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AK STAR & Science Assessments
Alaska’s state assessments measure student progress in ELA and Mathematics (Grades 3–9) and Science (Grades 5, 8, and 10). Please review our notification letter for more information here.
The testing schedule for AK STAR and AK Science Assessments at Chinook is:
- March 31st→ 5th & 8th grades take Science Assessment
- April 2nd & 3rd→3rd- 8th take AK STAR ELA
- April 6th & 7th→3rd- 8th take AK STAR Math
- If you know your child will be gone for any of the days, please get in touch with Christina.
Parents have the right to make educational decisions for their child, including whether to participate in statewide testing.
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FNSBSD invites all K–12 students to unleash their creativity, honor our nation's history, and imagine its future through visual art and original written essays.
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We’re less than a week away from Turning Priorities into Progress, and we hope you’ll join us for an evening of conversation about our schools and the priorities guiding our work.
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Our employees are at the heart of what we do. Investing in our people includes creating pathways for talented people to join and grow within our district, and providing opportunities for employees to learn, collaborate, and continue developing throughout their careers.
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On Wednesday, September 23, the school district will send TEST emergency messages via email, text message, and automated phone call.
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The Fairbanks District Attorney’s Office, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, Alaska State Troopers, and Division of Juvenile Justice have developed a new Threat Assessment and Management Protocol, creating a coordinated community framework for identifying, assessing, and responding to potential threats of violence involving students.
