Our Vision
We choose to approach rigorous academics, physical work, and everyday living with responsibility and joy. Whether engaging in a spirited classroom discussion, harvesting tomatoes for our table or planning Saturday night’s activities, we live each day deliberately with an eye toward connecting the individual to a larger community. Our students leave Chewonki with strengthened ownership for their education, an awareness of their place in nature, and an understanding that they can make a positive difference in their world.
Goals for Graduatres
We work to inspire transformative growth, teach appreciation and stewardship of the natural world, and challenge people to build thriving, sustainable communities throughout their lives.
Our Goals for Graduates were crafted using the lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, giving students the opportunity to develop empathy and awareness as they grow in the following areas:
Engaged Learning
Students learn in a holistic way and address complex issues with humility, critical thinking, and creativity.
Community Involvement
As responsible community members, students intentionally engage with a breadth of perspectives to promote social and environmental justice within and across communities.
Effective Communication
Students listen with openness and discernment and communicate ideas with clarity, creativity, and an awareness of impact.
Sense of Place
Students build an understanding of their reciprocal relationship with the natural world through focused observation and reflection.
Sense of Self
Students explore and affirm their identities, strengths, and areas for growth, and understand how these impact the various communities of which they are a part.
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Our Approach & History
Maine Coast Semester: A Premier Semester School in Coastal Maine A Collaborative and Rigorous Approach to High School Education Since 1988, Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki in Wiscasset, Maine, has ...
Place-Based Curriculum
An Integrated Curriculum for College-bound Students The design of Maine Coast Semester’s curriculum is guided by our mission and Goals for Graduates, which encourage students to take ownership of their ...
College Counseling
Fostering Competitive College Applicants We know that the junior year is critical in the college application process, so we work with our students to begin that process through a college ...
Academic Profile
Academic Profile Download our full 2025-2026 Academic Profile Accreditation Maine Coast Semester is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, approved by the State of Maine Department ...
Semester Schedule
Semester Schedule Students attend Maine Coast Semester for one semester. The fall semester is 14 weeks and the spring semester is 15 weeks in length. All academic classes meet for ...
Our Goals for Graduates
Our Vision We choose to approach rigorous academics, physical work, and everyday living with responsibility and joy. Whether engaging in a spirited classroom discussion, harvesting tomatoes for our table or ...
