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.

How to Register

  • Please note that the grade level for Fall, Winter, and Spring programs below refers to the grade your child will enter in the 2024 academic year.
  • Students should sign up for classes based on the designated grade bands. 
  • To register for each program, click the “purchase” button.
  • For tuition assistance, please see instructions under "Tuition Assistance" section. 
  • For the waitlist, please see "Waitlist"section.

Fees

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

Spring 2025

CLASS
AGE GROUP
DATES & TIMES

Class:
 Oceans at Risk: Protecting Marine Biodiversity

From climate change to deep sea oil drilling, this course explores the biggest threats currently endangering the health of our oceans. In this course, students will connect the importance of marine biodiversity in the environment to specific biological conservation methods at the population and ecosystem levels. We will analyze specific case studies of species being negatively affected by human activities, along with a variety of corresponding conservation methods. Students will use this research to evaluate the best possible conservation actions at local and global levels to restore biodiversity and the health of our global oceans

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays—4/3, 4/8, 4/10, 4/22, 4/24, 4/29, 5/1, 5/6, 5/8, 5/13, 5/17 (Saturday), 5/20, 5/27

Time: 4:30-6:30 pm

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Cost: $1,000

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

Dates & Times:
April 3–May 27.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30–6:30 pm

Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

April 3–May 27

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30–6:30 pm

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

 

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

Waitlist 

To be placed on the waitlist, please fill out the waiting list form.

Science Alliance Cancellation and Refund Policy

Fall, Winter, Spring Refund Policy: You are eligible for a partial (50%) refund if you cancel 30 days prior to the program start date. Cancellations made afterwards are not eligible for 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.