Registration Process
Students in grades 6-8 from the town of Arundel attend Thornton Academy's middle school program by virtue of a town contract. Students in the Maine communities of Saco, Dayton and Arundel attend Thornton Academy for grades 9 through 12 by virtue of a similar town contract. For these students, admissions is simply a registration process with our Guidance Office. Every spring, information about Thornton Academy is provided by the sending schools in these communities to students and their families. Families relocating to Saco, Dayton or Arundel may contact the Thornton Academy Guidance Office at 207-282-3361, ext. 231, for residence requirements and registration forms.

Admissions Process
Thornton Academy seeks students from all communities with high academic motivation and willingness to become involved in a full array of activities within their school community. Any student who will contribute to, as well as benefit from, the many available academic, artistic and athletic programs is welcome in the Thornton Academy school community.

Thornton Academy admits students without regard to any race, gender, creed, color, handicap, sexual orientation or national or ethnic orientation.

Students who are interested in attending Thornton Academy and do not live in a contract town (see Registration Process above) must follow the application for admissions process outlined below.

The admissions process includes the following elements:

• A shadow visit with a current Thornton student or family of the campus
• Completed application forms
  • Part I (to be completed by parent/guardian)
  • Part II (to be completed by student)
• Permission to contact current guidance counselor or school principal
• Copy of final report cards for the last two years
  • Mid-year applicants are asked also to supply the most recent current year's grade report
• $15.00 application fee

Timeline
Thornton Academy has a rolling admission policy, accepting applications and admitting students throughout the year. However, applications received by March 1st will be acted upon first. Applications received after March 1st will be considered as openings remain or occur at each grade level.

Applicants are notified of an admission decision within 10 days of the completion of the admission process (see above) and must respond by returning a signed enrollment contract within 10 days of receipt of notification.

After the Business Office has received the enrollment contract, a student and his/her family may contact the Guidance Office to arrange for registration at Thornton Academy.

Campus Visit
Prospective students are required to make a visit to campus or spend a shadow day with a current Thornton student. Please allow one week for necessary arrangements to be made.

Shadow days may only be arranged by a student's parent/guardian.

Please contact the Admissions Office at 207-282-3361, ext. 202, between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday-Friday to schedule a tour. For directions to Thornton Academy and a map of the campus, take a look at our Campus Map.

Grade Reports
No application will be considered without a copy of the student's last two full-year report cards. Students applying mid-year will also be asked to supply a copy of the most recent grade report.

If desired, grade reports from up to two previous years may be included as well.

Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee of $15.00 should be attached to the student's application and returned directly to the Admissions Office. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Thornton Academy.

Enrollment Agreement An enrollment agreement signifies:

• Acceptance of an admissions offer from Thornton Academy by a student and his/her family, and
• Agreement to meet the financial obligations involved. A signed enrollment agreement must be received before a student may register for classes.

Only those individuals whose signatures appear on the enrollment agreement will be billed by the Thornton Academy Business Office.

Transfer of Records Arrangements for the transfer of educational records may be initiated with the help of the Thornton Academy Guidance Office at time of registration.