Parent Quick Links.

Follow the link below to access content like Reading Lists, Lunch Menus, and Frequent Forms.

Get
Involved.

There are many opportunities for parents, grandparents, and special friends of our students to get involved at St. Louis. Fill out our online volunteer form if your are interested in the opportunities listed below. You can also contact officers of our parent organizations, the Home and School Association and the St. Louis Men's Club, for information about volunteer opportunities throughout the school year. Both organizations' meetings are posted on our school calendar- we encourage parents to attend these meetings! Fill out our form and we will share your contact info with the appropriate employee or volunteer.

Volunteer
Opportunities

01Room Parent – coordinates class parties, helps classroom teacher with various activities throughout the year.

02Library volunteer – helps check-out books one day a month, usually to your child’s homeroom.

03Art room volunteer – assists Mrs. Durden in the art room during your child’s class period.

04Cafeteria volunteer – works with other parents one day a month to assist serving lunch.

05Concession volunteer – works with class parents during an assigned month to staff the concession stand.

06Receptions volunteer – works with receptions chairman to host various receptions throughout the year.

07Athletic team coach – coaches students in grades 1-8 on various sports teams.

08Cardinal Crops Volunteer – works with a committee of parents to help plan and plant our school garden.

Get
Involved.

There are many opportunities for parents, grandparents, and special friends of our students to get involved at St. Louis. Fill out our online volunteer form if your are interested in the opportunities listed below. You can also contact officers of our parent organizations, the Home and School Association and the St. Louis Men's Club, for information about volunteer opportunities throughout the school year. Both organizations' meetings are posted on our school calendar- we encourage parents to attend these meetings! Fill out our form and we will share your contact info with the appropriate employee or volunteer.

Volunteer
Opportunities

01Room Parent – coordinates class parties, helps classroom teacher with various activities throughout the year.

02Library volunteer – helps check-out books one day a month, usually to your child’s homeroom.

03Art room volunteer – assists Mrs. Durden in the art room during your child’s class period.

04Cafeteria volunteer – works with other parents one day a month to assist serving lunch.

05Concession volunteer – works with class parents during an assigned month to staff the concession stand.

06Receptions volunteer – works with receptions chairman to host various receptions throughout the year.

07Athletic team coach – coaches students in grades 1-8 on various sports teams.

08Cardinal Crops Volunteer – works with a committee of parents to help plan and plant our school garden.

Diocese Virtus Training

Volunteers who work with our children must complete Virtus training and a background check. Click below to visit their website and view the training sessions schedule or to download/print the background check form. Background check forms are also available in the school office.

Visit Diocese Site

Download Background Check Form

Diocese Virtus Training

Volunteers who work with our children must complete Virtus training and a background check. Click below to visit their website and view the training sessions schedule or to download/print the background check form. Background check forms are also available in the school office.

Visit Diocese Site

Download Background Check Form

To Our
Parents.

Letter from Home & School President

St. Louis Home & School Association

Click here to read a letter from the President.

Home & School Officers

Find out more about Home & School:

the Wednesday Wire

What's happening at SLS? Catch up on the latest in the Wednesday Wire!

the Wednesday Wire

What's happening at SLS? Catch up on the latest in the Wednesday Wire!

Letters from
the Counselors.

Hi, My name is Mary Shea Quach

and I am thrilled to be the School Counselor at St. Louis for 5th-8th grades.

I received both my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and my Master’s in School Counseling from The University of Memphis, which gave me great hands-on learning experience with grades PK through twelfth grade.

Your children will go through so many developmental stages in the time that I get to work with them. As the School Counselor, my role is to go alongside your child to offer support as he/she navigates the changes in his/her life. Through classroom counseling lessons, I can offer whole group instruction on topics that all students can benefit from such as self-control, conflict resolution, and empathy. In Junior High, I focus on study skills to set them up for success in their futures. Additionally, I can meet with students individually and in small groups to offer more individualized support with issues that arise throughout the year. I will also collaborate with teachers, learning specialists, and parents to learn how to best support all students in our school. This year is going to be a fun year filled with learning, growing, and lots of new adventures. I cannot wait to get to know you, your family, and most importantly your child!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, or if there is anything I can do to assist your child.

Sincerely,

Mary Shea Quach
SLS School Counselor
5th–8th grade

Hi, my name is Rosa Tutor

and will be your child’s PK-4th grade school counselor! I look forward to getting to know all my students and families!

I have earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and went on to earn a Master’s of Science in Counseling. I have also completed coursework at Yale University, participating in the work for the Center of Emotional Intelligence.

Previously I have worked grades from PK through twelfth grade. As a school counselor, I focus on building a comprehensive school counseling program to meet students’ social, emotional, mental, and academic needs.

Previously, I have presented at the IBSC International Conference on the topic of building emotional literacy in boys. This presentation allowed educators to learn how to support and foster an environment to allow boys to express themselves.

I have also presented at the Tennessee Counselors Association Conference and have conducted a research study with the IBSC. My research focused on improving boys’ confidence in emotional expression through mask making. My family and I were able to travel to New Zealand where I presented the research findings.

The Diocese of Memphis awarded me the Saint Maria Goretti Counseling Award for developing and implementing a comprehensive, data driven school counseling program that reaches every student.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading and spending time with my husband Adam and son Noah.

Rosa Tutor
SLS School Counselor
Pre-Kindergarten–4th grade

Referrals to the School Counselor

Students may be referred to the School Counselor by a parents, a teacher an administrator or by him/herself.

To make a referral for a student in Fifth through Eighth grade, please call Mary Shea Quach at
901-255-1903 or email her at:

To make a referral for a student in Pre-Kindergarten through Fourth grade, please call Rosa Tutor at
(901) 255-1913 or email her at:

Referrals to the School Counselor

Students may be referred to the School Counselor by a parents, a teacher an administrator or by him/herself.

To make a referral for a student in Fifth through Eighth grade, please call Kim Fracchia at
901-255-1903 or email her at:

To make a referral for a student in Pre-Kindergarten through Fourth grade, please call Mary Shea Quach at
(901) 255-1913 or email her at:

The School
Counselor Role

The role of your child’s School Counselor is to focus on students’ academic, social/ emotional and career development. This is accomplished through classroom counseling, individual counseling, consultation with parents, teachers and administration and connection to community resources for families. All counseling services are designed to promote a positive learning environment and support students with their academic and social/emotional short and long term goals.

Counseling Philosophy Statement

As professional school counselors, we believe that…

School counselors serve as advocates for all students, families, educators, and colleagues
School counselors are agents in fostering school and home connection and build positive relationships between school and stakeholders
ALL students are unique, should be treated with respect and dignity, and can succeed
School counselors abide by and uphold the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) ethical code

A comprehensive school counseling program should…

Use reliable data to make programming decisions that address and meet the needs of our students and school community
Address student academic, personal, social, emotional, and career competencies and growth
Encompass various implementation modalities to meet the unique needs of all students
Include voices from stakeholders including the students, families, educators, and administration
A comprehensive school counseling program is not simply a support service but an essential aspect of the complete education experience

Individual Counseling

School counselors assist students in establishing personal goals.

Individual counseling is a short-term, solution-focused intervention designed to meet students’ needs and concerns.

Referrals can be provided to families in need of long-term support.

School Counselors can meet individually with students to assist in the following areas:

Developing academic goals
Interpersonal skills
Organization and time management
Family transitions
Transitioning to a new school
Managing emotions

Classroom Counseling

Classroom counseling consists of structured lessons designed to help all students attain the desired competencies and to provide all students with the knowledge, attitudes and skills appropriate for their developmental level.

Topics that may be taught in classroom counseling:

Study skills
Conflict resolution
Career exploration
Transitions
Positive peer relationships
Personal safety
Empathy
Social-emotional learning

The School
Counselor Role

The role of your child’s School Counselor is to focus on students’ academic, social/ emotional and career development. This is accomplished through classroom counseling, individual counseling, consultation with parents, teachers and administration and connection to community resources for families. All counseling services are designed to promote a positive learning environment and support students with their academic and social/emotional short and long term goals.

Classroom Counseling

Classroom counseling consists of structured lessons designed to help all students attain the desired competencies and to provide all students with the knowledge, attitudes and skills appropriate for their developmental level.

Topics that may be taught in classroom counseling:

Study skills
Conflict resolution
Career exploration
Transitions
Positive peer relationships
Personal safety
Empathy
Social-emotional learning

Individual Counseling

School counselors assist students in establishing personal goals.

Individual counseling is a short-term, solution-focused intervention designed to meet students’ needs and concerns.

Referrals can be provided to families in need of long-term support.

School Counselors can meet individually with students to assist in the following areas:

Developing academic goals
Interpersonal skills
Organization and time management
Family transitions
Transitioning to a new school
Managing emotions

Stop Bullying In Its Tracks

St. Louis school has a zero tolerance policy towards any bullying behavior. Learn how to prevent it and how to report it in our anti-bullying guide.

Stop Bullying In Its Tracks

St. Louis school has a zero tolerance policy towards any bullying behavior. Learn how to prevent it and how to report it in our anti-bullying guide.

High School Placement
Test Information

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is made up of five, multiple-choice, parts: verbal, quantitative, reading, mathematics, and language skills. The exam takes two hours to complete and contains 298 questions. The multiple-choice questions are designed to indicate how well a student performs tasks that can be expected of an average eighth grader.

For more test day information or additional questions, please contact Admissions Director Nancy Lanigan.

Phone: (901) 261-4952

Looking for more details? Download our PDF guide to get more information on:

• Exam format
• Scoring
• What to bring
• What to expect
• Where to take the exam (list of schools)
• Registration
• Fees
• Scholarships

High School Placement
Test Information

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is made up of five, multiple-choice, parts: verbal, quantitative, reading, mathematics, and language skills. The exam takes two hours to complete and contains 298 questions. The multiple-choice questions are designed to indicate how well a student performs tasks that can be expected of an average eighth grader.

For more test day information or additional questions, please contact Admissions Director Nancy Lanigan.

Phone: (901) 261-4952

Looking for more details? Download our PDF guide to get more information on:

• Exam format
• Scoring
• What to bring
• What to expect

• Where to take the exam (list of schools)
• Registration
• Fees
• Scholarships

Summer
Requirements

Reading Requirements

Reading is a fundamental skill in the success of our students. It is important for the students to practice and enforce these skills throughout the year, including summertime. Each student entering grades one through eight will have age appropriate summer reading requirements.

Please refer to the links below for current summer 2024 reading requirements.

Math Requirements

Student success in math is linked to regular practice in the grade level skills. Each student entering grades two through eight will have summer IXL math requirements. Students may access their IXL account here. This summertime practice proves very beneficial to the students’ retention of math facts. The classroom teachers have observed a noticeable increase in the students’ performance and our math scores improved in every grade.

Please refer to the links below for summer 2024 IXL requirements.

Summer Reading Requirements

Reading is a fundamental skill in the success of our students. It is important for the students to practice and enforce these skills throughout the year, including summertime. Each student entering grades one through eight will have age appropriate summer reading requirements.

Please refer to the links below for current summer 2023 reading requirements.

Summer Math Requirements

Student success in math is linked to regular practice in the grade level skills. Each student entering grades two through eight will have summer IXL math requirements. Students may access their IXL account here. This summertime practice proves very beneficial to the students’ retention of math facts. The classroom teachers have observed a noticeable increase in the students’ performance and our math scores improved in every grade.

Please refer to the links below for summer 2023 IXL requirements.