Anchorage School District
District
Charter Schools
Charter schools are public schools that offer alternative teaching methods or curriculum. They operate under a contract with the district, are governed by an elected board called an Academic Policy Committee (APC) and have more independence than neighborhood schools.
Types of Charter Schools
Competency-Based Learning
Students in a competency-based learning environment work on fully understanding academic concepts and processes before moving forward with their learning. Traditional and non-traditional assessments are used to accurately determine what students know and are able to do. Students are empowered to present their learning in a variety of ways and are able to advance through levels of learning at a varied pace.
Cultural & Language
These schools offer an option for parents seeking active engagement in a particular culture or language for their children. Students are offered a focused curriculum along with a rigorous academic program that develops student achievement.
Correspondence/Home-School
This charter school provides resources and support to families interested in home schooling their children.
Balanced Education
Aquarian is committed to a balanced education that includes rigorous academics, family involvement, differentiation, the arts, foreign language, and multiple ways of learning.
Project-based
Anchorage STrEaM Academy provides a quality project-based interdisciplinary education based on STEM initiatives, and facilitates place-based outdoor education.
Direct Instruction
An academically challenging program that uses the Spalding Method for language arts and Saxon Math; it offers students a broad-based K-8 education.
Waldorf-Inspired
A curriculum inspired by the Waldorf education which approaches all aspects of schooling in a unique and comprehensive way. It's designed to meet the various stages of child development with teachers dedicated to creating a genuine inner enthusiasm for learning that's essential for educational success.