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August 29, 2020

Posted at 07:05h in News, Parents by

On Monday, Thetford Academy's full faculty returned to campus for the 2020-2021 school year. With a delayed school start date and the COVID-19 pandemic upending everything "usual" about teaching and learning, TA's in-service this year will run two weeks instead of its normal few days. This much-needed additional time is helping TA educators prepare for a positive, safe, and successful reopening for students on Sept. 8. Training sessions and meetings during the first week of inservice focused on a range of topics including: safety protocols, planning for the pod model, student social and emotional well-being, best practices for hybrid teaching, antiracist...


August 26, 2020

Posted at 10:57h in News, Parents by

Thetford Academy's Safety Committee has been working throughout the summer to plan a safe reopening for our entire school community this fall. In addition to an at-home learning option, TA will welcome students back to campus for in-person learning on a revised schedule. Our top safety priorities this fall will include: Daily health screeningsRequired face coverings indoorsFrequent hand-washing and sanitizing"Pod" model of small student groupsMaximizing use of TA's outdoor learning resourcesPhysical distancing indoors and outdoors Watch the Safety Committee's presentation below for more information about Thetford Academy's fall re-opening plan. https://youtu.be/v94h-uFUxJc ...


August 15, 2020

Posted at 08:49h in Head of School, News, Parents by

This resource is available for viewing and downloading - LINK to document. The handbook is a dynamic document and will be updated to reflect further developments in the academic program, changes in Vermont guidance, and/or fluctuations in public health regionally. Please note the date on cover page that indicates latest date of revision. Handbook introduction from Head of School Carrie Brennan: Together we move into this new school year cautiously, creatively, and carefully. The COVID crisis has required us all to become learners and innovators. It has stretched every individual, family, and community to adapt - and that will be true again...


August 14, 2020

Posted at 18:09h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents by

The following message was sent via email to TA parents and guardians on August 14. Dear Thetford Academy Parents and Guardians, I am writing today to share updates on our academic program this fall and to distribute the official form to indicate each student's option. 1. Start & End Times of the On-Campus Experience The Thetford Academy on-campus experience on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays will be from 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Morning bus runs will arrive at approximately 9:15 and afternoon bus runs will depart a little after 2.We are developing a structured option for students who need to be on campus between 8:15-9:15am and 2-3pm....


August 14, 2020

Posted at 14:01h in Athletics, News, Parents by

Thetford Academy's fall athletics season will be going forward in accordance with the State of Vermont Agency of Education's Fall Sports Guidance. Tryouts and practices will begin Tuesday, September 8, coinciding with the first day of school. In order to sign up to participate in soccer or cross country this fall, families must read and submit the forms provided in TA's 2020-21 Athletic Handbook before August 31st. In order to keep our student athletes safe, Thetford Academy will require and monitor compliance with the following guidelines and all additional requirements of the State of Vermont's official guidance. Tryouts/Practices begin Tuesday, September...


July 31, 2020

Posted at 12:41h in Head of School, Parents by

This post was originally sent by email to TA families by Head of School Carrie Brennan on July 31, 2020. Dear Thetford Academy Families, Here is the latest news as we prepare for the fall semester:1. New Start Date - September 8 Governor Phil Scott issued an executive order this week, expected to be officially published on the AOE website today July 31, requiring all Vermont schools to push back their start date to Tuesday, September 8. The Thetford Academy school year will therefore begin on September 8, instead of our original start date of August 26. 2. Family Survey - Due August 4...

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