The Baxter Academy for Technology and Science will be a rigorous, college-preparatory high school promoting student ownership of learning through curriculum focused specifically on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Baxter Academy students will study complex, real world problems, using and building technological tools in a collaborative environment with scientists, engineers and other professionals. Baxter Academy will set high expectations for all students, develop social responsibility, promote innovation and creativity, and produce graduates with a 21st century global perspective.
Vision
The Baxter Academy hopes to be Maine’s first public charter high school. Students at the Baxter Academy will follow a standards-based curriculum for English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts. Upon graduation, students will have 21st Century skills and will be able to continue their education, and be successful, at Americas best universities.
The Baxter Academy will serve students with a strong interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will offer a challenging college-preparatory curriculum featuring outstanding and innovative teachers. Our teachers will help guide students to be passionate, self-directed learners by engaging their intellect and encouraging their imaginations by embracing technology-rich project-based learning.
Baxter Academy will also offer a strong humanities and foreign language curriculum to prepare students to be ethical leaders in the 21st century global economy.