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SCHOOL PROFILE St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School is a Catholic college preparatory school that offers unique courses, not typically available at the high school level. International students will be able to try subjects like Computer Applications, Criminal Justice, 3D Design, Architectural Drafting, Statistics, Accounting and Marketing. FACILITIES The academic wing includes a chapel, computer labs, science labs, a large guidance suite, and an expansive library media center. Each classroom is equipped with the latest in technology. The school’s performing arts center includes a 749-seat theater plus new rooms for band, chorus, drama and art. SPORTS AND ARTS St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School athletics has a rich tradition of success, and typically, well over half of the student body participates each year. St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School’s art program is also very impressive. The Xavier Theater Academy is an intensive learning/performance class geared toward dedica

SCHOOL PROFILE Founded in 1952, Norfolk Christian School is a coeducational private school in southern Virginia. With a solid college preparatory curriculum, including a selection of Advanced Placement courses and a dual credit program with a local university, the high school prepares students for success. FACILITIES Norfolk Christian School is located in historic Norfolk, on the Chesapeake Bay. The school’s 12-acre campus has state-of-the-art facilities like one-to-one technology, three computer labs, plus sports fields, gymnasiums, and a tennis court. SPORTS AND ARTS Offering a variety of sports, international students are encouraged to participate in high school athletics. The school offers students various avenues for artistic exploration and expression through visual, musical and dramatic programs both curricular and extracurricular. Norfolk Christian Schools' award winning choral department consistently earns superior and excellent ratings at all festivals and competitions. The

Founded in 1993, Skutt Catholic High School is a college preparatory high school. The school emphasizes academic excellence. Over the past decade, 100 students were national recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program and five students have achieved perfect scores on the college entrance exams too. FACILITIES With modern facilities, the school offers six computer labs and smartboard classrooms. Skutt Catholic has also recently added a new artificial turf football and soccer field. SPORTS AND ARTS International students, looking to participate in high school athletics, can join 12 varsity sports teams. Skutt Catholic has also won 68 state championships in the past decade of competition. Students not interested in athletics can participate in an award-winning music, drama, and fine arts program. The school was awarded a silver medal in the National Scholastic Arts Awards Competition held at Carnegie Hall, in New York City. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Located in the heart o