Guiding Native Values

Respect for elders

Honor the ancestors

Respect for family, self and others

Preserve and pass on traditional ways of knowing

Responsibility, hard work, and endurance

Compassion, dignity and humility

Humor, cooperation and caring

Knowledge of and respect for nature

Knowledge of language

Wisdom

Self-sufficiency

What are Charter Schools?

Charter schools are public schools of choice. They exercise increased autonomy in return for increased responsibility.

Who Funds a Charter School?

 We are funded with state funds, grants, and endowments.  There are no enrollment/tuition fees.

Why should I choose Alaska Native Cultural Charter School (ANCCS)?

The Alaska Native Cultural Charter School opened to K-6 students in the fall of 2007; we opened a preschool program in the fall of 2009 and 7th grade in the fall of 2010.  Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is an option for parents seeking a unique school program and environment for their children. The school incorporates active engagement with today's Alaska Native community. The school offers students a curriculum focused on Alaska Native culture and a rigorous academic program that develops academic achievement.

Family members and elders are an important part of every aspect of the program.

A lottery is used for enrollment. Families applying for their child or children, in grades K-7, can complete the ASD Lottery Form and return it to the school. We will continue to register students until we have met our 200 enrollment cap.

Decision making for the school is made through the Academic Policy Committee which is elected by parents and school staff along with the school principal.

Volunteers are needed for languages, weaving, beading, carpooling, dancing, typing, filing, tutoring, singing, reading aloud, job skills, classroom speaker, photocopying, phone calls, cooking food, etc.