What is it?
A high school success program for 21st century Alaska Native students. This is a three year grant that works to help eligible students get on track to graduate!
Target
The project has a target of serving 600 students in three years by developing and offering seven core subject courses needed for graduation. Each course will be infused with academic strategies and culturally relevant curriculum with unlimited access for students.
Objectives
- In years 2 and 3, increase of projects students earning enough credits to graduate
- Lower the dropout rate of project students
- Increase the % of project students who are proficient or above on state assessments
- Developing culturally responsive, rigorous on-line courses for LA 9 and 10, Algebra A and B, Algebra 1, Integrated Science and Biology
- Serve an increasing number of Native students each year (100 in year one, 200 in year two, and 300 in year three)
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How?
Starting in Spring 2010, we will be offering culturally responsive, rigorous on-line core courses with unlimited access for students.
Staff
- Social Services Specialist
- HS Math teacher-develop and teach
- HS LA teacher-develop and teach
- HS Science teacher (hired for year two)- develop and teach
- Project Coordinator-carry out day-to-day activities
Partners
- Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC)
- UAA, Native Student Services
- UAA, Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP)
- Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Anchorage School District’s King Career Center
- Job Corps, Anchorage
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Why should students be interested?
- Flexibility
- You can catch-up and get on track to graduate
- Online engaging classes that you can complete from any location online
Highlights
- Target “high mobility” population
- Students will accumulate credits needed for graduation
- Offers flexibility for students and families
- Purchase and then adapt Florida Virtual online courses
- Computers with connectivity will be available
Want more information?
Contact Josephine Edwards-Vollertsen at 907-742-4872. Download flier here » (PDF) |
