High School Experiences
At George Fox, we want to provide you every opportunity to get to know us. And what better way to do that than to pay us a visit or welcome us into your classroom!
We truly believe that visiting campus is the best way to fully appreciate what we have to offer and to discover what our Be Known promise is all about. We are also available to come to you!
Following are experiences we offer K-12 students through the Early College Program:
Maker Hub
The Maker Hub is a makerspace open to all George Fox University members for innovating, designing and creating. The 16,000-square-foot space is located in the Klages Center and features several design areas, including technical shops, a central tool room, a computer lab, meeting rooms, and general work spaces.
You are invited to:
- Arrange Friday visits with computer science professor Brent Wilson
- Schedule a class visit to experience the Maker Hub
- Bring a George Fox engineering student into your classroom
Science Outreach Program
Our Science Outreach Program aims to promote an interest in science from a Christ-centered perspective. Our purpose is to help advance science education, raise the scientific consciousness of the community, and share our science department resources.
To that end, we offer:
- Labs, demonstrations and presentations
- Youth science classes
- Equipment loan program
Language Enrichment Program
Taught by George Fox students, the Language Enrichment program offers Spanish language and English writing classes for our community during the fall and spring semesters. Courses cost $80/student.
Choose from the following courses, running February 12th to March 22nd:
- Spanish for beginners (class options for kindergarten through adults)
- Advanced Spanish for middle and high school students
- Creative writing for middle & high school students
- College prep writing class for middle and high school students
- Exploring Classic Literature: 19th Century Gothic Novels
For more information contact Susana Barnreuther sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu
Art & Design
George Fox University provides a unique platform for high school and middle school students to express their creativity through art and design, guided by a Christ-centered perspective.
Embark on your creative journey with a head start in graphic design, interior design, illustration, and studio art.
Middle and high school students are invited to:
- Arrange Friday visits with design professor Marvin Eans
- Arrange to attend our live classroom experiences
- Attend art and design’s summer programs for high school students
- Bring a George Fox art and design student or faculty into your classroom
Customize Your Visit
In addition to these options, high school students can also sign up for these and other admissions visit experiences while on campus:
- High school campus tours
- Half-day and overnight visits
- Discipline-specific tours
Questions?
Kimberly Steele, BA
Director of Educational Partnerships and Outreach
