Academic Advising & College Preparation
At STA, we understand that high school education planning can be challenging for both parents and students. Our academic advisors help students navigate all aspects of post-secondary planning. They provide guided support so that students can identify their interests, select courses that align with their goals, review University options and prepare for the future.
Grade Level Advisors
One of the extensions of academic advising is Grade level advising. Each Grade Level has a specific teacher who manages and coordinates interventions for those students who require support. The interventions are both academic and socio-emotional.
Grade Level Advisors for 2023-2024
| Department Head | Mr. Field | mfield@aquinas.org |
| Grade 8 | Ms. Hughes | mhughes@aquinas.org |
| Grade 9 | Ms. Krajicek | jkrajicek@aquinas.org |
| Grade 10 | Ms. Stevenson | cstevenson@aquinas.org |
| Grade 11 | Ms. Savino | savino@aquinas.org |
| Grade 12 | Mr. Salituro | salituro@aquinas.org |
Course Information
- Courses and Course Selection Instructions
- Course Description for Grades 10 – 12
- Grade 11 Course Information
- Grade 12 Course Information
Ministry of Education
Post Secondary Planning
Career Explorations
Provincial Scholarships
BC Excellence Scholarships The BC Excellence Scholarship is a $5000 scholarship awarded to 55 students, recognizing well-rounded graduates demonstrating community service and leadership, both inside and outside of their schools, as well as commitment and aptitude for their chosen career paths. For Scholarship Criteria and Information visit the Ministry of Education website click here.
BC Achievement Scholarships The BC Achievement Scholarship is a $1250 scholarship that recognizes broad achievement in courses meeting the graduation program requirements. These scholarships are capped at 3000 awards for the 2018/2019 school year. The Ministry of Education will determine recipients based on students’ achievement in Grades 10, 11 and 12 courses that satisfy the graduation program requirements (including elective courses). Graduation Transition will not be included. For Scholarship Criteria and Information visit the Ministry of Education website click here.
The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship (PTES) is a $5000 annual scholarship that recognizes exceptional Grade 12 students planning to enter the field of K-12 teaching. The PTES will be awarded to 20 graduating students intending to enter a BC faculty of education program.Scholarship winner will be awarded a voucher to redeem upon entrance to one of BC’s faculty of education programs. For Scholarship Criteria and Information visit the Ministry of Education website click here.
District Authority Scholarships
The District /Authority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest or strength. These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary education. The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities based on each district’s Sept. 30th Grade 12 enrollment. The scholarship is a $1250 voucher that can be used toward post-secondary education tuition. For Scholarship Criteria and Information visit the Ministry of Education website click here.