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 the equivalent of 3.5 hours per week except science, which meets for approximately 6-7 hours per week, and includes a 4-hour field lab. Classes meet in 45 and 70-minute blocks. Academic classes are held Monday through Friday.
Our Weekly Block Schedule
The academic schedule at Maine Coast Semester expresses our commitment to academic rigor and to experiential learning. It is dynamic and full, with class block lengths varying depending on the subject. Long blocks in the afternoons and Saturday mornings give us time to explore nearby landscapes and build skills in the field, the farm, and through our work program.
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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 ...
