How do you keep students’ technology safe?
We have an on-premise firewall that is CIPA compliant and updates its definitions daily. We also provide AV and Endpoint firewalls on each student laptop that performs additional filtering while off campus.
How is technology incorporated on campus?
St. Thomas High School is committed to ensuring students have the technological resources needed for success. Through our 1:1 laptop program (Lenovo ThinkPad Yogas) and extensive teacher training opportunities, we are equipping each student with access to cutting-edge technology and knowledge of up-to-date instructional practices. Lenovo Yoga Laptop Built into tuition Use varies across classrooms [...]
What is the school dress code?
Traditional Day Collared shirt Khaki Pants Dress shoes, loafers, or boots with leather soles Leather Belt Sweatshirts/hoodies with minimal logos Dress Day Same pants, shoes, and belt as above White button up Red tie Blue blazer
Do you offer a dining service?
Yes, Sage Dining is our dining service, which is optional for our students. Sage Dining does a great job of rotating menu items for our students. They serve breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks.
Do you offer transportation?
We offer our students CarpooltoSchool. CarpooltoSchool allows our students to connect with fellow classmates and families to create safe and efficient carpools to school. This program is only open to St. Thomas High School students.
Should I start working on my service requirements during summer?
Optimally, service will be performed when the best opportunities for growth are available for each individual student. We hope to avoid trivializing service as a mere task. However, we understand the summer season begets many interesting opportunities, like camp counseling, mission trips, summer church programs, and more. Therefore, the timing of service is a decision [...]
Do you schedule and coordinate student service experiences?
With our growing student body, it’s essential for students to take ownership of coordinating their own service work. We do offer a list of common service opportunities, so that students have some reliable ways to earn service. The Houston Food Bank is an excellent example of an organization that will always need help, year-round.
What opportunities are available for students who excel in their service contributions?
We offer a nationally-recognized award called the Presidential Volunteer Service Award; STH is one of few local Certifying Organizations qualified to evaluate and award those who achieve the required metrics, defined here. Recipients will differentiate themselves when pursuing scholarships, internships, college admissions, and much more. The annual STH award application phase is in late spring; [...]
What organizations are approved for service?
We maintain a list of approved opportunities here, and we will always be willing to approve any other eligible experiences as requested by students. To be eligible, the experience must benefit a non-profit organization with a mission to serve the call to community and solidarity and/or the call to those who are poor or vulnerable. When [...]
How will I know whether my service will count toward a specific school year?
The service year begins June 1 and ends May 1. Service performed in that timeframe will count toward a student's required experiences for the grade he will enter in August of that year. Incoming freshmen are welcome to complete service in the summer prior to starting school in August, just like our returning students.
