Local Community Schools:
Elementary: 40
Junior High:
7
High schools: 12
Average test scores:
Reading: 57.40
Math:
59.25
SAT: 948
Graduation requirements: 22.5 Credits
Credits
are as follows:
Mathematics 2.5
Sciences 3
PE/Health 1.5
Electives
7.5
Language Arts 4
Social Sciences 4
Register in August at the
school your children will attend, generally the school closest to your
home. To learn which school your child will attend, call the District
Administration Office 907-333-9561. If you would like your child to
attend a different school from the one in your area, you may file a Zone
Exemption request for your child to attend the school of your choice.
Kindergartners may register for school if they will be 5 years old
before August 15 and have a birth certificate as proof of
age. Kindergartners must have a physical examination completed and a
certificate of good health obtained within 12 months prior to school entry or 90
days after school entry. This requirement may be performed by a
licensed physician, physician's assistant, or state-authorized advanced nurse
practitioner.
A prerequisite for enrollment is that the parent must
present an immunization record for their child showing vaccination for rubella,
tetanus, whooping cough, diphtheria, polio, and measles, in addition, the State
of Alaska requires that children have the Hepatitis A and TB Tine
Test. Children without records or awaiting their arrival must receive
one dose of the required immunization to be admitted to school. A
signed physician's statement is required if there are medical reasons why a
child cannot be vaccinated. Physical examinations are required for
kindergartners as described earlier. The district provides a form for
parents to take to their health care provider. New to district
students in grades 1-12 receive health screening by the school
nurse.
Students should have current copies of their records and other
information that will help in class placement. The school will send for official
transcripts after the student is registered. There are a number of
private schools in the Anchorage area. For further information
contact the Anchorage School District at 907-333-9561.