Counseling

The Saint Lawrence Academy Counseling Program works with students, parents, and teachers to ensure that the academic and personal needs of all students are met. A four- year academic counseling plan allows students to meet with their freshman/sophomore advisor and their junior/senior advisor on a regular basis. Academic sessions focus on a student's individual academic progress and college planning. Ninety-nine percent of Saint Lawrence Academy graduates will enter college.
In the area of personal counseling, students have an opportunity to have their individual personal concerns addressed in a professional and confidential manner. Group sessions are held on topics throughout the year to address student needs.
Throughout the school year, assemblies are hosted for both students and parents addressing issues of particular relevance to teens. The Counseling department hosts college presentations by various colleges and universities, accompanies students to the Santa Clara Valley College Faire, and coordinates annual PSAT and PLAN testing.
Contact Information:
Academic and Personal Counselor : Laura Stoll
Email : lstoll@saintlawrence.org
PH : 408-296-3013 ext. 343

Academic and Personal Counselor : Cheryl Weeks
Email : cweeks@saintlawrence.org
PH : 408-296-3013 ext. 346

CLASSES OF 2004 – 2008 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

California State Universities Cal Poly, Pomona Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Channel Islands Chico East Bay Fresno Fullerton Humboldt Long Beach Los Angeles Monterey Bay Northridge Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose Sonoma		University of California Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Merced Riverside San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz
Private and Out-of-State Universities Academy of Art University, San Francisco American University Arizona State University Bentley College California College of the Arts California Culinary Academy California Lutheran University Carroll College Chaminade University of Honolulu Chapman University Cornell University Creighton University Dominican University Elmira University Emmanuel College Expression Center for New Media Expression College for Digital Arts Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Florida Institute of Technology Franklin Pierce University Gonzaga University Hampton University Hawaii Pacific University Holy Names College Howard Universitym Illinois Institute of Technology Ithica University Johnson and Wales University Linfield College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Macalester College Marquette University Menlo College Mills College		Montana Tech Northeastern University Northern Arizona University Notre Dame de Namur University St. Joseph University Saint Martin’s University St. Mary's College of California Santa Clara University Scottsdale Culinary Institute Seattle University Sierra Nevada College Simmons College Southern Oregon University Suffolk University SUNY, Stonybrook University Texas A & M Texas Christian University The Art Institute of California, San Diego The Art Institute of California, San Francisco United States Naval Academy Universidad de las Americas University of Colorado, Boulder University of Great Falls University of Hawaii University of Missouri Columbia University of Nevada, Reno University of the Pacific University of Portland University of Puget Sound University of Redland University of San Diego University of San Francisco Washington State University Whittier College

Community and Junior Colleges

Allan Hancock College
Cuesta College
De Anza College
Foothill College
Mission College
Ohlone College
San Joaquin Delta College
San Jose City College
Santa Barbara City College
West Valley College

Parent Education

Saint Lawrence Academy hosts a series of parent presentations each year designed to answer parent questions about college planning, scheduling, financial aid, and teen issues. Parents are encouraged to take an active role in their student's education and the best way to do so is by taking advantage of our many parent-focused events.
Presentations

August 19, 2008 - New Parent Coffee
September 30, 2008 – College Planning Night
October 20, 2008 – Zacchaeus Information Night
January 14, 2009 - Financial Aid Information Night at Santa Clara High School
January 27, 2009 – Class of 2010 Scheduling and College Night
February 3, 2009 – Class of 2011 Scheduling Night
February 4, 2009 – Class of 2012 Scheduling Night

Important Dates

August 15 – Freshman Orientation from 9 am – 3 pm in the Community Center and Academy
August 15 – New Parent Coffee at 10 am in the Parish Hall
August 17 – Uniform sales from 3 – 7 pm in the Academy Library
August 19 – First day of classes; school pictures taken
August 19 – Finance Council Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Rectory
August 25 – Chalk the Walk at lunch in the pavilion
August 25 – Magazine drive begins
August 27 – Welcome Back Rally at 1:15 pm in the Community Center
August 27 – Welcome Back Mixer from 7:30 – 10:30 pm in the Community Center
August 30 – Back-to-School Night beginning at 6:30 pm in the Church
August 31 – School theme day to include freshman elections
September 1 – Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated with the Elementary and Middle Schools at 8:30 am in the Church
September 2 – Pastoral Parish Council Meeting at 7 pm in the Rectory
September 3 – Minimum Day – 12:15 dismissal
September 6 – LABOR DAY – No school
September 7 – Parent Club Meeting at 7 pm in the Little Theater
September 9 – Education Council Meeting at 6:30 pm in SLEMS Faculty Lounge
September 10 – Mass at 8:30 am in the Church
September 10 – Freshman Zacchaeus Retreat from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
September 11 – Parent Club BBQ from 11 am – 2 pm in the pavilion
September 14 – High School Information Night from 7 – 8:30 pm at Most Holy Trinity School
September 14 – Men’s Club Meeting at 6:30 pm in the pavilion
September 15 – Youth Advisory Board Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Rectory
September 16 – Finance Council Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Rectory
September 16 – High School Information Night from 7 – 8:30 pm at St. Lucy School
September 17 – Trivia Game Night from 7 – 9 pm in the Parish Hall
September 17 – Student Council Lock-In from 7 pm until 8 am on September 18 in the Academy building
September 20 – High School Information Night from 7 – 8:30 pm at St. Catherine School
September 20 – Toilet Paper Drive begins
September 22 – Magazine drive ends
September 23 – High School Information Night from 7 – 8:30 pm at St. Clare School
September 23 – Senior Breakaway Day
September 24 – Celtic Pride Day
September 24 – Celebrity Sandwich Day at lunch in the pavilion
September 24 – Laps for Lyme and Lymphoma from 8 – 11 pm at Rollin’ Ice
September 25 – Campus Restoration Day from 9 am – 4 pm
September 26 – Academy Sponsored Mass at 6 pm in the Church
September 27 – Make up Picture Day
September 28 – High School Information Night from 7 – 8:30 pm at Holy Spirit School
September 30 – High School Information Night from 7 – 8:30 pm at St. John Vianney School
September 30 – Class of 2011 College Night at 7 pm in the Church

School News

ACADEMY WELCOMES NEW FACULTY AND STAFF

As the Academy prepares for the arrival of new students and the reappearance of returning students, the Academy also welcomes some new faculty and staff. Joining the Academy for the 2010 – 2011 school year are:

Kelly DeBarr who will be joining the staff as a Spanish instructor, teaching levels 1 and 3. Additionally, Kelly is interested in coaching swimming, working in Campus Ministry and involving herself with activities dealing with foreign language.

Richard (Rick) Louie is our joining our science department. Rick will be teaching Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Physics and Honors Physics. Rick comes to St. Lawrence Academy with a wealth of experience in teaching at small Catholic high schools, having worked at both Bishop Garces High School in Bakersfield and St. Francis Central Coast Catholic High School in Watsonville.

Kelly Schlernitzauer has joined our front office staff as school register. Having worked at Harker Academy for ten years, Kelly brings a wealth of front office experience to our campus.

And, Janet Yamada has stepped into the role of Development Director for the Education Center. Janet has been a volunteer at the Education Center for a number of years. She has a wealth of fundraising and event planning experience both here at Saint Lawrence and with her volunteer work with Girl Scouts (Troop 61331), San Jose Youth Community Service, and Suzume no Gakko, a Japanese culture program.

We welcome all of our new personnel and wish them the best of luck in the upcoming school year.