We understand that an entry student will not possess all of these qualities.  However, a successful student at St. Francis Xavier will be able to attain these qualities by the time of graduation.

- A successful SFXP student is a learner; the individual possesses a desire to acquire knowledge and to discover.

- A successful SFXP student is an active participant in his/her faith.  We are a faith community which exists because of the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and the Gospels of Jesus Christ.

- A successful SFXP student is someone who wants to be here.  While it is true that the parent is the primary educator and properly should make the decisions for a child until the age of majority, a student who is opposed to being here will find our academic, social, and spiritual expectations odious.

- A successful SFXP student is respectful, kind, and thoughtful.

- A successful SFXP student is honest, responsible, and trustworthy.

- A successful SFXP student is a good listener and has the ability to focus in class.  The degree to which a student lacks self-control is the degree to which a student will find unhappiness in our setting.

- A successful SFXP student is attentive.  He or she absorbs what is taught and transforms the lesson into action- either academic, social, or spiritual. 

- A successful SFXP student is successful in test-taking and knows the value of academic rigor.

- A successful SFXP student is organized. He or she is able to manage time.  The individual can handle a varied program, keep track of his or her possessions, and present material in a clear and efficient manner.

- A successful SFXP student is intellectually curious.  He or she is a self-starter and possesses an enthusiasm for learning.

- A successful SFXP student is well presented.  The individual cares about his or her appearance and will take pride in the privilege of wearing a St. Francis Xavier Preparatory School uniform and the other requirements of appearance.

- A successful SFXP student is confident, but with ego in check.  At St. Francis Xavier Preparatory School, we believe God’s plan for the worth, value, and dignity of all precludes individuals from feeling a bit “more worthy.”

- A successful SFXP student is one who respects life from inception to a natural death.

- A successful SFXP student is committed to service for others.  He or she values service to the community and is able to put others before self.

- A successful SFXP student is well-rounded.  He or she wants to be a part in the lifeblood of the school, its programs, and its opportunities.