Richard Murphy

Richard Murphy,
Director of Counseling and Registrar, A+ Coordinator, Safe
     Environment Coordinator
Email: rmurphy@spxkc.org
Phone: 453-3450 ext. 249

Education
B.A. Christian Brothers University - Memphis, TN
M.A. Religious Education,  Creighton University - Omaha, NE
M.A. Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education, University of Missouri -
        Kansas City
M. Ed. Curriculum and Supervision, Boston College - Chestnut Hill, MA

At St. Pius X 1985 - 1991;  1993 - 2021

Special Note:

     This link reflects 2018 graduate Sarah Niblock's national Cardinal Newman Society's national winning essay.  https://newmansociety.org/the-way-the-truth-the-life/

A+ Program:  Please note that with new changes to the A+ program, the participation form must be completed and signed by the student and parent BEFORE any A+ tutoring hours are acceptable.  Note that the participation form has two pages.  Also, note that the hours logged must be by an educator and the hours must be complete hours.  See "Scholarship Station" [tab is on the left] for further information.

A Brief Guide about Counseling Resources:

• On the left,  top to bottom, there are eight of the most important areas that involve both students and parents: 

1. the FAQ document contains general information that is requested most frequently via emails and phone calls
2. the 2021 graduate profile is a good window representing last year's graduating class
3. sports eligibility for interested student-athletes      

• Under the ACADEMICS  https://spxkc.org/academics tab at the top of the Pius page, there is a "Counseling"  https://spxkc.org/counseling drop down menu. This section contains:

1. general information about the department and its constituents
2. a guide for senior parents and students 
3. career information
4. issues about which parents and students should educate themselves 
5. testing at SPX
6. study resources
7. specific documents about ACT resources, tutors, procedures for transcripts and college visits, and efficient study

• The MYSPX tab https://spxkc.org/my-spx on the main Pius page is the GO TO Page with multiple links and documents.  Among other things, there is information and direction regarding academic probation, credit recovery, community service, the ACT, and a special section for new and freshmen parents.