Student Life

Saint Lawrence Academy is committed to meeting the academic, spiritual, and extracurricular//social needs of each and every student.  Through a varied and comprehensive student services program, the school meets the needs of students in both formal and informal settings.  The breadth of student services runs the gamut from a student bookstore to a four-year mentoring program.  The following programs aid in the development and enrichment of each student on the Saint Lawrence Academy campus.

LUNCH PROGRAM 

The Pasta Market  is the school food service provider for Saint Lawrence Education Center.  With an on-campus kitchen, students have the opportunity to purchase fresh, recently prepared snacks and lunch on a daily basis.  The Lunch Program has an on-line service for putting money on a students’ account or students may bring money on a daily basis.  Each student has the opportunity to select a pre-set lunch or to make individual choices  for themselves; there are no set food purchase requirements.

MENTORING PROGRAM

The Saint Lawrence Academy Mentoring Program is entering its sixth year.  The program assigns each faculty member a group of approximately fifteen students with whom they meet bi-weekly.  Mentoring provides students with a place to voice their opinions and concerns; it also allows the mentoring staff member to receive student input outside of a classroom setting.  The mentoring groups create a community in which to discuss and plan class business.  In addition to class business, faculty members help students monitor grades, achieve goals, find college information and scholarships, assist with tutoring and study skills and serve as a resource for both students and parents.  The mentoring program allows for students to get whatever individual attention they need to attain success.

Some of the topics covered in mentoring include:

• Study Skills
• How to get involved in Saint Lawrence Academy activities
• College planning
• PSAT testing
• PLAN testing
• Organizational skills
• Grade checks
• Yearly school survey
• Technology updates
• Class business

PEER HELPERS

The Peer Helpers Program offers understanding, support, prevention, intervention, and referral service to individual students and groups.  Saint Lawrence Academy was among the first members of the Northern California Community of Concern to launch its program.  Students may refer themselves or friends to the program or adults may refer them.  Under the guidance of a licensed family therapist, peer helpers have taken training and learned techniques for listening and providing positive reinforcement to fellow students without giving advice.  At the heart of the program is the belief that students can be empowered to act as advocates, educators, and facilitators for their peers and make significant contributions to the well-being of their own social environment.

STUDENT BOOKSTORE

Saint Lawrence Academy operates its own on-campus bookstore.  The bookstore provides students access to all required textbooks and to uniform shirts and sweatshirts.  The bookstore is open daily Monday – Thursday at lunch and is located across from the school library.  Purchases may be made by cash, check or credit card.

STUDY HALL 

Saint Lawrence Academy offers a Study Hall program throughout the school year.  Study hall is a good option for students who need a place to study in the morning or afternoon, who have to take a make-up exam or quiz, or who need academic assistance due to low grades.  Students may be referred to study hall by teachers, parents or may refer themselves.

The schedule for study hall is as follows:

Monday afternoons (3 – 4 pm) with MS. Claudio in room 9
Tuesday mornings (7:15 – 8 am) with Sr. Peggy Hurley in room 14
Wednesday afternoons (3 – 4 pm) with Mrs. Padilla in room 11
Thursday mornings (7:15 – 8 am) with Sr. Peggy Hurley in room 14

PEER TUTORS

For those students who would like the academic help of a fellow student, peer tutors are available.  Whether a student needs help in a specific subject or some general organizational help, peer tutors may be the answer.  Peer tutors are generally upperclassmen who have academic strength in a particular subject area.  Tutoring sessions take place on campus before school, after school, or at lunch.

TUITION ACCOUNTS

Armanino-McKenna is the school’s tuition billing agent.  All tuition balances, account activity, and statements originate from their office and not from the school.  For questions or concerns regarding tuition or other billing, please contact Armanino-McKenna directly.