Included here are common questions about the program.  Questions specifically about high school can be found on the Questions About High School page.  Please do reach out with your own questions by email or schedule a free consultation with one of our homeschool advisors.

My biggest struggle is staying organized and creating a course plan. I really was just winging it last year and missed a lot of things. We are thinking of STAA for next year, but I don't see any course plans on your website. Is that something you can help us with if we enroll?

What is the refund policy?

Do you offer a high school diploma program?

How much is tuition? How often is it paid?

Do you offer report cards showing my student is ready for the next grade?

I am curious how much prep work is needed for this curriculum? Are there materials suggested that I will buy? Are there activities that list in detail what I will need?

History and Literature Placement

My family is not Catholic. Can we still join St. Thomas Aquinas Academy?

I don’t live in your state. Will that be a problem?

Socialization?

Will St. Thomas Aquinas Academy fill out my state paperwork?

When does the academic year begin and end? How flexible is the academic calendar?

How long does it take to get started with St. Thomas Aquinas Academy?

Are the skills assessments necessary?

Are you loyal to the Magisterium?

Is St. Thomas Aquinas Academy Common Core aligned?

We are new to classical education, are there some introductory resources you recommend?

What is your policy on text substitutions, swaps, and supplements?

What happens once we sign up with St. Thomas Aquinas Academy?

Do you provide course plans and book ordering information?

What questions can we answer for you?

We would love to hear from you!  Please reach out with your questions by phone or email, schedule a courtesy telephone consultation with an advisor, or submit an enrollment application if you are ready to start planning for the upcoming school year.

 

We have all enjoyed the way STAA ties the courses together for the whole family.

Alyse M.

California

Thanks for all you do on your end to help make our homeschooling academically, intellectually, spiritually, and morally enriching!!

Denise

Michigan

My advisor helps me to understand what needs to be done and how to make it really fun for the kids. What I really like are the tips she gives me for dealing with the little ones while trying to school the older ones.

Amber

Texas

This is our first year homeschooling. STAA and [our advisor] have made this a very easy transition. We have had a great year!

Gwen H.

Kansas

I really don't know what I would do without your kindness, and very helpful advice. You are a blessing to our family.

Pat

Idaho

The assessment testing was quick and easy to do, so I didn't expect much valuable feedback. Boy was I wrong!!! It was like my advisor had met my kids and spent hours/days with them.

Mary Ellen

Maryland

We have been so very happy with our first year with STAA! Thank you for walking me through it and for all the fantastic resources and materials we are using. There is not one we don't like!

Elizabeth

California

Our family so enjoyed our wonderful relationship with STAA as our [son] worked his way through high school. It was a wonderful and outstanding experience for him and we continue to suggest your program to all those who are looking for an excellent homeschool experience.

Debra S.

Colorado

Since I am writing, I will also sing more praises of the Greek Studies plan. [My daughter] moaned over the timed-essay and then did very well. So easy to implement with the choose one reflection topic from each subject and then get ready, get set, go! Apparently the school also gave suggestions for the process essay in "Format Writing." Thank you! For a mom of many this is real time saver.

Alisa from Indiana

mother of 9th grade daughter and several STAA graduates

The academy works as a team to accomplish for your family specific ideas or needs for education, but more importantly, what each individual in your family needs, even Mom.

Anne

Illinois

God bless you for the job you are doing -- the peace you have helped us find as a family is priceless!

Cerita

Texas

We can’t imagine going without these wonderful, enhanced lesson plans! Thank you!

On the STAA Study Guides

Anonymous

I especially appreciate the advice and wise counsel I receive from the St. Thomas Aquinas Academy staff during our phone appointments and their understanding of my children's needs.

Stephen T.

Illinois

It is a thrill to receive the delightfully arranged weekly guidelines from STAA that keep us on track but allow for flexibility.

Dee Dee C.

Florida

I can honestly say that our children have blossomed into well rounded individuals because of your program.

Diane B.

California