New Family Question and Answers

If there are any other questions you have, please contact us at 913.345.1411.


Receiving Information:

What information should I be getting from the school?
At a minimum, you should be receiving a Parent Newsletter once a month in your mailbox. You will also receive other information such as invitations to parties and events. You will receive emailed Progress Reports approximately every two weeks from your student’s teachers. Please keep your email address current.

Who do I contact if I change my address, email address or am not receiving any information from the school?
Contact Stephanie Koch in the Academic Principal’s Office at 913.319.2408 or skoch@stasaints.net

How do I contact teachers or staff members?
Go to www.stasaints.net/staff to find out how to reach any teacher or staff member via email or phone number. You my also call the main school phone number at 913.345.1411

Orientation:

What happens on Orientation Day?
Students during Orientation will pay book fees, take their school pictures, create their email address and computer logins and be assigned their lockers. Students will also receive their class schedule and freshmen will walk through a mock school day to find all of their classes and meet their teachers.

Do parents accompany their student to Orientation?
No. Orientation is the unofficial first day of school.

What do students wear to Orientation?
Students are not required to wear their uniforms to orientation. The dress is business casual. Jeans, t-shirts, shorts and flip-flops are not allowed. Boys should have their hair cut appropriately and be properly shaved. Girls should be dressed modestly, with no bare midriff or cleavage showing.

Where do I drop my student off for Orientation and the first day of school?
For Orientation, freshmen should come through the circle drive on the south side of school. For the first day of school, drop off your student on north side of the school by the Commons doors.

Volunteering:

What kind of volunteer activities are available at the school?
Parent volunteers are essential to our school community and every parent is encouraged to become involved in some way. There are many volunteer opportunities at Saint Thomas Aquinas from assisting at special events such as Extravaganza and serving on Parent Guild and Mothers’ Club to assisting with individual athletics and organizations.

How do I volunteer?
Fill out the volunteer sign-up sheet that you receive in the July Back-To-School mailing. You can also sign up online at www.stasaints.net/volunteer .

Physical Forms:

When do I have to turn in the physical form?
Saint Thomas Aquinas MUST have a copy of the athlete’s physical on file before he/she can begin practice.

When do I have the physical done?
The physical is a yearly exam and has to be dated after May 1.

Where can I get a copy of the physical?
Either drop by the Activities office or go to www.stasaints.net/physicalform to download the form.

Schedules and classes:

Who do I contact regarding schedules?
Contact Academic Counseling at 913.319.2456 for any questions regarding schedules or transcripts.

Who do I contact with concerns regarding teachers and classes?
Contact Dr. Rebecca Heidlage, Principal of Academic Services at 913.319.2420 or rheidlage@stasaints.net with any concerns regarding academic issues.

Getting in and out of the school building during school hours:

What do I do if I need to drop something off during school hours?
Saint Thomas Aquinas does have an automatic security system that will lock the building 10 minutes after school starts and opens again when school is over. If you need to visit the school during school hours, come to either the west or south entrances. There is a buzzer next to the door. Push the button and give the person your name and proceed to the Attendance Office to check in.

What do we do if my student will be late for school or has to leave early?
Contact Patty Jordan in the Attendance Office at 913.319.2415 if you are going to be late or need to leave early. If you come in late, your student must be buzzed in at the south entrance and check in at the Attendance Office. If they need to leave early, they must check out with the Attendance Office in the north or senior hall before they leave.

Publicity Ideas and Tips:

Who do I contact if I have a good idea for a news story for the media?
We are always looking for ways to share good news about our school community. If you know of a Saint Thomas Aquinas student/family with an interesting story, contact Mary Bridget Kratofil at 913-319-2405 or email mbkratofil@stasaints.net.