About Wonder Park

  • Wonder Park Elementary School is a culturally diverse school located in a melting pot community in east Anchorage. Twelve different languages are spoken by Wonder Park students. 

     

    About 34 percent of our students are bilingual and receive bilingual services. The bilingual staff speaks Samoan, French, Lao, Tagalog and Spanish. Our school provides free breakfast and lunch for each student.

     

    Wonder Park also experiences a transient and mobility rate of more than 30 percent. There are currently 40 students that qualify for the Child in Transition program. Indian Education supports 27 percent of our students. Indian Education and English Language Learners have tutors and teachers that provide classroom support for students.

     

    Wonder Park is dedicated to student achievement, as evidenced by rising test results, a welcoming environment and high scores on the annual climate survey filled out by our parents, students and staff. Our school helps students succeed through quality staff, parent involvement and community partnerships.

     

  • MISSION STATEMENT

    Wonder Park provides a safe learning environment promoting personal responsibility for lifelong learning and community growth.

     

    VISION STATEMENT

    At Wonder Park, we help learners grow to be future leaders.

     

    Guidelines for Success for Staff

    A - Academic achievement for all students.

    L - Lead students with integrity and respect.

    L - Look to invite and nurture community involvement.

    S - Scaffold student self-confidence and creativity.

    T - Take time to explore and implement best practices.

    A - Actively celebrate the diverse cultures of our community.

    R - Realize the importance of being data-literate.

    S - Support the diverse needs of all learners.