Parent Resources

At this time STE administration anticipates resuming classes according to the following schedule: 

• Preschool will begin on August 19, as scheduled, with in-person classes.
• Lower School will have a delayed start to the school year. These grades will begin on Tuesday, September 8 with in-person classes. Parents may opt to stream classes at home if they are not comfortable sending their children to campus.
• Middle School and Upper School will begin on August 19 with online learning that follows an adjusted daily schedule. These grades will return to campus on Tuesday, September 8 for in-person classes following our normal daily schedule. Parents may opt to stream classes at home if they are not comfortable sending their children to campus. 

You can view our current plans for reopening the campus and protecting the health and safety of our community on the Reopening section of our website. 

We continue to monitor guidance issued by the Governor and local government authorities, as well as the decisions made by area school districts and private schools.

For the most recent information on uniform requirements and appearance guidelines, see our 2019-2020 Student-Parent Handbook. Please note that 4th and 5th grade students will not need PE uniforms for the 2020-2021 school year.

Mills Uniform Company is the uniform provider for STE. Please visit millswear.com for ordering information and store locations.

View our 2020-2021 Significant Dates list to get an overview of the school year. The list includes school holidays and major events in the STE community. 

Lower School (Grades K-5)

All student school supplies are provided by the school. This is true for students who elect to stream from home as well. There is no need to purchase any items outside of a backpack and lunchbox.

We usually ask students to bring paper towels, hand sanitizer, tissues, and hand wipes (not bleach or baby wipes) on the first day of school. Many of these materials are in short supply due to COVID. However, if you see these items at the store, please pick them up to add to our school stockpile.

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

View our Middle School Supply Lists for the 2020-2021 school year.

Upper School (Grades 9-12)

Upper school students will receive information during the first week of school concerning school supplies needed.

Printed copies of STE's 2020-2021 Student-Parent Handbook and Directory will be distributed at the beginning of the school year. The youngest child in the family will receive one copy of this year's handbook to bring home. We ask that each family read the book thoroughly. 

You can view the 2019-2020 Student-Parent Handbook and Directory for the most recent policies, and view the Reopening section of our website for our current plans for the 2020-2021 school year. 

Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School uses FACTS for management of tuition and incidental billing. Log in to FACTS to register or access your account.

FACTS 

Tuition for Saint Thomas' Episcopal School may be paid annually, semi-annually, or in 10 or 12 monthly installments. All payment options, with the exception of annual, will be collected via ACH or credit card through FACTS Management Company. All tuition payments begin in June. International students must pay tuition and fees in full by June 1.

We have posted our drop-off and pick-up plans for the 2020-2021 school year in the Reopening section of our website and include them in the 2020-2021 Student-Parent Handbook.

Students may walk or bike to and from school only if a signed document is on file from the parent. Parents wishing to grant permission for their child to bike or walk home from school should complete the Permission Form for Walking/Biking Home from School and return it to the school office (SY7A) or the appropriate head of school.

Any premeditated absence for other than a school-sponsored activity requires advance approval by the Head of School via a premeditated absence form. The form must be submitted at least three school days before the absence. 

Lower School Premeditated Absence Form

Middle School Premeditated Absence Form

Upper School premeditated absence forms are available from Head of Upper School Dale King.

We are pleased to announce that we have selected Epicurean Group as our new lunch provider. If you would like to order lunches for your student, view the instructions for setting up an account. You can also view the daily menu and price list below.

Welcome Letter

Hot Lunch Menu 2020-2021

Price List

Frequently Asked Questions

iKids U® is coming to STE as our new after school care provider for kindergarten through 8th grade. iKids U is an on-site and customizable program with Stay and Play from 1 to 5 days per week until 6:00 p.m., early dismissal, and drop-in day options (for students who are registered at least 1 day/week). iKids U provides an exceptional, safe, and convenient program that offers a variety of educational, creative, and recreational activities. iKids provides all snacks and supplies and offers sibling discounts.

iKids has been diligently working throughout COVID and has followed all CDC recommendations for childcare operations. iKids staff have undergone specific training and they are happy to announce that they have had zero cases to report! With a dedication to ongoing staff training, stocked resources, and COVID-compliant procedures, iKids is fully prepared to serve your family. To register or view more information, visit ikidsinc.com. Spaces are limited, and registrations will be processed on a first-come basis.

iKids Registration

The iKids Difference

iKids and COVID

For the fall of 2020, no extracurricular after school activities will be offered on campus outside of athletics and After School Care. Lower school Strings will be conducted online through small group lessons on Zoom.

STE offers bus service to students living in the Pearland area. For more information and to sign up for this service, see the Pearland Bus Service transportation form.

Each spring, our Middle and Upper School students select their elective classes for the coming school year. Students can refer to the following elective booklets for prerequisites and requirements:

• Middle School Elective Booklet
• Upper School Elective Booklet

According to the National Association of School Nurses, healthy children are successful learners. Our Office of the School Nurse is dedicated to collaborating with families and faculty to support students’ health and facilitate their success at school. The school nurse has a multi-faceted role, one that focuses on the physical, mental, emotional, and social health of students, as well as their progress in the learning process.

The Office of the School Nurse is responsible for:

• Collecting and assessing student health forms
• Ensuring student compliance with state vaccine requirements
• Helping manage chronic health conditions like allergies, diabetes, asthma, seizures, and more
• Creating student-specific health plans when requested
• Conducting screenings, as required by the state Providing first aid and emergency care services
• Administering medications to students, as directed by parents and/or physician
• Keeping emergency equipment, like medical kits, AEDs, and more, in good working condition

HEALTH DOCUMENTS

• Student Health Letter
• Certificate of Participation Medical Form
• Consent for Administration of Medicine (OTC)
• Consent for Administration of Medicine (Prescription)
• Allergy Action Plan
• Asthma Action Plan
• Illness Policy
• Injury Policy
• Medication Policy
• STE Concussion Policy
• STE Concussion Return to Play Form (K-8)
• TAPPS Concussion Return to Play Form (9-12)

GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR NURSES 

If you have questions for the Office of the School Nurse, you can email nurse@stes.org or call 713.559.1628.

Anne W. Sexton, RN
School Nurse
BSN, University of Texas School of Nursing, San Antonio
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Kay M. Bowers, RN
School Nurse
BSN, Texas Woman’s University College of Nursing, Houston
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AED LOCATIONS

For the safety of our students, faculty, staff and guests, we have Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the following locations:

• Murray Center (Gym), West Wall
• Inside the Ingram Room, East Wall
• Nurse's Office, Room 2A of Scotland Yard
• School Office, Room 7A of Scotland Yard
• Inside the field house at the Willowbend Field