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Teen Behavior and Technology Influences |
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Counseling Department Newsletter |
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Click here to download our latest newsletter. |
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Welcome Note from the Counseling Department |
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The counselors at St. Thomas Aquinas High School are always available for counseling and consultations. A student is welcome to come by the counseling office anytime or schedule a meeting with a counselor for any reason, including career counseling, college and scholarship consultation, financial aid questions, testing information and personal issues. Except in cases of imminent personal danger, the counselors maintain strict confidentiality. Parents may also contact a school counselor at 985-542-7662, at the appropriate email address, or by completing the Referral Form online. |
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Counseling Department Vision Statement |
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The shared vision of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School Counseling Department promotes the excellence in students through collaboration with administration, teachers, parents, & the community in order to guide students toward academic success, expand personal responsibility, & explore one’s self-identity to reach full potential in the scholastic journey. We will work towards eliminating barriers that have traditionally impeded the growth & performance of all students by implementing a comprehensive counseling approach. The Saint Thomas Aquinas Counseling Department is an integral & transformative program that serves all students to optimize students' academic, personal/social & career development & is staffed by active, involved school counselors that work closely with parents, teachers, administrators & community members. |
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 Ms. Brady handles all information for the Class of 2013 & Class of 2014. The counselors are here to serve the needs of our students in the most efficient way possible. To ensure confidential, effective, and timely communication, please complete the appropriate form below.
All requests by students, faculty, staff, coaches, parents/guardians, and colleges/universities for any information (i.e. transcript, letter of recommendation, etc.) from the Counseling Department must be made through a Request of Information Form. Please click on the previous Request of Information Form to submit electronically or this form is located in the Counseling Department and front office.
All referrals by students, faculty, staff, coaches, and parents/guardians (either self or the referral of another) must be made through a Referral Form. Please click on the previous Referral Form to submit electronically or this form is located in the Counseling Department and front office.
*Parents/Guardians: Should you need to schedule a meeting with your student’s counselor, please complete the Referral Form. |
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 Mrs. Tantillo works with all students who have academic accommodations and special testing needs. She works closely with the other teacher's and coounselors' to provide the resources necessary to help our student's succeed. If you have any questions about your student's involvement in the resource program, please contact the counseling office.
Helpful links: **These are good links for all subjects.**
www.mathbits.com
http://quizhub.com/quiz/quizhub.cfm
http://www.gedonlinediploma.com/math_resources.html
www.discoveryeducation.com
http://www.thebeehive.org/school/k-12-students/homework-help/high-school |
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 Ms. Candiotto handles all information for the Class of 2012 & Class of 2015. The counselors are here to serve the needs of our students in the most efficient way possible. To ensure confidential, effective, and timely communication, please complete the appropriate form below.
All requests by students, faculty, staff, coaches, parents/guardians, and colleges/universities for any information (i.e. transcript, letter of recommendation, etc.) from the Counseling Department must be made through a Request of Information Form. Please click on the previous Request of Information Form to submit electronically or this form is located in the Counseling Department and front office.
All referrals by students, faculty, staff, coaches, and parents/guardians (either self or the referral of another) must be made through a Referral Form. Please click on the previous Referral Form to submit electronically or this form is located in the Counseling Department and front office.
*Parents/Guardians: Should you need to schedule a meeting with your student’s counselor, please complete the Referral Form. |
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 Mrs. Jackson is responsible for any special needs accommodations, 504 Plans, IEP’s, & accommodations from private evaluations. She coordinates standardized testing for freshmen, sophomore, juniors, and special testing accommodations for ACT/SAT. Mrs. Jackson also teaches and tutors Spanish. If you ever have questions about guidelines for Special Testing and/or Extended time, you can visit these websites or call Mrs. Jackson at 985-542-7662 ext. 225.
http://www.act.org/aap/disab/index.html
http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/for-students-with-disabilities |
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