Thornton Academy School Profile

Preparing  students  for  a    changing  world  since  1811

CARL J. STASIO, JR.Headmaster

RENE MENARDHeadmaster Elect

STEVEN TURGEONDirector of College Guidance

THORNTON PROFILETHE

2011-2012

CEEB Code: 200875

www.thorntonacademy.org

Attention College Admissions Deans!!ornton has revised

its ranking system and GPA scale.

Please take a moment to review.

THORNTON ACADEMY

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!ornton Academy’s campus is located near the Atlantic Ocean and Saco River

Mean400-530 204

Math 400-560 515 204380-5101210-1570

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Advanced Placement (AP): -

In 2011 a total of 154 students took 262 exams which resulted in "#y-eight percent (58%) of students earning scores of three or higher (3+). Sixty-six percent (66%) of the Class of 2012 earned scores of three or higher (3+). Honors:

II, United States History I and II.Electives:

Arts:Career Pathways:

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Rank in Class

Core Honors AP A 4.00 4.20 4.30 A- 3.67 3.87 B+ 3.33 3.53 3.63 B 84-86 3.00 3.20 B- 80-83 2.67 2.87 C+ 2.33 2.53 2.63 C 74-76 2.00 2.20 C- 70-73 1.77 1.87 D+ 1.33 1.53 1.63 D 64-66 1.00 1.20 D- 60-63 0.67 0.87 F 0.00 0.00 0.00

Thornton Academy Middle School

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIESCourses in 12 disciplines

Academic Enrichment classesOption to take high school courses (8th grade)

Block 5 ClassesIntroduction to Environmental StudiesThree Cups of Tea * The Art of Dance

Behind-the-Scenes of Sports

ACADEMIC & CREATIVE GROUPSAnnual Musical Performance

Concert Band (Beginner and Advanced)Choir

Dance ClubDrama Club

Environmental ClubiTeam

Service Learning ProjectsTAMS Yearbook

Additional activities quarterly

COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUPSStudent Council

Civil Rights TeamNational Junior Honor Society

TECHNOLOGY Smart boards in every classroom

Wireless access for laptops throughout buildingAccess to assignments through TAOnline

ATHLETICSBasketball*Baseball*Cross Country

Indoor Track*Soccer*SoftballSki/Snowboard*Swimming

ACTIVITIES14 clubs, music & service groups

Dances every other monthYearly musical performanceYearly drama performance

Movie & pizza nights

www.thorntonacademy.org438 Main Street - Saco, Maine - 207.602.4408

Thornton  Academy  Middle  School  is  exceptionally  student  and  

family-­centered,  creating  a  culture  that  values  and  encourages  

curiosity,  respect,  responsibility,  honesty,  courage,  and  compassion.    

Faculty,  students  and  parents  collaborate  to  sustain  a  school  

environment  that  is:

staff,  including  an  on-­site  guidance  counselor.    Our  13,000  square  

community.    

different  disciplines  simultaneously.    Thornton’s  80-­acre  campus  

also  has  much  to  offer:  an  extensive  library  and  media  center,