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Academic Counseling

The Academic Counseling Student Service Team supports and assist students, parents and faculty in the academic educational process.

Our Role

We meet with students and parents various times throughout the year to assist students with upcoming events that are beneficial in achieving our academic mission.

We plan and implement programs, which provide information and assistance to the parents and students concerning post secondary issues for high school students.

We support the Aquinas administration and faculty in their academic pursuits - keeping in mind the best interest of our students and their future.

Academic Counselor, Deb Castinado standing with two Aquinas students

Academic Overview

Career Ready Courses at JCCC

Flyer with list of  JCCC Career Ready Programs available to Saint Thomas Aquinas Students

Program Details & Process

Saint Thomas Aquinas partnered with JCCC the fall of 2024 to offer Career Ready options to students. Academic Counselor, Mrs. Deb Castinado facilitates the process in conjunction with Sarah Armbrecht, Early College Events Coordinator, at JCCC. 

  • In the fall, students are offered a chance to learn about the Career Ready Fields in a field trip to JCCC.
  • Sophomore and junior students are invited to an Information Night in January at JCCC.
  • Junior students who are interested in attending one of the Career Ready programs meet with Mrs. Deb Castinado to discuss credits/grad requirements and have an interview.
  • Candidates are then submitted to JCCC.
  • Students are notified of their acceptance in the spring and start the JCCC registration process. 
  • April 14, 2025 4-6 pm MANDATORY CR Orientation at JCCC

For more information on JCCC Career Ready Opportunities visit: https://www.jccc.edu/admissions/early-college/career-ready/


Register for the ACT

The Next Available ACT is February 8, 2025
Date Reg. Deadline Late Reg. Deadline
Oct. 26 Sept. 20 Oct. 7
Dec. 14 Nov. 8 Nov. 22
Feb. 8 Jan. 3 Jan. 24
Apr. 5 Feb. 28 Mar. 16
June 14 May 9 May 26
July 12 June 6 June 20

Register here

Saint Thomas Aquinas test center code:  157580


Where to go for Help

Academic Support Location Faculty Member
English Hub Rm 143 Oldenettel & Nigrin
Math Hub Rm 204 Turner & C. Curran
Computer Lab Rm 225 DeNegri & Jacobs
Fine Arts Lab Rm 208 Kane & Pool
Foods Lab Rm 221 Waldron
Testing Rm 148 Carlisle
Words are Hard (Vocab) Rm 216 Wolf

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Academic Counseling Team

Deb Castinado
Academic Counselor

913-319-2453
dcastinado@stasaints.net

Jennifer Jones
Special Services

913-319-2411
jjones@stasaints.net

Dr. Heather Wolf
Director of Special Services

913-319-2411
dwolf@stasaints.net

Patty Jordan
Registrar

913-319-2456
pjordan@stasaints.net

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