Alternative School For Math & Science

Po Box 114 291 E 1st Street, Corning, NY, 14830
Tel: (607)962-0011
Grades: 6 - 8 | 86 students
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The Alternative School For Math and Science, a diverse community of students, teachers and parents, provides an academically challenging and supportive learning environment uniquely designed for 10 to 14 year olds. The School’s innovative curriculum, atmosphere of trust and respect, and commitment to life-long learning enable the positive development of the whole child. Every aspect of school life is intended to help students learn tolerance, build integrity and character, and become responsible members of the broader community.  .

School Overview:
Alternative School For Math & Science
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 8
Learning Programs Supported Work to provide student needs
Year Founded 2004
Student Body
Total Students 86 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 4% (NY School Avg.: 38%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 16 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $11,000
% on Financial Aid 32%
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 15 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Drama Club Exploravision Competition
Future City Competition Guitar
Jazz Ensemble Lego Robotics
Math Counts Needle Crafts
Rock Band Running Club
Stop Motion Movie Making Strategy Games
Writing Club Yearbook
Yoga

School Notes:

  • Welcome to The Alternative School for Math and Science. Step inside the doors of our beautiful building and enter into an innovative learning environment where middle school students thrive. Supported by a caring faculty of dedicated educators, students are encouraged to inquire and explore, to think and create.

    Our challenging, purposeful and integrated curriculum is designed to develop the emerging talents of our 21st century academics and artists, athletes and activists. Grounded in the quest for both personal excellence and responsible community membership, learning at ASMS is an authentic, collaborative, and on-going adventure. We invite you to prepare your children for their futures. 

    • Profile last updated: 01/20/2012

Nearby Schools:

Alternative School For Math & Science
Gr. 6-8 | 0 mi. away
Chemung Valley Montessori School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 3.5 mi. away
Corning Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 6 mi. away
All Saints Academy
Gr. K-9 | 6.3 mi. away
Holy Family Middle School
Gr. 7-9 | 7 mi. away
Hope Christian Academy
Gr. K-9 | 7.7 mi. away

View all schools in: Corning, Steuben County, Zip 14830

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