Extensions Correspondence

Nome Public Schools
Mile 3.5 Nome-Teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
27 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Based on the information provided by the Nome Public Schools district, **Extensions Correspondence** is an alternative educational program designed to support families who choose to homeschool or pursue non-traditional learning pathways in the Nome area. The program serves as a bridge between the formal school district and home-based education, providing parents with the necessary curriculum resources, instructional materials, and academic guidance to ensure their children meet state educational standards while learning from home.

By operating under the umbrella of the Nome Public Schools, the Extensions Correspondence program offers students the flexibility of a personalized, self-paced curriculum while maintaining their official connection to the district. This allows students to benefit from district resources and oversight while enjoying the unique advantages of an individualized home-based environment. The program is tailored to support a variety of learning styles, making it a vital option for families in the region seeking an educational experience that prioritizes flexibility and parental involvement.
27
Total Students
0.5
Full-Time Teachers
54.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    10 (37.0 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (33.3 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (29.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Nome Public Schools
Phone: (907)443-2231
Website: http://www.nomeschools.org/domain/28
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 27
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 0.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 54.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 1
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 2
Grade 4 4
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 7
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 2
Grade 12 3
Gender Ratio