Literature IV:
Xavier strives to prepare students to be effective and trusted
community leaders. To meet this end the school presents thought
provoking discussions of society and the role of each individual
in promoting the good of society. Literature often reflects upon
the ills and duties of society and the attempts of men and women
to clarify which is which. This course uses literature to pose
serious questions regarding social mores, individual rights, modernization,
cultural preservation and the nature of truth. Students will analyze
the scenarios presented in novels and films and thereby springboard
into an in depth discussion of their own society.
Social Studies(Civics) :
This course is designed to sharpen students' social science skills
already acquired by identifying the issues and themes that confront
Micronesia today and being able to investigate, analyze, synthesize,
and make projection for the future. It also encourages students
to have more interest in the government and their rights and duties
as responsible citizens.
Religion IV :
This course relies heavily on the maturation of the seniors' faith
and reflective abilities. It takes personal opinions as a starting
point for in-depth discussions, reflection papers on life matters,
and individual and group debates on moral issues. Taking Christian
morality as the foundation for making decisions, the course is
framed in such as way as to incorporate a contemporary veiwpoint
of the role of Jesus Christ, understanding the intricacies of
values, choices, and morality, researching and debating the moral
issues such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, etc.,
and in-depth discussions about the sensitive subject of sexuality,
love, marriage, commitment.
Physics:
This course in Physics gives students a means by which to learn
about natural phenomena in their immediate environment and technology
that has a profound effect on their lives through hands-on experience,
hypothesizing and research.
Calculus:
This course in calculus serves to shapren math skills already
acquired and to introduce new skills that are necessary to areas
of study such as science and economics. This course also encourages
students to find insight into the language, the logic and the
solutions of calculus.
English for College
The philosophy of the English for College course is that students
who are able to look more critically at the barrage of opinions
and beliefs in the world today will be better equipped to understand
which arguments are sound, which are not, and how best to order
their lives according to their discoveries.
Senior Service Project (SSP) & Community
Service Project (CSP)* :
*SSP & CSP are requirements for graduation.
ELECTIVES
Economics
Japanese
Psychology
Computer Repair and Maintentance
