Saco resident students attend Thornton Academy for 9th through 12th grade. All Saco students must provide proof of residency as Saco taxpayer dollars pay for resident students to attend Thornton Academy.  

Policy JFAA covers the admission of resident students. The school unit shall admit all students of legal school age whose parents or guardians legally reside within the unit. "Residence means bona fide residence—one’s actual residence maintained in good faith—and does not include a temporary or superficial residence established for the purpose of free school attendance in this system.  It shall be considered the place where important family activity takes place—the place where the family eats, sleeps, relaxes and plays.  It is a place that can be called a “home.” While it is possible for an individual to maintain property and pay taxes in more than one location or community, for purposes of student eligibility for school attendance, “residence” shall mean where the parent/ legal guardian maintains a home where the attending child rests their head.

Proof of Residency Procedures for Resident Saco Students attending Thornton Academy

Parent(s)/guardian of 9th - 12th grade students must complete this form and submit two forms of proof of residency. Acceptable forms of proof include:

1st Proof of Residency (1 of the items below)

• The home purchase agreement, Deed, or Mortgage Statement

• Current lease agreement, Section 8  - Complete with address, lease date, with the signature of landlord & tenant. (Renting a room from a friend/family, subletting or Airbnb stays are against our residency policy)

• If the above two cannot be provided the use of the Alternative Affidavit for Residency may be approved for use.

2nd Proof of Residency (1 of the items below) 

• Current utility bill with parent/guardian name & address dated within the past 30 days (CMP, water, sewer, internet, homeowners insurance.) 

*Copies must be of the full document showing the date, address, and name. Amounts may be blacked out.  Copies of envelopes will not be accepted. 

If an Affidavit is submitted, the parent must still provide an item in their name from the list of items under “2nd Proof of Residency”