We have a 1:135 counselor-to-student ratio and students are assigned one counselor for their entire four years. This means your son will visit with his counselor individually at least 2 to 3 times a semester while at St. Thomas. Our counselors are trained to provide our students support in three areas: course selection, college and university planning, and social and emotional support. Through these three areas, our counselors are able to individually support our students from their first days in freshman classes through graduation. In addition, they provide group sessions on how to evaluate colleges, develop resumes and essays for college, and improve mental and physical well-being.

9th Grade

  • Work with counselor to identify and employ effective strategies for peak academic performance
  • Take the PSAT
  • Map Testing
  • Introduction to Naviance: Learning Styles, Resume, and Goal Setting
  • Explore colleges through our College Visits
  • Ray Dass

10th Grade

  • Track your continued academic growth using your GPA
  • Take the PSAT
  • Map Testing
  • Explore career options using different assessment inventories like YouScience
  • Expand your college knowledge and build your college list
  • Ray Dass

11th Grade

  • Take the PSAT for National Merit Scholarship Qualification
  • Prepare for and take the SAT and ACT
  • Work with your counselor to develop a college application plan and finalize college list based on match / fit factors
  • Request letters of recommendation from your teachers
  • Ray Dass

12th Grade

  • Ensure your GPA, SAT and/or ACT are college ready
  • Apply to college with the support of your counselor using groundwork from previous years
  • Receive support on scholarships and financial aid applications
  • Ensure that all matriculation tasks are completed for a smooth transition to college