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Mission and Philosophy

The universe is a place subject to a number of fundamental scientific principles. An understanding of these principles will better prepare our students to cope with a world in which rapid technological developments are taking place. As knowledge rapidly expands, it is most important for students to learn to make rational and moral decisions based upon scientific principles and their Catholic Christian values.

The skills and knowledge afforded students to make these types of decisions should reflect their appropriate level of intellectual and emotional growth. This curriculum is designed to stimulate curiosity and to develop ethically and morally responsible, scientifically literate citizens. This curriculum stresses the process of science as a way of learning and further emphasizing that scientific knowledge is always subject to change based on additional knowledge.

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EPICS

EPICS is a design-based, service learning program that teaches students about engineering and technology fields while civically engaging them in their local communities. The program was founded at Purdue University in 1995, and has grown at Purdue and beyond to include nearly a dozen national and international universities. The high school program, EPICS/High, which began in 2004, can be found at three dozen high schools in 6 states across the country, including Xavier College Preparatory. In the EPICS/High program, teams of students work together on projects that address the engineering and technology-based needs of community service and educational organizations. This partnership provides many benefits to the students and the community alike. Students are introduced to engineering, technical design, and social responsibility, while community partners gain access to resources needed to provide valuable services to their organization. EPICS at Xavier provides a means to using engineering and service to integrate and understand the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching.

Science Faculty

Agatha Andersen, M.Ed.

Science Teacher

Science Club Moderator

PHY 111 for Rio Salado | PHY 112 for Rio Salado
Camille King, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Science Teacher

Science Club Moderator | WAX Club Moderator

BIO 160 for Rio Salado
Nicole Mabante, M.S.

Science Teacher

Liturgical Set-up | Science Technology Coordinator

CHM 130/CHM130LL for Rio Salado | CHM 151/CHM151LL for Rio Salado
Brian McNerney, Ph.D

Chemistry Teacher | Co-Head Coach Badminton | Head Coach Junior Varsity Softball

Junior Class Student Council Moderator

CHM 130/CHM130LL for Rio Salado
Sarah Schimpp, M.S.

Science Teacher

EPICS Moderator

BIO 105 for Rio Salado
Jennifer Weiland, M.Ed., ’91

Science Teacher | Science Department Chair

Curriculum Council Member | Science Advanced Projects Moderator

BIO 100 for Rio Salado