Counseling Services

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Welcome From the Counseling Department

The counselors at St. Thomas Aquinas High School are always available for counseling and consultations. Students are welcome to visit 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

  • 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 or at the appropriate email address.

Vision Statement

The shared vision of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School Counseling Department promotes excellence in students through collaboration with administration, teachers, parents, & the community. Our aim is to:

  • Guide students toward academic success

  • Expand personal responsibility

  • Explore self-identity to reach full potential in the scholastic journey

We 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

  • Optimizes students’ academic, personal/social & career development

  • Is staffed by active, involved school counselors

  • Works closely with parents, teachers, administrators & community members

For questions about guidelines for Special Testing and/or Extended time, you can visit these websites or call Mrs. Jordan at 985-542-7662:

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Our Staff

Mrs. Mary Guin

Email:
mary.guin@stafalcons.org

Mrs. Mary Guin

Responsibilities:

  • Counselor for all grades

  • Academic planning

  • College and career planning

  • Personal and social needs

Students may see Mrs. Guin through teacher or parent referral, or they may stop by any time or email to set up an appointment.

Mrs. Shannon Jordan

Email:
shannon.jordan@stafalcons.org

Mrs. Shannon Jordan

Responsibilities

  • Study Skills teacher

  • Special needs and accommodations

  • 504 Plans

  • IEP’s

  • Accommodations from private evaluations

  • Coordination of standardized testing for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors

  • Special testing accommodations for ACT/SAT

  • Teaching Speech I