Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters
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Contents
Staff
Scott Summers (headmaster), Ororo Munroe (headmistress)
Kurt Wagner - Dance, German
Sam Guthrie - Flight
Cain Marko - American History
Nathan Dayspring - International Relations, Languages
Lorna Dane - Philosophy, Cooking
Bobby Drake - Mathematics
David Haller - School Counsellor (on stress leave)
Marie D'Ancato - Residential Advisor
Danielle Moonstar - Residential Advisor, School Secretary
Dr. Amelia Voght - School Doctor
Note: Any subjects not specifically covered by a PC are assumed to be taught by one of the NPC teachers hired by Charles for that purpose.
Students
Freshman
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
Resident Graduates/ College Students
NPCs
Xavier's has a large floating population of regular students who don't have journals but are sometimes referred to in logs etc. This includes the Stepford Cuckoos, brought to the school as the result of an X-Men mission, Talia Lewis who was rescued from Mistra and Eliane Courchesne, brought to the school from France, as well as Artie Maddicks, Leong and Nga, younger siblings of Xi'an Coy Manh and Leyu Yoshida, younger sister of Shiro Yoshida.
See the [X-Project website] for a list of unplayed student (and teacher) characters.
Layout
Living Quarters - Staff
The staff quarters are situated on the third floor of the mansion. They have suites comprising of two bedrooms, a kitchenette, bathroom and a living area. Some of the staff share a suite, others prefer their space.
Living Quarters - Graduates/Senior Students
Students over the age of eighteen are able to move into a two-bedroom suite, modelled along the lines of the staff quarters. The suite comprises of two bedrooms, kitchenette, bathroom and living area.
Living Quarters - Students
Students under the age of eighteen live on the second floor, in the student suites. These are three double bedrooms (two per room) clustered around a common area, kitchenette and bathroom.
Infirmary/Medlab
The infirmary and medlab are situated in the basement, along with the Danger Room, Hanger and Situation Room (see the X-Men).
The Grounds
Classes
Syllabus
This is the range of classes offered at Xavier's. Any classes not covered by staff PCs can be assumed to be either taken by an NPC, by correspondence, or on an individual project basis.
Ages 6 though 12* - 6 classes per semester, standard requirements by age and grade level
Math (Ability based)
English
Grammar/Spelling/Vocabulary/Literature/Writing (Ability based, double period)
Science
Earth Science (Geology, Astronomy, Meteorology)
Life Science (Biology, Ecology, Botany, Zoology)
Social Studies
Geography
World History (Pre WWI)
World History (Post WWI)
United States History
United States Government
Physical Education
Creative Arts
Art
Music
*Advanced classes can be allowed on a case by case basis.
Ages 12 through 17/18 - 5 to 7 classes per semester, depending on
ability and grade and age level.
Many advanced classes are held as independant study or are project-based.
Math (Ability based)
Algebra
Triginometry / Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Beyond Calculus
Business Math
Statistics
English
American Literature
European Literature
World Literature
Political Literature
Introduction to Shakespere
Creative Writing
Technical Writing
Journalism
Mythology
Science
Geology
Astrology
Biology
The Biology of Mutation
Genetics
Anatomy/Physiology
Ecology
Physics
Chemistry
Advanced Chemistry
Introduction to Physical Science
Organic Chemistry
Health and Wellness
Weird Physics*
Social Studies
World History (Pre WWI)
World History (Post WWI)
United States History
World Government
European History
International Relations
Sociology
Communications
Media Studies
Speech
Psychology
Philosophy
Ethics
Introduction to Business
Economics
Physical Education
Self Defense
Advanced Self-Defence* (Encompasses a variety of martial arts and other fighting styles taught by a number of staff members, both on and off campus)
Gymnastics
Dance* (Encompasses several forms taught by a number of staff members, both on and off campus)
Flight* (For students whose mutations allow for physical flight) Fencing
Creative Arts
Art
Basic Art
Art History
Student-chosen art projects
Music
Instrumental (including voice)
Music Theory
Music Composition
Student-chosen music studies* (The school band falls under this category)
Technology Studies
Intro to Computer Science
Programming* (encompasses a variety of languages)
Systems Analysis
Mechanical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Computer Engineering
Languages: Russian, with Arabic and Hindi reading groups
*Advanced classes can be allowed on a case by case basis.
Powers Training
All students are enrolled in required and regular powers training on a weekly basis, with rotating teachers. While not every member of the staff can tutor every student directly in their power, a number of them have experience with mutations other than their own: Scott, for example, wouldn't be able to teach Kyle anything about optic blasts (as Kyle doesn't have them) but having worked so extensively with Hank for so long, he would have some useful tips for someone with a physical mutation.
In terms of making reference to these classes in logs or in posts/emails, we'd just ask you to clear references with teachers and their activities to the players of those characters first; we think that offers the right combination of spontaneity and flexibility, while making sure that no one is said to be teaching if they're in Mongolia or some such thing. (None of this should or is meant to prevent individual tutoring, should you believe your student character needs/would like some.)
As we stated in the last announcement on this, there's certainly no requirement that any of this be logged, but it needs to be understood by everyone that it IS going on.
