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Foxcroft’s curriculum provides a breadth of course options in core liberal arts subjects — English, History, World Languages, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts — that students may take to earn the 18 credits required for graduation. Beginning in 2018-19, a new program in Academic Concentrations will allow a student to focus her studies in one of several specific areas, above and beyond the requirements for graduation, and to learn outside of the traditional classroom experience.
In 2018-19, Academic Concentrations will be offered in:
Animal Science
Global Studies
STEM
The Arts
Students who successfully complete the requirements earn special diploma designations.
Each student at the all girls boarding school may explore the various opportunities that comprise the overall Academic Concentrations program, even if she is not pursuing the diploma designation. Those opportunities include individual classes (with the Academic Dean’s approval), internships, community service, and in some cases, independent research/capstone projects.
How It Works
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Eligibility & Requirements
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
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Application Process
To apply, a student should- Meet with the Academic Dean
- Request a faculty member to serve as a Concentration Mentor
- Prepare a written proposal
- Submit a transcript and a list of co-curricular and leadership activities
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Progress & Support
Each student will have:- A “concentration mentor” — a faculty member who will guide the student through the three-year program and track her progress towards fulfilling requirements
- A “concentration committee” comprised of the mentor and two additional faculty, to review project proposals and final presentations
- A variety of internships and community service opportunities established by the School to choose from. The student may also devise her own.
— Cathy McGehee, Head of School
“The Academic Concentrations program affords the unique opportunity for students to pursue deep learning in and out of the classroom in an area of passion for them.”
News
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Quinna M. ’21: Using Her Head, Heart, Hands, and Health
With the start of the new school year, a number of students are embarking on academic pursuits in unchartered territory at Foxcroft. Twenty-two girls have been selected for the first class of Academic Concentration designees, including sophomore Quinna M., who is enrolled in the Animal Science concentration. Quinna’s passion for animals, however, began many years before she enrolled at the School.Read more >> -
New Partnership with Virginia Tech MARE Center Provides Real-World Experience for Foxcroft Students
This semester, six students are involved in unique internship experiences in conjunction with a newly formed partnership between Foxcroft School and the Virginia Tech Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension (MARE) Center. Seniors Melanie F. and Saylor H., along with junior Kayla L., are working with graduate students conducting research in equine science. Juniors Carsyn B., Grace C., and Alex V. are interns supporting the Virginia 4-H Chapter’s youth outreach and education program through such activities as video and photographic storytelling, conducting equine knowledge contests, and assisting with education clinics.Read more >> -
Concentrate! New Program Enables Girls to Focus on their Academic Passions
Academic Dean Courtney Ulmer made an exciting announcement Wednesday at Morning Meeting when she introduced the Foxcroft Concentration Program, a new academic opportunity for girls who want to focus on an area of special interest inside and outside of the classroom.Read more >>
An all-girls boarding and day school in Northern Virginia, Foxcroft prepares young women in grades 9-12 for success in college and in life. Our outstanding academic program offers challenging courses, including Advanced Placement classes and an innovative STEM program. Our premiere equestrian program is nationally recognized, and our athletic teams have won conference and state championships. Experience the best in girls' boarding schools: visit Foxcroft.
