Science Alliance: High School Program

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Classes at the Museum for students in Grades 9 to 12.

We are excited to announce the expansion of the Science Alliance Program to students in grades 9-12. Students can choose the topics they want to explore: anthropology, astrophysics, conservation science, Earth science, and evolutionary biology. 

During the school year, Science Alliance High School runs three sessions: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Courses will meet once or twice a week on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 pm. Please see course listings for meeting dates and times.

Have a younger student? See the Science Alliance Middle School Program.

Spring 2024

CLASS
AGE GROUP
DATES & TIMES

Class:
 Visualizing the Ocean Depths: Exploring NYC’s Hudson Canyon (9th-12th)

Many New Yorkers don’t know that right off of our coast, we have an underwater canyon comparable in size to the Grand Canyon. The ocean is truly Earth’s final frontier– we have better maps of the surface of Mars than the seafloor -. Bathymetric data (information about the depth and underwater features of the ocean) is the key to unlocking the secrets of our planet’s oceans. In this course, students will utilize cutting edge mapping technologies to investigate the Hudson Canyon - the largest submarine canyon on the US Atlantic Coast and one of Earth’s most extreme environments - and explore the rich biodiversity that inhabits it. Students will learn about conservation efforts by researchers at AMNH and the NY Aquarium, and develop proposals to support their efforts in creating a new national marine sanctuary to protect our unique local ecosystem.

Tuesdays & Thursdays:  4/11, 4/16, 4/18, 4/30, 5/2, 5/7, 5/9, 5/14, 5/16, 5/28, 5/30, 6/4, 6/6

Purchase Here

If you would like to be added to the waitlist for this course, please call CRS at 212-769-5200 between 9AM and 5PM.

Cost: $1,000

Registration Open

Age Group:
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Dates & Times:
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30–6:30 pm.

Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30–6:30 pm

Class:
 Health, Illness, and Medicine Around the World: A cross-cultural perspective (9th-12th)

Health, illness, and medicine are topics that have been top of mind for people the world over the past several years. In this course, students will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of illness and medicine from a cultural perspective. What is a “sickness”? Why do different cultural groups come up with different etiologies and treatments for afflictions that are, biologically, the same? Or, are they the same? In Medical Anthropology, students will explore how different cultures conceive of anatomy, the unique botanical, spiritual, and social approaches different groups take towards healing, and the many ways health and illness impact all aspects of society and vice versa as we craft a nuanced view of healthcare worldwide.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4/11, 4/16, 4/18, 4/30, 5/2, 5/7, 5/9, 5/14, 5/16, 5/28, 5/30, 6/4, 6/6

Purchase Here

If you would like to be added to the waitlist for this course, please call CRS at 212-769-5200 between 9AM and 5PM.

Cost: $1000

Registration Open

Age Group:
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Dates & Times:
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30–6:30 pm.

Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30–6:30 pm

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How to Register

  • Please note that the grade level for Fall, Winter, and Spring programs below refers to the grade will enter in the 2023 academic year.
  • Students should sign up for classes based on the designated grade bands. 
  • To register for each program, click the “purchase” button.

Fees

  • Fall, Winter, and Spring Courses range from $500 - $1,000 each depending on the length of the course.

Tuition Assistance

We offer a limited number of reduced tuition (50% off) and free tuition seats in Science Alliance.

Following are household income requirements for free and reduced tuition. If you qualify, you may apply for tuition assistance.

 

Household Size Free Tuition Reduced Tuition Full Tuition
2 people $76,400 or below $76,401–$157,575 $157,576 or higher
3 people $85,920 or below $85,921–$177,210 $177,211 or higher
4 people $95,440 or below $95,441–$196,845 $196,846 or higher
5 people $103,120 or below $103,121–$212,685 $212,686 or higher
6 people or more $110,720 or below $110,721–$228,360 $228,361 or higher

Should you have any trouble registering using the program links, please call Central Reservations at 212-769-5200 to purchase or be added to the waitlist.

SAP-HS Cancellation and Refund Policy

You will be eligible for a full refund (100%) if you cancel at least 30 days before the start of the program. You will be eligible for a partial refund (50%) if you cancel at least 15 days before the start of the program. Any cancellations less than 15 days before the program's start are not eligible to receive a refund. ​

In the event that a class must be canceled due to inclement weather, COVID-19 issues (e.g., increases in local Covid cases, changes to local Covid guidance, positive Covid cases among Museum staff, etc.), or other causes outside the control of the Museum, we will aim to reschedule the date(s) of the affected class(es) within the existing course schedule. In the event that rescheduling is not possible, refunds for class cancellations are not available.

To cancel your registration in our programs, please call Central Reservations at 212-769-5200.

 

Support for the Museum’s education and evaluation programs is generously provided by a grant from the Bezos Family Foundation.

The Museum’s Education Collection is generously supported by the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation and Elysabeth Kleinhans.