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THORNTON PROFILE
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CARL J. STASIO, JR. Headmaster RENE MENARD Headmaster Elect STEVEN TURGEON Director of College Guidance
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www.thorntonacademy.org
Preparing  students  for  a   changing  world  since  1811
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Thornton Academy Middle School ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES Courses in 12 disciplines Academic Enrichment classes Option to take high school courses (8th grade) Block 5 Classes Introduction to Environmental Studies Three Cups of Tea * The Art of Dance Behind-the-Scenes of Sports
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ACADEMIC & CREATIVE GROUPS Annual Musical Performance Concert Band (Beginner and Advanced) Choir Dance Club Drama Club Environmental Club iTeam Service Learning Projects TAMS Yearbook Additional activities quarterly COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUPS Student Council Civil Rights Team National Junior Honor Society TECHNOLOGY Smart boards in every classroom Wireless access for laptops throughout building Access to assignments through TAOnline ATHLETICS Basketball*Baseball*Cross Country Indoor Track*Soccer*Softball Ski/Snowboard*Swimming ACTIVITIES 14 clubs, music & service groups Dances every other month Yearly musical performance Yearly drama performance Movie & pizza nights
www.thorntonacademy.org
438 Main Street - Saco, Maine - 207.602.4408