News & Events | Graduation Requirements
Grade Policy & Honor Roll | Rank | Curriculum | SAT I and SAT II Scores
Post Secondary Pursuits
Some Colleges which Recent Graduates are Attending

News & Events 

Do you know students who are interested in a nursing career?  The University of Maine at Fort Kent is offering two Nursing Discovery Camp sessions that will be held right here at UMFK JUNE 23 to JUNE 26 OR JULY 7 to JULY 10. For cost and further information, call the UMFK Admissions Office at 1-888-879-8635.  

The Clarkson School and Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, will offer the 2008 Young Scholars Summer Program from July 27 through August 2. For further information, contact 315-268-4425 or stop by the guidance office.

Class of 2009 College Guide

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Simply Smith is a college preview day for young women who are sophomores and juniors in high school and their families. It will be held at Smith College located in Northampton, MA, on Saturday, April 26. For more information, call 1-413-585-2500.

The Maine Conservation Corps is dedicated to accomplishing outdoor recreation and conservation projects such as rebuilding the Appalachian Trail. Anyone interested in learning more or applying to the Maine Conservation Corps, stop by the Guidance Office.

The Five-Minute FAFSA Video (Google Video) This five minute video created by FastWeb is a quick and entertaining introduction to completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Submit a FAFSA to apply for grants, loans and work-study from the federal government as well as state and school-based financial aid.

Graduation Requirements

Students are required to earn 22 credits to meet minimum graduation standards, which must include:

• 4 English Credits
• 3 Math Credits
• 3 Science Credits (one must be Biology, one must be Physical Science)
• 3 Social Studies Credits (one must be U.S. History)
• 1 Fine Art Credit
• 1 PE Credit
• .333 Credit in Computers
• .666 Health Credit (taken by the end of the sophomore year)

Students are required to enroll in the equivalent of 6 credits per year.

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Grading Policy and Honor Roll

Grade Reports are issued 3 times each school year at the end of each 12 week trimester.

The Curriculum

The traditional college preparatory program offers a choice of six foreign languages as well as advanced placement courses in Biology, Calculus, English, History, and Physics. Honors level courses are offered in Algebra I and II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, French, German, Latin, Spanish, Lab Biology, Lab Physics, and Lab Chemistry. Often we have seniors who take courses at Colby College, University of Maine, and Kennebec Valley Community College. Several Business and Computer Literacy/Science courses are also offered as well as a number of Technical and Industrial Arts courses. This variety of course offerings allows students to select subjects that best meet their educational and vocational objectives. It is possible for students to combine segments of the different programs of study to prepare for specific career pathways. Erskine Academy’s average class size is 18 students.

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SAT Scores

Average Scores - Class of 2006
Math 499
Writing 490
Critical Reading 495

Average Scores - Class of 2007**
Math 436
Writing 435
Critical Reading 450
** All juniors in the State of Maine are required to take the SAT

Average Scores - Class of 2008**
Math 464
Writing 457
Critical Reading 463
** All juniors in the State of Maine are required to take the SAT

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POST SECONDARY PURSUITS CLASS OF 2007
Total Graduating Class 169

Percentage Attending:
4 year college 50.0%
2 year college 27.0%
Tech/Bus. School 4.0%
Military 4.0%
Employment 15.0%

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SOME COLLEGES WHICH RECENT GRADUATES ARE ATTENDING

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