Thetford Academy is an independent school with a public purpose. Our mission is to celebrate the unique worth of all students, to nurture their strengths, and to challenge them to fulfill their potential.
Core Values
- 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.
Learning Principles
Thetford Academy’s Learning Principles serve as both a foundation and a guide as we strive to provide every student with an individualized, high-quality education. At TA, we believe that education should be:
- Active and Engaging
People learn by doing. Students need to engage in direct experience, including practice, application, creation, and invention. - Reflective and Thoughtful
People learn by thinking about experience. Students need to reflect, evaluate, and integrate new learning. - Varied and Adaptive
People learn in diverse ways. Students need multiple approaches that explore and respect varied learning styles. - Safe and Supportive
People learn by taking risks in a secure environments. Students need physical and emotional safety, along with encouragement to question and experiment. - Structured and Coherent
People learn by constructing meaning and seeing patterns. Students need clear expectations, purposeful organization, and valid assessment of their work. - Motivating and Inspiring
People learn by interacting with expert mentors and inspiring models. Students need relationships with adults-both professional teachers and community mentors-who know their subjects and who love their vocations.