My children have attended this school since they were both in K-2. One is now a Junior, the other is in 6th grade. It has been an awesome experience, not perfect, but nothing in life is. For people who criticize the school because of elleged drug use, pregnancies, etc... How does that make this school
... Read more hypocritical? It's a school full of people, not saints. Kids will always make mistakes in life, the difference here is how the kids are treated after the mistake comes to light. They have firm discipline meted out with love. There are consequences, unlike I've seen in public school. The teachers are like family to us after all these years. They are my kids biggest cheerleaders. My kids are happy, confident, and have had an education far above what is being offered at public school. I would and do recommend this school to everyone! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/28/08
Awesome! This is not just a school but a small community. The school spirit, attitude, and excitment you see everyday is nothing short of amazing. I am a teacher for the ASD and have to tell you that this is something you will not find in public school. The teachers are awesome and are there because
... Read more they want to be there. I don't know what we would do with out two girls if they didn't attend ACS. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/28/08
my duaghter keeps coming home disappioted by the education and all of the bad things there! she says she heard there are poeple smoking,drinking, get pregnant,and drugs. same as public but with hypocrite
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Posted by a parent on 02/17/08
Excellent! God fearing school from K5 to 12. Raised three kids through organization. Daughter is Senior, excellent behavior and grades. Daughter who graduated in '07, full ride to excellent Christian College, son who graduated '03 with full ride attending his career college. Can't say enough about admin,
... Read more directors, some rough spots, but on a scale of 1 to 10 (highest), ACS rates @ 9 ! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/13/07
I cannot begin to tell you what a blessing this school has been. Patriotic. Quality teachers who really care. My husband is in the military and they truly cared about how we all were doing. I have two children and they participated Kindergarten through 2nd grade. When discipline was needed, the principal
... Read more prayed with my son, truly spoke to him about the entire situation of why it was wrong. The best! Art and music was lacking. But education was way ahead of the public system. God has moved us on and we miss it! We are in another Christian school and it is hard. My children were way ahead in math and reading and writing. A whole grade level! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/18/07
Outstanding school! Both my boys graduated from ACS and have been well prepared for College and beyond.
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Posted by a parent on 07/26/06
excellent academic programs for K-12 Band, Choir, and athletic programs(including football, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, cross country, and track and field level of parent involvement and attitude of faculty and staff needs improvement.
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Anchorage schools — Anchorage Christian School is located at 6401 E Nthrn Lights Blvd, Anchorage AK 99504. 6401 E Nthrn Lights Blvd is in the Northeast neighborhood and 99504 ZIP code in Anchorage, AK Anchorage Christian School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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