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September 2, 2020

Posted at 18:07h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear Thetford Academy Students & Families, The start of the school year is just around the corner! Teachers and all staff have been busy working together since last Monday getting ready to welcome students back.  This email outlines important information to help all of us as we launch this unique new year on September 8. As you review the updates below, please take note of which details pertain specifically to your students - high school vs middle school, fully remote vs 2-day and 4-day on campus, bus riders vs student drivers, etc. Not all info below is relevant for all students. Laptop Checkout for Grades 9-12 Families who requested...


September 2, 2020

Posted at 13:01h in News, Parents by

Families who requested a TA laptop for one or more of their students (via the Aug. 14 fall sign-up form) may come to campus on Thursday or Friday of this week to check out a laptop. This week's laptop checkout is for high school students (grades 9-12) and fully-remote middle school students only. Middle school students who will be on campus for the two- or four-day option will receive their Chromebook at a later date. Friday 8-11 a.m. - laptop pickup for high school students with last names A-M.Friday 1-4 p.m. - laptop pick up for high school students with last...


September 1, 2020

Posted at 13:14h in News, Parents by

With our revised school day schedule and required COVID-19 distancing measures, Thetford Academy has been working with our bus company to plan a new transportation schedule for Fall 2020. As with any new bus schedule, it may take a little while to work out exact arrival and drop off times, so we ask TA families to arrive early to bus pick-up locations for the first few days. Click here to view the Fall 2020 Bus Schedule. Buses are expected to arrive at TA at 9:15 a.m. to work with the staggered arrival plan outlined below. This plan will reduce crowding and...


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...

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Excellence

We set high expectations. We challenge all members of the school community to reach their highest potential.

Commitment

We value initiative, courage and dedication. We take personal responsibility for the goals we set and work hard to achieve them.

Cooperation

We work and learn together. We see teachers as coaches, students as team members, families as partners, and learning as practice and action.

Caring

We provide individuals with personalized support and guidance. We care about each other and the larger community.

Diversity

We respect differences among people. We welcome the contribution of varied perspectives to a rich and flexible school culture.