St. Thomas Aquinas Academy Resource Sitemap
This comprehensive sitemap provides quick access to all St. Thomas Aquinas Academy resources, including enrollment information, course materials, study guides, member resources, and support services. Resources are organized by category for easy navigation.
St. Thomas Aquinas Academy (program enrollment)
Main website for St. Thomas Aquinas Academy featuring program information, enrollment details, and an introduction to our Catholic classical liberal arts homeschool approach. This is the primary entry point for prospective families to learn about STAA.
Enrollment & Program Info
- Home (introduction to the program)
- Annual Enrollment (application and enrollment fees)
- Academic Placement and Advisory Services (getting started, skills assessment, planning)
- Academic Packets (personalized course plans and booklists)
- Personalizing the Course of Study
- Substitutions, Supplements, and Swaps
Contact & Consultation
Grammar School (K-8)
- Grammar School: Introduction to Grades K-8
- Kindergarten: Getting Started
- Grade 1: Introduction to Basic Skills
- Grade 2: Bible History & Hands-on Science
- Grade 3: Ancient History & Anatomy
- Grade 4: Greek History & Astronomy
- Grade 5: Roman History & Botany
- Grade 6: Old World History & Zoology
- Grade 7: American History & Science Literacy
- Grade 8: World History & Science Literacy
High School (9-12)
- High School: Introduction to Grades 9-12
- Grade 9: U.S. Studies & Physical Science
- Grade 10: Greek Studies & Astronomy
- Grade 11: Roman Studies & Biology
- Grade 12: European Studies & Chemistry
- Grade 8+: European Studies, B Track
- Subject Booklets/Course Plans
- High School Language Studies
- Live Online Class Schedule and Academic Calendar (optional service)
- Independent Study Option (optional service)
- High School Support Options
- STAA Diploma Program
- Pointers for College-Bound Students
Books & Course Plans
- STAA Study Guides
- Course Materials
- Books Listed by Course
- Science Course Plans
- School Books for Little Ones
General Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Comments from Member Families
- Subscribe to Our Newsletter
- Sitemap
- Job Openings
- Our Mission
Member Resources
- Member Family Resources
- STAA Student Zone
- STAA Online Shop
- My Private Folder
- Schedule Advisor Appointments
- Request Official Transcripts
Administrative & Policies
- Make a Payment
- Refund Policies (enrollment)
- Online Payment Portal (processed by Stripe)
- Return Policy (live classes and study guides)
Online Shop (study guides)
Shop for STAA Study Guides for writing, reasoning, religion, classical literature, and humanities courses. Each study guide provides weekly lesson plans, reading schedules, and academic assignments aligned with STAA's classical curriculum for Catholic homeschooling families.
Semester Study Guide Collections
Study Guides by Cycle
- Guides by Cycle
- U.S. Studies, B Track
- Greek Studies, B Track
- Roman Studies, A Track
- European Studies, A Track
- European Studies, B Track
Semester 1 Study Guides
- Semester 1: U.S. Studies IB Study Guide
- Semester 1: Greek Studies IB Study Guide
- Semester 1: Roman Studies IA Study Guide
- Semester 1: European Studies IA Study Guide
- Semester 1: European Studies IB Study Guide
Study Guides by Subject
Semester 2 Study Guides
- Semester 2: U.S. Studies IIB Study Guide
- Semester 2: Greek Studies IIB Study Guide
- Semester 2: Roman Studies IIA Study Guide
- Semester 2: European Studies IIA Study Guide
- Semester 2: European Studies IIB Study Guide
History & Government
- U.S. Hist & Geogr IB and IIB Study Guide
- Greek History IB and IIB Study Guide
- Roman History IA and IIA Study Guide
- European History IA and IIA Study Guide
- European History IB and IIB Study Guide
- Economics Study Guide
- Govt & Natural Law Study Guide
Literature
- Greek Literature IB and IIB Study Guide
- Greek Playwrights Study Guide
- Roman Literature IA and IIA Study Guide
- Shakespeare Study Guide
- Dante Study Guide
- English & American Literature Study Guide
- American Literature Study Guide
- Progeny Press Study Guide: Uncle Tom's Cabin Study Guide
Composition & Reasoning
- Composition IB and IIB Study Guide
- Essay Writing B (EWG-B) Study Guide
- Critical Reading Study Guide
- Logic Study Guide
Science
- Physical Science IB and IIB Study Guide [Legacy Course]
- Introductory Physics IB and IIB Study Guide
- Astronomy IB and IIB Study Guide
- Biology IA and IIA Study Guide
- Biology IB and IIB Study Guide
- Chemistry IA and IIA Study Guide
- Science Literacy IB and IIB Study Guide
Religion
- Old Testament IB and IIB Study Guide
- Church History IA Study Guide
- Church History IIA Study Guide
- Church History IIB Study Guide
- Church History IIIB Study Guide
- Catholic Apologetics B Study Guide
- Moral Apologetics Study Guide
Fine Arts
- Art & Architecture IA Study Guide
- Art & Architecture IIA Study Guide
- Art Practice and Appreciation Study Guide
Online Shop (booklists)
Complete course materials and booklists for STAA courses. Find required texts, recommended editions, and supplementary resources organized by course title. Purchasing links and ISBN information provided for each course.
Composition & Reasoning
- Composition I and II Booklist
- Critical Reading and English Mechanics 6 Booklist
- Essay Writing A and English Mechanics 5 Booklist
- Essay Writing B and English Mechanics 3 Booklist
- Logic and English Mechanics 4 Booklist
Religion
- Catholic Apologetics Booklist (B Track)
- Church History IA Booklist
- Church History IB Booklist (legacy course)
- Church History IIA Booklist
- Church History IIB Booklist
- Church History IIIB Booklist
- Moral Apologetics Booklist
- New Testament Booklist
- Old Testament I and II Booklist
Literature
- American Literature Booklist
- Dante Booklist
- English & American Lit. Booklist
- Greek Literature I and II Booklist
- Greek Playwrights Booklist
- Roman Literature I and II Booklist
- Shakespeare Booklist
History & Government
- Economics Booklist
- European History IA and IIA Booklist (A Track)
- European History IB and IIB Booklist (B Track)
- Government and Natural Law Booklist
- Greek History I and II Booklist
- Roman History I and II Booklist
- U.S. History & Geography I and II Booklist
Science
- Astronomy I and II Booklist
- Biology IA and IIA Booklist
- Biology IB and IIB Booklist
- Chemistry I and II Booklist
- Introductory Physics I and II Booklist
- Physical Science I and II Booklist [Legacy Course]
- Science Literacy I and II Booklist
Fine Arts
Online Shop (live classes)
Registration information for STAA Live Classes featuring small-group Socratic discussions led by an experienced homeschool advisor. Classes are capped at 10 students and meet via Zoom for weekly or biweekly discussions and academic enrichment. Advisor grading of assignments is also available.
Live Class Registration
Writing & Reasoning
- Fall Live Class: Composition IB
- Spring Live Class: Composition IIB
- Fall Live Class: Essay Writing B
- Spring Live Class: Logic
- Fall Live Class: Essay Writing A
- Spring Live Class: Critical Reading
- Spring Live Class: European History IIA
Fall Live Classes
- Fall Live Class: American Literature
- Fall Live Class: Astronomy IB
- Fall Live Class: Biology IA
- Fall Live Class: Church History IA
- Fall Live Class: Church History IIA
- Fall Live Class: Church History IIIB
- Fall Live Class: Dante
- Fall Live Class: European History IA
- Fall Live Class: European History IB
- Fall Live Class: Greek History IB
- Fall Live Class: Greek Literature IB
- Fall Live Class: Introductory Physics IB (formerly Physical Science IB)
- Fall Live Class: Old Testament IB
- Fall Live Class: Roman History IA
- Fall Live Class: Roman Literature IA
- Fall Live Class: U.S. History & Geography IB
Spring Live Classes
- Spring Live Class: Art and Architecture IA
- Spring Live Class: Art and Architecture IIA
- Spring Live Class: Art Practice and Appreciation
- Spring Live Class: Astronomy IIB
- Spring Live Class: Biology IIA
- Spring Live Class: Catholic Apologetics B
- Spring Live Class: Economics
- Spring Live Class: European History IIB
- Spring Live Class: Government and Natural Law
- Spring Live Class: Greek History IIB
- Spring Live Class: Greek Literature II
- Spring Live Class: Greek Playwrights
- Spring Live Class: Introductory Physics IIB (formerly Physical Science IIB)
- Spring Live Class: Moral Apologetics
- Spring Live Class: Roman History IIA
- Spring Live Class: Roman Literature IIA
- Spring Live Class: Shakespeare
- Spring Live Class: U.S. History & Geography IIB
Frequently Asked Questions Knowledge base
This public knowledge base provides answers to frequently asked questions about St. Thomas Aquinas Academy for prospective and current families. Topics include enrollment, course offerings, program structure, academic policies, and general information about STAA's Catholic classical homeschool approach. This resource is accessible to anyone interested in learning more about the Academy.
Enrollment & Getting Started
- How can I learn more about STAA and schedule a meeting with an advisor?
- Should I enroll?
- How much is tuition? How often is it paid?
- Is enrollment per child or per family? Will we receive the books early to prepare for the school year?
- What happens once we sign up with St. Thomas Aquinas Academy?
- How long does it take to get started with St. Thomas Aquinas Academy?
- Is is possible to enroll in March for the current school year?
- On Renewing Enrollment
- I do not live in your state. Will that be a problem?
- What is the refund policy?
- We changed credit cards and forgot to update our payment plan. I just received a “Cancellation of Monthly Charge” email because the payment did not go through on the old card. Can you rerun this payment tomorrow?
Semester Reporting
- Questions about Semester Reporting (STAA Student Zone Resources)
- When is semester reporting due?
- Can we submit work samples after the due date?
- Email copies of the Semester Report Forms (or other personalized forms) in your Private Family Folder
- Can we just email work samples to you? (Printing Fees for Emailed Documents)
- What do I need to send in for dual credit courses?
- Why is the amendment form asking for my signature?
General Program Information
- When does the academic year begin and end? How flexible is the academic calendar?
- Flexibility to go at our own pace?
- How much flexibility do I have to move things around or postpone certain topics for later years?
- How long should the school day be for a first grader?
- Time for play or is it all writing?
- Socialization?
- Is your program accredited?
- Sitemap
Academic Planning & Placement
- Are the skills assessments necessary?
- History and Literature Placement
- Academic Packets
- Academic Packets: Plans Tailored to the Student
- Sample Academic Packets
- Ready for your own Academic Packet?
- 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...
- Course Registration Form
- Frequently Asked Questions About Registering for Courses
- How do we drop or add courses mid-year?
- Substitutions, Supplements, and Swaps
- What is your policy on text substitutions, swaps, and supplements?
- Adding Latin
Course Materials & Study Guides
- Do you provide course plans and book ordering information?
- 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?
- High School Study Guides
- Which study guides do I need for the Composition I and II (CM1-B and CM2-B) courses?
- Ordering Semester Study Guides
- Questions about Assignments (STAA Student Zone Resources)
Grading & Transcript Services
- What is the Transcript Option?
- Which courses offer advisor grading or advisor guidance options?
- Do you offer report cards showing my student is ready for the next grade?
- Will St. Thomas Aquinas Academy fill out my state paperwork?
- Which standardized tests do you accept?
- Does St. Thomas Aquinas Academy accept the Classical Learning Test?
- Will our address appear on the final transcript for my daughter? We need it to apply for her temporary driver's license.
- How to check my student's credits? Where do I see how many credit hours are still needed?
Live Online Classes
- Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Live Classes Schedule
- When do the live classes meet?
- Where do the live classes meet?
- How long are the class meetings?
- How long is a semester?
- How many students are there in each class?
- How much time does my student need to dedicate to each live class?
- Do we have to be enrolled with St. Thomas Aquinas Academy to register for live classes?
- Do you offer math and languages live classes?
- My son has some special learning needs—are the live, online classes right for him?
- My daughter was registered for advisor grading, do I need to send in work samples for her live classes?
- How do I update the live class assignment score in the online gradebook?
High School Program & Diplomas
- Do you offer a high school diploma program?
- What is required for diplomas?
- Can my high school student enroll in your program and not pursue a diploma from St. Thomas Aquinas Academy?
- What do I do with this diploma application?
- High School Fine Arts Options
- Physical Education Requirements for High School
- Does ASL count for foreign language credits?
- How long is the typical high school day?
- How long does it take for a typical 11th grader to complete all the necessary work on a daily basis?
- Can we minimize online time for our high school student?
- Would the assignments be mostly independent or would I have an instructor?
- Is it possible to transfer in to STAA for Grades 11 and 12?
College Preparation
- Which colleges have accepted St. Thomas Aquinas Academy students?
- Where can we find college scholarship information?
Catholic Identity & Philosophy
- Are you loyal to the Magisterium?
- My family is not Catholic. Can we still join St. Thomas Aquinas Academy?
- We are new to classical education, are there some introductory resources you recommend?
- Is St. Thomas Aquinas Academy Common Core aligned?
Student Zone & Technical Support
- I have lost my Web Logins paper. How do I sign into the STAA Student Zone?
- How can I manage my STAA Student Zone forum notification preferences?
- Appointment Scheduler (Create a Free Acuity Scheduling Account)
- Annual Student Zone Maintenance
- Courses missing on the My Courses tab
- When does the Student Zone close for the Christmas break?