K-7, Established 1997

• Good fit for families who want strong family involvement, a close school-community connection, and a focus on individualized instruction.
• Managed by parents.
• Encourages the child to explore and create in all fields of learning.
• Creative environment where needs of the whole child are addressed.
• Arts-integrated, project-based, incorporating music and foreign language (Spanish).
• Three multi-grade classrooms up to 22 per class.
• Located downtown.
• School bus transportation likely available in 2009-2010.
• Limited enrollment; subject to lottery.

1-8, Established 1994

• Appropriate for children of all academic levels. Multi-grade classrooms (1-3, 4-6, and 7-8) allow children to remain with the same teacher for two or three years.
• The elementary day is organized around an uninterrupted 3-hour “Great Period”, during which children focus on academic subjects. Children plan and select their work and the order in which their work will be done. This allows children to work at their own pace, and to concentrate and complete work.
• Reading instruction is heavily phonics-based, while mathematics involves the use of Montessori–specific materials designed to teach particular concepts.
• The adolescent program provides a small and supportive setting in which students can experiment and grow socially and academically. Basic to advanced math and literature are taught daily, while science, history and geography are covered in intensive blocks to allow for in-depth learning. All students study Spanish.
• Personal responsibility is emphasized in the Montessori classroom.
• Located in Marie Drake downtown, on JDHS school bus route.
• Limited enrollment; subject to lottery.

Bringing Resources to Individual Development, Growth and Education
K-12, Established 1999

• Good fit for families who want individualized, independent, home-based education.
• Good fit for youngsters with parent supervision and for self-motivated teens seeking self-paced, independent classes, perhaps mixed with live high school instruction.
• Each student receives up to $2,200 to purchase materials, lessons, or University classes.
• Students loaned a laptop computer to take home.
• Teacher helps families choose classes and materials.
• Teacher available to proctor tests and to provide some tutoring.
• Students may attend classes and all extra-curricular school activities at neighborhood school.
• Students participate in all state testing.
• Enrollment encouraged by Oct. 15.
• Unlimited enrollment.

K-5, established 2000

• Good fit for families interested in a placed-based program in which children explore natural surroundings and cultural connections.
• Incorporates Tlingit elders, cultural knowledge, language, understanding, respect, and skills; some classrooms taught partly in Tlingit.
• Three multi-age classrooms where Native students feel accepted, are encouraged to do well in school, and develop cultural pride and confidence.
• Stresses academic achievement and literacy, with an emphasis on oral language.
• Strong connection between program and families.
• Located in Harborview, dowtown.
• Limited enrollment; subject to lottery if over-subscribed.