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Anchor Lutheran School

Private | PK-8 | 190 students

We are best known for our caring and nurturing Christian environment.
 
 

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Situated in a suburban neighborhood. The median home value is $224,300. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,140.

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5 stars

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Posted January 24, 2011

This is my son's first year at Anchor Lutheran, and he has been accepted and warmly embraced by the students in his class. We have been very happy with the personal attention our son receives from the teachers, appropriately challenging him to reach his potential. The staff has demonstrated excellent communication with us, and have been very helpful. This school shines with the light of Christ - it obviously affects everything they do. We're so happy we came to Anchor Lutheran!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

My children have attended ALS first through seventh grade for the past several years. The teachers love, care for, and respect the children, and my children report the very best experiences. The kids' test scores have always been high throughout their attendance. The school encourages involvement by parents, and we feel invited.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 29, 2009

Students are provided individualized attention in a caring and positive Christian environment. Parents can feel assured that their children are in a safe and nurturing environment. Classes are small and teachers know all the students, not just those in their classes so no one goes unnoticed. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in all aspects of their children's education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2006

my daughter has been going to ALS since 1st grade and she excels every year. She has been an A-A+ student and I believe it is because of the teachers and the studies they use to teach with. The amount of students per class, I believe make a big difference. The parents are encouraged to come to all pre-scheduled events and are always welcome to help in school functions. The school has a wonderful library for research. The children take field trips with parent support and they are well supervised outside on the play ground with the teachers. ALS has a well sponsored and supervised before and after school program. I love this school and the program has become a good part of our life. Come and see for yourself what God has done at ALS.
—Submitted by Cheryl Rathjen, a parent


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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
White 83%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 5%
Black 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 2%
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 5N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • None - the school offers no services

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Technology
Clubs
  • Robotics club

Arts & music

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Arts (all)
Staff resources available to students
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Music
  • Band
  • Bell / Handbell choir
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing and written arts
  • Drama

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

Gifted & talented

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 9:00 am
School end time
  • 3:30 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 7:00 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Jim Scriven
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 3 years old
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)
Fax number
  • (907) 522-3359

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Core knowledge
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Arts (all)
  • Religious
  • Service learning
  • Technology
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • None - the school offers no services
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • None

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Chapel/spiritual reflection center
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Futsal (Indoor Soccer)
  • Soccer
  • Track
  • Volleyball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Futsal (Indoor Soccer)
  • Soccer
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • None
Music
  • Band
  • Bell / Handbell choir
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Chess club
  • Robotics club
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Assist with hot lunch program
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Present special topics during curricular units
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
More from this school
  • Anchor Lutheran School focuses on building a rich partnership with parents for the benefit of our students. Communication between the home and school is constant and effective. Together, appropriate guidance and support is provided for our students so that they may be successful and well prepared for education at the next level, for life in general, and for the life to come.
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?


10 out of 10students were accepted for the 2012-2013 school year.


Students accepted for the 2012-2013 school year
50
Applications received for the 2012-2013 school year
50

What does it cost?

Tuition range for the 2013-2014 school year
$7000 - $8000
Vouchers accepted
No
Financial aid offered
Yes.
School-based aid

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Service High School
Dimond High School
Lumen Christi High School
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8100 Arctic Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99518
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Phone: (907) 522-3636

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