Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School
Location
Map
Staten Island
,
New York

United States
Information
TypeExpeditionary Learning School
MottoMake a Mark. Make a Difference.[1]
Established2008
School boardNew York City Public Schools[2]
School number064
PrincipalMaggie Tang[2]
Faculty29
Grades9-12[2]
Number of students440 [2]
Hours in school day6 hours
CampusSuburban Coed
Color(s)    black, gray, & blue
MascotDragon
NicknameThe Dragons
WebsiteGaynor McCown ELS Official Website

Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School (often referred to as Gaynor McCown ELS, or simply McCown) is a public school located in the New Springville section of Staten Island, New York.

History

Gaynor McCown ELS was named after former NYC Outward Bound director Rosemary Gaynor McCown. The school was founded in 2007 and shares a campus with CSIHSIS and Marsh Avenue Expeditionary Learning School. [3] Traci Frey was the Principal of the school from 2009 to 2019, she was later replaced by Maggie Bailey Tang. [4]

Sports

Gaynor McCown ELS shares PSAL sports team with CSIHSIS[5] PSAL Girls sports include Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Flag Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, and Wrestling.

PSAL Boys sports include Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Indoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, and Wrestling. [6]

References

  1. ^ "Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School - Homepage". 2012. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d "Welcome - Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School". Retrieved November 17, 2012.
  3. ^ "Gaynor McCown – NYC Outward Bound Schools".
  4. ^ "About Us - Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School".
  5. ^ "School Profile".
  6. ^ "Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School (31R064) - NYC MySchools".

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