About STACS

Palm-lined waterfront promenade at sunset with fountains, benches, and people silhouetted along the walkway

"Wonder is the desire for knowledge."

-St. Thomas Aquinas

About St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

School Schedule



Monday - Thursday

7:45 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.


Friday

7:45 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

In partnership with the Avondale Police Department our school is dedicated to student safety. For those needing accommodations, our school has two elevators on campus that ensure accessibility to both buildings.

We offer a hot lunch program for Kindergarten - 8th Grade through our external partner, dishes2u.

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Grade School also offers before and after school study hall for Kindergarten – 8th Grade.

Preschool
Maximum Class Size

20 students with a teacher and assistant.


Schedule

Half Day

Monday-Friday: 7:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Full Day

Monday-Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.



4 Year Old Options

Morning AM

Monday - Friday: 7:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Afternoon PM

Monday-Thursday: Noon – 3:00 p.m.

Full Day

Monday-Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Elementary School (K-5)
Maximum Class Size

24 students


Classes Per Grade Level

2


General Information
  • Full-time assistant in Kindergarten and First Grade
  • Home Room and Specials throughout the week
Middle School (6-8)
Maximum Class Size

24 students


Classes Per Grade Level

2



General Information
  • Traditional middle school structure where students rotate classes throughout the day to subject specific teachers.
  • Accelerated Math Program