Frequently Asked Questions
What are some of the electives offered for high school students?
What sports are offered?
What sports are under consideration for the immediate future?
What is the average class size and number of students in each grade?
How many graduates continue on to college and what kinds of colleges do they attend?
What kinds of extra curricular activities are offered for high school students?
What makes this high school different from other high schools?
What teaching tools are in the high school?
What makes the education at Foxborough Regional Charter School outstanding?
What language classes are offered in the high school?
What are some of the activities such as trips, dances, etc. offered in the high school?
What are the Community Service opportunities for students?
What are Achievement Teams?
What are Senior Independent Enrichment Courses?
What are AP courses and which are offered in our high school?
What AP courses are under consideration for the immediate future?
What are some of the electives offered for high school students?
Elective classes meet three periods per week and are required for graduation. These courses are assessed with number grades which are reflected on student report cards. Frequent assessments, homework and final exams are used to determine mastery in each class. Some of the courses will offer optional trips and/or projects to enrich the curriculum. Students interested in attending the trips or working on projects must meet academic and behavioral criteria to be considered for participation.
The following elective courses are presently offered. Course descriptions can be referenced on page 19 of the Course Catalog.
- Lifeskills
- Universal Language: The Arts in Society and Education
- Art History: Examining Public Art
- The History and Culture of Mexico
- New England Ecosystems
- Peer Enrichment
- World Relations / World Religions
- Marine Biology
- American Race Culture Through Roots Music
- Web Design
- Anatomy and Physiology
- The Civil War: A Different Perspective
- Sociology of Gender
- Modern Novel Literature
- Psychology
- Creative Writing
- The Hero's Journey
What sports are offered?
Sports are currently offered for students in grades 6-12. Foxborough Regional Charter School participates in a rapidly growing Charter School League. The following sports are currently offered.
| Sport | Season | Timeline |
| Co-ed soccer | Fall | September - November |
| Boys Basketball | Winter | December - February |
| Girls Basketball | Winter | December - February |
| Cheerleading | Winter | December - February |
| Girls Softball | Spring | April - June |
| Boys Baseball | Spring | April - June |
| Baton | Fall, Winter, Spring | September-June |
| Step | Fall, Winter, Spring | September- June |
What sports are under consideration for the immediate future?
Cross Country,
Flag Football,
Tennis,
Volleyball,
Golf,
Rugby
What is the average class size and number of students in each grade?
Foxborough Regional Charter School strives to provide a challenging and enriching experience for all students and will continue to personalize education to the needs of our students. The average class size depends on the course. The range is 1 to 29 students in a class.
How many graduates continue on to college and what kinds of colleges do they attend?
All seniors and juniors participate in a full year advising class that is designed to assist with post secondary planning.
College Acceptances – Class of 2003 (16 out of the 17 graduates continued on to college)
Assumption College, Bates College, Bryant College, Colby College, Hamilton College, Hesser College, Johnson and Wales University, Lyndon State College, Massachusetts Bay Community College, Massasoit Community College, New England Institute of Technology of Rhode Island, Northeastern University, Norwich University, Quinnipiac University, Regis College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Sacred Heart University, Saint Anselm College, Salve Regina University, Temple University, Tufts University, UMASS Amherst, UMASS Dartmouth, UMASS Lowell, Union College, University of Rhode Island, University of South Florida, University of West Florida, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Westfield State College, Wheaton College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
College Acceptances - Class of 2004 (All 13 graduates continued on to college)
Air Force Academy Nomination, Boston University, Bowdoin College, Bridgewater State College, Bucknell University, Campbell University, Case Western University, Clark University, Delaware Valley College, Drew University, Eastern Nazarene College, Emmanuel College, Framingham State College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Johnson and Wales University, Liberty University, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Middlebury College, New England Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Union College, University of Delaware, University of Hartford, University of Kentucky, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Wagner College, Wesleyan University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
College Acceptances - Class of 2005 (12 of the 13 graduates continued on to college)
Curry College, Massachusetts Bay Community College, Johnson and Wales University, Mount Holyoke College, Skidmore College, Regis College, Bay Path College, Hamilton College, Emmanuel College, Bristol Community College, Simmons College, Wheaton College, Dean College, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Clarkson University, Purdue University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida Institute of Technology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
What kinds of extra curricular activities are offered for high school students?
Student life clubs are listed below. Please reference the club schedule with attached descriptions for additional information on these activities.
| Xylem (student newspaper) | Chorus |
| Interact | Mock Trial |
| S.A.D.D | Literary Magazine |
| Yearbook | Public Speaking |
| Grill Appreciation | Hearts & Spades |
| Improv | Archaeology |
| Art | Drama |
| Step Club | Basketball |
| Student Ambassadors | Scrapbooking |
| Song Writing | Rock and Roll Appreciation |
| Band | Knitting |
In addition to club opportunities, high school students are encouraged to participate in leadership activities and service projects as part of our program within the school day.
What makes this high school different from other high schools?
Foxborough Regional Charter School offers the following advantages over typical high schools:
- Dedicated and committed teaching staff
- Individualized attention toward academic achievement for both enrichment and remedial needs
- Community based experience with close personal relationships with students and staff
- Creative and flexible opportunities for students to co-develop courses with staff advisors
What teaching tools are in the high school?
- Plans are underway to create a state of the art science lab
- This year a mobile classroom of laptop computers was purchased and is being phased in for use in the upper school
- Teachers have overhead projectors and the use of LCD (In-focus) machines to project computer accessed programs and internet based resource sites
- Each classroom has a computer
What makes the education at Foxborough Regional Charter School outstanding?
- Individualized attention from a dedicated staff
- Academic support systems including teacher tutoring and peer tutoring
- Endless opportunities for students to challenge themselves through independent enrichment courses
- Internship opportunities
- Community partnerships with area businesses
What language classes are offered in the high school?
Currently Spanish and Latin are offered in the high school. AP Spanish will be offered starting in the 2006-2007 school year. Chinese is available through our after school Charter Club enrichment program.
What are some of the activities such as trips, dances, etc. offered in the high school?
Many special events and activities offered in the high school. This year's activities include the following, but students are always encouraged to initiate, plan, organize and execute events and activities in addition to the calendar plan.
| September: Welcome Back Dance Spirit Week Six Flags Trip |
October: Monster Bash Committee I "Scream" Party Committee College Information Night |
| November: Alumni Dinner |
December: Spirit Week |
| January: Ski Trip Honor Roll Breakfast |
February: Ski Trip Sweetheart Semi Formal Candygrams |
| March: Ski Trip Spirit Week |
April: CSL Elective Class Trips Senior Challenge Scavenger Hunt Honor Roll Breakfast |
| May: Junior / Senior Prom Community Service Learning Project Fair |
June: Honors and Recognition Banquet Senior Week Activities |
What are the Community Service opportunities for students?
Internal Service Opportunities include:
Peer tutoring
Peer mentoring
Club leadership
Student Life Office contributions
Monthly Spirit Day donations
Seasonal projects such as Thanksgiving baskets, Holiday Gift Cards, and Outerwear collections
Event driven projects such as Katrina donations, Tsumami relief and 9/11 remembrances
External Projects include:
Habitat for Humanity
Beach Clean up project
Devanna Center support
Mansfield Animal Shelter partnership
Massachusetts Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals
National Honor Society Chapter Projects
S.A.D.D Chapter Projects
Interact Chapter Projects
Service opportunities are an integral part of our school and students are encouraged to identify and address those needs on an ongoing basis. While the above list is a reflection of past and present projects/opportunities, within the structure of our program, students have endless opportunities to realize their passion and serve their community.
What are Achievement Teams?
Achievement Teams are made up of 10-12 students from grades nine through twelve. They meet once per week. Each team has a staff advisor for the entire year, who will provide supervision, instruction on academic skills, academic monitoring and make referrals as appropriate to additional support services within the school. The purpose of Academic Achievement Teams is to provide each student with academic support in a small group environment, to improve his or her achievement and reach a high level of success.
The goal is to provide students with:
- a system to check in on student’s grades
- instruction on academic skills (study, note taking, time management, etc.)
- a referral system for tutoring and other support services
- a place for discussion of academic plans and course selection
- an opportunity to link academics with college and career interests
What are Senior Independent Enrichment Courses?
Students explore, plan, research, study, evaluate and synthesize information relating to a topic of interest. This topic is coordinated with a staff member who acts as the Project Advisor. Planning follows a formal process that includes exploratory assignments so that intellectually rich projects are selected, which are relevant to the student’s post-secondary plans and have sufficient focus to provide clear outcomes and evaluation.
What are AP courses and which are offered in our high school?
The Advanced Placement Program® is a cooperative educational endeavor between secondary schools and colleges and universities. Since its inception in 1955, the Program has provided motivated high school students with the opportunity to take college-level courses in a high school setting. Students who participate in the Program not only gain college-level skills, but in many cases they also earn college credit while they are still in high school. AP courses are taught by dedicated and enthusiastic high school teachers who follow course guidelines developed and published by the College Board.
AP Courses currently offered:
AP Literature and Composition AP Biology
AP Language and Composition AP US History
AP Calculus
What AP courses are under consideration for the immediate future?
AP Chemistry AP Spanish
AP Physics
AP European History