Recess and SSR

 At Thornton Academy Middle School, students get to enjoy recess – a time to get outside, socialize and take a break from the day. It’s unique to have such time at the middle school level but we feel it’s important to allow our students an outlet for their energy before focusing back in the classroom.
 
TAMS also offers 20 minutes every day of SSR, sustained silent reading. Reading is a key indicator to academic success, and dedicating this time each day for students to explore their passion in reading is vital.

Schedule a shadow day to see TAMS in action

Schedule a shadow day

Required

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

**Please note that the final day for shadow days for the 22-23 school year will be Friday, May 26. This form will close on Friday, May 19. 

Student Namerequired
First Name
Last Name
Parent Namerequired
First Name
Last Name
Parent Cell Phone Numberrequired
Parent Email Addressrequired
What is your preferred date for a shadow day? required
At least one week from today, please. (Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format)
What is your second preferred date for a shadow day? required
At least one week from today, please. (Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format)
What is your third preferred date for a shadow day? required
At least one week from today, please. (Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format)
Current Town of Residence (and state if not Maine)required
Are you planning to move to Saco, Dayton, or Arundel before next school year? required
Please explain.
Current Graderequired
Student academic interestsrequired
Student extracurricular interests / hobbies
Would you like a campus tour on the same day as the shadow visit? required
Anything else we should know about your child before the visit?

two girls and their teacher
students jump off the gazebo
a teacher poses with the trojan mascot
students watch the teacher in art class
athletes on the track
students in the quad in winter
a group of boys at recess