Our Mission
The Catholic Community of Saint Thomas Aquinas Grade School is a partnership of parents, teachers, staff, students, and all parishioners that strive to nurture the growth of the whole child in a Catholic, faith-based environment. We seek to promote academic excellence in a safe and nurturing environment while fostering responsibility, positive discipline, service to others, and life-long learning.

Philosophy
We believe the role of Saint Thomas Aquinas Grade School is to provide a holistic Catholic environment that serves the mind, body, and soul of each child. Within this environment, basic intellectual skills are developed, religious traditions are celebrated, and students are prepared to live in and make a vital contribution to a changing society.

• School is sponsored by the Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish

• Class Information
  K-8th grade
  A Maximum of 24 students per class
  All day Kindergarten
  Full-time aide in Kindergarten
  School hours: 7:45 A.M. – 3:10 P.M.

• Handbook
• Handbook Acknowledgement Form

• Curriculum
  The Diocese of Phoenix coordinates a cycle of curriculum review, revision, and implementation for all curricular areas. Each school community has input into this process. St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School utilizes these adopted curricula to direct day-to-day learning. It is these curricula that articulate academic standards for each grade level. Our supportive environment in core curricula is augmented by weekly instruction in Spanish, technology, art, and physical education.
  Link to the Diocesan Course of Studies.

• Preschool

           Registration Requirements

           Admissions policy

           Preschool 3 Info

           Preschool 4 Info

           Visit the Preschool homework page for more information.

• School Calendar

• Busing is not available

• Uniforms are worn.

• Financial assistance available for qualifying enrolled students through the Catholic Tuition Organization Diocese of Phoenix (CTODP).

• Acceptance
  Paper work, with all supporting documents, must be complete for consideration.
  Registered, active and contributing parishioners of our parish receive first consideration.

• Volunteer Requirement
  All parents of registered students are required to volunteer thirty (35) service hours to the school.  

• 2009 ITBS test scores

   

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Contact Information
Telephone
623-935-0945
FAX
623-935-5044
Postal address
13720 West Thomas, Avondale, AZ 85392
Electronic mail