New to Anchorage
 Relocating can be an overwhelming experience. Where
will my child go to school? Are there choices other than
my neighborhood school? What do I need to register my
child? Answers to these questions and more can be found
in our Relocating to the Anchorage School District section.
Contact information
Military families
 Military families new to our community will find the fact sheet below to be full of helpful information, including: suggestions for success, resources for student counseling or deployment related services, a telephone quick-reference guide and more. If you have questions or need further information, please contact the school liaison:
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Kindergarten
Kindergartners must be 5 years old on or before September
1. Use the online boundary tools to determine which neighborhood school your child can attend, or learn about the many alternative programs available.
Documents required at registration for enrollment:
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Birth Certificate (copy acceptable)
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Current immunization records
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Physical examination
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Current physical and mailing address and phone
numbers of students and parents
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Names and phone numbers of emergency contacts
and individuals who may pick up the child
from school
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Copies of legal papers if there is a custody
situation
Kindergarten teachers will meet individually with
parents and students for a brief orientation and assessment
activities the week before school starts. During the
orientation conference, parents will complete a questionnaire
and
students
will participate
in several activities. Call Elementary Education, 907-742-4254,
for more information.
Other resources
Watch for "The Kindergarten Year--Welcome to Students & Parents" video on ASD's cable channel 14. Check the current schedule here. Or take some time to read the following publications:
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