- Anchorage School District
- Welcome to the Anchorage School District
Welcome to the Anchorage School District
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The Anchorage School District serves families in Girdwood, Anchorage, Chugiak and Eagle River.
Returning Students
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Who is a returning student?
- Currently enrolled students who intend to return next year
- Students changing divisions- Elementary to Middle, Middle to High
- Students who have moved from one ASD zone to another ASD zone (you will need to provide proof of residency to your new school)
- Incoming kindergartners that attended an Anchorage School District preschool program
Students who are returning and already enrolled in the district need to register.
New Students
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Who is a New-to District Student?
- Students who have never been enrolled in the Anchorage School District before
- Students returning after having left the Anchorage School District to attend in another district or state
- Incoming kindergartners that did not attend an Anchorage School District preschool program
- Families interested in general education preschool programs should click HERE. Children attending a general education preschool program must first be accepted prior to completing pre-enrollment.
Students who are new to the Anchorage School District need to enroll, including kindergartners.
Additional Information
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In-person Registration
In-person Registration will be held at all Anchorage School District SchoolsElementary:-
Tuesday, July 30 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Wednesday, July 31 - 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM & 5:00 to 7:00 PM
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Thursday, August 1 - 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Tuesday, July 30 - Times will be posted on school website
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Wednesday, July 31 - Times will be posted on school website
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Online Pre-Enrollment
Pre-Enrollment for the next 2024-25 school year will be available on July 15th, 2024.
ASD is offering an Online Pre-Enrollment option for those new-to-District families who would prefer to enroll their students from the comfort of their home, work, or anywhere!
If your child’s school is unknown, visit our School Finder page
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Open Enrollment
ASD has an open enrollment policy for students who attend a school or program outside their regular attendance areas.
A lottery system is used to provide an equal opportunity for students who request participation in an alternative program or school for which the number of applications exceeds the number of available openings. Approval or denial is based on space availability per grade level. Lotteries are held twice per year – in March and July.
Application procedures
- Parents who have children enrolled in ASD can access the system through Q ParentConnection.
- New-to-District parents can visit www.asdk12.org/welcome/lottery.
- For more information contact your child’s school.
Part-time students
Students enrolled in non-ASD schools who wish to enroll part-time (three classes or less) should contact District schools for an application form and register at the same time as district students.
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Registration for Limited-English Students, Grades 6-12
Registration for ELL Families
Any New-to-District family should register at their home school or online. If you need language assistance, please call
907-742-4452. Families connecting with their home schools is our primary goal. Only new-to-country secondary (middle and high schools) students (within the last year) need to be tested right away to determine if they are eligible for the Newcomers’ Program. If secondary and new to the country and district, please email Katie Bisson at Bisson_Katie@asdk12.org or call and leave a message at 907-742-2171 or Michelle Yoon at 907-742-1977 or email Yoon_Michelle@asdk12.org to request assistance. One of those two individuals will get back to schools and families the beginning of August.
Proceso de Matrícula para las Familias ELL
Las familias nuevas al distrito deben matricularse en la escuela correspondiente a su vecindario o en línea. Si necesita asistencia con el idioma, por favor llame al 907-742-4452. Lograr que las familias puedan comunicarse con la escuela de su vecindario
es nuestro principal objetivo. Solamente los estudiantes de secundaria ( Intermedia y Bachillerato) de familias nuevas al país (llegados en el transcurso del año pasado) necesitan ser evaluados inmediatamente para determinar si son elegibles
para tomar las clases de inglés del Programa de Recién Llegados. Si es un estudiante de secundaria nuevo al país y al distrito escolar, por favor envíe un correo electrónico o llame a una
de estas dos personas para solicitar asistencia: Katie Bisson a Bisson_Katie@asdk12.org o deje un mensaje al 907-742-2171; o a Michelle Yoon al 907-742-1977; correo electrónico: Yoon_Michelle@asdk12.org. Cualquiera de ellas comunicará con las escuelas y las familias a principios de agosto.
ELL 가족 등록
학군에 새로 들어오신 모든 가족은 홈 스쿨 또는 온라인에 등록하셔야 합니다. 언어 지원이 필요하신 경우 907-742-4452 로 전화해 주시기 바랍니다. 가족들이 그들의 홈 스쿨과 연결되도록 하는 것이 저희의 주요 목표입니다. 신규 국가 중등 교육(중등 및 고등학교) 학생 (지난 1 년 이내)만 즉시 시험을 통해 신입생 프로그램에 참여할 수 있습니다. 만약 중등 교육이고 국가 및 학군에 신규인 경우, Bisson_Katie@asdk12.org 로 Katie Bisson 에게 이메일을 보내시거나 907-742- 2171 로 전화를 걸어 메시지를 남겨주시고, 아니면 Michelle Yoon 에게 907-742-1977 로 전화 또는 Yoon_Michelle@asdk12.org 로 이메일을 보내 문의하시기 바랍니다. 이 두 담당자 중 한 사람이 8 월 초에 학교와 가족들에게 연락할 것입니다.
Lesitala mo Āiga ELL
So’o se āiga Fou-ile-Itūmalō e tatau ona lesitala lou alo ile ā’oga o lo’o ā’oga ai po’o i luga o ‘upega tafa’ilagai. Afai e mana’omia se fesoasoani ile gagana, fa’amolemole vala’au ile 907-742-4452. O le matou sini autu, o āiga o lo’o feso’ota’i ma ā latou ā’oga. E na’o tamaiti fou-i-totonu o le atunu’u (ā’oga tulaga lua ma ā’oga maualuga) (ile tausaga talu ai) e mana’omia ona su’e ile sūega
ile taimi lava lea e iloa ai pe latou te agava’a mo le Polokalama a Tagata Fou mai. Afai e fou-i-totonu o le atunu’u ma le itūmalō ae o lo’o i ā’oga maualuga, fa’amolemole imeli Katie Bisson
ile Bisson_Katie@asdk12.org pe vala’au ma tu’u se savali ile 907-742-2171 po’o Michelle Yoon ile 907-742-1977 pe imeli
Yoon_Michelle@asdk12.org e talosagaina se fesoasoani. O se tasi o ia tagata faigaluega e to’alua o le ā amata ona fesoasoani i ā’oga ma āiga ile amataga o Aukuso.
Pagpaparehistro para sa mga Pamilyang ELL
Ang sinumang pamilya na bago sa distrito ay dapat na magparehistro sa kanilang paaralan o sa online. Kung kailangan mo ang tulong sa wika, mangyaring tumawag sa 907-742- 4452. Ang mga pamilyang kumukonekta sa kanilang paaralan ay ang aming pangunahing layunin. Tanging mga bago sa bansa na mga estudyante (sa loob ng nakaraang taon) sa sekondarya (mga estudyante ng middle at highschool) ang kailangang masuri agad upang matukoy kung sila ay karapat- dapat sa Newcomers’ Program. Kung nasa sekondarya at bago sa bansa at distrito, mangyaring mag-email kay Katie Bisson sa Bisson_Katie@asdk12.org o tumawag at mag-iwan ng mensahe sa 907-742-2127 o kay Michelle Yoon sa 907-742-1977 o mag-
email sa Yoon_Michelle@asdk12.org para humiling ng tulong. Isa sa mga indibidwal na ito ang babalik sa mga paaralan at pamilya sa simula ng Agosto.
Tso npe rau ELL Tsev Neeg
Txhua tsev neeg Tshiab- rau- District yuav tsum tso npe hauv lawv lub tsev kawm ntawv lossis rau online. Yog koj xav tau kev pab los ntawm hais lus, thov hu rau 907-742-4452. Peb lub hom phiaj rau txhua tsev neeg yog txuas nrog lub tsev kawm ntawv. Yog tub ntxhais qib siab kawm tshiab rau lub teb chaws (qib middle thiab high schools) tus kawm (xyoo tas los) yauv tsum los xeem tam sim kom tsim nyoj rau Newcomer’s Program. Yog kawm qib siab
thiab tshiab rau lub teb chaws los cheeb tsam, email mus rau Katie Bisson ntawm Bisson_Katie@asdk12.org los hu thiab tawm lus rau 907-742-2171 losis rau Michelle Yoon ntawn 907-742-1977 los email rau Yoon_Michelle@asdk12.org rau kev pab. Ob tus ntawm no mas tiv tauj tsev kawm ntawv thiab tsev neeg pib lus yim hli ntuj.
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Educational Opportunities
ASD has more than 130 schools and programs to meet the various learning needs of students. Visit www.asdk12.org/aboutschools to learn more about our schools.
Neighborhood schools
The neighborhood schools in Anchorage offer a high-quality and well-rounded standard school education program. More than 90 percent of Anchorage School District students enjoy the comprehensive curriculum in the neighborhood schools. Remedial and advanced classes are available in a variety of subjects.
Special mission schools and programs
In addition to the standard school program, the District offers many special mission schools and programs including charter schools, home school, open optional, ABC, world languages immersion, Montessori, STEM, career technical education, and middle college schools. Other programs such as English Language Learners, Gifted, and Special Education are also available. -
Student Nutrition
School Board Support for Healthy Diet and Activity Choices
The District/schools will support the efforts of parents to provide a healthy diet and daily physical activity for their children. Schools will encourage parents to pack healthy lunches and snacks and to refrain from including beverages and foods that do not meet nutrition standards.To promote good health, get lots of fresh air and exercise, along with healthy snacks and meals that are both tasty and appealing to the eye.
Consider these easy tips:
- Get active! Play outside or sign up for school activities
- Get at least 60 minutes of physical activity, five times a week
- Go for a walk or run
- Play a game, ride a bike, skate, or swim
- Take a water bottle to school
- Don't skip meals
- Start the day with a nutritious breakfast
- Choose low-fat milk & avoid sugary juices
- Eat whole grain products and colorful fresh fruits & vegetables
- Keep a bowl of fruit on the table for easy snacks
- Easy snacks might include:
- Fun treats like Ants on a Stick using celery, nut butter, & raisins
- Low-fat cheese with whole-grain crackers
- Unsalted nuts
ASD Student Nutrition operates nutritionally balanced breakfast and lunch programs at schools across the District. ASD operates the largest food preparation and serving operation in Alaska. Menus and nutritional information can be found on the mobile app and at www.asdk12.org/StudentNutrition.
Free and reduced-price meals
ASD provides free and reduced-price meals for students that meet household size and income criteria. The Federal eligibility income chart for the school year can be found on the Student Nutrition webpages.
Children who are approved for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) are automatically eligible to receive free meals by filling out an application that includes the assistance number from the program. Students who are migrant or homeless are eligible once certified by Child in Transition or Migrant Education Department. Foster children receive free meals regardless of the income of the household in which they reside.
Parents must submit new applications for free or reduced-price meals each school year. If a child was approved last year, there is a 30-day period to re-certify for the upcoming school year. Families with new-to-district students and kindergartners should apply in August. Returning students should apply between August and October 1. The new determination will take effect immediately after processing by Student Nutrition and within 10 days if that status becomes lower than the prior year’s application. Applications can take 10 days to process. Electronic applications typically are processed in 24 – 48 hours.Applications are available at each school, ASD Education Center, Student Nutrition offices, online at www.asdk12.org/StudentNutrition, and via Q ParentConnection. Applications translated into Spanish, Samoan, Hmong, Korean, and Tagalog are available online. Applications may be verified at any time during the school year. Please submit only one application per family.
Parents are responsible for their child’s meals until notified by letter, which is sent to the address on file at the child’s school.
CEP schools
Some schools may be designated to a special category (known as CEP Schools) which allows those schools to feed all students free without applications. If a student transfers within ASD to a non-CEP school, an application must be submitted in order to continue to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
For more information, or to apply for free or reduced-price meals, visit
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Immunizations
For information on free or low cost clinics to immunize your child, waivers or exemptions, and the state’s immunization requirements, visit www.asdk12.org/healthservices/immunizations.
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Busing
District students who live more than 1.5 miles from their school, or who live along routes designated as hazardous for walking, are eligible to ride a school bus. Students who live less than 1.5 miles from school walk or arrange alternate transportation. Bus schedules for the current school year will be available at all schools during registration and will be posted in your Q/ParentConnection account. For more information, please contact your child’s school.
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Volunteer at ASD
Volunteers support the Anchorage School District students, teachers, and staff through commitment and service in an effort to ensure students succeed in life. Volunteers encourage and inspire excellence in learning and goal achievement for all!