OUR PILLARS
The Thornton Academy Pillars stand on tradition and uphold our community. They are the guiding principles that enhance our shared experiences. Developed in collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, these concepts inform our actions and attitudes.
Respect We recognize differences among members of our community, act with character and integrity and are aware of how our actions impact others. To honor our surrounding environment, we are polite, humble, proud, and appreciative.
Investment We strive to have appropriate goals, and consistently assess their value and our progress toward these goals. Investment takes many forms, but the best practitioners will be engaged, committed, persistent, caring, energetic, and willing to take risks. We are invested in our school, and we value the time and efforts of all.
Responsibility By embracing individual ownership of behaviors and choices, we make informed decisions and are aware of potential outcomes. We demonstrate maturity, accountability, preparedness, timeliness, integrity, and purpose.
Compassion We endeavor to relate to and understand the opinions and experiences of others. When we show thoughtfulness and gratitude as we encounter new perspectives, not only is our empathy increased, but so is the quality of our school community.
ADMISSIONS
For more information about how to apply to Thornton Academy, contact us at admissions @ thorntonacademy. org or visit thorntonacademy. org / apply.
* The towns of Saco, Dayton, and Arundel cover the cost of tuition for their students to attend the Upper School. The towns of Dayton and Arundel also cover the cost of tuition for their students to attend TAMS( Thornton Academy Middle School). Students outside of these communities are invited to apply.
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