SAY?IK: GASTINEAU COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Say?ik: Gastineau Community School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Juneau Borough School District school district, located in Juneau, AK with about 286 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Say?ik: Gastineau Community School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**Sayéik: Gastineau Community School**, located in the heart of Juneau, Alaska, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, blending a commitment to academic rigor with a deep respect for the region's cultural heritage. The school’s name, "Sayéik," is derived from the Tlingit language, reflecting the school’s dedication to honoring the Indigenous history and values of the Aak’w Kwáan territory. As part of the Juneau School District, it provides a comprehensive elementary education that emphasizes not only core subjects like literacy and mathematics but also social-emotional growth and character development.

The school is well-regarded for its welcoming atmosphere and its emphasis on fostering a strong sense of community among students, parents, and staff. Beyond the classroom, Sayéik: Gastineau places a high priority on place-based learning, utilizing Juneau’s unique natural environment as an outdoor laboratory to enrich the curriculum. By encouraging active parent participation and maintaining strong connections to the surrounding neighborhood, the school creates a supportive learning environment that aims to prepare students to be thoughtful, engaged, and culturally aware citizens.

For more information, contact Say?ik: Gastineau Community School at (907) 796-5075 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.