Academic Programs
Our academic tracks are tailored to meet the needs of varied learners. In addition to the traditional core courses, the school offers 45 higher-level courses. Our schedule spans seven periods offering students a depth to their curriculum that combines academic courses with performing and visual arts courses.
Honors & Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
The prerequisite for taking an Honors/AP class is a grade of at least an 86% (without the extra 5 honors points) in a previous Honors class or at least 95% in an on level class.
Some Honors courses can also be taken for dual credit with college hours earned via JCCC. Students must, however, enroll and pay the current rate per credit hour to JCCC.
Honors Courses
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
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Dual Enrollment College Credit Programs
Saint Thomas Aquinas works with Johnson County Community College and Rockhurst University to help students obtain college credit while they are in high school. For both programs, the student is required to register with Saint Thomas Aquinas and the college credit granting institution. Tuition and fees for the course(s) are set by the institution granting credit and must be paid by the institution’s fee payment deadline, in the fall or spring of enrollment semester. Students may be enrolled in both colleges in the same semester.
All courses are taught on the Saint Thomas Aquinas campus, with credit granted by both Saint Thomas Aquinas and the college institution.
Rockhurst University
Johnson County Community College (JCCC)
*Course has a prerequisite – Visit jccc.edu/earlycollege for details.
- H Eng 4 Composition 1*
- H Eng 4 Composition 2*
- H Coll Biol Prin of Cell; Molecular Bio
- H Span 3
- H Span 4/5
- College Algebra* (Quick Step+ Course)
- AP Statistics*
- AP Calculus AB Calculus I*
- AP Calculus BC Calculus II*
H Eng 4 Composition 1*
H Eng 4 Composition 2*
H Coll Biol Prin of Cell; Molecular Bio
H Span 3
H Span 4/5
College Algebra* (Quick Step+ Course)
AP Statistics*
AP Calculus AB Calculus I*
AP Calculus BC Calculus II*
Career Ready Programs
Johnson County Community College (JCCC)
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 - MANDATORY CR Orientation at JCCC
For more information on JCCC Career Ready Opportunities visit: https://www.jccc.edu/admissions/early-college/career-ready/
Blue Valley Caps - CAPS Network
Program Details & Process
If you are a Blue Valley resident and interested in CAPS:
Explore their courses to see if they have opportunities that we don't to enhance your high school experience.
Steps to follow:
- Enroll on the BV Caps website. Choose the AM class only (most prefer semester 1 only).
- Enroll as a student at your local Blue Valley High School. Contact their Registrar.
- Email Deb Castinado (dcastinado@stasaints.net) to let her know your student is enrolling.
- Choose 7 credits with Saint Thomas Aquinas for next year.
- Once you have been approved for a CAPS course (can be late summer) contact Deb Castinado. Your schedule will then be adjusted.
Students who participate in the OATC Culinary Arts program will attend OATC for three hours of the school day.
Students learn from industry professionals and gain hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, preparing breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, and banquets. They have the opportunity to earn a ServSafe certification and receive a Certificate of Achievement or Endorsement.
Our academic tracks are tailored to meet the needs of varied learners.
Contact Information
Deb Castinado
Academic Counselor
913-319-2453
dcastinado@stasaints.net
Janey Stephens
Director of College Placement
913-319-2477
jstephens@stasaints.net
For Questions About AP Testing
Chris Berger
Director of Assessments & Attendance
913-319-2455
cberger@stasaints.net