At its core, Thetford Academy is an independent school with a public purpose.
For nearly 200 years, the Academy has served as the community school for the town of Thetford and a school of choice for neighbors in surrounding areas.
Today, students come from more than a dozen towns in Vermont and New Hampshire, and from countries around the world, to become a part of this close-knit educational community.
Every day, Thetford Academy fulfills its educational mission to celebrate the worth of all students, to nurture their strengths, and to challenge them to reach their potential.
At TA, highly qualified teachers, recognized for their innovative approach to teaching and learning, are passionate about engaging every student. And with more than 100 courses, TA`s curriculum is designed to be flexible and accessible.
The Academy embraces a diverse community of students with a wide range of learning styles.
It asks both teachers and students to experiment, stretch their boundaries, and take risks as learners. In this environment-where diversity is acknowledged, respected, and celebrated-students gain the skills they need to take advantage of life`s opportunities and the tools they need to overcome its challenges.
Club or Organization: Environmental Club, Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA), Outdoor Program, Robotics Program
Arts and Music Programs: Choral Music, Culinary Arts, Design Technology, Drama Program, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts
School Notes
Thetford Academy is situated on nearly 300 acres of woodlands
and fields, and is contiguous to the nearly 200 acre Thetford Hill
State Park, which the school manages through a special agreement
with the State of Vermont.
The school boasts small classes, nurturing teachers, supportive
parents, a hands-on curriculum, honors offerings in all
disciplines, robust electives, a strong fine arts program, an
outdoor education program, and a path to taking Dartmouth College
courses while still in high school.
An open admissions policy fosters diversity in the student
population, and as a result, the student body exhibits a wide range
of socio-economic backgrounds and aspirations.
TA students benefit from the best traditions of small schools:
individualized attention, respect for diversity, a strongly
cooperative spirit, and multiple opportunities for leadership,
activities, and service.
Thetford Academy is a community of learners. We challenge
all members of the school community to reach their highest
potential. We value initiative, courage and
dedication. We provide individuals with personalized support
and guidance. We care about each other and about the larger
community.
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