Academic Counseling

2025-2026 Academic Guidebook

Class Change Form

Grades are reported in percentages and no letter grades are given. Grades below 67% are considered failing. A bonus of five (5) points will be added to the GPA calculation of any honors course if the grade is 77% or above. Semester grades are an accumulation of grades given throughout the entire semester in addition to the semester exam grade. Generally, semester exams will be worth no more than 20% of the semester grade. The final semester grade is the only grade that goes on a student’s transcript.

Class of 2026 & 2027

Class of 2028 and Beyond

Option 1
Health (only) Online through Edgenuity (Grades 10-12 only)

• Enrollment available each semester during school year and summer.  In summer, students will be enrolled the first day after finals and course must be completed by June 30.
• Contact Patty Jordan at pjordan@stasaints.net or 913-319-2456 for information, enrollment, procedures.

Option 2
Summer School PE/Health at Saint Thomas Aquinas 

Principal’s Honor Roll:  Semester grade average of 96.00%

First Honors:  Semester grade average of 90.00-95.99%

These tests are for incoming freshman only. No prior registration is needed for these tests.

Download the Algebra Review Packet and Answer Sheet. Algebra Review Packet

Algebra Answer Sheet

This test is for incoming freshman only. No prior registration needed.

Download the Geometry Review Packet and Answer Sheet. 

Geometry Review Packet

Geometry Answer Sheet

This test is for incoming freshman only. No prior registration needed.

Download the Spanish Review Packet. 

Spanish Review Packet

Any student failing two or more academic courses for a semester will be placed on academic probation.

Students who are on academic probation two semesters in a row will not be allowed to return to Saint Thomas Aquinas High School.

In addition to the above, in order to remain at Saint Thomas Aquinas, a student must be making reasonable progress toward graduation. Reasonable progress will be viewed as credits in the required graduation curriculum as follows:

At the beginning of:

• 10th grade – a student must have a minimum of 6 academic credits.
• 11th grade – a student must have a minimum of 13 academic credits.
• 12th grade – a student must have a minimum of 20 academic credits.

* Note: academic credits do not include Catholic Outreach service hours credit.

Students who end the prior grade with fewer than the above “specified credits” need to enroll in summer school. One credit is the customary maximum credit available during the summer. Academic Counseling must approve all classes taken by STA students from an outside source. Saint Thomas Aquinas reserves the right to require that specific courses be taken from our faculty.
 

Option 1: Edgenuity

Saint Thomas Aquinas High School’s online credit recovery program allows students to get back on track for graduation from STA. The online coursework through Edgenuity is self-paced, (within a deadline), to acquire a needed credit(s) because of failing a course. Edgenuity, is an NCAA approved curriculum and will prepare students for success at the next level.

Step 1:  Discuss and seek approval from Deb Castinado, Director of Academic Counseling, dcastinado@stasaints.net

Step 2:  After discussion and approval granted, enroll and pay for class.

Step 3:  Student and parent will receive email from Patty Jordan with instructions, passwords, etc to get started with Edgenuity course.

CLICK HERE to sign up for the Edgenuity Classes.

• Edgenuity courses are set up on a semester basis. This allows a student to only retake the semester of a course that they failed.
• Final Grade does not replace failing grade, but will be calculated into cumulative GPA. Final passing grade is 67% once all work is completed and    graded.
• Only 2 full credits can be recovered over the 4 years a student is at STA.
• The cost per semester for each class is $200.
• Director of Academic Counseling, Deb Castinado, will discuss and approve students who are to take an Edgenuity course prior to enrollment.
• Once receipt of enrollment and payment is received, students and parents will receive an email from Patty Jordan, STA registrar, with instructions       to get started with course.
• Coursework is completed at student’s own pace but within a stated deadline given by Mrs. Castinado. Failure to complete course by stated deadline will result in a grade penalty at discretion of administration of STA. In some cases, administration may decide that the course will be put in a student's schedule for the upcoming school year which can result in a substantial change in a student's schedule.
• Tests must be taken at STA. Tests will be proctored on days stated that the building is open and counseling office personnel is available.  Test day availability will be stated to both student and parent in the email Patty Jordan sends when enrolled. Testing is by appointment only.  Students must email Patty Jordan twenty four (24) hours in advance to schedule a time to test.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS:

• TAKE NOTES throughout the course. It helps you learn to summarize and synthesize the information.
• PRINT OUT PROBLEMS to work on paper if that would work better for you
• STAY ON PACE. The pacing guide given by Edgenuity is very helpful.
• CHECK ASSIGNMENT CALENDAR often
• SET A CONSISTENT SCHEDULE. Set aside a certain amount of time at a certain time of day to work and study
• FIND A QUIET PLACE TO WORK AND STUDY. Find a place where you can focus and are not distracted.

Questions?  Contact Patty Jordan, pjordan@stasaints.net 913-319-2456 or Deb Castinado, dcastinado@stasaints.net 913-319-2453

Option 2: Accelerated Schools of Overland Park
Courses available for credit. Please get approval from Mrs. Castinado prior to enrolling