Baxter Academy for Technology and Science is a public charter school serving grades 9–12 located in Portland, Maine. Established in 2013, it is Maine's first charter school.[1] The school has around 400 students and specializes in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) curriculum. Its first senior class graduated in June 2016.[2]
| Baxter Academy for Technology and Science | |
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185 Lancaster St, Portland, Maine United States | |
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| Type | High school |
| Established | August 2013 |
| Director | Kelli Pryor |
| Principals | Chad Strout & Lauren Arnold |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 416 Students |
| Website | baxter-academy |
Baxter Academy is a rigorous, college-preparatory high school promoting student ownership of learning through curriculum focused specifically on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM[3]). Baxter Academy students study complex, real-world problems, using and building technological tools in a collaborative environment with scientists, engineers and other professionals.
The school also has a unique program known as "Flex Friday" where students or groups of students can organize a long term, educational project (1-4 years) that relates to their interests and goals. The Projects are worked on every Friday, all day, when school is in session. Popular projects include game and software development, robotics, and internships.
References
- ^ Gallagher, Noel K. (June 30, 2014). "First year may chart the course for Baxter Academy". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
- ^ Bridgers, Leslie (April 27, 2016). "Baxter Academy names new executive director". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
- ^ "Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics", Wikipedia, 2019-08-31, retrieved 2019-09-06
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