NSBSD Board Report – Teacher’s Survey
For results to the Board Report Survey please click on Survey Results Board Report 2010.
The following results were provided to the School Board from the 2009-2010 In-Services. Should you have any questions, please call our Central Office at 907-852-5311.
Standards Based Assessments and High School Graduation Qualifying Exam Dates!
Student testing dates are as follows:
SBA Testing- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday – April 6, 7, & 8, 2010
HSGQE Testing - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday – April 6, 7, & 8, 2010
SBA Science Testing - Tuesday, April 13, 2010
NSBSD SPRING 2010 TESTING
Grades 3-9 – SBA
Tuesday, April 6 – Reading
Wednesday, April 7 – Writing
Thursday, April 8 – Math
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SBA results will determine school/district AYP.
Grade 10 – Combined SBA/HSGQE
Tuesday, April 6 – Reading
Wednesday, April 7 – Writing
Thursday, April 8 – Math
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SBA results will determine school/district AYP.
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HSGQE results will determine award of high school Diploma or Certificate of Achievement.
Grades 11-12 & Adults with Certificate of Achievement – HSGQE Retakes
Tuesday, April 6 – Reading
Wednesday, April 7 – Writing
Thursday, April 8 – Math
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Students (or adults) take only those sections not previously passed.
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HSGQE results will determine award of high school Diploma or Certificate or Achievement.
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Diploma or Certificate of Achievement will be a determining factor in school/district graduation rate.
Grades 4, 8, and 10 – SBA Science
Tuesday, April 13 – Science
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Results not included for AYP determination and are not a part of the HSGQE.
For more information, please contact Vanni Prichard, Director of Assessment & Accountability at 907-852-9538.
New Scholarship/Internship Opportunities!
Take a look at the Scholarships page for new and upcoming Internship/Scholarship Opportunities! These are great opportunities for our children to expand their horizons.
Please click on Scholarships & Financial Information.
What’s for lunch?
Click here to view the lunch menu. * Please note that menus are subject to change.
Survey on District Priorities
Thank you to all Staff and Community Members who participated in the Survey on District Priorities. We appreciate your time and value your input.
HKS December Newsletter
Click here to view the HKS Student Newspaper: Ram Pages December
H1N1 Flu Information
Click on the Links below to review information regarding H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Prevention.
Message from Peggy
CDC Guide for Parents
Flu Prevention Information
Government Information on the Flu
NSBSD-Flu Prevention Flier
Holiday Craft Fair
Sponsored by Barrow Lions Club. Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 12th from 10:00am to 4:00pm at Ipalook School Gym. Download the flier for details: Holiday-Craft-Fair
New Scholarship Opportunities
Please refer to the Scholarships page for information on great opportunities including the U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship Program (Deadline November 2, 2009).
Artist Dick Weyiouanna Visits Nuiqsut
View the full Press Release: Artist Dick Weyiouanna with Students
Peggy’s Welcome Letter
2009-10 Education Resources Handbook Available via Web!
The CIRI Foundation (TCF) is happy to announce that the 2009-2010 Education Resources Handbook is now available via the web. For your convenience it is available to be printed* from the CIRI website — www.thecirifoundation.org.
Welcome New Hires!
Welcome to North Slope Borough School District. Click here to view a list of New Hires to the District.
Wainwright Elders
Click here to check out the Wainwright Elder Interviews!!. You can also find these under the Inupiaq Education Department of the website.
NSBSD Hires New Superintendent
For Immediate Release, June 18, 2009
Arnold Brower, President of the North Slope Borough School District Board of Education announced today that the Board has hired Peggy Cowan as the new Superintendent. “Ms Cowan brings a wealth of experience to the students of the Slope, coupled with a deep commitment to and passion for education. She is a former Superintendent of the Year in Alaska, holds a Master’s Degree in Education and her superintendent’s certificate. More that that, she really won the Board’s confidence in the extensive interview process, displaying a great sense of humor and a firm understanding of native cultures and rural issues.”
One of Ms. Cowan’s strengths matches a key need of the District directly, as she has served as Director of Curriculum and Assessment prior to her superintendency in the Juneau School District.
“It is an honor and privilege to serve the students of the North Slope, and I am excited to get to work with the great team of educators the Board has assembled. I am dedicated to the success of all students, and that dedication to equity will govern my every decision. The superintendent needs to be the instructional leader in the District, and I will do so through Alaska’s cultural standards. I believe in high standards, but not in standardization. My approach is simple – high expectations and strong relationships” said Superintendent Cowan.
Superintendent Cowan’s resume includes ten years in Juneau, demonstrating her long-term commitment. She also served as an adjunct member of faculty of the University of Alaska for sixteen years, paralleling the 15 years she spent with the Alaska Department of Education. She is known as being very bright and hard working, and works closely with students, staff, the Board and the community.
The Board of Education asks all residents of the North Slope to join them in welcoming Ms. Peggy Cowan to the District!
Download Press Release: Superintendent-Announcement
One-on-One FAFSA Assistance
The Financial Aid Dream Team is happy to announce our village travel schedule for this summer! We are planning to offer one-on-one assistance during our time in the villages, including evenings. If students need assistance completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), please ask them to bring all required paperwork to these sessions. Download the Summer 2009 Village Travel Schedule: Summer-2009-Village-Travel
Attention 11th & 12th Graders!
Online correspondence courses are being offered this summer. Check out Summer Opportunities for Students for more information or contact Dennis Diviney at 907-367-3055 (cell), 907-852-5635 (home) or Email: dennis.diviney@nsbsd.org.
Summer Opportunities for Teachers & Students
Iñupiaq Movie Clips & Games!
Check out the Iñupiaq Education department to view these exciting additions to the site.
Do you speak Iñupiaq?
If not, would you be willing to learn to speak it alongside the children? Read More!