Discover our School
Our school respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the ancestral, traditional and unceded Indigenous territory of the Algonquin Peoples,
on whose territory we pray, learn, play and work.
The OCSB acknowledges the suffering experienced by Indigenous peoples in Canada's Residential Schools and is committed to Truth and Reconciliation. Read the OCSB Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action to learn more.
Welcome to St. Francis Xavier Tour slideshow
Our Family of Schools
We welcome students from the following OCSB feeder schools:
St. Thomas More (*only students in the Leitrim/Findlay Creek area)
Grade 7&8 Timetable
All students are expected to be seated, ready to begin class, when the final bell rings for each period.
First Bell 7:55 AM
Period 1 8:00 AM - 8:55 AM
Period 2 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Period 3 9:55 AM - 10:45 AM
Period 4 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM
Lunch 11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Period 5 12:25 PM - 1:15 PM
Period 6 1:20 PM - 2:10 PM
Grade 9-12 Timetable
All students are expected to be seated, ready to begin class, when the final bell rings for each period.
Grades 9-12
Period 1 8:00 AM - 9:25 AM
Period 2 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Lunch 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Period 3 11:35 AM - 12:50 PM
Period 4 12:55 PM - 2:10 PM
Coyote Hub — Learning Commons
Teacher Librarian: Erin Comerford
Library Technician: Lise Morin
The Learning Commons (also known as the Coyote Hub) is a dynamic student-centred space with flexible seating designed to meet a variety of students’ needs. Resources include fiction and non-fiction books, magazines, online databases, Chromebooks, 3D printer, cards and games. We also have a high-speed printer that students can print to from any Chromebook. Library staff are happy to provide assistance with locating resources, borrowing technology or using the printer.
Located within the Learning Commons is a Wellness Room dedicated to mindfulness. It is a quiet space for individual work, reflection or meditation. To encourage students to be present no technology is permitted in the Wellness Room.
Cafeteria
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The Cafeteria is run by Chartwells
Ontario Food and Beverage Policy
Missed breakfast at home, had an early practice, or want to eat breakfast with a friend? Visit the Breakfast Club every morning in the Tuck Shop from 7:30-8:00 AM for a free (Covid-friendly grab-and-go) breakfast!
Spirituality
St. Francis Xavier High School is privileged to have its own chapel. The chapel, located off the atrium, is the focus of the spiritual life of the school. The chapel is used for private prayer and class liturgical celebrations.
Chaplaincy Department
Our school's Chaplaincy Leader is Thom Moloney. Thom holds a bachelor degree in Theology from Dominican University, and received his master's and licentiate in Canon Law from St. Paul University. He served the Archdiocese of Ottawa as Vice-Chancellor and is beginning his third year in chaplaincy with the Ottawa Catholic School Board. Thom can be reached anytime via the school’s main number.
High school chaplaincy is a ministry of presence to staff, students and their families. The Chaplaincy Leader helps to create an atmosphere of care, concern and compassion. Through the Chaplaincy Leader, community worship, prayer and social action projects are animated. The Chaplaincy Leader also fosters liaisons with local parish communities and the diocese and assists the school and parents in helping students practice their faith by loving God and neighbour. Personal and Catholic Christian development will be provided through pastoral counselling, class visits, social action projects, and preparation for various liturgical activities and celebrations.
Parish links
Our school community is served by the following parishes:
Our Lady of the Visitation Parish
Lent for Families - February 27 March 6 March 13
Policies and procedures
Safe Schools Policies
Ontario Student Code of Conduct
Bullying Prevention and Intervention