Thornton Academy Middle School At A Glance ACADEMICS Courses in 12 disciplines Academic Enrichment classes Option to take high school courses (8th graders) Accredited by New England Association for Schools & Colleges and The Association for Boarding Schools Block 5 (Extended day) Classes: Hydroponics, Freshman Honors English Preparatory Class, English as a Second Language
Thornton Academy Middle School is exceptionally student and family-centered, enjoying a culture that values and encourages curiosity, respect, responsibility, honesty, courage, and compassion. • Grades 6-8 • Student:teacher ratio 11:1 • Junior Boarding Program • English Language Learner Program • 2/3 of faculty hold advanced degrees Faculty, students and parents collaborate to sustain a school environment that is: • • • • • • •
Academically challenging Safe and structured Committed to partnership Engaging and creative Supports personal and academic growth Respectful of individuals Socially responsible and community oriented
TECHNOLOGY All students have laptops Smart boards in every classroom Wireless access throughout building Access to assignments through TAOnline 14 CLUBS, MUSIC, & SERVICE GROUPS Math Team and iTeam Lego and Robotics Clubs Concert Band and Choir Dance and Drama Clubs Environmental Club Service Learning Projects TAMS Yearbook Art Club and more...
Thornton’s 80-acre campus offers: new library, new Arts & Media Center, large athletic fields, a 500-seat auditorium, and beautiful open space to learn, explore and grow.
COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUPS Student Council Civil Rights Team National Junior Honor Society ATHLETICS Basketball • Baseball • Cross Country Indoor Track • Soccer • Softball Ski/Snowboard • Swimming ACTIVITIES Dances every other month Yearly musical & drama performances Movie & pizza nights
www.thorntonacademy.org/admissions 438 Main Street • Saco, Maine • 207.602.4408