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Shadow Days

Thornton Academy welcomes prospective students to experience a day in the life of a TA student through a shadow day! Prospective students are matched with current students who share similar interests, and will have the opportunity to meet new friends, participate in classes that interest them, and engage authentically with our school community.

Shadow days for the 2023-24 school year will begin after November 1, 2023. Families are welcome to complete the form below to request a shadow day. If you'd like to schedule a campus tour or talk with our Admissions team before shadow days begin for this year, please reach out to the Admissions team.

Shadow Day Request Form

Required

Thornton Academy schedules shadow days for prospective students on normal school days, Monday - Friday during the school year.

Shadow days will begin for the 23-24 school year after November 1, 2023 

Student Namerequired
First Name
Last Name
Parent NamerequiredPerson who will be picking up and dropping off the student.
First Name
Last Name
Person who will be picking up and dropping off the student.
Emergency Contactrequired
First Name
Last Name
At least one week from today, please. (Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format)
At least one week from today, please. (Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format)
At least one week from today, please. (Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format)
Are you planning to move to Saco, Dayton, or Arundel before next school year? required
Entering Graderequired
Would you like a campus tour on the same day as the shadow visit? required
Will the student require any accommodations during their shadow day? required

If the student requires the administration of medications during the school day (8:30 am - 2:45 pm), including the potential of an emergency rescue medication such as an EpiPen, the student’s parent must inform the Admission staff prior to the shadow day to ensure timely notification of our nursing team.

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Meet our students

Click on the photos below to read about TA students just like the ones you'll meet on your shadow day. 

Marina '22

the main actors sing in 'fiddler on the roof'

At Thornton Academy, I've forged lifelong friendships and gotten to know a very diverse group of people.

Eden '23

a student smiles outside in the quad

I’ve gotten to truly understand how important the arts are to the world and how much creativity and passion can connect people to each other.

Ben '23 

a student in math class

If you are looking for a place to apply yourself and reach for greatness in a supportive environment then Thornton Academy is the place for you.

students cheer at a pep rally