4 year graduation planner

Students must successfully complete a minimum of the following academic courses, in ninth through the twelfth grade, for graduation.

*Most selective college expect four years of math, science and world language if available in high school.

All required courses listed are organized on a semester basis for grading purposes.  Grades received at the end of the first and second semester are FINAL grades for each semester.

Please note: AP, 1818 and PAAC courses have an additional fee associated with the exam.  CIS and PAAC courses allow students to earn college credit and receive a transcript directly from St. Mary's University or Saint Louis University.

• Write and deliver a senior speech to the student body and school community at Formation.

• Forty (40) hours of service to the community. Ten of these hours can be completed here at school through Junior Achievement, Honor Guard, managing varsity sports teams, helping at summer sports camps, or Feed My Starving Children. These volunteer opportunties are considered "miscellaneous" service hours, and are capped at ten. The remaining (30) hours must be spent at an approved place of worship, community programs serving the poor, elderly care facilities, mission trips, or non-profit agencies. The STA Service Coordinator, Mr. Seidel can assist students in finding appropriate and meaningful service placements.

• As a college preparatory school, Saint Thomas Academy values post secondary education.  As such, all seniors are required to complete at least one (1) application to a four-year college.  While Saint Thomas Academy recognizes that some students may choose to take a gap year for service, work, travel or athletic opportunities, it is important for each student to plan, prepare and set goals for his short and long term future.  College Counseling is part of each cadets' experience and the college counseling staff will assist cadets in planning their individual post-secondary needs.