Science Alliance High School Program

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Classes at the Museum for students grades 9–12.

Students can choose the topics they wish to explore: anthropology, astrophysics, conservation science, earth science, and evolutionary biology. 

Have a younger student? View the Science Alliance Middle School Program for grades 6–8.

Join Science Alliance

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.

Fall 2026 Sessions

CLASS
AGE GROUP
DATES & TIMES

Class:
 Health, Illness, and Medicine Around the World

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?  Students will explore how different cultures conceive of anatomy, the unique botanical, spiritual, and social approaches groups take toward 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. 

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10/13, 10/15, 10/20, 10/22, 10/27, 10/29, 11/5, 11/10, 11/12, 11/17, 11/19, 12/1, 12/3, 12/8, 12/10
Time: 4:30–6:30 pm

Cost: $1000

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

Dates & Times:
October 13–December 10.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30–6:30 pm

Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

October 13–December 10.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30–6:30 pm

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Tuition Assistance

We reserve a limited number of tuition aid seats in each Science Alliance course which are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please see the income eligibility chart below to see if your family qualifies for free or reduced tuition. Household size should indicate the total number of individuals in the home, which includes the primary caregiver(s) and all dependents. 

  • For Science Alliance, we reserve 50% of seats in each class for families requesting tuition assistance. Seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and families will be placed on a waitlist once seats become filled.
  • Please see the income eligibility chart below to see if your family qualifies for free or reduced tuition. Household size should indicate the total number of individuals in the home, which includes the primary caregiver(s) and all dependents. 
  • To apply for tuition aid to a Science Alliance course, please DO NOT register and pay online. Families are not guaranteed a refund if they purchase a course and later apply for tuition assistance.

Complete the Tuition Assistance application.

Following are household income requirements for free and reduced tuition. 

Household Size

Free Tuition

Reduced Tuition

Full Tuition

2 people

$99,440 or below

$99,441–$205,095

$205,096 or higher

3 people

$111,840 or below

$111,841–$230,670

$230,671 or higher

4 people

$124,240 or below

$124,241–$256,245

$256,246 or higher

5 people

$134,160 or below

$134,161–$276,705

$276,706 or higher

6 people or more

$144,080 or below

$144,081–$297,165

$297,166 or higher

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