Tuesday, January 17, 2023
New: Scheduling for 2023-24 School Year
Students will be presented information on scheduling their courses for the 23-24 school year during Xcel and then register for classes in Xcel using the following schedule:

  • Freshmen: Presentation 1/30 (Theatre), Schedule courses 2/2
  • Juniors: Presentation 2/2 (Theatre), Schedule courses 2/7
  • Sophomores: Presentation 2/7 (Theatre), Schedule courses 2/9

Information regarding course options can be found on the Xavier website under Academics tab > Courses. Updated documents will be coming soon.
New: January 18th Online Workshop - College & Career Readiness
We are excited to announce that our second of three FREE online interactive workshops for parents in our partnership with Catapult Learning is continuing tomorrow, Wednesday, January 18th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. The workshop topic is College and Career Readiness. It is 60 minutes and will be held via Zoom at this link:
 
 
There is no need to pre-register. Just show up to the Zoom (above) ready to learn valuable information about how you can support your teen in preparing for life after high school, whether that means starting their career or going to college. The session presenter, Lauren Kreslof, is from New Jersey and has the unique perspective of being both an educator and an entrepreneur.  

If you have any questions, you can direct them to Brian Christoffersen at: brian.christoffersen@catapultlearning.com
 
The third and final session will be in February on Wednesday, the 22nd at 7:00 p.m. on the topic of Managing Stress & Anxiety. More information will be provided on that session as it draws near. 
Reminder: Women's Conference Registration Deadline is Today at 3PM
Xavier's Women's Conference will be held February 9 (9th and 10 graders) and February 10 (11th and 12th graders) at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Center. The theme for the day is "Own It". We will have a guest speaker, Jenny Chadima, joining us as our keynote speaker! The retreat will run from 8:45 am - 2:30 pm, so students will miss a day of school (and will be responsible for making up any work that you miss).  
 
The cost is $20, and includes lunch and a t-shirt. Lunch is being provided by Jersey Mike's!  If your student would like to participate they need to fill out the registration form that was recently sent to their Xavier email, then you will need to pay the $20 at xavierhs.8to18.com. Registration will not be complete until that payment has been made. 
 
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS JANUARY 17TH AT 3PM -- no exceptions will be made after this date for spacing purposes.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hamilton in Student Services, Mrs. Richmond in Campus Ministry, or Mrs. Callanan in the LMC.
Reminder: FACTS Applications for the 2023-24 School Year
The FACTS online application for STO opened on January 1st, with the deadline being
April 15th. In addition to completing the application, parents must upload their
2022 federal tax return and other required schedules or tax documentation. Families who applied last year should have received an email that the 23-24 applications are open. 
 
Reminder: Yearbook Photos for Seniors
Senior Photos will be due on March 10th and can be emailed to Mrs. Phillips at lauren.phillips@xaviersaints.org. Photos must be a head-shot and students cannot be wearing any hat, sunglasses or inappropriate attire. For additional information, please contact Mrs. Phillips.
Reminder: Tuition Payment Plans
As of today, all of the following tuition payment plans should have been submitted:
 
  • Annual
  • 1st and 2nd semester
  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarter 
  • The first six EFT payments 
Please login into My BackPack to check your balance or make a payment.
Reminder: Tuition Statements
To make the process more efficient for families, we are asking parents to print off tuition statements from the "My BackPack" website (step by step process below) to use for the Tuition Tax Credit on your Iowa tax return. The credit is maxed out at $2,000 of allowed school expense per student (tuition, textbooks) for the 2022 calendar year and the maximum credit is $500 or 25% of max expense per student. 
 
Please provide this documentation to the person who prepares your tax return to take advantage of the tuition tax credit.
 
Click Here to Access Senior Systems/My Backpack to Retrieve & Print Your Year-End tuition statement. 
 
Enter ID and Password (You can retrieve password and username on the website, just below sign in, by entering your email address.)
Tuition and Fees Summary
View Account Details
Search All Transactions
Enter Date: 01/01/22-12/31/22
At the bottom of the screen is a printable version -- Select to print / "Ctrl P" to print. 
 
Please use this link to view eligible expenses.
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