The After School Program at the American Museum of Natural History... FREE! FEE WAIVERS AVAILABLE TO APPLY! DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2013

http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/grades-9-12/after-school-program

The After School Program at the American Museum of Natural History

Every year, the After School Program (ASP) offers courses to New York City high school students interested in the sciences. There are courses in anthropology, astrophysics, earth science, genetics, biodiversity, and more. Each course makes use of the Museum's unique resources through hall visits, lab and collections tours, talks and lectures by scientists, and hands-on activities.

ASP offers multiple sessions throughout the school year. Each session is six weeks long, and courses meet once or twice a week from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. Students may attend only one course per session.

 

 TYPES OF COURSES

Within these content areas, we offer two types of courses, Exploratoryand Science Research. 

 

EXPLORATORY

Exploratory courses are introductory-level courses for students to explore their diverse interests. Any New York City high school student may take one or more exploratory courses throughout the school year.

Unless otherwise stated, the fee for exploratory courses is $150 for a once-weekly course and $300 for a twice-weekly course. We have a very generous policy of granting fee waivers based on need. If you are requesting a fee-waiver, please complete the Fee-Waiver Application.

 

SCIENCE RESEARCH

Science Research courses are intensive courses on current scientific research in the fields of comparative biology, anthropology, and physical sciences. Science Research courses are taught by Museum scientists and introduce students to the concepts and methods used by Museum researchers. Completion of three Science Research courses is a prerequisite for application to a year of mentorship with a Museum scientist through the Science Research Mentoring Program.

Science Research courses are open to students in 10-12th grade or homeschool equivalent. To be accepted into the Science Research courses, students must submit a transcript, including regents scores, for review.

Science Research courses are offered free of charge. 

Essential Info

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Dates:

February 25, 2013 - April 19, 2013

Registration Deadline:

02/10/2013

Registration Information:

Deadline to apply: February 10, 2013

• Students will be notified via email by February 15
• Letters will be mailed out the week of February 18

When: Session 4 runs February 25 - April 19, 2013.

Research courses are free of charge, but students must submit a transcript, including regents scores, for review.

Who: Exploratory courses are open to 9-12th grade students who live in or attend high school (or home school equivalent) in New York City. Science Research courses are open to 10-12th grade students who live in or attend high school (or home school equivalent) in New York City.

Parents, Guardians and Teachers are not allowed to complete applications on behalf of students.

 

Application:
Apply online HERE

Cost:

Research courses are free of charge, but students must submit a transcript, including regents scores, for review. Exploratory courses are $300 for courses meeting twice per week - $150 for courses meeting once per week - Fee waivers are available based on need.

Contact:

e-mail Cynthia Toledo or call 212-496-3529