[17], In 2016, the school acquired space inside a 25 story building, 35 West 15th Street, to house Fernandez-Duminuco Hall, occupying 45,000 square feet (4,200m2) of space in the basement and six floors. Xavier High School is an independent university-preparatory high school for boys run by the USA Northeast Province of the Society of Jesus in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Since 1847, Xavier has formed young men to transform the world for God's greater glory. Athletics are an extension of the classroom and Xavier mission, where there is a mutual respect among players, coaches, and parents. Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) sanctioned Volleyball and Basketball teams. Sports schedules, directions and other information may be found on each sports websites (noted below). Stephen, Church of Sts. Council for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity. My teammates have been my brothers since freshman football tryouts and will continue to be by my side long after my playing days at Xavier are over.. Smith, who will be replacing current Headmaster Michael LiVigni, is to become the first female headmaster in the over 170 year history of the school. Participation in military studies was declared optional in 1971. Xavier Athleticsencourages the development of multi-sport athletes and follows appropriate periodization in our strength and conditioning programs. Xavier provides the perfect balancebetween a rigorouseducation and a comfortable environment in which to live, grow, and most importantly learn. The team also won the CHSAA Intersectional Championships in 2017 and 2019. It's easier than ever to know when & where SFX is competing! [9], As of the 201516 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,068 students and 69.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a studentteacher ratio of 15.3:1. Copyright 2022, St. Francis Xavier Catholic School. Default Staff Template: Speckled_Pattern Copyright 2022 - St Francis Xavier Catholic School All Rights Reserved, 2055 Heitman Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901, Click here to view the Athletics Calendar, Tropical Nights End-of-Year Gala 04.28.2023, Cross Country (Girls and Boys Grades K-8), Track & Field (Boys and Girls Grades 6-8). [5], A military training unit began at the school in 1886 under the direction of the National Guard, and membership became mandatory in 1892. The feeling that I have running on the field with my brothers is something that cannot be put into words. Website Navigation Sports at Xavier have given me the opportunity to be a part of something special. Xavier, a Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) member, provides its students the opportunity to pursue a wide variety of sports: baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-country, football, fencing, golf, hockey, indoor/outdoor track and field, rugby, soccer, lacrosse, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.

As we have returned from COVID, we are so pleased that clubs and athletics have also returned. St. Francis Xavier Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, or sex in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, nor in the hiring of faculty and staff. The two schools compete in an annual "Turkey Bowl", the oldest high school football rivalry in New York City. Welcome to St. Francis Xavier School Athletics! From Roboticsto New York Literature, students develop critical, creative thinking skills. The Swim Team first moved up to the CHSAA's 'A' Division in the early 1990s. "NO-CUT" INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS & BOYS. "NYC's Xavier HS Names 1st Female Headmaster in Its 174-Year History." Other extracurricular activities include boxing club, choir, speech and debate, chess team, anime, film, science fiction, and skiing /snowboard clubs, school newspaper, The Review, drama productions, UNICEF Club, and the Blue Knight Jazz Band. All Rights Reserved. The school offers courses under the categories of religion, English, history, modern and classical languages, mathematics, science, fine arts, computer science and technology, military science, health and physical education, and a guidance department program. Students in good standing may choose to participate in our Interscholastic Athletic Program from 5th grade* through 8th grade. *The fifth grade program is an instructional program. Help. [14] In 2010, the team defended their outdoor victory as sophomores. Your web browser does not support the