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Back to School! Back to 7100 Shore Road!

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  • Check Back Frequently for Updates on the 2024-2025 School Year!

2024-2025 School Calendar

The 2024-2025 school calendar is now out! 

Important Notes about the 2024-2025 School Calendar

• Please note that any and all calendar dates are subject to change. 
• For questions regarding upcoming dates, please contact Ms. Stephanie Lorenzo P'26, Director of Communications, at communications@vko29.com
Opening Week Schedule • September 2024
Tuesday, September 3
Faculty report to Campus

Wednesday, September 4
Please read opening week information carefully as each grade will report to campus at different times

8:30 - 10:30 Senior Orientation; report to homeroom
9:30 - 11:30 Junior Orientation; report to homeroom
10:30 - 12:30 Sophomore Orientation; report to homeroom
(Freshmen do not report to campus on 9/4)

8:15 - 9:45 7th and 8th grade Orientation; report to Genesis Commons

10:15 - 12:15 6th Grade Orientation; report to Genesis Commons

* Cafeteria will NOT be open to purchase food
* No Private Bus Service
* All students must be in full uniform. If your uniform is backordered, or has not arrived yet, please wear a white polo shirt and khakis. 
Thursday, September 5
Please read carefully as different grade levels report to campus at different times. 

Freshmen: Report to campus at 8:30, report to homeroom. Dismissal will be at 2:30PM. Lunch will be provided. 

Genesis (all grades): Report to campus at 8:30, report to Genesis Commons. Dismissal at 12PM.

All other grade levels are not required to be in attendance, except for those that have signed up to help with Big X, Little x. To sign up, or for more information, please contact Mr. Dormer at jdormer@vko29.com.

Friday, September 6
Please read carefully as not all grade levels are required to be in attendance each day, and times vary across grades. 

Freshmen report to campus at 8:20. Please report to homeroom. Dismissal is at 12:30PM.

Genesis - no school

All other grade levels are not required to be on campus, except for those students who have signed up to participate in the Big X, Little x program. For information or to sign up, please contact Mr. John Dormer at jdormer@vko29.com.e

* Cafeteria will NOT be open to purchase food
* No Private Bus Service
* All students must be in full uniform. If your uniform is backordered, or has not arrived yet, please wear a white polo shirt and khakis. 

iPad Information



Dress Code & Uniform Requirements



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Athletic Tryout Information

Any student trying out for a sport needs to have an updated annual physical form uploaded to his or her Magnus account. For general questions about our athletic program, please contact Mr. Brian McCartney '04 P'26, at bmccartney@vko29.com. 

2024-2025 Tryout Information

List of 11 frequently asked questions.

  • Boys Soccer

    Varsity Tryouts 8/19 & 8/20 @ Aviator - 8 – 10:30 am.  Please email Coach Penta @ mpenta@vko29.com for more details.

    JV Tryouts 8/19 & 8/20 @ Aviator - 8 – 10:30 am. Please email Coach Barone @ salvatore.barone95@gmail.com for more details.

    We invite all incoming and returning soccer players interested in trying out for the Xaverian Soccer Program to join our summer conditioning program.
    Program Details:
    • Dates: July 8th - August 9th (Monday-Thursday).
    • Location: Baseball fields on Bay Ridge Parkway (75th St) and Shore Road
    • Time: 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM (Please arrive by 7:50 AM)
    Action Required: Please fill out this google form 2024 Boys JV Soccer Tryouts  for the 2024 Boys JV Soccer Tryouts, regardless of your attendance in the summer program. This helps us know how many players to expect at the tryouts on August 19th.

    Important Information:
    • The summer conditioning program is not mandatory but highly recommended for those serious about playing high school soccer.
    • It will help you understand the physical demands of the sport and build the necessary fitness for the season.
    • Participation in the summer sessions does not guarantee a spot on the team, nor will non-attendance be held against you during tryouts.
     


  • Girls Tennis

    8/20 & 8/21 @ JJ Carty Park (Fort Hamilton Parkway & 97th St.)  8 am – 12 pm. Preseason practices will begin for all that make the team 8/22. Please email Coach Alfredo @ aalfredo@xaverian.org for more details.


  • Football

    Voluntary workouts will start the second week of July from 9:30 am - 11:00 am Monday - Thursday at Xaverian and will continue until 8/8. Pre-season begins Saturday  8/17.  Please contact Coach Fountaine @ kfountaine@vko29.com for more details.

  • Dance

    Tryouts will take place on August 22 at Xaverian 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm. Please email aromero@vko29.com  for further details. 


  • Step

    Tryouts will take place on 8/20 at Xaverian from 12:30 to 4:30. Please email Coach Lorenzo at slorenzo@vko29.com for further details.

    Clippers are encouraged to attend two STEP clinics in July. To register, please visit znk.vko29.com/summer.

  • Girls Volleyball

    8/19 & 8/20 in the school gym 8 – 10 am for all returning JV and Varsity; 10 am – 12 pm for all new / incoming players. Please email Coach Marie Raico for more details.

    If you are planning to tryout, please fill out this Google Form. Please know that items will only be ordered for your daughter if she makes the official team roster for the Fall 2024 Season.


  • Boys Cross Country

     Sign-up will take place the first full week of  school. Please email Coach Brian McCartney for more details. 

    *If interested, throughout the Summer, members from the team meet to go for optional runs every Monday and Thursday at Owls Head Park at 9:15am, they meet in the park at the benches along 68th Street where it intersects Narrows. These are not practices, nor mandatory to be on the team.




  • Bowling

    Tryouts will take place the second week of school.  Please email dmace@vko29.com for more details.

  • Girls Soccer

     8/19 & 8/20 @ Aviator - 7 – 10:00 am.  Please email Coach Meagher @ emeagher@vko29.com for more details.


  • Cheerleading

    Tryouts will take place on 8/19 at Xaverian 10:30am – 4:30 pm. Please email Coach Richroath @ erichroath@vko29.com for further details. 

    Please note that all Clippers who make either the JV or the Varsity team will be expected to attend sleepaway Cheer Camp from August 27-30. There will be a $500 fee for Cheer Camp. 

  • Girls Cross Country

    Sign up will take place the first week of school.  Please email jmaiocco@vko29.com for more details.


List of 18 frequently asked questions.

Middle School Athletic Offerings

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

  • Dance

    For more information, please email Maggie Comer at mcomer@vko29.com.

  • Flag Football

    For more information, please email Victoria Burgarella at vburgarella@vko29.com.

  • Cross Country Track

    For more information, please email Ann McCartney at amccartney@vko29.com.

  • Volleyball Clinics

    For more information, please email Ann McCartney at amccartney@vko29.com.

  • Intramural Basketball

    Intramural basketball will begin in the spring. For more information, please email Frank Elie at felie@vko29.com.

  • Cheer

    Genesis Cheerleading will begin in September, with tryouts after school begins. Please email Jessica Healey at jhealey@vko29.com for more information.

Back to School FAQ

List of 7 frequently asked questions.

  • Are there supply lists for High School grade levels?

    No. There are no supply lists for high school grade levels. Students will receive instruction upon their first day of classes when their teachers will give them each a syllabus outlining the course. 

    Students should bring their charged iPads, a notebook, and pens and pencils on the first day of school. 

  • When will I receive my iPad?

    6th, 9th, and transfer students will receive their iPad on their orientation day. 

    Students will be given a case and charger; they are welcome to purchase a keyboard and stylus for their new devices. 

  • Will I have a locker?

    All Genesis students will be assigned a locker. Students will need a combination lock for their lockers. 

    All returning high school students will retain their locker from last year. All new high school students will be given a new locker. Your locker and locker combination will be posted to your Harbor account by orientation day. There is no need to buy a lock, the locker has a built in lock. There will be time to go to your locker during your orientation sessions.

  • What are the uniform requirements?

    Uniform requirements can be found at the top of this page. 

  • Is the fitness center open to students?

    The fitness center is open to students daily from 2:30PM to 3:30PM. 

  • Where do I eat lunch?

    Students in all grades 6-12, will eat lunch in the cafeteria or in Alumni Hall on the 3rd floor. Students are free to choose which location they would prefer to eat. Lunch is available to purchase in the cafeteria, or they can bring their lunch from home. 

  • When will I get my metrocard?

    Students who are eligible for a metrocard (based upon their home address) will receive theirs in their homerooms during orientation week.

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

Once again, welcome home! We are looking forward to seeing you in September.

Xaverian

Established in 1957, Xaverian is one of thirteen schools nationwide sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers.