About
Mission
Inquiry leads learning at Baxter Academy for Technology and Science, a public charter high school free to Maine students. Our project-based STEAM curriculum emphasizes real-world problem solving and is paired with a humanities program that connects ideas across disciplines and cultivates strong communication skills. Students design innovative projects through Flex Friday, a unique program requiring initiative, perseverance, and collaboration, as well as reflection on the work and its impact in the community.
Vision
Our curriculum is driven by a commitment to leveraging a STEAM education to address what are universal human problems and their impact on the environment - through our leadership in marine research, healthcare, housing, energy, and fast track employment certifications. Our faculty support our students as they choose work that inspires their imaginations. They persevere through setbacks and innovate with curiosity, conscience, and creativity. They solve real-world problems. Baxter believes it is our responsibility to teach our students to care for that which is around them.
Overview
Baxter Academy is a rigorous, college-preparatory high school promoting student ownership of learning through curriculum focused specifically on science, technology, engineering, design, and math (STEM). Baxter Academy students study complex, real-world problems, using and building technological tools in a collaborative environment with scientists, engineers and other professionals. Our students regularly spend time learning off campus in our partnerships with higher education, industry, and nonprofits that are invested in strong communities.
Baxter Academy sets high expectations for all students, develops social responsibility, promotes innovation and creativity, and produces graduates with a 21st century global perspective. Students at Baxter Academy follow a standards-based curriculum for English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts. Through their Flex Friday projects, they spend 20% of their time on independent studies that are presented to the public at year end. Upon graduation, students will have 21st century skills and will be able to continue their education, and be successful, at America’s best universities.
Baxter Academy serves students with a strong interest in science, technology, engineering, design, and mathematics. We offer a challenging college-preparatory curriculum featuring outstanding and innovative teachers. Our teachers 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 also offers an award-winning humanities and foreign language curriculum to prepare students to be ethical leaders in the 21st century global economy.
