How are transfer courses selected?
Transfer students’ course placement will be based on current transcripts and grades as well as optional placement tests.
How is transfer GPA calculated?
Transfer students’ grades from their previous high schools are listed on their transcripts but are not used to calculate their cumulative grade point average. In all cases calculation begins with grades in courses taken at St. Thomas.
What programming do you offer to support students in college majors or career explorations?
St. Thomas High School's counseling department offers three exciting programs that introduce students to career fields and majors beyond our regular curriculum. Urban Plan Students are led through a two-week seminar on leadership development & urban planning. In partnership with the Houston chapter of the Urban Land Institute, students form urban plan development teams tasked [...]
How do you prepare students for the PSAT, SAT, & ACT?
Every student in grades 9-11 participates in the Ray Dass SARA™ program. Ray Dass partners with schools nationwide to help students improve their college-readiness and increase their achievement test scores, which will increase their acceptances to their top college choices and opportunities for scholarships. SARA™ is a content-based online program that is aligned to the [...]
What are some other ways you support students academically?
We offer executive functioning support. Through individualized executive functioning coaching, students receive support with planning, organization, and time management skills. Students also explore strategies to increase their ability to focus, efficiently prepare for and complete tests, and manage test anxiety.
What academic areas do your Learning Specialists cover?
We offer support in Math, Science, World Languages, and Writing.
What does the daily schedule of a student athlete look like?
A traditional day for a student athlete will vary depending on the sport the student participates in. Teams will choose to practice before or after school or offer a combination of both before and after school. Regardless of the sport a student plays, our students will be in class from 7:50 a.m.-3:10 p.m. We do [...]
How does participation in sports contribute to the overall educational experience at St. Thomas?
A well-rounded high school experience should include the ability to participate in sports. If your son is looking to excel in the classroom and on the field of competition, he will find that opportunity at St. Thomas High School. We provide an environment where our student-athletes learn the value of hard work, dedication, and perseverance [...]
When can a student find time to study within the school day?
Students have many opportunities during the traditional school day to study. They may use their study hall periods, community time, and part of the 50-minute lunch on block days. It is important to note that students also have the opportunity to request passes during their study halls to work in the LEC or visit one [...]
Do you accept high school credits earned in middle school?
St. Thomas does not accept high school credits earned in middle school; however, we offer placement tests in Math and World Languages. If students demonstrate mastery of the course material for the entry level class, they will be placed in the next level course.
