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Enrolling in the BHS STEM Academy

True to the Bangor School Department's belief that all students have access to the highest level programs offered in its schools, the BHS STEM Academy is an academic program option for any student enrolled full time at Bangor High School. With a tradition of excellent math and science achievement in its grade 6-8 schools (the James F. Doughty School and the William S. Cohen School), BHS STEM Academy is viewed as the next curricular and experiential step for highly motivated Bangor students.

As established in school department Policy JECB, non-Bangor students may be accepted as tuition students in grades 6-12. Bangor High School has a long history of tuition students, with approximately 170 of its current (2011-2012) student body enrolling at BHS through tuition agreements with towns of Amherst, Clifton, Dedham Eddington, Glenburn, Holden, Indian Island, Orland and Veazie. Our programs have also attracted private pay tuition students from Brewer, Old Town and Orono. Information regarding the current BHS tuition rate / tuition agreements can be directed to Alan Kochis, Director of Business Services for Bangor School Department, at 992-4155. 

Choosing Bangor High School and BHS STEM Academy: A General Timeline

  • December / January: BHS administrators and guidance counselors visit non-Bangor middle schools to discuss all programs and offerings, including BHS STEM Academy.

  • Early February: non-Bangor Step-Up Day (1/2 day morning). Students are invited to visit BHS, tour the building, visit classroom and teachers.

  • Mid-February: BHS STEM Academy Information Sessions for Parents

  • Late February: Information Session for Grade 8 Parents (all communities) @ Bangor High School / Peakes Auditorium --February 28, 2012 6:00 p.m.  Receive an overview of BHS programs and meet Department Heads and teachers.

  • Early March: William S. Cohen School (March 1) and James F. Doughty School (March 2) Step-up Days. Students will learn more about BHS programs and may ask questions about BHS STEM Academy.

  • Mid-March: BHS course registration cards for current Bangor grade 8 students are due to the BHS main office. Those students electing BHS STEM Academy should express this interest on their course cards along with their non-STEM courses.

  • March-April: Students and parents obtain other information through school visits, meetings with administrators or guidance counselors, 1/2 day shadows, or other means to help form decisions about high school programs. Those families needing more information about BHS STEM Academy (or any BHS program) can complete this online form.

  • Late May: It is recommended that students intending to attend in Bangor High School in the fall have completed all enrollment materials and submitted a course registration card. Those students electing BHS STEM Academy should express this interest on their course cards along with their non-STEM courses.