Achieving Catholic Curriculum through Equity, Support and Success

St. Thomas More School is excited to announce that we have established a St. Thomas More–based special education program that will be housed on our campus. Our goal is to support students and families with the care, mission-centered approach, and commitment to excellence that defines STM.

We are accepting applications for 2026-2027 in chronological grades 2 through 8.

CURRICULUM

• Based on state standards that align to the developmental readiness of the individual student
  
• We use general education textbooks and similar materials where appropriate, but also specialized units that are developmentally appropriate for our students.
• Students will continue to be included in the general education classes where appropriate and beneficial to the child.
• Enrichment opportunities include art, music, and P.E.

CLASSROOM

• One classroom with 12-15 students
  
• One certified lead teacher
• Two assistants - One for upper grades, one for lower grades

EXCEPTIONALITIES SERVED

• Autism
  
• Intellectual Disability (Mild–Moderate)
• Specific Learning Disabilities
• Multiple Disabilities
• Traumatic Brain Injury (ambulatory students)
• Other Health Impairments

program benefits

• Individualized placement and small-group instruction
  
• Opportunities for mainstreaming when appropriate
• Access to related services as available
• Engage with age-level peers to assist in social skills development
• Supportive, Christ-centered learning environment

Interested in Your Child Becoming Part of the ACCESS Program?

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

St. Thomas More partners with the following scholarship programs to help lighten the load of those financial obligations to families that would qualify. For more information on any of the programs listed, please click to visit their individual websites. If you are currently receiving one of the below scholarships, please be sure to complete your application for next year by the deadline.

• ACE Scholarships*
  
• Arete Scholars*
• School Choice Program for Certain Students with Exceptionalities*

Diocese of Baton Rouge assistance*: There are several sources of funding available from the Diocese of Baton Rouge: Bishop's Annual Appeal, Black and Indian Mission Fund, and Romero Fund. Applications for these funds are made through FACTS Assistance and are awarded on the basis of need. Click here to apply.

St. Thomas More in-house assistance: STM has a limited amount of in-house financial assistance to be awarded to need-based families. Financial aid is meant to be temporary and does phase out. Click here to apply. Applications should be submitted by May 22, 2026, to be considered for the 2026-2027 school year. Any awards will be granted prior to the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

STM does not participate in the LA GATOR Scholarship Program.

* Please note that these agencies partner with STM, but are not affiliated with STM. STM is not a part of the decision making process. Any questions about the individual program should be directed to the program itself.