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September 26, 2024

Posted at 16:59h in Academics, News, Uncategorized by

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 option to use proficiency-based grading. We are excited to have a group of faculty implementing a proficiency-based approach to grading this year, many of whom are building on their prior experience in other schools. What is proficiency-based grading?  A proficiency* is a combination of skills, abilities, and knowledge needed to perform a specific...


September 24, 2024

Posted at 12:13h in News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

On Friday, we experienced a fantastic day of hiking, relishing the beauty of nature alongside our classmates and colleagues as each class made their way up the nearby mountains visible from the White Building's steps. Despite the fog obstructing the views on some peaks, the weather was excellent and made for a comfortable day on our 46th annual TA Mountain Day! Class of 2025 - Moosilauke Class of 2026 - Ascutney Class of 2027 - Smarts Class of 2028 - Cardigan Class of 2029 - Black Class of 2030 - Cube Photo Gallery for Mountain Day 2024. Photos start with the 7th grade hike and move up...


September 23, 2024

Posted at 12:29h in Academics, News, Parents, Student Life by

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 students the opportunity to play in a world class tournament. They feature “a level of technical expertise, production value, and overall event quality that is above and beyond that of a standard tournament.” Maine’s Lobstah Bowl, hosted by the University of Maine at Orono, featured 43 talented teams from across the U.S....


September 23, 2024

Posted at 08:52h in Athletics, News, Student Life by

TA's cross country team ran at the Manchester Invitational this past Saturday. Captains Ava Hayden and Brady Sloop led their teams with top 10 finishes in their respective races. Ava finished 5th (out of 219 racers), covering the 5K course for Varsity Small Schools in 20:34. On the boys side, Brady was 9th out of 280 racers, finishing in a time of 17:04. Other significant races were turned in by Hardy Payson and Paul Hesser who both took two minutes off of their personal bests in the 5K, while newcomer Ella Harvey took one minute off of her time, finishing in...


September 21, 2024

Posted at 09:00h in Academics, Athletics, Head of School, News, Parents, Student Life by

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. The hikes aren't easy, and we hope everyone felt inspired by the experience and the challenge. Sharing a few photos (attached) of our youngest and oldest hikers - the Class of 2030 on Mt. Cube and the Class of 2025 on Mt. Moosilauke. Look for more next week as we...


September 20, 2024

Posted at 10:18h in Academics, Counseling, News, Parents by

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 will include: how to navigate the college application process, applying for financial aid, and identifying scholarship opportunities. Counselors will also share information for students considering a gap year or deferred enrollment. The virtual event will also cover roles and responsibilities among the student, parent, and school counselor. Attendees will learn...

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