The foreign language teachers at Xavier are committed to these expectations through their regular class work and by making themselves available to their students who come for help. The faculty attempts to maintain an atmosphere of mutual learning by respecting student contributions. Oral and written quizzes and tests measure the students' achievements in the 4 language skills.
Teachers also take homework and class participation into account in the overall grade.
The department also uses computers as part of the instructional program. The Xavier Foreign Language Department expects its students to continue the study of their respective foreign languages on the College level. With this in mind, the form and content of the Xavier Foreign Language program aims to provide a solid foundation for a successful continuation of the study of a foreign language beyond the four years of High School.