XCEL

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• XCEL

  The application will be open by Wednesday, 2/5.
  
  XCEL is a summer enrichment program that integrates educational, spiritual, and leadership development for young women and men entering the eighth grade in September. In the Xaverian tradition, we seek students who possess zeal in the classroom and humility in their leadership.
  
  

  The program will run from June 30th to July 31st, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm. There is no XCEL on Fridays or on July 4th. 

  
  The daily morning schedule includes TACHS prep classes, as well as elective course options in robotics, film production, forensics, micro bit and drone programming, journalism, and the history of Bay Ridge, followed by a variety of recreational activities in the afternoon. Our location across the street from Shore Road Park allows for outdoor extracurricular activities as well. XCEL integrates its classroom curriculum with hands-on learning experiences. 
  
  Interested in applying to the XCEL Program? Mark your calendar with these key dates:
  
  

  Starts - June 30th
  Ends - July 31st

   

  The application will be open by Wednesday, 2/5.

   

  Application Due - Wednesday, 4/2

  Report Cards/Recs Due - Wednesday 4/9

   

  Decisions will be sent at the beginning of May.
  
  

  While academic enrichment is a major component of the program, equally important is a focus on the students’ spiritual and leadership development. Along with leadership seminars and team-building programs, students also participate in a service project to directly impact their community.
  
  Please Note:
  
  Bus service is available to and from Rockaway and Staten Island.
  
  

  These are the only stops for XCEL (Bus service is free):

   

  Staten Island Fun Park

  215 Schmidts lane

  Pick-up time: 7:50 AM

  Afternoon: leaving Xaverian at 2 PM

   

  Rockaways: 7:50 AM

  Mornings: St Francis de Sales Church

  Pick-up time: 7:50 AM

  Afternoon: leaving Xaverian at 2 PM

  Two stops in the afternoon- Breezy Shopping Center and St Francis de Sales Church.

  
  
  Seats are limited. 
  
  While participating in XCEL is undoubtedly enriching and valuable for personal growth, it's important to note that general high school admissions decisions are primarily based on a holistic review of various factors, including academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and teacher/principal recommendations. While participation in XCEL can demonstrate your initiative and passion for learning, it's not a determining factor in the high school admissions process.