Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

Our school provides a small, academically-challenging learning community that prepares students for college success and beyond. Our community is supported by problem-solving strategies to develop student character and respect for excellence in scholarship and to energize student creativity. It’s all about attitude – wanting to excel, striving to meet potential, overcoming challenges, and looking to make a difference.

• Priority to Staten Island students or residents who attend an information session
• Then to New York City residents who attend an information session
• Then to Staten Island students or residents
• Then to New York City residents

• 100% of offers went to this group

• 100% of offers went to this group

Expeditionary Learning: In-depth investigations that incorporate real-world connections, project-based learning, and character development.

Crew: Advisory group of 12-15 students who work with one staff member to receive guidance, develop leadership, support academics, and build character.

AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English, AP Environmental Science, AP US History, AP World History

S44, S55, S56, S59, S61, S79-SBS, S89, S91, S94, X17, X17A, X17J, X31

Student/Parent Orientation; Summer Orientation; Uniform

Cheerleading, Chess, Close Up, Club 360, Culinary, Debate Team, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), Guitar, International, Key Club, Knitting/Crocheting, Martial Arts, Music, Peer Mediators, School Newspaper, S!NG, Sci Fi/Horror, Student Government, Theater Arts

Basketball, Volleyball

• Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

• Humanities & Interdisciplinary