BOREAL SUN CHARTER SCHOOL

Boreal Sun Charter School is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District school district, located in Fairbanks, AK with about 179 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 7th Grade. With about 10 teachers, Boreal Sun Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Boreal Sun Charter School, located in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a tuition-free public charter school within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is founded on the principles of Waldorf education. Its curriculum emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates academics with the arts, movement, and hands-on learning, aiming to foster the intellectual, social, and emotional development of every student in a nurturing environment.

A defining feature of Boreal Sun is its commitment to building a strong, collaborative community involving students, teachers, and parents. The school prioritizes deep connections to the local environment and seasonal rhythms, often incorporating outdoor education and experiential learning into the daily routine. By focusing on a developmental, "whole-child" pedagogy, Boreal Sun seeks to cultivate curiosity and lifelong learning while meeting state academic standards through a creative and interdisciplinary lens.

For more information, contact Boreal Sun Charter School at (907) 456-5444 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.