Student well-being has always been an important element of life at St. Thomas. In recent years, the school has initiated programs and protocols to put an even greater emphasis on the social and emotional health of our students. The school trains teachers and staff to be alert to signs that students may be confronting issues that cause them distress or anxiety. The school initiated a referral system last school year that puts the administration in a position to respond quickly to any concerns, whether social/emotional or academic, expressed by faculty or staff. The Dean’s Office is responsible for student support on social/emotional issues; the assistant principal is responsible for academic concerns. The Dean’s Office personnel include a full-time wellness counselor whose primary responsibility is addressing emergent concerns surrounding student mental health and well-being.