What is ZooBot?
ZooBot stands for The School of Zoological and Botanical Studies. It is a magnet program housed at Longleaf Middle School where students learn about environmental conservation. More information can be found under the "About ZooBot' Tab.
How do you apply for ZooBot?
Visit https://webapps.richland2.org/choice/ and submit your application by the deadline.
What kind of student does ZooBot accept?
A student who enjoys a classroom where the “neighbors” include gerbils, a bearded dragon, a snake, and fish. A student who wants to learn from real animals and plants, while discovering how to care for all living things. A child who loves to learn about animals like why snakes slither, how gerbils burrow, or why bearded dragons bask in the sun—through hands-on studies and field trips. A child who has curiosity, has environmental responsibility, and a love for nature. A student who enjoys investigating real-world environmental problems while experiencing science as an adventure instead of a worksheet.
What does ZooBot consider when choosing applicants for the program?
Grades, test scores (met or above), interview, writing sample, collaborative activity evaluation, and teacher recommendations.
Do all ZooBot students take the same classes?
Yes, and no. All ZooBot students of the same grade level take science, ELA, and social studies together. For example, all 6th-grade ZooBot students will be in a science class with only 6th-grade ZooBot students. Due to the various levels of math in Richland School District Two, math classes do not only contain ZooBot students. Enrichment classes, such as dance, art, and robotics, are also mixed, just like mathematics.
What classes do ZooBot students need to take?
The ZooBot curriculum is taught in their core classes -- math, science, ELA, and social studies. Students are free to take a variety of enrichment courses available at Longleaf Middle School (