Secret Sites of Staten Island

Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School: Intensives 2024

Overview

As students of Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School, we participate in Intensives each year. Intensive units of study allow us to explore knowledge outside of the typical classroom setting on topics that we find interesting. These intensives help teach us skills and expose us to content that can help prepare us for life's next expedition!

Underrated. Unappreciated. Undervalued. Staten Island is often overlooked as the "forgotten borough," so very few of us explore the hidden gems in our own backyard. Join us as we uncover the history of Staten Island by touring our island's secret sites. What hidden treasures will you uncover?

About Us

Staff Members

Ms. Sloan-Ward, Mrs. Langis, & Mrs. Kelly

Students

9th grade: Kaiden, Matthew, Daniel, Maximus, Lucas, Fedwa, & Youssef

10th grade: Marlayna, Ryan, Vito, Leonardo, Kyle, Antonio, Ava, Riley, Raul, Adrianna, Sharon, Kayden, Leora, Jordan, Samantha, Jorge & Widdi

11th Grade: Elijah, Laura, Jonathan, Dillon, Marcus, Adam, Aidan, Mostafa, Nicole & Jeffery

12th Grade: Phillip

Map of Locations Visited

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to the Snug Harbor Education team, the Urban Park Rangers, the Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve Environmental Education Team, the Staten Island Historical Society, the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, the Alice Austen House Education team, and the National Park Service for their amazing hospitality and for teaching us some facts that took place in our own backyard!

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