.  Xavier High School, along with the other high schools in the Green Bay Diocese and over 200 public school districts across Wisconsin, have collaborated with this program to create a more seamless and accessible college admissions process.  Students opting into this program will not need to apply to the participating universities through the traditional admissions process.

Based on a review of your student’s 11th grade transcript (grade point average, math coursework, progression towards graduation), you and your student will be notified in July regarding which UWs are providing them guaranteed direct admission, and the next steps they are to take to learn more about enrolling within the Universities of Wisconsin.  Students will need to ensure that the universities that have offered admission have the programs of study they wish to pursue.  Admission is to the university alone, not to specific programs within each admitting institution.  Students may need to complete other admissions criteria if wishing to apply to specific programs (ex: programs that need a portfolio or audition).  Participating in the Direct Admit Wisconsin program does not commit your student to attending the Universities of Wisconsin.

To facilitate the administration of this program, we have the following data-sharing agreement with the Universities of Wisconsin: Name, WiseID (WI enrollment ID), Local Student District ID, contact information, legal sex, race/ethnicity, GPA, and high school transcripts. With the exception of theWiseID and the local district ID, all of these items are things that the student would have had to enter on their UW system application.

Participating UW Universities

  • UW-Green Bay
  • UW-Milwaukee
  • UW-Oshkosh
  • UW-Parkside
  • UW-Platteville
  • UW-River Falls
  • UW-Stevens Point
  • UW-Stout
  • UW-Superior
  • UW-Whitewater.

For further information on Direct Admit Wisconsin, please see the following FAQ.

The deadline to indicate your choice to participate in this program is June 3rd.  We are asking that EVERY family respond by filling out this Google form, letting us know of your decision to participate or decline.

Questions?  Please contact any of the following members of the administration team:
Mike Mauthe
Matthew Parish
Kim Hammen
Lori Schuh
Eric Neiswender

We are excited to be offering this new opportunity to our students!

Junior Parent Night

Junior Parent Night took place on Wednesday, January 17th at 6:30 PM in the XHS theater.  We shared information about 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. Counselors also discuss these topics individually with students during their junior visits. If you were unable to make the event, here are items that were shared:

If you have any questions about these materials or concerns regarding your student, please contact your student's counselor.

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 a letter in their mail 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

Your PreACT results are being handed out as counselors meet 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.

Parents of Current Freshmen
01.25.2024

Parents of current freshmen, here is information about helping your students register for their sophomore year courses. An email was sent to you that included the course selection sheet. After watching the videos below, please feel free to reach out to your student's counselor with any questions you may have. The deadline to register for classes is February 12th.
(Last names beginning with)
A-H Mrs Schuh
I-M Mrs Hammen
N-Z Mr Neiswender

PreACT Results

Your PreACT results are being handed out as counselors meet 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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