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Head of School Weekly Email: Q1 Homestretch, Sled Hockey Champion & Upcoming Events AcademicsHead of SchoolParents

Head of School Weekly Email: Q1 Homestretch, Sled Hockey Champion & Upcoming Events

Dear TA Families, Quarter 1 Homestretch Next Friday, October 25, is the last day of 1st quarter. This is an important time for students to take stock of their progress in their classes thus far, revise work they want to improve upon, and prepare for final assessments and assignments due next week.…
Carrie Brennan
October 18, 2024
Proficiency-based Grading: A New Way to Think About Skills, Progress, and Grades AcademicsNewsUncategorized

Proficiency-based Grading: A New Way to Think About Skills, Progress, and Grades

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…
Kristen Downey
September 26, 2024
Robotics Students Compete at Maine’s “Lobstah Bowl” Event AcademicsNewsParentsStudent Life

Robotics Students Compete at Maine’s “Lobstah Bowl” Event

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…
Patty McIlvaine
September 23, 2024
Counseling Office to Host College Info Night for Seniors Sept. 26 AcademicsCounselingNewsParents

Counseling Office to Host College Info Night for Seniors Sept. 26

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…
Patty McIlvaine
September 20, 2024