Concentrations

The STEM Department offers Concentrations in STEM and Animal Science. These programs allow students to dive deeper into an area of study about which they are passionate; Concentrations culminate in a final project showcasing the student's work, and Concentration students receive a special distinction on their diploma. Concentration students attend monthly meetings and STEM Presents seminars, where they have the opportunity to hear from and interact with experts in a variety of fields. More information and the Concentration application can be found below.

Eligibility

A student may apply to participate in the Academic Concentrations program in the spring of her first year at Foxcroft (usually freshman year), and eligibility is reviewed annually.

To be eligible, a student must:

• Have a proven record of motivation and achievement

• Demonstrate competency in the Concentration

Requirements to earn the Academic Concentration diploma designation vary from discipline to discipline but generally include the following:

• Rigorous course work at a high level of achievement

• Internships each year that a student is enrolled

• Annual commitment to community service in the concentration field

• Independent study and/or a capstone project

In some instances, a student who enters Foxcroft after her freshman year may be eligible to transfer courses, internships, and community service from another school in order to meet the requirements; final approval for transfer credits rests with the department chair and Academic Dean.

Application Process

• Prepare draft of your written proposal following the Guidelines for Writing Proposals for Concentration

• Meet with the Lead Concentration Mentor for interested concentration

  • • STEM - Ms. Varney

    • Animal Science - Ms. Hergenreder

  • Meet with the Assistant Head of School to discuss the feasibility of the project, review procedures and review draft of written proposal

• • Review draft of written proposal and talk about edits for final draft

  • Discussion of your goals and interest in this Concentration

  • Discussion of possible Concentration Mentor

• Meet with your advisor to discuss

• • edits for the final draft of your written proposal

  • the feasibility of Concentration with your other Foxcroft commitment (academics, athletics, leadership) and your future goals in each of these areas

• Obtain required signatures

• Complete and submit the written proposal following the Guidelines for Writing Proposals for Concentration

• • Incorporate in this the comments from your meetings with the Assistant Head of School for Academics, Lead Concentration Mentor, and your advisor

  • This can be shared as a Google Doc, emailed or printed to Assistant Head of School for Academics

• Include with your final application the following item

• • An unofficial copy of your transcript - please see Ms. Boswell for help with this

  • A resume which includes your clubs and activities inside and outside of school

• Meet with additional people to discuss your Concentration ideas and collect their signatures - submit all signatures to Assistant Head of School for Academics