Examples of WCS School Partnerships
"The students enjoyed their trip and are asking when is the next trip. I learned a lot and I am able to share the wonderful experience with others.” -Partnership Teacher
Jason Green ©WCS
Staten Island School of Civic Leadership (31R861)
Partnership Focus – Fostering STEM career interest in students
Partner Grades – 6-8
Partnering WCS Park - NY Aquarium and Bronx Zoo
- Teacher PD
- Student fieldtrips and guest speaker visits
- Civic Engagement with WCS conservation projects
(c) Veronica Miller/WCS
NYC Public Schools Community School District 12
Partnership Focus – Supporting authentic scientific inquiry in students
Partner Grades – PreK-8th grade
Partnering WCS Park - Bronx Zoo
Partnership Scope and Components:
- District wide engagement with teachers across all schools
- Multi-day series of teacher PD workshops
- Sustained responsive coaching throughout the school year
- Student field trips to the Bronx Zoo
- Science symposium at the Bronx Zoo showcasing student research projects
Julie Larsen Maher ©WCS
Maple Street School
Partnership Focus – Connecting learning to the Prospect Park Zoo as part of the school community
Partner Grades – 3K-PreK
Partnering WCS Park - Prospect Park Zoo
Partnership Scope and Components:
- Teacher PD
- Student field trips to the zoo (or outreach into the classroom)
- End of year family day at the zoo