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PATHS SCHOOL

AT Thomaston High School

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Thrive & Achieve

Welcome to PATHS School, where our mission is to provide every student with an opportunity to thrive and achieve real benefits from their middle and high school experience and be ready upon graduation for either college and/or work. We provide students with an intimate, structured, personalized learner environment that integrates social, emotional, and academic growth.  The PATHS School (Positive Alternative to Traditional High School) is housed within Thomaston High School in Thomaston, Connecticut.

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Come see what we're all about

PATHS School is a specialized educational haven for students with emotional and behavioral concerns, serving students in grades 7-12 since 2015. We offer a therapeutic, self-contained classroom environment, along with the opportunity to participate in mainstream classes* at Thomaston High School, fostering a system that promotes and rewards positive school social and academic behavior.


* PATHS students who have demonstrated behavioral and academic responsibility have the opportunity to attend mainstream academic core and elective classes offered by Thomaston High School.


Student Profile for Out-of-District Admissions

We consider applications from students who have:

  • Mental/Behavioral Health Concerns
  • Excessive Absenteeism and/or School Avoidance
  • Insufficient Credits to Graduate on Schedule


Comprehensive Therapeutic Services

Thomaston Public Schools partners with Effective School Solutions to provide comprehensive counseling services for at-risk students, offering:

  • State-of-the-art counseling services
  • Two full-time licensed clinicians as part of the PATHS School Team
  • Daily group and weekly individual therapies
  • Family sessions twice monthly


Transitional Services

Transition planning is an integral part of the PATHS School, preparing students for their future with close collaboration between students, families, and their home district's education and support team.

Afterschool Activities

A full spectrum of after-school activities at Thomaston High School is available to PATHS students, including sports, theater, band, school clubs, and more, as deemed appropriate by the PATHS Team staff.

Join us at PATHS School, where we pave unique paths for every student, fostering growth, learning, and success.

For more details or to schedule an initial intake for an out-of-district student, please contact:

Andrea Peters
Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Phone: 860-283-3050
Email: apeters@thomastonschools.org

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