Salk School of Science
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The Salk School of Science is a junior high school, located in Lower Manhattan
, New York City
. It was founded in 1995 as a unique collaboration between the New York University School of Medicine
and the New York City Department of Education
. The goal of the school is to encourage an enthusiasm for, and the development of abilities in, the sciences, particularly the medical and biological sciences. Science and math are specialties at the school, including special classes for it and after-school programs. A particular aim is to encourage city children to aim for better high schools and colleges. It is located on the top two floors of the P.S. 40 building on East 20th Street between 1st and 2nd avenue in Manhattan.
The school was named for Jonas Salk
, developer of the first polio vaccine. Dr. Salk approved the use of his name by NYU before his death in 1995.
The school's nontraditional discovery-based learning methodology has been cited as resulting in improved cognitive and reasoning skills in students.
Members of the New York medical community work with the school to develop curriculum, and members of the Schools of Medicine
and New York University School of Dentistry at New York University
teach and mentor students in grades 6 through 8. The NYU Medical Center makes facilities available to the school, and members of the science faculty of the NYU School of Medicine review school students at certain points in their school career, notably at admission and graduation.
Although the school is dubbed as a "Science School", the middle school spends an equal amount of time on Humanities (Reading, Writing and Social Studies), as well as Math. Other notable classes include Spanish, Art, Physical Education, Technology, Health and Drama.
The principal of the school is Rhonda Perry and the vice/ assistant principal is Jennifer Goodwin.
The school allows students to bring money to school and a lunch time, to go out and buy themselves lunch at a variety of delis and restaurants.
Lower Manhattan
Lower Manhattan is the southernmost part of the island of Manhattan, the main island and center of business and government of the City of New York...
, New York City
New York City
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. It was founded in 1995 as a unique collaboration between the New York University School of Medicine
New York University School of Medicine
The New York University School of Medicine is one of the graduate schools of New York University. Founded in 1841 as the University Medical College, the NYU School of Medicine is one of the foremost medical schools in the United States....
and the New York City Department of Education
New York City Department of Education
The New York City Department of Education is the branch of municipal government in New York City that manages the city's public school system. It is the largest school system in the United States, with over 1.1 million students taught in more than 1,700 separate schools...
. The goal of the school is to encourage an enthusiasm for, and the development of abilities in, the sciences, particularly the medical and biological sciences. Science and math are specialties at the school, including special classes for it and after-school programs. A particular aim is to encourage city children to aim for better high schools and colleges. It is located on the top two floors of the P.S. 40 building on East 20th Street between 1st and 2nd avenue in Manhattan.
The school was named for Jonas Salk
Jonas Salk
Jonas Edward Salk was an American medical researcher and virologist, best known for his discovery and development of the first safe and effective polio vaccine. He was born in New York City to parents from Ashkenazi Jewish Russian immigrant families...
, developer of the first polio vaccine. Dr. Salk approved the use of his name by NYU before his death in 1995.
The school's nontraditional discovery-based learning methodology has been cited as resulting in improved cognitive and reasoning skills in students.
Members of the New York medical community work with the school to develop curriculum, and members of the Schools of Medicine
New York University School of Medicine
The New York University School of Medicine is one of the graduate schools of New York University. Founded in 1841 as the University Medical College, the NYU School of Medicine is one of the foremost medical schools in the United States....
and New York University School of Dentistry at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
teach and mentor students in grades 6 through 8. The NYU Medical Center makes facilities available to the school, and members of the science faculty of the NYU School of Medicine review school students at certain points in their school career, notably at admission and graduation.
Although the school is dubbed as a "Science School", the middle school spends an equal amount of time on Humanities (Reading, Writing and Social Studies), as well as Math. Other notable classes include Spanish, Art, Physical Education, Technology, Health and Drama.
The principal of the school is Rhonda Perry and the vice/ assistant principal is Jennifer Goodwin.
The school allows students to bring money to school and a lunch time, to go out and buy themselves lunch at a variety of delis and restaurants.