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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.

Register for the ACT

Please visit www.actstudent.org to create an account or log back in to register for an ACT national test date. 

CLICK HERE to register for the ACT.  Find STA test site option by using test center code:  157580

Next Available Test is October 28

Registration Deadline: September 22

Register here

Our Academics

Academic Recovery

Academic Support

National Honors Society

To be eligible for membership in the National Honor Society, the candidate must be a junior or senior and have been at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School the equivalent of one semester. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of their demonstrated academics, service, leadership, and character. A NHS council composed of faculty evaluates candidate information and makes recommendations for selection. Students who exhibit behavior in or out of school contrary to the mission of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School may not be eligible. Information about the selection process may be obtained from the NHS sponsors.

In general, selection is based upon the following and must reflect a level of excellence and variety in each area:

Academics – students must have a cumulative GPA of 95% or above

Service – students must show evidence of service beyond what is required by the school

Leadership – students are judged on performance in a variety of areas such as elected office, chairmanships, group leadership, or other demonstrated leadership skills

Character – students with referrals in the current or previous semester will not be admitted. Multiple detentions or other similar activity may result in a student not being selected.

Students who meet the academic standard are notified and given information and packets in January.

Students must return completed packets by the designated deadline and are notified by mail regarding selection or non-selection. Written appeals may be made by the student to the selection committee if a student believes an error has occurred in the notification of eligibility or the mathematical miscalculation of the GPA. Non-selection or the student’s failure to complete the packet correctly are not matters of appeal.

Discover our Student Special Services

Academic Counseling Team

Deb Castinado
Academic Counselor

913-319-2453
dcastinado@stasaints.net

Liz Majors
Director of College Placement

913-319-2477
lmajors@stasaints.net

Patty Jordan
Registrar

913-319-2456
pjordan@stasaints.net