At TA, we encourage students to go beyond the core curriculum to dive deep into the topics that interest, challenge, and inspire them.
When a student feels inspired, the sky is the limit. That’s why we work hard to understand how our students learn and what they are passionate about. Across the school community, we encourage students to stretch toward their dreams and work toward their goals.
TA students are encouraged to go above and beyond. Our honors program includes both embedded honors–where students can complete rigorous coursework to supplement the standard curriculum–and honors-only course options in a wide variety of subject areas.
Students can take college courses through dual enrollment, pursue interests outside TA’s curriculum with a “Challenge Course” or independent study, and take advantage of internship, technology, and semester programs off-campus.
Our faculty advisors work hard to connect students to experiences and academic opportunities that light the spark of inspiration and keep them engaged in and excited about learning.
As we transition to a new student information system and grading platform, some of our TA educators are using the opportunity to shift how they track and report student progress in their classes – in other words, how they grade. One important new capability for us in Alma is the......
26 September, 2024
Last week, Thetford Academy’s VEX robotics team 4886 S – Connor Kutter-Walker ’26 and Duncan MacPhee ’27- headed to Maine to compete in the state’s first-ever VEX V5 Signature Event. The Robotics Education and Competition Foundation describes these Signature events as “an amped-up version of tournament play,” designed to give......
23 September, 2024
Mountain Day! Yesterday the whole school ventured out to six trailheads in our region, stretching from Mt. Moosilauke in the north to Mt. Ascutney in the south, carrying on TA’s Mountain Day tradition, first started in 1979. It was a beautiful day to enjoy autumn beauty and connect as a community.......
21 September, 2024
On Thursday at 6pm, TA’s Counseling team will host a virtual information night for seniors (and their families) thinking about college or planning to apply to college this fall. The event is designed to provide an overview of the college application process and offer resources and tips for success. Topics......
20 September, 2024
Dear Families, Let me start with one nuts and bolts item and then get to the fun stuff. If you haven’t registered yet in our new student information system, Alma, please take time to do so this weekend. We hope you will find it to be a very user-friendly program. Here is a......
13 September, 2024
Pictured Left to Right: Gretchen Czaja, Zsuzsa Mitro, Maria Rodis, John Leavey, Nick Pasterino, & Stacy Anderson (Not pictured: Sayer Wickham & Nancy McNally) We are thrilled to welcome the latest additions to our exceptional team of TA educators. Each individual brings a wealth of knowledge in their respective areas,......
03 September, 2024