Baxter Academy's 2023-2024 Course of Studies

Baxter Mission

Inquiryleadslearningat Baxter Academyfor TechnologyandScience,a publiccharter highschool freetoMainestudents.Our project-basedSTEM curriculumemphasizes real-worldproblemsolving andispairedwitha humanitiesprogramthat connectsideasacross disciplinesandcultivates strongcommunication skills.Studentsdesign innovativeprojectsthrough FlexFriday,aunique programrequiring initiative,perseverance,and collaboration,aswell as reflectiononthework and itsimpact in the community.

Baxter makesSPACEfor inquiry

What storiesare at playhere?

SWhat possibilitiesof innovationand iterationarehere?

PWhat assetsdo I bring?

AHow doesthis impact the community?

ECWhat engagesmy curiosity?

Digital art: JuliaBell '23

Baxter Academyfor TechnologyandScienceiscommittedtoprovidinganequitable learningcommunityfor itsstudentsandall of itsmembers Wevaluediversityinall its forms,includingbut not limitedto:linguistic,ethnic,ability,familystructure,gender,race, religion,sexual orientation,andsocio-economicstatus.Wehelpstudentsdevelopan understandingof their responsibilityasactivecitizensinamulticultural,democratic society.Throughour students,our school isanagent of change;our school isanequity project that seekstointerrupt andtransformsystemicinequitytowardsamoreloving,just, equitable,andpeaceful world. Thiscritical work istheongoingresponsibilityof every member of our community.

At Baxter,theseessential learning areas support student inquiry: external communityconnections, dailybuildingof skills,planningand project management,self awareness, positivelearningculture.

Baxter Academyfor TechnologyandScience

Baxter Academyisarigorouscollegeandcareer-preparatoryhighschool promotingstudent ownershipof learning Weservestudentswithastronginterestedin science,technology, engineeringandmath(STEM);weteachdeepcommitment tocommunity Studentsstudy complex,real worldproblems,usingandbuildingtechnological toolsin acollaborative environment withscientists,engineers,andother professionals.Theschool setshighexpectations for all students,promotesinnovationandcreativity,andproducesgraduateswitha21st century global perspective.A Baxter student'sacademicjourneyisguidedbystandardsfor Science,Design, Mathematics,andHumanities. Theschool'sengagingandchallengingcurriculumistaught by innovativeteachers,whohelpguidestudentstobepassionate,self directedlearners At Baxter, student inquiryissupportedbytechnology-richproject-basedlearning.

Baxter wasfoundedin 2013andislocatedinthelargest Maineurbancenter whichprovides partnershipsandresourcestoconnect student learningwithreal worldwork andneeds.Our campussitsnext tothetidal basinBack Cove,whichisagreenspacewith3milesof trailsusedfor oceanfront walkingandbiking.

Courseof Study

A Baxter student will takefoundational corecoursesandwill select courses that target their areasof interest,especiallyastheybecomeJunior andSenior students Generallyathirdof astudent'sacademicprogramconsistsof core Baxter courses;our programofferingsarerichwithSTEM andadditional academicoptionstotailor thestudent'sjourneytotheir exploratoryandfocal interests.Aminimumenrollmentof5coursesduringeachsemester ofschoolis required,exceptwiththeexpressapprovaloftheschool'sadministration.

CoreBaxter Courses

4yearsof FlexFridayandAdvisory

4yearsof Mathematics

4yearsof laboratorysciencestudy

1.5yearsof Design(Computer Science/CAD,Fabrications,Engineering)

3yearsof HumanitiesI,HumanitiesII,HumanitiesIII

1year of FineArt (Visual Art or Music)

WorldLanguageI andII (levelsIII,IV available)

3yearsof Electivesat minimum

Baxter Concentrations

Subject Fall Spring

Math Math Math

Science STEM Sci Intr Physics

Humanities EarlyCiv English9

WL WL I WL I

Design Intr Design Elective

Flex Friday 9thGrade Experience Student Inquiry

Intheir first year,Baxter studentsenroll inacore curriculumfor Math,Science,Humanities,World LanguageandDesign Seebelow for somepossible coursesof studyfor studentswithparticular areasof interests.Student FlexFridayprogramscanbetailored totheir particular inquiry,supportedbyaBaxter educator ascoach;weencouragestudent FlexFriday projectstobecollaborative.

Reach Your Goals!

General Guidelinesfor Collegesand Universities

If youplantogotoafour-year liberal artscollege,youshould consider theseelectives:

- Full year labsciencecourses

- HumanitieselectivesinEnglish& Social Studies

- WorldLanguage through300level andbeyond (A sequenceof onelanguageispreferred,andschools rarelyallow meetingthisrequirement withonlya singleyear of languagestudy)

- Additional concentrationandexplorationelectivesin thehighest rigor right fit coursesfor you- thismeans reachingfor additional 300and400level courses

If youareplantoattendascienceor engineeringcollege,you shouldtheseelectives:

- Strongselectionof MathandScienceCourses includingfull year labscience

- HumanitiesEnglish& Social Studies

- WorldLanguagethrough300level andbeyond(A sequenceof onelanguageispreferred,andschools rarelyallow meetingthisrequirement withonlya singleyear of languagestudy

- Additional concentrationandexplorationelectivesin thehighest rigor right fit coursesfor you- thismeans reachingfor additional 300and400level courses.

If youareplanningtogotoatwo-year collegeor technical school,youshouldconsider theseelectives:

- HumanitiesEnglish

- ContinuedMathStudies

Dual Enrollment

Studentswhohaveachieved advancinginstandardsmay consider dual enrollment throughour partnering universitiesfor upto12 collegecredits.

Internships

QualifiedJuniorsand Seniorsmaywork at an internshipthrougour Flex Fridayprogramthat give insight intoacareer or academicfocus.

AsaCollegePreparatoryschool,weholdtheseacademichighexpectation normsfor our community:

Studentscarry obligationsto community:

- Showingupfor eachother -DoI showengagementduringclasstimesor otherlearning gatherings?DoIactivelyengageinteamworkwhencalleduponandevenstepuptolead?

- Preparation- AmIclear aboutwhatI needtocometothenextclassasamember ofmylearning community?

- Deadlines& Expectations- AmI meetingdeadlinesandexpectations,andholdingmyself accountableforwhatI amresponsiblefor?

- Discourse& Communication- DoI engageindiscourse(listening,sharing,andfacilitating) andtopracticeprofessionalnormsofrespectfulandclearwritingcommunication?

- Carefor peers- AmIselfawareandgroupawareinlearningenvironments?AmI practicing positivesocialmanagement?

Studentscarry obligationsto self:

- Responsiblefor meetingmycommitments- HowdoImaintainpositivesocialemotional wellness,includingbynotaccruingoverduedeadlinedebt?

- Heterogeneity(Self Acceptance) - DoIacceptmyselfformyuniquecharacterandneeds,but alsotounderstandthatI live,serve,andworkinacommunity?

- Advocacy- HowdoIidentifythehelpI need,toknowwheretolook,andtoaskforit?

- Notetaking- HowdoI maintainrecordsandprocessingnotesformylearningsothatIcantake ownershipformyownlearning?

- Studyskillsfor assessments- HowdoI structureawaytohonemyknowledgeandskillsfor upcomingpresentationsofmywork.

What doesthisattention to academic normslook likefor measastudent?

- I managecommitmentsandtimewell for positivesocial andemotional well being,and will not haveabacklogof work or accrueoverduedeadlinedebt.

- I respect myeducatorswhocarefullydesignlearningopportunitiesthat aresequenced andresponsivetomylearningneedsandtimedfor right feedback earlyenoughtohelp megrow.

- I valuethehonest andhelpful feedback frommyeducatorsandpeersanduseit to re-calibratemyacademicperformancetoreachmyambitionandpotential.

- I amempatheticwhenI givefeedback toothers.

AsBaxter students,your hardwork andcommitment ? toyour owngrowthandtothegrowth of our Baxter learningcommunity? makeusagreat school

Standardsof our Curriculum

BA studentscommit toarigorousacademicjourneyandperformwithclear expectations Throughtheir classes,studentsgaincontent andskillsknowledgeas namedbyacademicstandards Theseclear expectationshaveoverlapsacrossthe curriculumandallow astudent topursueincreasingrigor

M ath

Algebra Functions

-SeeingStructurein Expressions

-CreatingEquations

-ReasoningwithEquations andInequalities

-Arithmeticwith Polynomical & Rational Functions

-ComplexNumber System ,

Science

-InterpretingFunctions

-BuildingFunctions

-ModellingwithFunctions

Geometry & Spatial Reasoning Statistics& Probability

-Congruence

-Similarity,Right Triangles, Trigonometry

-ExpressingGeometric PropertieswithEquations

-GeometricMeasurement & Dimension

-InterpretingCategorical andQuantitativeData

-MakingInferencesand JustifyingConclusions

-Conditional Probability& Rulesof Probability

-ProbabilityinDecision

Making

Force& Motion Matter & Energy

F&M Sci and EngineeringPractices

F&M CrossCutting

Concepts

InteractionsCoreIdeas

F&M CoreIdeas

M & ESci and EngineeringPractices

M&ECrosscutting

Concepts

ReactionsCoreIdeas

StructuresCoreIdeas

Heredity & Evolution

H&ESci and EngineeringPractices

H&ECrosscuttingConcepts

Inheritance& VariationCore ideas

Structure,Function& Development Coreideas

English Across the Curriculum

Writing Research Speakingand Listening

Voice,Audience,Style

Conventions

Cohesion/Organization

Development,Ideas

Application Information Gathering Inquiry

Presentation

Discussion

ClimateChange

CCSci and EngineeringPractices

CCCrossCutting

Concepts

CyclesCoreConcepts

SystemsCoreConcepts

Reading

Craft andStructure

KeyIdeasandDetails

CitingEvidence

Design

DesignProcess

AnalyzeandOptimize DevelopSolutions

IdentifyProblems

Computer Science

CodeDesign Information Technology

Professional Practices

Programming Techniques

Social Studies

Civics& Government

PolicyMaking Process Civics

Government

Arts

Economics

Historical Econonimcs

Understanding

EconomicSystems

MoneyManagement

Aestheticsand Meaning

Visual ArtsContent,Visual Arts

Toolsor

CompositionandPerformance

CAD

Modeling Simulation

Engineering

Fabrication

Design Process

Modeling

Mathand

Computer Science

Theory

Manufacturing

Craftsmanship

Tools

Materials

Historical Context

Historical Thinking

World Language

Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Interpretive Communication

Listening

Reading

Presentational

Communication

Speaking Writing

Baxter coursesfocusonstandardsandindicatorsthat definestudent performanceexpectations.

FlexFridayProjectsarestudent- inspiredandmanaged,educator coached,long-termwork that isrelevant toeach student'sinterestsandgoals Proposalsarepresentedtoahearingcommittee,andapprovedif theFlexFridayProject describedisethical,STEM related,meetsacommunityneed,andisgroundedinstudent interest Additionally,the goals,objectivesandscheduleproposedmust indicateapathwaytosuccess Studentsmeet withtheir FlexFriday coachregularly,andat theendof theyear theywill present their project andfinal deliverable Studentsearna1-4 gradesandtheseareincludedinthestudentsGPA

Flex Friday helpsstudentsfoster skillsneeded for studentsto achievetheir goals

- Timemanagement

- Responsibility

- Creativity

- Collaboration

Flex Friday connectsstudentsto their community's needs

- Connectsstudentstolocal andglobal community

- Investigationof real worldproblemsservesasa vehiclefor deeplearning

Flex Friday encouragesriskstakingand trying somethingoutsideof astudent'scomfort zone.Someof themost excitinglearninghappenswhenastudent who hastriedhardat somethingnew endsupwithan unplannedoutcome Successhappenswhenstudentsfeel thefreedomtomakemistakesandtrynew things.In Flex Friday,studentshavefreedomtoproblemsolvein nonlinear ways,usingmultiplepossibilitiesfor refining their thinking.Theseprojectsinvitecollaboration, feedback,support andinterdependence

Topleft:FromtheDroneCluster,Senior project manager,mechanicanddroneeducator.

Topright:Baxter Art StudioCluster,A student explorescultural stigmasarounddeath.

Bottomright: ProductsmadebyaSenior intern at Terrarirum,PortlandMaine

Critical Elements

Pyramid of Flex Friday Success

Althougheveryproject isunique,thereareunifyingthreads acrossall cohortsandproject TheFlexFridaypyramid visualizeskeycomponentsnecessaryfor everyproject.

Community Connections:Project meetsanidentified communityneed.Relationshipswithcommunitypartnersor mentors arenurtured, authenticaudienceor stakeholdersareidentifiedand included

Daily Skills:Studentshonespecifiedskillsthat aretransferable to longtermgoalsbeyondproject.Eg:CAD,interviewingskills,lab skills,graphicdesign,programming,carpentry,editing,social emotional skillsetc)

Project Planning:Goal setting,chartingprogress,breaking downtasks,establishingdeadlines,choosingandimplementingspecific strategies;Monitoringandadjustingtosolveproblems.

ProcessJournal:Weeklyintentional reflectionon process. Studentsnoteprogresstowardsgoals,skillsacquisition,groupwork challengesandsuccesses,aswell asother discoveriesusingaconsistent platform.

Cluster CultureConsistent attendance,accountability,and adherencetocoachexpectationscontributestopositivecluster culture Student habits,feedback for peers,collaboration andreceptivityto coachingalsoplayaroleinyour positivecluster culture.

1st Quarter

Ideateandfinalize project Idea.

WeeklyThursday Check-in.

Writeproposal,create Presentation.

Present Proposal to Panel

Hear andprovide feedback onother student proposals

Makeadjustmentsto proposal basedonpanel feedback.

ParticipateinElevator PitchDay

BeginWork onproject!

2nd Quarter

Beginweeklyprocess journal entries

Continueproject work

Giveandreceivefeedback toandfromcluster members.

WeeklyThursday Check-in Midyear Check.

Preparetoshareyour learningat midyear communityexhibition

WriteNarrativeFor Transcript

Quarterly Requirements

3rd Quarter

Midyear Student exhibition.

Continueproject work, adjust scopeandsequence basedonsetbacksor changes

Continueweeklyprocess journal entries.

Giveandreceivefeedback toandfromcluster members.

WeeklyThursday Check-in

4th Quarter

Continueweeklyprocess journal entries.

WeeklyThursday Check-in.

Project presentationand exhibitionposter.

Present tocluster.

ParticipateinTedX Style presentationasan audiencemember and possiblypresenter

Participateinexhibtions asanaudiencemember andexhibitor.

Reflect on year andplan for next yearsproject

Adjust narrativeas neededfor final transcript

Baxter Studentsof theMarine Biology

Cluster: Bayside Plastics pollution mappingand research and Bayside Plastic Pollution Trackingand Art Project

9th GradeFlex Friday Experience

The9thGradeExperienceat Baxter isall about giving incomingstudentsthetoolsthey'll needtosucceedin later yearsof FlexFridayat Baxter.In serviceof this mission,studentstakeseveral fieldtripstodifferent sites aroundPortlandtoget out intothecommunityand learnabout art,theenvironment,technology,and society.Examplesfromthisyear include:

- East End Beach:Tomeasurewater qualityand micro-plasticsinthesandandocean.

- ecomaine:Tolearnwhereour trashand recyclingreallygo,andhow tothink responsibly about thewastewecreate.

- Portland Museum of Art:Tolearnabout ancient andcontemporaryart,andmakesome art andpoetryof our own.

- ForeRiver Sanctuary Preserve:Tohikeand document what weseeintheenvironment.

Asemergingindependent learners,thesefirst year Flex Fridaystudentsmakeapodcast inagroupof peerswith thesupport of aninstructor Our fieldtripsset usupto consider storytellingof eachof thelocationstowhich wetraveled.Duringeachfieldtripweconsider the followingquestions:

- If youweretomakeapodcast about today'sfield trip,what wouldthecommunityimpact be?

- What project management strategieswouldyou use?

- What writingstyleandpodcast format would makemost sense?

Our studentsstudy writing, community impact, and project management

Mathematics

Learningmathematicsat Baxter Academyisdeeplyrootedininquiryandproblemsolving.Students areexpectedtowork incollaborativegroupstobuildandexpandtheir mathematical understanding andabilities,aswell asmakeconnectionstoprior mathematical knowledgeandother subjects(or disciplines) Baxter teachersstrivetoengagestudentsininterestingandchallengingmathematics that will preparethemfor futurestudy.Baxter studentstakeaminimumof 4full yearsof Mathwith theoptionfor additional study.

STEM Math

MAT 100

Anintegratedmath/sciencecoursefor incoming9th graderstobuildskillsinalgebra,functionsandstatistics Topicsincludeapplicationsof linear functions,quadratic functions,applicationsof exponential functions,data collectionandanalysis,andright triangletrigonometry. Studentswill beexpectedtocollect data,useappropriate functionstomodel thedata,andcreateandsolveequations tomakepredictionsfromthedata StandardsAddressed: EN inAlgebra,Statistics,& Functions

AlgebraI ProblemSolving

MAT 201

ThiscoursefollowsSTEM Math100.Designedfor students whofinishtheSTEM classat theEnteringlevel for Algebra, but requireadditional timetobuildtheskillsfor Math300. Topicsof studyincludesolvingsystemsof linear equations, linear programming,functionnotation,linear andexponential functions StandardsAssessed: PRinAlgebra& Functions

Algebra2AT AlgebraicTechniques

MAT 301

ThiscoursefollowsSTEM Math100intheAlgebraand Functionssequence Designedfor studentswhofinishthe STEM classat theProgressinglevel for Algebra Topicsof studyincludequadraticfunctionsandapplications,solving quadraticequations,findingdifferent formsof quadratic functions,workingwithzerosandfactors Additional work withpolynomialsandcomplexnumber solutionstoquadratic equationswill beintroducedastimeallows Thiscoursemaybe takenconcurrentlywithMAT 310.Prerequisite:PRinAlgebra, EN inFunctions StandardsAssessed:CBinAlgebra, PRin functions

Algebra2FA Functional Analysis

MAT 323

Studentscontinuelearningabout familiesof functionsandthe algebrasupportingthem.Functionfamilieswill extendfrom thefamiliar linear,exponential,andquadratictorational, polynomial,absolutevalue,andsquareroot.Functionfamilies will bedeveloped,explored,andappliedtoappropriate contexts.Prerequisites:CBinAlgebra,PRinFunctions,CBin GeometryStandards Assessed:CBinfunctions& algebra

AcceleratedAlgebra2with Trigonometry/Stats

MAT 340,full year

Thiscourseisfor studentswithstrongAlgebra1skillswhoare readytoaccelerateinmathas9thgradestudents Thefocusof thecoursewill besolvingalgebraproblemsbyalgebraic manipulationaswell asbygraphical methods Theprimary skillstobedevelopedinclude:multiplicationof polynomials, factoring,simplificationof algebraicfractions,propertiesof roots,solvinglinear,quadratic,andirrational equations, together withthecorrespondingwordproblems Theelements of thetheoryof functions,algebraicgeometry,and trigonometrywill becovered,withoccasional problemsinthe geometryandtrigonometryof trianglesandcirclesandsome basicstatistics Exceptionallychallengingproblemswill be providedfor interestedstudents Thiscourseisinplaceof MAT 100,200,301,and321 Prerequisites:Recommendation of Baxter Mathematicsfaculty StandardsAssessed:CBin AlgebraandFunctions,PRinStatistics

Geometry2D

MAT 315

Geometryisthestudyof shapeandsize.Thisclasswill focuson propertiesanddefinitionsof one- andtwo-dimensional shapes: lines,angles,polygons,andcircles.Geometrictransformations usingcoordinategeometryleadtoconceptsof congruenceand similarityandlaythefoundationfor transformationof functionsinMAT 321 Familiar geometrictheoremswill be

exploredandprovedusingdeductivereasoning.Thiscourse maybetakenconcurrentlywithMAT 301 Standards Assessed:CBinGeometry. PrerequisitePRinAlgebra

Geometry3D

MAT 410

Studentswill extendtheir knowledgeof geometryby investigatingthethree-dimensional analogsof two-dimensional concepts Thisincludesthe propertiesof three-dimensional shapes,creatingorthogonal and isomorphicprojections,andapplyingtheir learningto architectural anddesignsituations.Studentswill studythe effectsof scalingupor scalingdown andhow tofill or pack spaceefficiently.Studentswill extendtheir understandingof symmetrybyvisualizingslicesthroughobjectsandanalyzing theshapeof theresultingslice. Prerequisite:CBin

Geometry

Statistics

MAT 330

Thiscoursewill includestatistical studiesandsurvey techniques Topicsincludeareview of descriptivestatistics, normal distributions,typesof statistical studies,random variables,samplingdistributions,confidenceintervals, hypothesistesting, two-waytables,andconditional probabilityStudentsenrolledinthiscourseareeligiblefor 3 creditsfromThomasCollegethroughdual enrollment. Prerequisites:PRinalgebra StandardsAssessed:CB Statistics.

Pre-calculus

MAT 400,full year

Intensivereview of functionfamilieswiththeaddition of trigonometric,logarithmic,andparametricfunctions,and functioninverses Studentswill usealgebraicmanipulation tosolveequationsinvolvingpolynomial,trigonometric, exponential,logarithmic,andrational functions The mathematicsof complexnumberswill bedevelopedand appliedinalgebraicandgeometriccontexts Topicswill also includeacareful look at conicsections(circle,ellipses, parabolas,andhyperbolas) fromtheir geometricdefinitions andextendingintheir algebraicrepresentations,astime allows Prerequisites:CBinAlgebra,Functionsand Geometry StandardsAssessed:AD level onlyinAlgebra, Functions,andGeometry.

Personal Finance

Math355

Thefocusof thiscourseisunderstandingtheeventsin eachstudent?slifethat will impact themfinancially. Studentswill usealgebraicandgraphical analysisto

assesstheir costs,their sourcesof income,andhow to buildasolidfinancial future Major projectsfor this coursewill focusaroundunderstandingjobmarketsand thecostsandbenefitsof college,creatingandmanaginga budget,andplanningfor taxesandretirement. Throughout thecourse,studentswill practicealgebraic thinkingandcreate,use,andinterpret linear and exponential functionsasmodelsfor financial situations

Prerequisites:CBinAlgebra.StandardsAssessed:CBfor ResearchandEconomics,CBinFunctions.

AdvancedPre-calculus/ Geometry withStats

MAT 401,full year

Thiscourseisastudyof advancedalgebra,trigonometry, geometry,andstatistics Thegoal istopreparestudentsfor calculus,whileboostingtheir problemsolvingabilityandtheir writtenandoral mathematical presentation skills Thefirst few weeksof thecoursewill beusedtoconsolidatestudent?sskills inalgebraicmanipulation,includingadvancedalgebraic simplificationandthesolvingof linear andquadraticequations andwordproblems Precalculustopicswill include:the elementsof number theory,polynomials,rational expressions, trigonometricfunctionsandidentities,inversetrigonometric functions,exponential andlogarithmicfunctions,solutionof trigonometric,exponential,logarithmic,andirrational equations.Problemsintwo-dimensional andthree-dimensional geometrywill beincorporatedintodailywork Statistics material (mean,variance,standarddeviation,correlation, regression,chi-squaredtest,t-test) will becoordinatedwith concurrent sciencecourses A verystrongalgebrafoundation is aprerequisite.ThiscoursefollowsMAT 340andcoverssame material asMAT 310,330,and400 Prerequisites:Successful completionof MAT 340or CBinAlgebraandFunctions. Standardsassessed:AD Algebra& Functions,CBGeometry& Statistics.

Calculusintroducestheconcept of limit andappliesit to thedefinition of derivativeandintegral of afunctionof one variable Therulesof differentiationandpropertiesof the integral areemphasized,aswell asapplicationsof the derivativeandintegral Additional topicsinclude techniquesof integration,indeterminateformsand L'Hopital'sRule,improper integrals,infiniteseries,conic sections,parametricequations,andpolar coordinates

Prerequisites:AD inAlgebra,FuncionsandGeometry. StandardsAssessed:EX inAlgebra,Functionsand Geometry.

Differential Equations&Linear Algebra

MAT 550,full year

A year-longintroductiontotopicsthat aretypically coveredinthefirst twoyearsof college Thecoursewill emphasizefirst andsecondorder differential equations,and advancedproblemsolvingwithmatricesanddeterminants StandardsAssessed:BA inFunctions& Algebra.

AdvancedStatistics

MAT 435

A careful look at thewaysthat groupsmakefair decisions throughvotingmethods,division,andapportionment

StandardsAssessed:AD Statistics.

Calculus

MAT 500,full year

Science

Themissionof Scienceinstructionat Baxter Academyistoprepareour studentstobeknowledgeable, scientificallyliterate,responsiblecitizensandproblemsolversin anincreasinglycomplex,dynamic, andinterconnectedworld.Weseek tobuilduponfundamental understandingof all scientificfieldsby nurturingstudent curiosity,disciplinedinquiryskills,andunderstandingsciencein areal-world context, whiledevelopingstudent abilityandopportunitytofurther discover andincorporateScience intheir lives.Baxter studentscanchooseajourneythat takesadvantageof Baxter innovationswhere learnersstudyfoundationsin asemester eachof thetraditional coresciencesof global science,biology, chemistryandphysicswithinthefirst twoyearsfollowedbyanappliedandadvancedoptionsjunior andsenior years.Alternatively,studentscantakeamoretraditional routewithfull yearsof Biology, ChemistryandPhysicswhilealsostill havingaccesstoappliedandadditional advancedscience courses Thisisrecommendedfor studentswhoplan tomajor in Engineeringor Biology/Medical/Healthor other Sciencewhen theyareincollege

ScienceFoundations

STEM Science

SCI 100

All enteringfirst year studentsenroll inthiscourse An integratedmath/sciencecoursefor incoming9th graderstoexplorethetopicsinscienceandprovide evidencefor placements StandardsAssessed: EN/PR Forces& Motion,ClimateChange

IntroductiontoPhysics

SCI 205

Anintroductorycoursetocoreconceptsin physics. Optics,electromagnetism,electicity,optics,forcesand motionwill bestudied StandardsAssessed:PRinForces & Motion

BiologyI

SCI 255

Thisintroductorycoursetocoreconceptsinbiology& ecology Topicsincludebio-molecules,cellular biology, biodiversity,evolution,andecology.Skillsinlaboratory -basedinquiry,tracinginputsandoutputs,and introductorybalancingof chemical interactionswill be emphasized.StandardsAssessed:PRinHeredity& EvolutionandMatter & Energy

ChemistryI

SCI 260

A labcoursefocusedonthebasicsof chemistry The coursewill cover ionicreactions,stoichiometry,electron configurations,precipitationreactions,modelsof the atomandperiodictrends A semester coursefocusedon theconnectionbetweenchemistryandour impact on earth.Studentswill beconnectingtheir knowledgeof chemistrytolearnabout andproposesolution surroundingalternativeenergysources.Standards Assessed:PRinMatter & Energy.

ScienceClassical

BiologyI & II

SCI 350,full year

A labcoursefocusedonthefundamentalsof Biology. Topicsthat will becoveredincludecellular structure, genetics,inheritance,natural selectioninpopulationsand ecosystems,andinteractionsbetweenthesesystems Studentswill applytheir knowledgethroughanalysisof availableandcollecteddata Studentsinvestigate biotechnology,microbiology,ecology,forms,processes andsystemsof life.StandardsAssessed:AD inHeredity& EvolutionandClimateChange,CBinStatistics

ChemistryI & II

SCI 361,full year

A labcoursefocusedonthebasicsof chemistry The coursewill cover ionicreactions,stoichiometry,electron configurations,precipitationreactions,modelsof the atomandperiodictrends.Thiscoursecontinuesonto nuclear chemistry,thermodynamics,kinetics,and predictingtheproductsof reactions.Studentswill conduct demonstration,inquirybasedandstudent ledlab investigationsinChemistry.StandardsAssessed:CB-AD inMatter & EnergyandClimateChange.

Classical Physics

SCI 395

An algebra-basedPhysicscourseextendingawide rangeof fundamental Physicsconceptstostudents Topicsincludekinematics,Newton?sLaws,circular and rotational motion,energy,andmomentum Standards assessed:CB/AD inForce& Motion

ModernPhysics

SCI 396

An algebra-basedPhysicscourseexploringin-depth myriadadvancedPhysicsconceptstostudents.Topics includeperiodicbehavior,optics,sound,electricity& magnetism,andnuclear physics.Standardsassessed: CB/EX inForce& Motion

Applied Science

Prerequisitesfor thesecourseincludeStemScience, IntrotoPhysics,BiologyI,andChemistryI.

Ecology

SCI 301

ThiscourseaddressestheEQ?sthroughthelensof Maine?svariedandcomplexecosystems.Studentswill learnabout ecological relationships,aswell astheways inwhichenergy,matter,andinformation flow within andbetweenecosystems.Therewill beanemphasison identifyingandaddressingwaysinwhichhumanscan alter their impact on theenvironment.Standards Assessed:CBHeredity& Evolution,ClimateChange.

Immunology

SCI 302

ThiscourseaddressestheEQ?sthroughthelenseof immunology Studentswill learnabout theimmune response,thecell biologyof theimmunesystem,the natureof antigens,antibodies,BandT cells.The natureof tumor immunologyandcancer development will alsobecovered,withanemphasison theroleof theimmunesystemtomaintainhomeostasisinan organism.StandardsAssessed:CBHeredity& Evolution,Matter & Energy.

Genetics

SCI 304

Inthiscoursestudentsinvestigatethestorageof genetic informationinDNA,itstransmissionfromcell tocell andfromgenerationtogeneration,anditsexpression duringproteinsynthesis.Studentsinvestigatepatternsof inheritancefor varioustraitsusingprinciplesof Mendelianandmolecular genetics.Studentsalso investigatetheapplicationof biotechnologyfor meeting humanneedsintheareasof genetics,reproduction, development,andevolution StandardsAssessed: CB Heredity& Evolution

Oceanography

SCI 353

Thiscourselooksat traditional physicsquestionsfrom theview of oceansciences Theinteractionof matter and energyleadtointegrationof organismsandliving systemssointerestingtoaspiringoceanographer

StandardsAssessed:CBForce& MotionandClimate Change

Chemical Engineering

SCI 356

Thischemical engineeringcoursewill focusonclear energyandenergytransformations Bystudyingchemical reactions,will welearnhow tocreatesustainableenergy. Wewill discussmethodsfor convertingmatter fromone sourcetoanother without creatingnet positivecarbon output.Wewill alsoanalyzethestructureof various materials StandardsAssessed:CBfor Forcesandmotion, Matter andEnergy

Meteorology

SCI 357

Thislabbasedcoursewill introducestudentstothe dynamicandcomplexweather systemstheyhave witnessedeverydayof their lives,learningimportant weather patternsthroughphysical,chemical,and environmental processessuchasheat transfer, convection,pressuregradients,andatmospheric circulation.Thecoursewill focusonthemicroscaleand themacroscalephenomenathat causeweather events, includethedynamicsof climate,geography,oceans,and atmosphere Studentswill havedevelopedstrongskillsin weather forecastingusingcurrent meteorological databy theendof thesemester.

Prerequisites:STEM Science,andIntroductiontoPhysics orChemistryI StandardsAssessed:CBForces& Motion,

Climate.

MarineBiology:Microfauna

SCI 358

MarineBiologyfocusesonlifeintheocean Thiscourse introducesstudentstothemanytypesof plantsand animalsthat liveintheocean,onamacrolevel.It will haveanecological approachthat will emphasizethebig pictureandrelationshipsbetweenall organismsand how theyaresuitedtoliveintheir habitats,specifically Maine.Anongoingfocusthroughout theyear will be theimpactsof climatechangeontheoceans,andwhat our environmental impact hasbeen.Laboratory activitiesreinforceconceptsandprinciplesstated,aswell asfieldtrips,dissections,projectsandindependent research.Specifictopicscoveredarefishes,marine mammalsandspecificmarinehabitats.Standards assessed:CBinHeredityandEvolutionandClimate Change

MarineBiology:Macrofauna

SCI 359

MarineBiologyfocusesonlifeintheocean.This courseintroducesstudentstothemanytypesof plantsandanimalsthat liveintheocean,onamicro level.It will haveanecological approachthat will emphasizethebigpictureandrelationshipsbetween all organismsandhow theyaresuitedtoliveintheir habitats,specificallyMaine.Anongoingfocus throughout theyear will betheimpactsof climate changeontheoceans,andwhat our environmental impact hasbeen.Laboratoryactivitiesreinforce conceptsandprinciplesstated,aswell asfieldtrips, dissections,projectsandindependent research Specifictopicscover water chemistry,plankton,and invertebrates.Standardsassessed:CBinHeredityand EvolutionandClimateChange.

Physicsof Music

SCI 360

Thisinterdisciplinarycourseexploresthenatural intersectionbetweenmusicandphysicsthroughan understandingof soundwaves,musictheory,andthe cultural differencesthat surroundthisintersection.

StandardsAssessed:CBForces& Motion,Music,and Aesthetics& Meaning.

Advanced Science

AdvancedBiology(full year)

SCI 442

A labsciencecoursefor studentswhohavedemonstrated HeredityandEvolutionstandardsat thebenchmark level or aboveandhavethedesiretoexploreadvancedbiologytopics at theadvancingandexcellinglevel.Thiscoursewill focuson topicsat theintersectionof molecular biology,ecology, microbiology,genetics,biochemistry,physiology, biotechnology,anddevelopmental biology Prerequisite: BiologyI &II StandardsAssessed:HeredityandEvolutionAD

HumanAnatomyandPhysiology

SCI 408

HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyisahandson laboratory coursethat investigatestheforms,processesandsystemsof thehumanbody.Studentswill studythebasicorganizationof thebody,thebiochemical compositionandinteractions,the partsof themajor bodysystemsaswell ashow theywork together Casestudiesof infectiousandgeneticdiseasesand current discoveriesinmedicinewill enhanceour study This classisdesignedfor studentswhohavean interest inpursuing acareer inthehealthfieldsandfor studentswhowant tolearn moreabout their ownbodiesandhow tomaintainahealthy lifestyle StandardsAssessed:AD Heredity& Evolution

AdvancedChemistry

SCI 401(full year)

A coursefor studentswhohavedemonstratedabilityat the benchmark level or aboveandwishtoexploreadvanced chemistrytopicsthroughlaboratoryinvestigations.This coursewill focuson reactionkinetics,equilibrium,predicting productsof reactions,redoxreactions,thermodynamics,and anintroductiontoorganicchemistry Prerequisite:Chemistry

I& II StandardsAssessed:AD Matter & Energy

CalculusBasedPhysics

SCI 550,year long

A calculusbasedphysicscoursealignedtothefirst semester of acollegephysicscourse Thefocusison solvingchallenging mechanicsproblems,topreparestudentstobesuccessful ina first-year collegephysicscourse Thecoursewill includesome labs,withanemphasison error analysis Prerequisite:Calculus andCBinForcesandMotion StandardsAssessed:AD/EX in Forces& Motion

Design

Baxter?sdesigndepartment iscommittedtopreparingstudentswiththeskillsandknowledgetobe successful incollegeandcareer.Thedesigndepartment work centersaroundtwofoundational goals. First istoteachstudentshow tocreativelysolveopen-endedproblems.Secondistoprepare studentswithreal-worldskillsthat gobeyondtheclassroom.Whether creatingacircuit board, writingsoftware,or designingarobot,studentslearn thecoreskillstosucceedinaconstantly changingworld.

Design Foundations

IntroductiontoDesign

DES200

AnintroductiontotheDesign Thinkingprocess, engineeringandfabricationconceptsandpractices. StandardsAssessed:EN inSpeaking& ListeningandPR Fabrication,PRinDesign Process

CAD

DES 206

Inthisclasswelearnhow touseCAD andhow tounitizeit asaDesignTool Wewill start bylearningthrough tutorials,thenmoveon tomorecreativedesign problem. Wewill alsolearnthefundamentalsof Euclidean geometry throughdesignproject that useCAD.StandardsAssessed:

PRinCAD

Engineering

ExploreEngineering

DES205

How touseengineeringtoolsandprinciplestounderstand theworldaroundus.Thisclassif for studentswhowant to understandthetechnologicyaroundusandtopracticethe engineeringmindset.StandardsAssessed:PREngineering, DesignProcess

EngineeringI & II

DES300,full year

Studentswill learntowork throughlarger engineering problems Tosolvetheseproblems,studentswill haveto applythedesignprocess.Theywill learn avarietydesign toolsincludingCAD,Excel,3D printers.Insemester 2, theproblemswill bemorecomplexandat asignificantly higher level.Studentswill alsoexploremicro-controllers andbasicprogramming Thecoursewill culminateina final project wherestudentsdevelopsolutionsfor areal worldproblem.Prerequisites:CAD,IntroDes. StandardsAssessed:CBinEngineering,DesignProcess, CBCAD

EngineeringIII

DES401,full year

Studentswork throughindependent engineering projectsat anadvancedlevel.Purposeandprojects requireapproval fromteacher StandardsAssessed:AD inEngineering, DesignProcess.

AdvancedEngineering

DES500

Theclasscentersaroundpreparingstudentsfor college level Engineering.Wewill studycollegelevel problems inareasof statics,mechanicsof materials,etc Students will work throughcomplexproblemsthat requirethem tobuildtheir own designtoolsusingprogrammingand CAD Studentswill needanunderstandingof Calculus

Prerequisites:CAD,EngineeringI andII.Standards:EX inDesignProcess,Engineering

ElectronicsI

DES210

Learnbasicelectronicconcepts Useonlinecircuit simulator todesign,buildandtest electroniccircuit concepts StandardsAssessed:PRinDesign Process

ElectronicsII

DES310

ThisisanadvancedcourseinElectronicsthat involves learningfilter design,Operational Amplifier circuitsand power transistors.StandardsAssessed:CBinDesign Process

AdvancedElectronics

DES410

Thisfull year coursewill teachadvancedelectronics conceptsusingan?Internet of Things?platform,gathering real worlddatafromvarioustypesof sensors,sendingthis datauptothecloud,thenprocessingthedatafor display Studentswill beabletoselect whichconceptstheywant for their concentration.StandardsAssessed:AD/EX in designprocessandcomputer science

Computer Science

Computer ScienceI

COS201

Thisclassisdesignedfor studentswhohavenoprior codingexperience.It teachesthebasicsof programming logic,discretemathematics,codingsyntaxandstructure Studentswill learnhow towriteanddebugsimple procedural programswhichwill builduptheskillsneeded for higher-level programming StandardsAssessed:PR

Computer Science

Computer Science II

COS301

Thiscourseextendsthebasicsof programminglogic, discretemathematics,codingsyntaxandstructure. Studentswill builduptheskillsneededfor higher-level programmingandbepreparedfor theAPComputer ScienceExam.StandardsAssessed:CBComputer Science

ProgrammingStudioI

COS302

Self directedprojectswithafocusonusingthetoolsand techniquesof aprofessional programming. Standards Assessed:CBinComputer ScienceandDesignProcess

ProgrammingStudioII

COS402

Self directedprogrammingwithopportunitiestolead groupprojects HeldinsamespaceasProgrammingStudio

I.StandardsAssessed:AD inComputer Science

Information TechnologyI

COS304

Learningthescienceof computers,operatingsystems,and theinternet Hardware,client-server,cloud Standards Assessed:CBinDesign ProcessandComputer Science

Information TechnologyII

COS404

Advancedtopicsinthescienceof computers:networking, encryption,potential roadtocertifications Standards Assessed:AD/EX inDesign ProcessandComputer Science

Fabrication

Woodworking

DES321

Self-directedprojectsfocusingonthedesignprocessand understandingwoodworkingjoineryandtools Standards Assessed:CBDesign ProcessandFabrication.

Mechanisms

DES322

Self-directedprojectsfocusingonunderstandingsimple machines,mechanical advantageandhow thingswork. StandardsAssessed:CBinDesign ProcessandFabrication

FabricDesign

DES 323

Studentswill learn towork withfabricswhilecreatinga varietyof personal projectsfromfashionbaseddesignsto flexiblestructures,kitesandsails. Thecoursewill focuson sketching,patterncreation bothutilizingCAD andhand madepatternsaswell ascomputer cut CNCcomponents for moreadvancedmakers StandardsAssessed:CBin Fabrication,CBinDesignProcess.

Product Design

DES324

A courseinDesignThinking,thedesignprocessand model making.Studentswill usethefablabtocreateand iterateontheir products StandardsAssessed:CBin Fabrication,CBinDesignProcessandPRinCAD

Composites

DES325

Self-directedprojectsfocusingonunderstanding compositestructures,toolingandmold-making. StandardsAssessed:CBDesignProcessandFabrication

CAM (Computer AidedMachining)

DES420

AnintroductiontoComputer aidedMachining:CNC routers,CNCvertical Machiningcenter,Laser engravingand3dPrinting. StandardsAssessed: AD DesignProcessandFabrication,CBEngineering,and AD inCAD

Luthiery

DES421

Musical instrument constructionandrepair aswell as other advancedwoodworkingtechniques Thiscourse runseveryother year.StandardsAssessed:AD inDesign ProcessandAD inFabrication

MediaArts

Art Fundamentals

ART 100

Anintroductiontovisual artsconceptsandpractices

StandardsAssessed:ENAesthetics& MeaningandVisual

Arts

GraphicDesignI

ART 300

Explorethefundamentalsof graphicdesign including shapes,color,texture,typography,andimageryandthen usethistoproduceoriginal commercial work.Standards Assessed:CBAesthetics& MeaningandVisual Arts

DrawingI

ART 305

Detail-orientedcourseinboththetechnical andcreative aspectsof drawingpractices

Prerequisites:ENinVisual ArtsandAesthetics& Meaning StandardsAssessed:CBAesthetics& Meaning, andVisual Arts

GraphicDesignII

ART 306

Throughadvancedexplorationof thedesigner-audience relationship,studentswill developtype,logosandlayouts for specificpurposes,includingbrandingandpackaging.

Prerequisites:CBinGraphicDesign I StandardsAssessed: CBinAesthetics& MeaningandVisual Art

Digital Art

ART 307

Studentswill developahighlevel of proficiencywith AdobeSuiteproductsandproducemultiple,original piecesdemonstratingtheir knowledgeandability There will alsobedoughnuts StandardsAssessed:CBin

Aesthetics& MeaningandVisual Arts

AnalogPhotography

ART 308

Thisisasemester-longinvestigationandintroductionto 19thcenturyhistorical photographicprocesses.The coursebeginswithastudyof theveryearliest historyof photography.Youwill learnabout andpractice:the cyanotype,saltedpaper,albumenprinting,gum

bichromate,andprinting-out processes Topicswill includechemistry,paper treatmentsandpreparation, toners,andworkingon understandingexposure.Standards tobeassessed:CBVisual ArtsandAestheticsandMeaning

Illustration

ART 320

Curriculumfocusesoninterpretation of existingtext or material inavisual presentationwithConsiderationtothe author?svision.Prerequisites:CBinDrawingI StandardsAssessed:CBAesthetics& MeaningandVisual

Arts

DrawingII

ART 401

Advancedinstruction onobservational anddesigndrawing practices,andencouragesindependent development toward anareaof interest.Prerequisites:CBlevel inDrawingI StandardsAssessed:AD Aesthetics& MeaningandVisual

Arts

Printmaking

ART 402

Coveringmonoprints,woodblock,intaglioandreduction andmovabletypeprintmaking. Thiscourserunsevery other year Prerequisites:CBinDrawingI StandardsAssessed:AD inAesthetics& Meaningand

Visual Arts

Animation

ART 403

Useof manual anddigital animationtechniqueswithfocus onstopmotionandAdobeAnimate Thiscourseruns everyother year Prerequisites:CBinGraphicDesignI and Digital Art StandardsAssessed:AD inAesthetics& MeaningandVisual Arts

Ensemble MUS ENS

Studentspursueaninstrument of their choiceandparticipate inamusical ensembletolearn songstogether andperformfor theschool andpossiblyoutsideaudiences Our ensemblewill explorevariousgenresof music;anythingstudentsare passionateabout performing Wewelcomeguitarists, keyboardists,violinists,DJs,singers,drummers Studentswill needtoprovidetheir instrument/gear for thisclass. Standardsassessed:EN-CBMusicandAestheticsand Meaning.

A Cappella MUSACA

A workshopcoursefor musiclovers,A Cappellawill focuson groupsingingwhileimprovingmusicalitythrough harmonizing,dailyvocal warm-ups,learningmusical terms, ear training,andmore.Wewill learncontemporarymusicto performacappellabasedprojectsbytheendof thesemester We?ll cover dynamics,diction,andfeelingtherhythm? but most importantly,we?ll haveablast engagingwithmusic. Standardsassessed:EN-CBMusicandAesthetics& Meaning

Guitar Lab MUSGUI

Studentswill receiveguidanceanddirection increative problemsolvingrelatedtoplayingtheguitar at abeginning level andwill learnmanyof thedifferent styles,skillsand techniquesrequiredtobecomeasuccessful guitarist No previousguitar experienceneeded Areasof concentration include:correct posture,chart reading,aural skills,rhythmic patterns,chordstudy,musical forms,improvisationand performingexperiences.StandardsAssessed:EN-CBMusic andAesthetics& Meaning

Music,Comp,& Tech

MUSMCT

Introductionmusiccomposition usingaDigital Audio Workstation(DAW) Studentsareguidedthroughaseriesof increasinglycomplexprojects,puttingmusicfundamentals intopracticewhilebuildingaportfolioof work.Nomusical experienceisnecessaryfor thiscourse Coursemaybe repeatedinorder towork onmorecomplexprojectsand topics StandardsAssessed:EN/CBMusicandAesthetics& Meaning.

Humanities

Humanitiesat Baxter Academyfor TechnologyandSciencesupportsour STEM mission byproviding communitycontext andcritical thinkingopportunitiesfor whichinnovationandtechnologytakes place Englishbroadensperspectiveandbuildempathythroughanalyzingfictionandnonfiction Studentsusetextstoexploreandrespondtoreal worldissues Theyfoster critical thinkingthat crossesdisciplines.Baxter scholarsbuildcommunitybyinteractingwithothersthroughstudent drivendiscussionanddevelopwrittenandspokencommunication skills.Social studiesat Baxter seeks tofacilitatethebreakdown of historysothat studentscanassesshow thepast hasshapedtheworld theyliveintoday,how historical forcesandsystemsimpact their livesandthelivesof others,and how theycanbringabout change.Throughsocial studiesclasses,studentsgainandhoneskillsin research,critical thinking,communitybuilding,sharingandlistening,andempathy

Social StudiesModule

HumanitiesI EarlyCivilizations

HumanitiesII AmericanStudies

HumanitiesIII Global Perspective

English

EnglishI

ENG100

Inthiscourse,studentswill addressthemesrelatedtosocial contractsandpower andwork toanswer questionsabout their identities,beliefs,andtheformationof societies Studentswill master thereadingskillsof citingappropriate evidencefromfictionandnon-fictiontextsandusethe writingprocess(includingoutlinesandpeer revision) to developclaimsandformulatewell-structuredpiecesof writingthat synthesizebigideas Studentswill also participateinmultiplewholeandsmall groupdiscussionsin order tolearnhow toparticipateinhigh-level text-based conversations.StandardsAssessed:EN inReading,Writing, andSpeaking& Listening

EnglishModule

EnglishI

EnglishII:ScienceFictionor YoungAdult Literature

EnglishIII:Short Stories,Dystopia/Utopia, or Multicultural Literature

EnglishII:ScienceFiction

ENG201

In thiscourse,studentswill addressthemesrelatedto social awarenessandwork toaddressquestionsabout their ownperspectives,understandingof systems,and theroleof individualsin creatingandsustainingchange Studentswill choose toanswer thesequestionsthroughthelensof Science Fiction novels Studentswill beintroducedtothe processof closereadingbylearningtoidentify foundational elementsof craft andstructureand connect themtocentral themesand/or mainideas In thiscourse,studentswill focusonorganizingtheir writingbyincludingstrongclaims,sophisticated reasoning,andsupportingtheir stanceonanessential questions Studentswill practiceverbalizingtheir ideasinfront of their peersanddrivetext-based discussionsbyaskingopen-endedquestionsof their peers StandardsAssessed:PRinReading,Writing, andSpeaking& Listening.

EnglishII:YoungAdult Literature

ENG202

Inthiscourse,studentswill addressthemesrelatedto social awarenessandwork toaddressquestionsabout their ownperspectives,understandingof systems,and theroleof individualsincreatingandsustainingchange. Studentswill choosetoanswer thesequestionsthrough thelensof ScienceFictionnovels Studentswill be introducedtotheprocessof closereadingbylearningto identifyfoundational elementsof craft andstructureand connect themtocentral themesand/or main ideas.In thiscourse,studentswill focuson organizingtheir writingbyincludingstrongclaims,sophisticated reasoning,andsupportingtheir stanceonanessential questions Studentswill practiceverbalizingtheir ideas infront of their peersanddrivetext-baseddiscussions byaskingopen-endedquestionsof their peers StandardsAssessed:PRinReading,Writing,and Speaking& Listening

EnglishIII:Dystopia/Utopia

ENG301

Inthiscourse,studentswill addressthemesrelatedto perspectiveandwork toaddressquestionsabout the impact of point of view on thedefinitionof history, formationof literature,andsocial relationshipsbetween individualsandgroups Studentswill choosetoanswer thesequestionsthroughthelensof Dystopian/Utopian literature At thislevel,studentswill engageinrigorous closereadingexercisesinorder tounderstandhow an author?schoiceof craft andstructureconveysmeaning. Inthiscourse,studentswill select essayquestions,craft their ownoutlines,developclaimsthat connect observationsacrosstexts,andevaluatetheir owndrafts Studentswill participateinstudent-facilitatedHarkness discussionsinorder toaddressnuancedthemesina collectivemanner StandardsAssessed:CBWriting, Reading,andSpeaking& Listening

EnglishIII:Multicultural Literature

ENG302

In thiscourse,studentswill addressthemesrelatedto perspectiveandwork toaddressquestionsabout the impact of point of view onthedefinitionof history, formationof literature,andsocial relationshipsbetween individualsandgroups Studentswill choosetoanswer thesequestionsthroughthelensof Dystopian/Utopian literature.At thislevel,studentswill engageinrigorous closereadingexercisesinorder tounderstandhow an author?schoiceof craft andstructureconveysmeaning.In thiscourse,studentswill select essayquestions,craft their ownoutlines,developclaimsthat connect observations acrosstexts,andevaluatetheir owndrafts.Studentswill participateinstudent-facilitatedHarknessdiscussionsin order toaddressnuancedthemesinacollectivemanner.

StandardsAssessed:CBWriting,Reading,andSpeaking & Listening

EnglishIII:Short Stories

ENG300

Thiscourseisdesignedfor juniorsandseniorswhoare still workingonearningCBevidenceinreading,writing, and/or speaking& listeningstandards Thecoursewill exploretheshort storygenrethroughanalysisof how a writer'scraft influencesthetext?smeaning Studentswill readshort storieswritten150yearsago,aswell as contemporarystoriesthat werepublishedjust last year We?ll explorehow our reading(andrereading) of these condensedstorieschangesour understandingand interpretation of fiction Equallyimportant,wewill work throughthewritingprocessinorder tobecomemore confident incraftinganalytical essaysandpersuasive pieces.Classdiscussionswill usetheHarknessmodel,and conversationswill beguidedbystudent questionsand observations Studentswill alsobuildpresentationskills throughimplementation of avarietyof speaking strategies Prerequisites:Junior or Senior whoneeds additional support andmeetingCBlevel withreading, writing,and/or Speaking& Listening.EnglishII.

StandardsAssessed:CBWriting,Reading,andSpeaking & Listening

Social Studies

Social StudiesI:EarlyCivilization

SOC100

Thiscoursewill focuson basicresearchandthe introductiontohistorical thought.In addition,students will understandhow earlysocietiesorganizedthemselves tomakedecisions,solveproblems,andproducegoods Studentswill dothisthroughthestudyof early civilizations StandardsAssessed:EN inCivics& Government,Historical Thinking,andEconomics.

Social StudiesII:AmericanStudies

SOC200

Thiscoursewill focuson analysisof historical documents andfoundingidealsof theUnitedStates.In addition, studentswill examinetheAmericanexperiencefromthe perspectiveof groupsthat historicallylackedaccessto power/resources.StandardsAssessed:PRinCivics& Government,Historical ThinkingandEconomics *This courseisaMEstaterequirement*.

Electivesin Humanities

EnglishCreativeWritingI

ENG260

In thiscourse,studentswill learn thecraft of creative writing Studentswill beexpectedtoproduceandshare their ownoriginal work,andanalyzeandconsider how publishedpoetsandfictionwriterseffectivelyuseliterary devices.Thecoursewill primarilyfocuson thegenresof poetry,theshort story,andflashfiction.functionsaswell asother topicsastimeallows Theemphasisison equationsolvinganditsapplicationtothesolutionof wordproblems Prerequisites:EnglishII Standards Assessed:PR/CBinreading,writing,S& L.

EnglishIV:AdvancedCreativeWriting

ENG360

Social StudiesIII:Global Perspectives

SOC300

Studentsinthiscoursewill expandtheir skillswith historical thought andadvancedresearch Studentswill focusontheglobal transfer of goodsandwealthandthe political implicationsthereof.StandardsAssessed:CBin Historical Thinking,Research,EconomicsandCivics& Government.

In thiscourse,studentswill learn thecraft of creative writing.Studentswill produce,workshop,andperform their ownoriginal work,aswell asanalyzeandconsider how publishedpoetsandfictionwriterseffectivelyuse literarydevices.Thecoursewill primarilyfocusonthe genresof poetryandfictionwriting,,thoughstudents maychooseindependent projectsinplayor screenwriting,interactivefiction,narrativepodcasts, creativenonfiction,or graphicnovels Studentsshould expect toproducealot of writing.Prerequisites:Creative WritingI StandardsAssessed:CB/AD inWriting, Reading,andSpeaking& Listening

EnglishIV:Science,Tech,& Ethics

ENG401

Studentswill addressthemesrelatedtotheir social and ethical impact andaddressquestionsabout their rights, responsibilities,andresponsestopressingissuesin today?sworld.Studentswill readpersonal essaysas mentor texts,work todeveloptheir ownuniquevoices, andusetheseexperiencestowritetheir own,original narratives.Then,studentswill readanddiscuss non-fictiontextsrelatedtocurrent scienceand technologyissues.Studentswill engageinclosereading practices,expandingupontheir knowledgeof craft, structure,author?spurpose,andtheme Studentswill plan andleadtext-baseddiscussions.StandardsAssessed: CB/AD inWriting,Reading,andSpeaking& Listening, withResearchoption.

EnglishIV:Lit Seminar

ENG402

Inthiscourse,studentswill exploreliterarythemes andhow theyrelatetotheworldaroundthem Studentswill readpersonal essaysasmentor texts, work todeveloptheir ownuniquevoices,anduse theseexperiencestowritetheir own,original narratives Then,studentswill readanddiscuss modernandclassical literaryworksconnectedbya commontheme.At thislevel,studentswill independentlyengageinclosereadingpractices, expandingupontheir knowledgeof craft,structure, author?spurpose,andtheme Studentswill plan and leadtext-baseddiscussions.StandardsAssessed: CB/AD inWriting,Reading,andSpeaking& Listening Optional - Research

EnglishIV:LiteraryBFFsandFrenemies

ENG403

Inthissurveycourse,studentswill exploreliterary erasthroughthefriendshipsandrivalriesof great authors.Wewill delveintothewritingcommunities that shapedeachtimeperiodandinvestigatehow interpersonal relationshipsinfluenceartistic movements.Alongthewaywemayfindtheanswer tosuchquestionsas:How didEmerson?sand Thoreau?sfriendshipleadtothetranscendentalism that revolutionizedAmerican literature?Whodidn? t Hemingwayhavebeef with?WeretheBrontësjust jealousof JaneAusten?ssuccess?How didthesefeuds affect society?simpressionof theseauthorsandhow canour ownfriendshipsshapethefutureof literature?

Prerequisites:EnglishI,200level English,300level English.StandardsAssessed:CB,AD,EX in Writing, Reading,andSpeaking& ListeningwithResearch option

Social StudiesIV:Personal Finance Math355

Thefocusof thiscourseisunderstandingtheeventsin eachstudent?slifethat will impact themfinancially Studentswill usealgebraicandgraphical analysisto assesstheir costs,their sourcesof income,andhow to buildasolidfinancial future Major projectsfor this coursewill focusaroundunderstandingjobmarketsand thecostsandbenefitsof college,creatingandmanaging abudget,andplanningfor taxesandretirement. Throughout thecourse,studentswill practicealgebraic thinkingandcreate,use,andinterpret linear and exponential functionsasmodelsfor financial situations

Prerequisites:CBinAlgebra.StandardsAssessed:CBfor ResearchandEconomics,CBinFunctions.

Social StudiesIV:CivicsIn Action SOC405

InCivicsinActionwewill studyrightsand responsibilitiesof peoplelivingin,or impactedby theinstitutionsof,theUSA,in theoryandpractice.

Wewill exploreidentity,power,privilegeand community,workingtowardslearninghow wecan interact withour political,social,environmental andeconomicsystemstoaffect change.Standards

Assessed:AD inHistorical Thinking,Research, Civics& Government,andEconomics

Social StudiesIV:ConfrontingGenocide

SOC455

Thiscoursewill introducestudentstogenocidesof the20thcentury Studentswill explorefour genocide casestudies:Armenian,theHolocaust,Cambodia,and Rwandainorder tounderstandthegenocides,their historical context,andtheU.S.andinternational responsestothegenocides Additionally,studentswill explorethetreatment of NativeAmericansinthe UnitedStatesasameansof learningabout theconcept of ?cultural genocide.?Thisfoundationwill providea historical lensasstudentsanalyzepossiblegenocide policyandpresent their ownsolutionstoconfronting genocide.StandardsAssessed:CB/AD Civics& Government andHistorical Context.

Social StudiesIV:Maine'sHousingCrisis

SOC456

Portland,Maineisin themidst of ahousingcrisis This isadataandresearchcoursedesignedtofamiliarize studentswithresearchmethods,dataanalysisand visualization,andpresentationskills. Studentswill applytheseresearchanddataskillstodevelopingan understandingof thehousingcrisis,oneof thebiggest challengesfacingPortlandandmanyother partsof the stateandcountry. Thiscourseemphasizesthe collectionandanalysisof bothquantitativeand qualitativedata,aswell ascollaboration betweenour Baxter communityandthegovernment agencies, social servicesproviders,nonprofits,advocates,and residentsof thewider Portlandcommunity.What are thecausesof thishousingcrisis? What areitsimpacts onindividuals,families,institutions,andcommunities?

Prerequisite:American Studies.StandardsAssessed: CB,AD,EX in HumanitiesStandards.

WorldLanguage

StudyingaworldlanguagealongsideSTEM providesour studentswiththetoolstocommunicateand problemsolveacrosstheglobe Bylearninganother language,studentsbuildempathyfor others, allowingthemtounderstandandaddressglobal issueswiththeir skillsininnovation Baxter?sworld languageeducatorsrecognizetheresponsibilityof preparingour studentstoenter collegeandthe workforceasempatheticandinformedglobal citizenswithinour homecommunitiesandaroundthe world.Assuch,languageclassesat Baxter arebuilt usingthelatest researchin languageacquisition and informedbytheproficiencylevelsput forthbytheAmericanCouncil for theTeachingof Foreign Languages(ACTFL).

MandarinI

MAN 100,year long

Introductorycoursefor beginnersemphasizing development of activelanguagelearner skills Studentswill becomefamiliar withthesoundlandscapeandcultivatea comfort withtheuniqueintonation Classisdesignedusing comprehensibleinput (CI) prioritizinglanguageacquisition over traditional studyof grammar.Thismethodhelps studentsacquirelanguagenaturallyrather thanlearningit consciously.Introductorycoursefor completebeginners. StandardsAssessed:PRinInterpersonal andInterpretive Communication.

MandarinII

MAN 200

Continuationof languageacquisition throughcultural awareness.Classblendsauthenticmaterialsanddiscussion ontopicsrelatingtotheChinesespeakingworld.Students developafamiliaritywithlisteningandrespondinginthe target languageandcontinuetohonetheir activelanguage learner skills StandardsAssessed:CBinInterpersonal, Interpretive,andPresentational Communication

MandarinIII

MAN 300

Coursefor motivatedlearnersaccessingdeeper understandingof languageandculture.Throughfrequent referencestocurrent events,social movements,andcultural traditions,studentsexploreadeeper appreciationof the speakersof thelanguageandthelanguageitself.Standards Assessed:AD inInterpersonal,Interpretive,and Presentational Communication.

MandarinIV

MAN 400

Nuancedcourseincorporatinganemphasison student initiatedtopicsof study Student choicedrivesthe direction of discussionwhileexploringauthentic materialsoncomplexcultural issuesandcurrent events StandardsAssessed:EX inInterpersonal,Interpretive, andPresentational Communication.

SpanishI SPA 100

Introductorycoursefor completebeginners emphasizingdevelopment of activelanguagelearner skills Studentswill becomefamiliar withthesound landscapeandcultivateacomfort withtheunique intonation Classisdesignedusingcomprehensible input (CI) prioritizinglanguageacquisition over traditional studyof grammar.Thismethodhelps studentsacquirelanguagenaturallyrather thanlearning it consciously.StandardsAssessed:PRinInterpersonal andInterpretiveCommunication

SpanishII SPA 200

Continuationof languageacquisition throughcultural awareness Classblendsauthenticmaterialsand discussionontopicsrelatingtotheSpanishspeaking world.Studentsdevelopafamiliaritywithlisteningand respondinginthetarget languageandcontinuetohone their activelanguagelearner skills.StandardsAssessed: CBinInterpersonal ,InterpretiveandPresentational Communication

SpanishIII

SPA 300

Coursefor motivatedlearnersaccessingdeeper understandingof languageandculture.Through frequent referencestocurrent events,social movements, andcultural traditions,studentsexploreadeeper appreciationof thespeakersof thelanguageandthe languageitself StandardsAssessed: AD in Interpersonal,InterpretiveandPresentational Communication

SpanishIV

SPA 400

Nuancedcourseincorporatinganemphasisonstudent initiatedtopicsof study Student choicedrivesthe directionof discussionwhileexploringauthentic materialsoncomplexcultural issuesandcurrent events StandardsAssessed: EX Interpersonal Interpretive Presentational

Advisory

Baxter studentsenroll inAdvisory,apassfail course,for everyyear theyareBaxter students; 9thand10thgradefocuseson executive functioning,self awarenessandcommunity buildingwhile11thand12thwill focusoncollege andcareer planning At Baxter webelievedeeply in thepower of community.Studentsjoin a groupof their peersandan adult advisor andstay in their advisorygroupfor all four yearsat Baxter.

Weliveout our advisorymission byconsistentlyrevisiting theweeklystructurebelow.

Mondays:OnMondaysinadvisorystudentsloginto PowerSchool tocheck their gradesandset goalsaroundtheir academicperformance Thisisachancefor advisorstowork closelywithstudentstomeet their own academicgoals

Tuesdays:OnTuesdaysinadvisorystudentshave InterventionandEnrichment Thisisatimefor themtomeet withteacherstoget extrasupport or enrichment intheir classes.Studentsalsoget studyhall timeinadvisoryon Tuesdays.

Wednesdays:Cultureandcurrent eventsareon Wednesdaysinadvisory.Here,wetapintotheevents happeninginMaine,theUnitedStates,andaroundthe world WealsohaveTown Hallson Wednesdays,wherethe wholeschool joinstogether toacknowledgeandcelebrate eachother'saccomplishments

OnlineLearningof WorldLanguageOptions

Thursdays:OnThursdaysinadvisorystudentsmeet with their FlexFridaycoachtoset goalsfor Friday

Greek

Hebrew

Hindi

Irish Japanese

Korean

Russian

Friday:Healthandwellnessinadvisoryison Fridays We learn about variouselementsof healthandwell-being,and reflect inour wellnessjournalsandwithour advisorygoupto set goalsabout our healthandwellbeing.

At Baxter,studentsfindasupportiveandcaringadult anda communityof other studentsinadvisory.

Oneofthegoalsofeducationisnotsimplyto fillstudentswithfactsandinformationbuttohelp themlearnhowtolearn.

-ZarettaHammond

Special Education

Thespecial educationdepartment at Baxter Academyis madeupof asmall groupof talentedstaff memberswhose primarygoal istoeducateandsupport studentswhohave anidentifiedspecial educationdisabilityandanactive Individual EducationPlan Thisoccursmostlythroughan inclusivemodel of teaching Special Education staff team-teachacademiccourseswithregular educationstaff. Theyalsoareinregular educationclassroomstoprovide direct support andspeciallydesignedinstructionto studentswhorequireit without stigmatizingthestudent by?pulling?themout of their classfor thisinstruction.By providingsupport thisway,manynon-identifiedstudents havetheopportunitytoreceivesimilar support whenthey needit.For thosestudents,withspecial needs,who struggleseverelywithexecutivefunctionskills,theymay participateinaFunctional LearningLabwherethespecial educationteacher offersstrategiesandpracticein developingtheseneededskills.

Whenstudentsjoin Baxter AcademywithanactiveIEP (Individual EducationPlan),theIEPisimmediately implementedtothebest of thestaff?sability.Then anIEP TeammeetingoccurstoamendtheIEP,if necessary,to reflect thestudent?sneedsthat arespecifictoBaxter Academy.A student?sIEPisdevelopedthrough collaborationof all thoseinvolved(staff,parents,students, specialists) toattempt tomeet theneedsof thestudent. EachIEPisindividuallydevelopedbecauseeachstudent is anindividual andwhat worksfor onestudent maynot for another.

Parents,guardians,school staff,andor DHHSmayrefer a student tothespecial educationdepartment dueto academic,social,mental,andor emotional issues Anyone interestedinreferringastudent for aspecial education evaluationshouldreachout tothespecial education director tocompletetheofficial referral form.The director will thensign it andscheduleanIEPTeam meeting,within15calendar days,toreview thereferral andall concerns.At thismeeting,it will bedeterminedif testingwill becompletedandwrittenpermissionwill be askedfor.

Oncewrittenpermissionisgiven,Baxter Academy has45school daystocompletetheevaluationsand reconveneanother IEPTeammeeting.At the follow-upmeeting,all testingisreviewedanda determinationastowhether thestudent qualifiesfor andrequiresspecial educationserviceswill occur If a student doesqualify,acasemanager will beassigned tothestudent andanIEPwill bedeveloped If the student doesn? t qualify,recommendationswill be madetosupport theteachersandstudent withany areaof concern

FocusedLearningLab

Studentshavetheopportunitytofocuson executive functioningskillsand practicethemwithsupport as theycompleteacademicwork

Prerequisite:A student must beidentifiedwitha special educationdisability,haveanactiveIEP, and bedeterminednecessarythroughanIEPteam meeting.

MaineHealth LearningStandards

GuidedbytheMaineHealthLearningStandards,weat Baxter partner withlocal organizationssuchasBoysto MenandPrevention-Action-Change,toproviderichandinteractiveprogramming.Studentsareconnectedto our communityhealthpartnersthroughour advisoryprogram. In additiontomeetingthesestandardsthrough communitypartnerships,alot of work happensintheclassroomaswell Studentswork onlongandshort term goals,increaseself advocacyskills,andreflect ontheir learningduringFlexFridayandstudent ledconferences.

Health Decision-Making & Goal-Setting Physical Fitness& Knowledge

Connections Influences Goal Setting Physical Fitness& Knowledge

Baxter studentsareengagedinahealthandwellnessprogramthrougha multi prongedapproach Advisoryservesasamicrocommunityanchor for small groupsof students.External partnershipsplayaroleinthe general educationof all studentsandalsoplayarolefor higher need studentswhoneedspecial care.Thecultureof academicsandeducator orientationplayalargeroleintheongoinghealthandwellnessof our students Theschool counselingprogramofferseducational preventative programs,goal setting,aswell asresponsiveprogramsfor student care Therearemanyoutsideinfluencesandbarriersfacingour students today There will besmall groupdiscussionandcurriculumwith advisor andcounselorsincludingdigital citizenshipandconflict management.

Members of the civil rights club write letters advoacating for clean water for Passamaquoddy Tribe at

Sipayik.

Webringthew orld into our school

#Real World StartsNow

TheBaxter Speakersseriesisaschool wideinitiativeconnecting studentstoreal worldentrepreneurs,STEM professionals,thinkers, publicservants,distinguishedalumni andmore.Our speakersinspire student withstoriesabout their career andpersonal journeysthat relate to,or intersectingwith,STEM onmost Fridayafternoons.Thetalks alwaysconcludewithaquestionandanswer session,involvingthe student audienceandinspiringconversationswell after thebell has rung. Someof our recent speakers:

- Dr SusanaHancock,Polar ClimateResearcher,Glaciogist, PolicySpecialist,IPCCconsultant

- Corportal JohnMcDonald,Stateof MaineGameWarden Specialist

- CallieFergusun,Bangor DailyNewsInvestagativeReporter

- Phil Coupe,Co-Founder,ReVisionEnergy

- Jill Pelto,NationallyandInternationallyFeaturedClimate Artist andClimateCommunicator

- Dr.Daniel Mickool,PracticingPharmacist,Professor, Researcher,Internaional speaker andConsultant totheWorld HealthOrganization

- EstaPratt Kielley,Digital NewsReporter,MainePublic

- JasonLibby,GameDesigner,EsportsManagement and Businessprofessor,Central MaineCommunityCollege

- PattyCormier,MaineStateForester,Director for theMaine Forest Service

- ParviashandNassir Rohani,ICU nurseandComputer programer andMentor tonew Mainers

- Peter Dugas,MaineStateCoordinator for Citizen'sClimate Lobby,Liasion toSenator AngusKing,Musician,Educator

- Patrick Cunningham,President andCEOof BlueMarble Geographics,GISspecialist

- McKenzieRitter,Department of Physiologyat theMedical Collegeof Wisconsin In Milaukee

Photosfromtop: ParivashandNassire Rohani,TimeMagazine art work byJill Pelto, Dr SusanaHancock, McKenzieRitter, Corporal John McDonald

Webringour studentsto the w orld

#Real World StartsNow

Someplaceswhereour studentsdowork

Mr.Drew andhisAnimalsToo- Lewiston

ThorntonTomasetti,Portland

ACE(Architecture,Construction, Engineering) MentorshipGroup

Baxter StudioManager - Baxter

RaymondElementary- Raymond

Greater AndroscogginHumaneSocietyLewiston

Juniper Design+ BuildLLC- Portland,ME

TheStillwater School - Hollis,ME

CumberlandCountySheriff'sDepartment

WashburnElementary- Auburn

MaineHistorical Society- Portland

PeaksIslandElementary- Portland

PortlandGear Hub

LaurenLear Photography

JohnPerryElectric- Greater Portlandarea

Partnersfor WorldHealth- Portland

Terrarium- Portland

3D printingset upfor East EndElementary

AcademicPolicy

AcademicIntegrity

Baxter Academyholdsall studentstohighstandardsof academicintegrity.Our communityexpectseachmember tohonor theprinciplesof academicandpersonal honesty andauthenticity.Thehighlevel of student ledwork and collaborationcallsonall memberstobetrueto themselvesandtothosewework withandserve.Much of student work isdonenot merelyfor gradebooks,but for real worldbenefit.Thus,thebar for ethical and responsibleacademiccontribution ishighat Baxter as our studentswork holdsreal valuefor our community.

AcademicReports

Progressreportsareissuedmidsemester.Semester report cardsareissuedat theendof eachsemester.These reports,alongwithregular educator updatesof noless thaneverytwoweeks,areusedtohelpstudentsand familiesstayinformedandcollaboratewithBaxter as neededtosupport student success.Specificdatesfor progressreportsandreport careswill besharedonthe school calendar.Transcriptsarepermanent recordsand report onlyfinal standardsandgrades.

TheBaxter Transcript

TheBaxter transcript marksastudentsprogresson standardsandreportsstudent achievement level intheir courses.Additionally,astudent'sFlexFridayproject description,eachyear,isalsoreportedonastudent's official transcript.TheGPA isderivedfromevaluationby course.

GPA

Studentsgradesfor eachenrolledcourseisaveragedto configuretheir overall GradePoint Averageat theendof eachsemester.Baxter doesnot useGPA toreport class rank.

Rigor Designation

Baxter coursesincreaseinrigor asastudent movesfrom level 100to200to300and400andbeyond

Graduation Requirements

Studentswill successfullycompletecoursestomeet proficiencyinthestandardsandindicatorsof our academicprogram(competencybenchmark at minimum); athirdof astudent'sacademicjourneyconsistsof core coursesandtheremainingisuniquelytailoredtothe student'sexploratoryandconcentrationinterests,as guidedbyBaxter mentorsandcoaches Baxter'sAcademic programof studiesprovidesstudentswiththefollowing meanstoachievegraduation requirements:

- 4yearsof FlexFriday

- 4yearsof Mathematics

- 4yearsof Science

- 3yearsof Humanities

- 1year of Art

- 1.5year of Design

- 6yearsof Explorationor ConcentrationElectives

- 4yearsof Advisory

- 3yearsof Electives

Minimum Coursesfor Enrollment

Studentsmust beenrolledinFlexFriday,Advisory,and5 coursesat Baxter for eachsemester.

CourseChanges

A twoweek add/dropperiodat thebeginningof each semester allowsastudent tofinetunetheir academic programwithout recordon thestudent'stranscript. Studentscaninitiateadd/dropbymeetingwiththeir counselor,whowill investigateapprovalswith appropriateparties,includingsendingandreceiving teachersandthedepartment chair Studentsare responsiblefor makingupwork that theyhavemissedin thefirst twoweeksof thecourse,asrequiredbythe teacher

Without theexpressedconsent of administration,after thefirst progressreport isreleased,aW will appear ona student'stranscript for adroppedcourseandcoursesmay not beaddedat thistime.Studentswithextenuating circumstancesmayappeal toadministration toadda courseinexchangefor adroppedcourseafter thefirst progressreport.

Early College

JuniorsandSeniorsareeligibletotakeupto2semester collegecoursesper year inlieuof Baxter courses. Eligibilityisdeterminedby standardsproficiency.College transcriptswill beissuedalongwithBaxter transcripts. EarlyCollegeCoursesdonot contributetoastudent's GPA.

Transfer

Usingthenew student'ssendingschool transcript, studentswill beawardedstandardsandcoursesas applicable.

Disclaimer Statement

At thetimeof publication,wemadeareasonableeffort for accuracyof information Thispublicationdoesnot containall of thepolicies,procedures,rules,regulations andacademicrequirementsof Baxter Changesor additionsmaybemadetopolicies,procedures,rules, regulations,andacademicrequirementswithout prior notice.Whenanacademicrequirement ismade,it isnot maderetroactiveunlessthechangeisof benefit tothe student andisachievable.

FERPA

Baxter actsinaccordancewiththeFamilyEducation

RightsandPrivacyAct (FERPA) Theparent/guardian rightstostudent recordstransfer tostudentsoncethey turn18or attendsaschool beyondhighschool Baxter will givefull rightsunder theAct toeither parent/guardianunlessprovidedwithevidenceof acourt order,Statestatuteor legallybindingdocument relating todivorce,separation,or custody,that specifically revokestheserights.A copyof suchadocument will be filedwiththecounselor inthestudent'srecord.

Baxter Graduation

Baxter graduatesitsseniorsannuallyinJune Confirmationof graduation for thefollowingschool year beginsat theendof astudent'sjunior year first semester, or 18monthsinadvanceof graduation

Baxter Distinguished ScholarsGraduates

Startingfor theclassof 2024,graduatingseniorshavethe abilitytoearnBaxter DistinguishedScholarsdesignation ontheir diploma.Applicationsfor Distinguishedscholars areduebytheendof thesecondsemester of astudent?s junior year.DistinguishedBaxter scholarsarethose studentswhohavedemonstratedstrongauthenticity, critical thinking,agency,collaboration,voiceand leadershipinthefollowingfour ways.

I. Competitiveexternal exhibitionssuccessful participation(MSSF,Roboticscompetition, other competitiveSTEM organization)

II Academic Concentration (Scholar of an academicconcentration withsignificant elective studyin thearea) andwithsuccessful completion

III. Internship relevant totheir areaof academic concentration

IV Demonstrated leadership for at least 10-12th gradeof their yearsat Baxter.(Examplesinclude leaderhipin NatureImmersion, Town Hall, PeaceSummit Organization, Demonstrated leadershipinaBaxter club,BoysToMenRSVP LeadershipTraining, initiatedprogramsin communities- initiatedaprogram,participatedin leadershipprograms

V Academicsin serviceStudent hasappliedtheir academicstudies,particularlytheir areaof concentrationin servicehourstotheir communityor acommunityorganization

StudentsinterestedinaBaxter DistinguishedScholar designationontheir diplomawill assembleaportfolioto support their candidacy.For moredetails, pleasesee Baxter'sHeadof School or Assistant Principal,with whomreststhefinal decision for promotingacandidate toaBaxter DistinguishedScholar

I cangenuinelysaythatcomingintothe hallwaysherethatmypassionforteachinghas beenre-ignitedandI ambyfar,havingthemost funthatI haveeverhadteachingatanyschool.

Period.-Baxter Teacher

Early Collegeand CollegePlanning

Your counselorsat Baxter areheretohelpguideyouonyour next stepsafter highschool.Weat Baxter believetherearemanydifferent waystopathyour success.Althoughweareacollege preparatoryschool,wealsoprepareyoufor thereal world.Sonomatter what your next steps will be,wearetheretosupport andguideyou.

Early College- Studentsareeligibletotakecollegeclassesat manyMaineCollegesandUniversitiestuition free Theallowednumber of tuitionfreeclassesavailableduringeachacademicyear isdeterminedbytheState Currently,eligiblestudentsareallowed to take12creditsan academic year for freeeach fiscal year (July-June) Studentsmayberesponsiblefor purchasinganybooks/materialsrequiredfor their classes Parental approval isrequiredfor registration.

Baxter studentsshould achieve(at least) Competency Benchmark in theareasthey plan to takecollege classesin beforeenrollingin theEarly Collegeprogram. Availabilityisalsoguidedbyprerequisites determinedbythecollege/universityat their discretion. Baxter Counselorsareavailabletohelpwithclass selection,navigatingprerequisitesandtheschedulingandregistration process

Standardsand GPA will not becounted for Graduation Requirementsor Baxter GPA. A separatetranscript shouldbeobtainedfromtheindividual higher educational institution for all classes Thisisadvantageousfor the student whenapplyingfor postsecondaryoptionsasit isanindication of astudent?swillingnesstocomplete Baxter requirementsandthen continuetoprogresstoahigher level andagreater challenge.

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Gradingat Baxter

Academicrecordsgiveusaview of astudent?sjourneyandgrowth.Studentsandfamiliescan accessrecordstoview theregular updatesprovidedbyeducatorsinPowerSchool.Formal progressreportsareissuedmid-semester Report cardsissuedat eachsemester'sendwill be usedfor transcripts.

Student voiceat Baxter helpsto shape

Studentsareencouragedandexpectedtoleadin theclassroomandthroughout theschool,also intheir homecommunities,andwithintheir FlexFridayclusters.Studentsmaychoosetobe part of varioustargettedleadershipopportunities.Therearespecificleadershipskillsand aptitudeseverystudent hasthechancetodevelop,but at Baxter thefirst steptobeingaleader istoBEYOURTRUESELF.

Summer Student Leadership Retreat

Studentswhotakepart intheretreat helpestablisha strongfoundation for theschool year.Theyplan9thgrade orientation,andconsider thewaystheycanbeleaders within thecommunitythroughout theyear Students exploretheir ownvaluesandconsider how theycanlive out their valuesmost authentically.

PeaceSummit Spring2023

Student leadersgatheredthroughout school year 2022-2023toplanaschool wide,full day,peacesummit in March. Thegoalsof thepeacesummit are: 1.) tosupport all studentsinbecomingagentsof loveandchangeinour school community 2) Toreflect onsocial dynamicsthat leadtoflourishing.3.) Consider what it meanstobea bystander andanupstander intimesof conflict

Tow n Hall Planning

Our monthlywholeschool TownHallsareawayfor usto cometogether asawholeschool community,at townhall wecelebrateour accomplishments,promotevarious upcomingstudent opportunities,shareimportant messagesandmore! TheTown Hall PlanningCommittee meetsweeklytoplanandimplement thetownhalls

Studentsjoin,leador foundanarrayof clubsat Baxter.Throughtheir clubactivity,studentsconnect withlike mindedpeers.Clubsat Baxter contributetoafunandproductivelearningatmosphere.

our school'sclimateand culture

Baxter NatureImmersion promotesstudent leadership,STEM inthereal world,community building,andtoenjoynatureasour greatest teacher Theprogramhighlightsrisk taking,friendshipand mindfulnessbuilding,self andgroupawareness.

Student initiatedschool widevigil to remember our neighborsexperiencinghomelessness,

Studentscelebratingsuccessinour Penny War for Preble,

Theannual BoystoMen RSVPLeadership training- Studentsspendtwodaysinanactivity basedworkshoptolearnabout gender biasand how toleadour communitythroughthese challengingissues.

Whenyouknowwhoyouareyouarefree

-Wangari Matthai

Ted Banks

Special Education

BA WesternNewEnglandU

Matt Barnes

MediaArts

BA NotreDameCollege

Tyler Beaulieu

Data& Enrollment Manager

BA AlfredUniversity

ChrisBertelsen

Humanities

BA ColbyCollege

Shiho Burnham

Mathematics

BA Universityof S.Maine

MSUniversityof S Maine

ElisaCano

Spanish

MS,Univesrsityof Vigo

MS,Universityof Barvelona

David Connor

MediaArts& Fabrications

BA UniversityMaineOrono

MAT UniversityS Maine

AmosCooper

InformationTechnology

BA SusquehannaUniversity

Jonathan Delorme

Humanities

BA U MaineFarmington

ShaunaDunn

Humanities,Special Education

BSNortheastern University

MSU Southern Maine

Leah Douglass

Humanities

BA U MaineFarmington

ErnieEaster

Educational Technician

BSUniversityMaineOrono

Andrew Fumarola Science

BA ColbyCollege

Eric Kaw amoto

Computer Science

BSCaliforniaInstituteTech

MA HarvardUniversity

PhD HarvardUniversity

Emily Kelly Counselor

BS FraminghamStateUniv

MEdU MassAmherst

EdSU MassAmherst

AnnaKlein-Christie ExecutiveDirector

BA KenyonCollege

CharlieKoch Counselor

BA TrinityCollege

MSUniversityS.Maine

Mary King

Assistant Principal

BA Collegeof theHolyCross

MEdBoston College

Dustin Levasseur

Music& MediaArts

BA UniversityS Maine

MA ColumbiaUniversity

Rory Low e Science

BA ColoradoCollege

Alan Lukas

Engineering

BS& MSM.I.T.

LauraParks

Director of Special Ed

BA Wheelock College

MEdUniversityS.Maine

Peter Moxhay

Mathemathics

BA BrownUniversity

PhD U of Minnesota

Wiley Muller

Engineering

BA Univ.of Tennessee

MEdU SouthernMaine

EnyueLi

Mandarin

Shanxi Normal College

Cicy Po

Headof School

BA SkidmoreCollege

MEdHarvardUniversity

EdD BostonCollege

Eric Poulin

Special Education

BA Uof MO,Columbia

David Raw son

Mathmatics/Science

BA Universityof Maine

Andrew Ritter

Science

BSHobart College

JorgeRodriguez

Mathematics

BS,BA Drexel University

MEdNational University

SaraSherr

Humanities,Deanof Faculty

BA UrsinusCollege

MFA Adelphi University

MAT RelayGradSchEd

Sunny Stutzman

Fabrication/Design

BA UM Farmington

AS Art InstituteofPittsburgh

Billy Wall

Special Education

BA U Southern Maine

Alex Waters

Humanities

BA DartmouthCollege

MAT SacredHeart U

John Wensman

Humanities

BA Univ of Minnesota

MAT BrownUniversity

Pam Raw son

Mathemathics

BSUniversityof Lowell

Golsin Rashid

Science

BSCollegeof Technology

Kirkuk,Iraq