“ When you reach the summit, you are only halfway there.”
UPPER SCHOOL
FROM THE UPPER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Left to Right: Mr. Tabor’ 96, Mrs. Taranko’ 92, Mr. Grasso
A well known adage in the mountaineering community states,
“ When you reach the summit, you are only halfway there.”
As you read through the following pages, with their detailed descriptions of the vast and varied academic offerings at Thornton Academy, consider them as both a pathway to success in school and beyond – each designed to meet every student where they are and to help them as they find where they want to go in the world. Our courses feature a rich diversity of subject matter and levels of appropriate challenge, allowing for an individualized path for college bound students, career or service oriented students, and those who are unsure of their post secondary education alike.
Whether your journey at Thornton Academy begins in sixth grade at TAMS, ninth grade at the upper school or encompasses a one year stint for your senior year, use these pages as your guide book. This academic book will help show the many routes and paths you can take to find success during your time on campus and for the adventures that await you after graduation. Whichever path you choose, Thornton Academy and the knowledge and experiences you gain here will provide appropriate challenges that prepare you to become who you want to be.
Mr. Grasso
Assistant Head for Faculty and Academic Affairs
Mr. Tabor’ 96
Assistant Head for Student Affairs
Mrs. Taranko’ 92 Associate Head of School
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