Facts/FAQs

ACADEMIC MATTERS

Q.   Is there "ability grouping" at Xavier?
A.   Xavier has only one course of study, and this is to prepare all of our students for college. In order to provide a quality educational experience for our students, Xavier has developed three curriculum levels within our program-College Prep, Accelerated, and Honors-which differ in the speed and depth to which the material is covered by the teachers. Other differences are related to special courses (Pre-Algebra, Reading, Calculus, Wesleyan Humanities Seminar, Advanced Placement Courses), which are offered on a particular level.

Q.   What are the advantages of having three ability levels?
A.   The ability levels allow us to tailor our curriculum to the abilities of our students. Additionally, by placing students in an appropriate ability grouping, students at all levels are eligible for academic awards. Likewise, students throughout each of the ability levels are eligible for membership in the National Honor Society.

Q.   What is the basis for assigning students to the various levels?
A.   In general, the composite score ("national" percentile) your son received on the entrance exam is used to determine the initial placement in one of our three levels. The cut-off for each level placement depends on the number of students who register and on the distribution of their scores.

Q.   Can a student who achieves well change levels?
A.   Yes. Freshmen are evaluated during the sixth week of the first marking period and again at the end of the year. If a student has done very well (an A average would be required) AND his teachers, guidance counselor and Academic Dean for Freshmen Studies recommend a move AND there are available spaces, a student can change levels in one or more courses.

Q.   What is the average class size at Xavier?
A.   The average class size during the 2006-2007 academic year is 24 students.

Q.   How much homework can my son expect to receive?
A.   The general rule is two to three hours per night (about a half hour per subject). Homework includes not only the daily written assignments but also reviewing and re-writing notes and material covered in class that day, studying for quizzes and tests, and working on long-term assignments and projects. If your son spends significantly less time each night on his homework, one or more of the elements of the definition of homework is being neglected.

Q.   My son is currently taking Algebra I. Does Xavier have any courses that take that into account?
A.   Those students who have had a full-year and rigorous Algebra I course in eighth grade may take an Algebra placement exam in late May at Xavier to determine if they are qualified to skip Freshmen Algebra I and begin with Geometry in September. You will receive information about this placement exam in April. The number of students who qualify to skip Algebra I usually averages about twenty. These students will take a mandatory honors math class during our summer school program. The remaining freshmen take Algebra I, which is a more thorough and intensive course than most would take in eighth grade.

Q.   My son is taking either French/Spanish in eighth grade. Can he be scheduled into a French/Spanish II course in September?
A.   Again, those students who have taken a full-year and rigorous course in French or Spanish I may sit for a foreign language placement exam in May. Information about this exam will be mailed in April. About a half dozen freshmen per language each year do well enough on the language placement exam to qualify for a second year language.

Q.   Can my son choose which foreign language he will take?
A.   A student should indicate his choice preferences for foreign language on the Studies Office portion of the registration form. Every effort is made to honor this preference. Spanish will be offered on all levels; French will be offered on the Honors and Accelerated level. Latin, however, is an option only for those students who have qualified for the freshmen honors program as it is only offered on the honors level.

Q.   Can my son take two foreign languages simultaneously?
A.   No. Scheduling constraints preclude this.

Q.   My son is not Catholic. Will this put him at a disadvantage in religion class?
A.   Certainly not. All of Xavier's student body, approximately 20% of which is non-Catholic, is expected to participate fully in the religious life of the school. However, since religion courses are academic, and testing is done of the materials presented in class and not on any previous religious instruction, non-Catholic students are at no disadvantage.

Q.   What electives might be available to freshmen?
A.   In addition to the required six core courses (Religion, English, Math, Science, Foreign Language, and Civics), freshmen take a half-year of Phys. Ed. And then can choose from one of the following half-year electives to fill out their seven period day: Computer Essentials, Basic Drawing, Art Appreciation, Pottery Techniques, Performing Arts, or Understanding Music. Full year Beginning Band, Concert Band, and Chorus electives are also offered to freshmen. The Curriculum Guide that you also received outlines the dozens of other elective courses offered sophomore through senior year.

Q.   What percentage of Xavier graduates go on to college?
A.   Typically, 99% of our graduates go on to college.

Q.   What kind of service does the Guidance Department offer to freshmen?
A.   Each student is assigned a guidance counselor in his freshmen year who will normally remain his counselor for his four years at Xavier. In freshmen year, counselors meet with students to discuss their initial adjustment to Xavier and their academic program. Students experiencing academic difficulties meet with their counselors who work closely with teachers, parents and the Academic Dean for Freshmen Studies.

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FINANCIAL MATTERS

Q.   What is Xavier's tuition?
A.   For the 2007-2008 school year, Xavier's tuition is $8,300 for Catholic students actively registered in a parish of the Diocese of Norwich, $8,500 for Catholic students actively registered in a parish of the Archdiocese of Hartford, and $8,700 for Catholics not registered with the dioceses and non-Catholics.

Q.   May we expect a tuition increase?
A.   The Board of Directors has not yet determined the tuition rate for the 2008-2009 school year. There is usually some increase each year.

Q.   Are there any fees?
A.   For freshmen the following fees are required: $200 activity fee and $50 registration fee. For seniors there is a $100 graduation fee.

Q.   How much do textbooks cost?
A.   If bought new, textbooks can cost approximately $600 per year. Students who keep their texts in good condition can sell their books to underclassmen at the used book sale in August. Incoming freshmen are encouraged to attend the used book sale, as many used freshmen texts are normally available.

Q.   When is tuition payable?
A.   There is a $500 non-refundable down payment due by April 1st. The remainder of the tuition is paid according to one of our three payment plans: Payment in full on July 20th; half payment on July 20th and the remainder in early December; or monthly payments through F.A.C.T.S. automatic deduction for a ten-month period. More information concerning tuition will be published in April.

Q.   Is there financial aid available at Xavier?
A.   Yes. Xavier High School allocates more than $500,000 each year for tuition assistance. This aid is based solely on the financial need of the families who send their sons to Xavier.

Q.   How do I apply for financial assistance?
A.   Contact Mrs. Donna Jaskot, the Head Assistant, at 860-346-7735, ext. 734, to request financial aid forms; they will be available in February. However, the $500 down payment must be paid before aid forms will be sent out. Forms must be filled out and returned to the Xavier Business Office in March to be considered. This $500 down payment is NOT waived for those families applying for financial aid nor is it refunded to those families whose application for aid is not approved by the Financial Aid Committee. Applicants will be notified of the Committee's decision by early May.

Q.   Are there any special forms that need to be submitted with the financial aid application form?
A.   Yes. You must submit a copy of your IRS 1040 form to be considered. This form, as well as the application for financial assistance, will be destroyed after the committee has completed its process. The 1040 form must contain complete information.

Q.   Will the names of students receiving financial aid be made public?
A.   Absolutely not.

Q.   If my son receives financial assistance, will we receive a check for the amount awarded?
A.   No. Payment will be made directly to the Business Office, and the amount will be deducted from your tuition balance.

Q.   Does Xavier have a formal tuition policy?
A.   Yes. The Board of Directors of Xavier High School adopted the tuition policy printed below. The policy is adhered to rigorously; however, parents who are experiencing temporary financial difficulties may contact the Headmaster to discuss special arrangements.

Tuition Policy

1. Tuition and Fees are due and payable on or before the dates specified in the payment schedule. Tuition, which is not received on the due date will be considered delinquent, and the school reserves the right to suspend from classes any student whose tuition is delinquent. Parents with accounts more than thirty days past due will be assessed a 1/5% late charge monthly and will be required to enroll in F.A.C.T.S.
2. Payment may be made in cash, personal check, Visa, MasterCard, or through F.A.C.T.S. Tuition Management. The school does reserve the right to require payment in cash or a bank check when
   -payment is being made on a delinquent account;
   -payment on any account is made after the last due date;
   -the school has received a personal check, which has not cleared the bank. In this case the school reserves the right to request all future payments in cash or a bank check.
3. Returned checks will be assessed a $50 NSF charge to the student's tuition account.
4. Parents or guardians who are experiencing financial difficulty should contact the Headmaster's office in writing.
5. Students whose tuition is not paid will not be allowed to sit for mid-term and/or final examinations and may not be allowed to sit for the last week of classes before the end of each semester.

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BUSING

Q.   When will we be sent information about busing?
A.   Information about busing will be mailed to incoming freshmen at the beginning of May.

Q.   What towns provide free busing for Xavier students?
A.   Currently only the town of Middletown provides free busing to our students. Students from all other town served by our bus company must pay for the bus transportation.

Q.   What is the cost for using the "out of town" bus?
A.   The cost for the current school year is $790. An initial down payment of half the cost is due on June 1st. Payment for the remaining balance is done through the tuition plan you select.

Q.   If we sign up for the bus in June, can we change our minds before September?
A.   Yes. The bus deposit is then transferred to your tuition account. WARNING: If your son rides the bus at all in September or receives a bus pass, no refund is possible.

Q.   Can we receive a refund if we use the bus for only a portion of the year?
A.   NO. The terms of our agreement with regards to payment for out of town busing states that there will be NO REFUND for those who drop bus service at any time during the school year. The entire bill must be paid for each student who rides the bus for ANY portion of the school year.

Q.   Are there any late afternoon buses for those students who participate in sports or other after-school activities?
A.   Unfortunately, no. Most boys manage to use car pools for rides home after these activities.

Q.   Does the bus stop in my town?
A.   Probably. Our routes cover all the towns in the triangle bordered by I-91 (as far north as Wethersfield), I-95 and Route 9 as well as the towns of Wallingford, Meriden, Hamden, Glastonbury, Cheshire, Southington, Lyme, and all the towns along Route 66 as far as Hebron.

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ATTENDANCE

Q.   What are the attendance policies in effect at Xavier?
A.   It is our feeling at Xavier that regular attendance at school is an absolute necessity for academic success. In light of this, we do not excuse absences for vacations or for activities, which could be scheduled when school is not in session. Once a student has been absent for five days in a semester, or for a total of ten days for the school year, regardless of reason, the student may face a loss of academic credit. These credits must be made up in summer school.

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DRESS CODE

Q.   What is the dress code at Xavier?
A.   The following explanation of the dress code is taken from the Student Handbook.

In an effort to foster a sense of pride in himself and his school, the Xavier student will adhere to the following standards of grooming and dress. The dress code is in effect upon arrival at school, throughout the day, and when leaving in the afternoon.

Students are expected to be properly dressed and neatly groomed at all times. The standard of dress is traditional dress pants, button down dress shirt, tie, belt, over the calf socks, and dress shoes (black or brown). Outer jackets are not to be worn to class. Neatness is the rule of thumb. Therefore, a disheveled appearance will not be tolerated. Shirts must be tucked into pants. Sweaters or sweater vests, not sweatshirts, may be worn during the winter months.

Recreational or casual clothing, cargo pants, jeans of any color or style, multi-colored plaid shirts, denim or flannel shirts, sweatshirts, clothing with garish designs or labels are not permitted. Pants cannot have frayed hems or cuffs nor can they be oversized. Oversized or turtleneck sweaters may not be worn. Undershirts must be white without any form of writing on the front or back. Casual style shoes (clogs, moccasins, boat shoes, work boots or new-age hiking boots) are not permitted. No earrings, ear protectors, tongue rings or ear studs are permitted. Casual styles of necklaces, which include but are not limited to metal studded dog collard or seashell necklaces, are not permitted. Chain link or rope wallet protectors are not permitted. Hats are not allowed to be worn or carried around during the school day.

Hair must be neatly kept and well groomed. Hair will be trimmed to a length not to exceed the collar. Extreme or trendy styles will not be permitted. Inappropriate styles would include shaven heads, "fades" or "soup bowl" cuts, designer lines or hair that covers one's eyes. The coloration of hair is not permitted. Students are expected to be clean-shaven each and every day of the school year. Sideburns are not to exceed the middle of the ear in length.

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MISCELLANEOUS

Q.   When does school begin for the 2006-2007 school year?
A.   During the early summer you will receive information about the exact dates for new and used book sales, Freshmen Orientation Day, and the beginning of regular classes. The used book sale and Orientation days usually occur during the last full week of August.

Q.   When does the school day begin and end?
A.   Classes begin at 8:15 and end at 2:24. Athletic practices do not begin officially until 3:15 p.m. so that students have sufficient time for extra help if needed.

Q.   When we receive our son's course schedule and booklist?
A.   Course schedules and booklists are mailed to students in mid-August.

Q.   When does the remedial summer school begin and what is the cost?
A.   Both the three-week remedial and enrichment summer schools for freshmen will run from June through mid July. Courses run from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 12:00, Monday through Friday. The cost of summer school will be determined at a later date. Information about the remedial summer school (pre-algebra and verbal skills) and the enrichment summer school (algebra and foreign language) programs will be mailed to all incoming freshmen in April.

Q.   What kinds of food are served in the dining hall?
A.   A wide variety of hot and cold foods are available at reasonable prices. Many students bring a bag lunch and buy something extra in the dining hall. Breakfast is served from 7:30 to 8:10 a.m. Most freshmen have lunch from 10:59 to 11:24.

Q.   What extracurricular and athletic programs are available at Xavier?
A.   Enclosed in this brochure are lists of intramural and interscholastic sports and the current extracurricular activities. Special interest clubs vary with student interests.

Q.   Are there any academic scholarships?
A.   Yes. The highest-ranking eighth grader on the November entrance exam receives a full four-year scholarship. The Brother Robert, C.F.X. Scholarship, named after Xavier's founding principal. A 3.0 or B average must be maintained for this scholarship to be renewed annually. Eight four-year partial scholarships named in honor of Xavier's founding Bishop, Vincent J. Hines, are also granted. These scholarships in the amount of $2,000 are awarded to the next eight highest-ranking boys on the November entrance exam. A 3.0 or B average must be maintained for the Hines' scholarships to be renewed.

At the conclusion of each school year, a full scholarship is awarded to the highest-ranking student in the 9th, 10th and 11th grade for his next school year. In the case of a tie involving two or more students, the scholarship is divided accordingly.

Q.   Are there athletic scholarships?
A.   No. All aid in the form of scholarships or grants is based on either academic excellence or financial need.

Q.   What does the Xavier bookstore sell?
A.   Besides textbooks, the bookstore sells school supplies and a complete line of clothing. Our motto is, "If it doesn't have XAVIER stamped all over it, it isn't worth wearing!"

Q.   Why would I do well to send my son to Xavier?
A.   You would do well to send your son to Xavier because Xavier is a value-oriented school with a solid college preparatory curriculum and an excellent faculty. We provide an environment conducive to learning and to academic success. While our faculty are not miracle workers, they are very good at motivating young men. They provide a caring atmosphere in which your son can develop, to the best of his ability, the potential that God has given him.

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RELIGION DEPARTMENT

All students are required to take academic religion courses which meet daily for the entire year. All courses are conducted in an academic setting, and the usual academic grades are awarded.

Pastoral Advising
Each student is assigned a pastoral advisor from the membership of the religion department. For each freshman, the pastoral counselor is usually the student's religion teacher. The pastoral advisor will meet with each student at least once a year. The role of the pastoral advisor is to discuss, in strict confidence, the student's views of himself, his relationships with others, and his understanding of God and the possible relationships with Him. Parents are encouraged to contact their son's pastoral advisor with whatever concerns they may have about their sons.

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CAMPUS MINISTRY

Programs/Retreats:

Peer Ministry: Peer Ministers are seniors who work on the retreat programs and do various service work both inside and outside the Xavier community. They are called to be leaders as Jesus led, by being a role model for others. These young men work to show their peers how to integrate the Gospel and Gospel values into their lives.

Freshmen Retreat Day (required) is a time for the youngest Xavier men to come to know their classmates better and to do service in the community. This retreat is followed with a reflection paper as part of the religion class curriculum on the student's personal service experience.

Sophomore Weekend Retreat (required) is a two-day time period spent in reflecting on an awareness and appreciation of the self and important relationships with family, friends and God.

Junior Retreat (voluntary) is conducted by a pastoral team of faculty members and a peer minister. This three-day program places emphasis on the role of faith and trust in our life. It also encompasses the stresses that mount as the year comes to a close.

Senior-Xavier Leadership Institute/XLI (voluntary) is a five-day program conducted in mid-August designed to train seniors in leadership techniques and also to help them develop a deeper relationship with one another and the Lord. Students who have participated in this program are later invited to work in peer ministry programs and to become peer mentors for the freshmen class.

Senior Retreat (voluntary) offers seniors a quite time to reflect on the tone and direction of their lives as they near the conclusion of their high school careers.

Student Service Projects:

Freshmen: Five hours of community service (two are completed on freshmen retreat) are required. The other three hours need to be completed in the larger community or at extra-curricular service activities (Open House, for example) or service clubs.

Sophomore: Ten hours of community service are required and must be completed by March. Service should be pre-approved by the religion teacher and should serve and affect the larger community. Students can choose to fulfill this requirement at extra-curricular service activities or clubs at Xavier, or they can find a service opportunity on their own.

Junior: Fifteen hours of service are required. Many of the juniors are involved in Junior Volunteer, a program that allows them to visit patients at the Middlesex Convalescent Center on Randolph Road. The program is run on a semester basis during school hours with juniors devoting an hour a week in voluntary service.

Xavier Senior Service Program: All seniors are required to give two and a half to three hours of service each Wednesday in a school-accredited service project. Students do service at hospitals, day-care centers, centers for the retarded or elderly, parish youth leadership programs, and schools as teacher aides tutoring students in small groups, providing companionship and attention for students with learning or emotional problems, aiding with crafts, musical, physical or athletic programs. Seniors are freed from classes on Wednesday until 11:10 a.m. to fulfill this service requirement. The Senior Service Program is a graduation requirement for the awarding of a Xavier diploma. The program runs from October through mid-May.

MYARC Volunteer Program: MYARC (Middletown Your Association for Retarded Citizens) is dedicated to the philosophy that growth and personal development occur as a result of social interactions. This takes place between persons with mental retardation and the students of Xavier and Mercy High Schools. MYARC is an independent organization that is affiliated with the Middlesex Association for Retarded Citizens (MARC). Under the direction of Brother J. Robert Houlihan of Xavier High School and the Director of Leisure Services for MARC, recreational activities are held bi-weekly throughout the school year at Mercy. On Tuesday afternoons, adults participate in square dance therapy, an activity that requires one-on-one volunteer involvement. In the Thursday afternoon program, adult participants learn ceramics. This program encourages creativity and a real sense of accomplishment for those who participate. The high lights of the year include several parties. MYARC volunteers of Xavier and Mercy are a group of young people with a unique sense of responsibility and dedication to community services.

Sacramental Life: Father Gregory Galvin serves as chaplain to students here at Xavier. In addition to celebrating Mass on Holy Days and other special occasions, he is available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Pastoral Advising. The communal celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a part of the sophomore, junior and senior retreats. Holy Day and special occasion liturgies are required of all students as are Class Masses and school-wide morning prayer.

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COUNSELING AND ADVISING

The Guidance Department, the Religion Department, the administration and the faculty carry out the counseling and advising programs. The Guidance Department, consisting of Mr. Richard Magner, Mr. Stephen Thibeau, Mrs. Joan Tomasiello and Mr. Mark Lambert, provides counseling for all students. All four classes are divided into four equal groups with each counselor assigned to one-fourth of each class. The counselors will discuss future plans, which include college placement, career choices, and other post-graduate pursuits as well as possible present academic problems. The Guidance Department administers the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT to sophomores and juniors), the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I) and Subject Tests (SAT II) and the NEDT to freshmen as well as maintaining permanent records of the students. A variety of programs are held for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors and their parents. The department is technology-updated yearly. Guides to occupation as well as numerous files and books on schools and colleges are available for student use.

Members of the Religion Department have time provided in their day for pastoral advising during which a student may discuss personal problems relating to his own human and spiritual growth in strict confidence. The Religion Department is primarily responsible for the development of Christian Community within the school and for conducting numerous programs involving extensive group work as well as personal counseling.

The chairman of the Religion Department has extensive time available for individual advising. He is especially helpful in situations in which parental guidance is necessary.

The school administrators also advise students in personal, social and academic areas. Mr. Andrew Gargano and Mr. Brendan Donohue, Academic Deans, will perform the task of scheduling and assigning students to classes as well as advising in this area.

The Dean of Students, is in charge of discipline and is thus in a position to counsel students having emotional, social and family problems.

Individual teachers, coaches and moderators are also available to counsel students who seek their advice.

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STUDENT COUNCIL

Students are involved in decision-making through their elected representatives who constitute the Student Activities Council or SAC. SAC officers are elected each spring and include a senior president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer; a junior president and vice-president; and a sophomore president and vice-president.

The Student Council coordinates and generated enthusiasm for class activities and assists faculty and administration in establishing policy as it pertains to the student body.

Each homeroom has two representatives whose responsibility it is to report to the Student Council all suggestions arising in the homerooms. All such suggestions are considered by the executive council of eight officers in consultation with the moderators. The moderators may make a decision on such matters of may recommend a decision to the administration.

SAC officers meet with the moderators weekly and periodically with homeroom representatives to discuss student activities, upcoming events, and their coordination, and any student-related questions and/or problems.

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COUNCIL ACTIVITIES

Dance Committees: These committees are composed of student council officers plus homeroom representatives and volunteers from any of the four classes. Meetings are scheduled prior to each of the dances the student council runs.

Class Activities: The Student Council will organize and run class activities. Although they may vary from year to year, class activities can include such events as field days, dances, semi-formals, class nights, and such events as Big Falcon/Little Falcon get-togethers.

Prom Committees: The Xavier Prom committees consist of junior and senior student council officers and any junior and senior volunteers who are interested in planning the annual Xavier Junior and Senior Proms. They have input regarding decorations, prom favors, programs, music, site, menu, etc.

Xaverian Missions Spirit Week: During this week in March, SAC, in conjunction with the Ryken Service Society, sponsors numerous activities designed to help generate Xavier spirit. Highlights of the week include an intramural championship basketball game and collections for the Xaverian Brothers' Missions.

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The Monsignor Wilson Chapter of the National Honor Society includes qualified sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Besides honoring outstanding students, the main thrust of the local chapter is to give service to the school community. Members of the society are expected to tutor students and to assist at parent programs, the entrance test, career night, Alumni Associations events, and whenever called upon by any segment of the school community. Miss Jayne Vitale is the moderator of the Honor Society.

Tutoring is perhaps the society's chief activity. Tutoring is done on the basis of need and at a convenient time for both parties in Room 104; it is perfected by the moderator. At the end of each marking period, tutors write reports of each student for his teacher and guidance counselor. Tutoring is done in addition to the extra help that is given by the subject teacher.

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INTEREST CLUBS

Xavier offers many extracurricular activities including the Art Club, Cultural Diversity Club, engineering Club, Peer Awareness Council, Italian Club, Math Team, Model Congress, Model Court, Model United Nations, Debate Team, MYARC, School Newspaper (the KESTRAL), yearbook (the DON), Table Tennis Club, School Musical, Students for Life, Drama Club, Ski Club, Band and Chorus, Ryken Service Society, and the Literary Magazine.

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INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAM

Xavier High School is a member of the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference and is therefore bound by all rules of that organization. Xavier competes in the Southern Connecticut Conference. Mr. Tony Jaskot, Xavier's Athletic Director; Mr. Tim Kohs, the Assistant Athletic Director; and a competent coaching staff supervise interscholastic sports on varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen level. A Sports Information night is held for parents of athletes prior to the beginning of each season.

Xavier offers a wide variety of interscholastic sports each season:

Eligibility: Students who fail two or more subjects at the end of a marking period may not participate in extracurricular activities of any kind for the entire next marking period, with the time of the ineligibility beginning on the day grades are reported to the studies office. Parents desiring to have their sons become ineligible may do so by notifying one of the Academic Deans and/or the Dean of Students. At any time during the year, teachers may submit to the Academic Deans and/or the Dean of Students the names of students they think should become ineligible because of studies, poor attitude, or academic indifference. A meeting will be called with the student's teachers to determine his status.

Physical Exams: Any student trying out for any team must have had a physical examination AFTER June 1st of the summer prior to the opening of school.

Insurance: Xavier High School has non-duplicating insurance. For any athletic injury, a parent must first make claim against his or her own insurance. The school insurance covers what the parent's insurance does not. Forms are available in the business office.

Intramurals: Xavier also offers an extensive intramural program for its students including basketball, golf, volleyball, weight training and conditioning, wrestling, mountain biking and ping pong. Offerings vary each year based on student interest.

Player Participation in more than one sport: CIAC regulations govern in this area. In addition, a student who makes a team after the final cut cannot withdraw from one team during a sport's season to become a member of another team except by mutual consent of the coaches.

Absenteeism: Any day a student is absent from school he is normally ineligible to play in an athletic contest. He should neither report for practice nor dress for the game. Any student reporting to school late in order to be eligible for practice or a game may be declared ineligible by the administration.

Practice Time: On school days students should be able to leave school after a maximum practice time of three hours. There will be no practice sessions on Sundays or the following major holidays: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Good Friday, and Memorial Day. Any exception to these policies will be made by the administration.

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GALLUZZO MEDIA TECHNOLOGY CENTER

The Galluzzo Center, opened on November 17, 2001, is Xavier's state-of-the-art Media Technology Center.

Hours: On school days, the Center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Circulation: Books and back issues of magazines may be taken out for a three-week period and may be renewed. Current issues of magazines and reference books circulate only overnight. Videos may be checked out for three days. A fine of five cents per school day is charged for overdue materials.

Research Tools: OPAC's (on-line public access computers) is the electronic card catalogue that lists the media in the center by author/title or subject. Periodical indexes include Abridged Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature, Abridged Catholic Periodical and Literature Index and Indexes to American Heritage and American History. Students have access to the Internet for research purposes only. There are several online databases available for students to use. These may be found on the XHS website as well as on the desktops in the media center. They include: Grolier Encyclopedia, History Resource Center, Contemporary Literary Criticism, World's Best Poetry, World Almanac Reference, and the Connecticut Digital Library (www.iconn.org) which provides access to many resources from newspapers and magazines as well as from Infotrac, General Reference Gold and Discovering Collection (a source for history, literature and science). The staff of the Galluzzo Center is willing to offer assistance to students and faculty with the location and use of all informational resources.

Equipment: There are twenty-five computers and ten laptops, which have Microsoft Office and on-line databases available for students. Presently our Software Standards are Windows 2000 Professional Operating System and Microsoft Office 2000 Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access application software. The Galluzzo Center functions as a wireless network system. There is also a scanner, photocopier, digital camera, LCD projector for PowerPoint presentations, video camera, and DVD player available for classroom use.

Atmosphere: An atmosphere of quiet study prevails in the media technology center. No game playing is permitted in the media center except for Chess. Students are not allowed to use computers for video games or social use.

A-V: The Galluzzo Center maintains a significant collection of a-v materials and equipment that is available for student and faculty use.

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