Thornton Academy

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Founded in 1811, Thornton Academy is one of New England's oldest college preparatory schools , an independent, coeducational middle school and high school serving grades 6 through 12. L ocated in the southern Maine coastal town of Saco, Thornton Academy offers you a beautiful, natural setting and a safe community . In addition to educating our day students, we have a boarding program for domestic students and international students . Two state-of-the-art dormitories on our large campus host over 130 students from over 20 countries and bring them together with our day student population. Thornton Academy's mission is "to prepare students for a changing world." Small classes and individual attention allow our faculty to help every student fulfill their potential. Through its extensive course offerings , Thornton provides an opportunity for students to find an academic area that excites them. Thornton Academy students become dynamic, critical thinkers who excel in college and beyond because of what begins here. Our faculty and staff also recognize that learning extends beyond the classroom to the hallways, the playing fields, and the surrounding community.

Maine experiences significant challenges in inspiring youth to remain in the state and pursue the many occupations that our communities require. From lawyers and engineers to teachers and bakers, from athletic trainers and welders to public safety officers and marine scientists, Maine needs them all. Thornton Academy’s new “21st Century Curriculum to Career” initiative helps prepare high school students for the working world, enabling them to “imagine themselves” here in Maine. Encouraging students to pursue an in-state career of their choice not only helps grow our economy, but also stimulates motivation in school. In partnership with dozens of local businesses, Thornton Academy is pursuing its mission “to prepare students for a changing world” by offering the new Career Awareness Program (CAP) that helps transition students into the working world. Our guidance and career counselors generate in-depth, future-oriented discussions with students, and facilitate career observation and job shadow experiences. Community involvement becomes essential, and our business partners support career exploration by hosting CAP students.

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