Academic Success and Enrichment

- St. Thomas More provides a rigorous academic framework in the classroom and also offers a robust selection of enrichment opportunitites to fully develop our students interests.
  
  Students at St. Thomas More have the opportunity to participate in a number of academic competitions and enriching activities throughout the year. These competitions allow our students to showcase their gifts and can serve as strong motivators for students by providing an incentive to study and work hard so they can be ready to compete at a certain level. STM students regularly participate in the following:
  
  St. Pius X Academic Rally
  
  HBU Academy Essay and Art Program
  
  Duke University TIPS Program
  
  Spelling Bee
  
  National Geography Bee
  
  Science Fair
  
  Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Contest
  
  Knights of Columbus Writing Contest
  
  Our Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) approach is the collaboration of all the above to achieve student success. IAT is meant to provide assistance in identifying and improving student social skills, performance and/or academics. Our team facilitates the development and identification of resources available to meet the student’s educational and behavioral needs. Collectively, the IAT strives to figure out why the student is having difficulty and then develops a plan (e.g., an “Intervention”) to help the student experience success. The goal of the plan is to increase the student’s skill mastery, which will then lead to increased achievement.
  
  The IAT plan may include students participating in Title Services provided through and by Catapult Learning. Students who qualify for these services can receive support in Math and/or Reading if they reside in the HISD area. The Catapult Instructor works closely with our faculty and staff here on campus.