Student Parent Handbook

First page of the PDF file: STAStudentParentHandbook_Fall2023

The St. Thomas Aquinas Parent/Student Handbook is a live document that changes as the Diocese and school administration implement and modify policy. All families electronically signed the acknowledgment of handbook policies when enrolling/re-enrolling their children in the spring. Please feel free to refer to these policies and procedures at any time, especially those which pertain to uniform dress code and free dress policies.

Administration

  • 101 Governance
  • 102 Admissions Requirements and Criteria
  • 103 Enrollment
  • 104 Re-enrollment
  • 105 Financial Requirements
  • 106 Office Records/ Registrar
  • 107 Withdrawal Procedures
  • 108 Accreditation
  • 109 Asbestos Certification
  • 110 School Calendar

Students

  • 201 Curriculum
  • 202 Accelerated Classes
  • 203 Physical Education
  • 204 Report Cards and Grading Scale
  • 205 Promotion and Retention
  • 206 Graduation
  • 207 Attendance
  • 208 Absences
  • 209 Assignments for Absentees
  • 210 Tardiness
  • 211 Academic Recognition
  • 212 Honor Role
  • 213 Honor Code
  • 214 Academic Dishonesty
  • 215 Homework
  • 216 Tests
  • 217 Textbooks and Computers
  • 218 Educational Evaluations
  • 219 Highly Effective Teaching
  • 220 Field Trips
  • 222 Extracurricular Activities
  • 221 Athletics
  • 223 Conduct
  • 224 Discipline
  • 225 Severe Infractions for the Upper School
  • 226 Behavior Outside of School
  • 227 Suspension
  • 228 School Property
  • 229 Harassment
  • 230 Bullying
  • 231 Technology Acceptable Use Policy
  • 232 Cell Phones
  • 233 Social Media
  • 234 Photographs and Video
  • 235 Dress Code and School Uniforms
  • 236 Cafeteria
  • 237 Health Services
  • 238 Student Support Services
  • 239 Library
  • 240 Lost and Found
  • 241 Parties and Birthdays

Parents

  • 301 Parent Cooperation
  • 302 Confidentiality Agreement
  • 303 Teacher Parent Communication
  • 304 Principle of Subsidiarity
  • 305 Safe Environment Requirements
  • 306 Custody and Family Law Issues
  • 307 Reimbursement for School Expenses and Legal Fees
  • 308 Volunteer Service Hours

Operations

  • 401 School Hours
  • 402 Arrival and Dismissal
  • 403 Inclement Weather Dismissal
  • 404 Pedestrians and Bicyclists
  • 405 Extended Day
  • 406 Weapons and Firearms
  • 407 Crisis Management
  • 408 Safety and Emergency Procedures
  • 409 Child Advocacy
  • 410 School Business
  • 411 School Name and Logo
  • 412 School Communications
  • 413 School Directory
  • 414 Fundraising and Community Service
  • 415 Facility Usage
  • 416 Diocese Release and Indemnification
  • 417 Right to Amend