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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
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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,