• All instruction in each subject taught are aligned to implement the Archdiocese of Washington Content Standards.  
• Assessments are aligned to Standards so that teachers are able to determine students’ progress in content areas.
• Core Courses at St. Francis Xavier are as follows: Religion, Mathematics, English/Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. 
• Other required courses are Physical Education, Music, Spanish, and Art.

High Schools:
Some of our recent graduates are attending high schools such as:

• Archbishop Carroll
• Bishop McNamara
• Bishop O'Connell 
• Bishop Ireton 
• DeMatha
• Elizabeth Seton
• Georgetown Visitation
• Gonzaga
• Our Lady of Good Counsel
• Holy Cross
• Landon School
• St. John's College High School
• St. Pauls VI
• St. Mary’s Ryken
• St. Vincent Pallotti
• Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts