Science Alliance: High School Program

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Three high school students collect specimens outdoors.
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.

Fall 2024

CLASS
AGE GROUP
DATES & TIMES

Class:
 Insectarium (9th-12th)

Insects play a vital role in our New York City community by decomposing the city’s organic matter and pollinating the vast majority of our food-bearing plants. They comprise, on average, 80 percent of all terrestrial species on Earth and their representation in the Museum collections counts into the millions. This course will revolve around the brand-new Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium in the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. While in this course, students will explore entomology, insect biodiversity, human health, and the Museum scientists that have contributed research and specimens to the Insectarium. We will practice various insect collection methods in the field and preparation techniques back in the lab. Using the Museum’s insect collections and new technologies, students will explore a variety of digital tools that allow us to study these tiny creatures in new, more visible ways.  

Tuesdays & Thursdays:  10/10, 10/15, 10/17, 10/22, 10/24, 10/29, 11/7, 11/12, 11/14, 11/19, 11/21, 12/3, 12/5, 12/10, 12/12 

Click Here to Purchase 

Reduced Tuition Assistance available

Cost: $1,000

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

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 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 NOTregister and pay online. Families are not guaranteed a refund if they purchase a course and later apply for tuition assistance.

Apply to Fall 2024 courses here 

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.

 

The American Museum of Natural History gratefully acknowledges Morgan Stanley for its sponsorship of youth initiatives.

Middle School Programming in the Gilder Center is proudly sponsored by the New York Life Foundation.

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