Program Overview

The Alaska Middle College School offers students an opportunity to transition from high school to college in a program that provides support services and guidance. Students in the degree program usually graduate from high school with 24-40 college credits. The courses that students are approved to take are transferable general education requirements for UAA.

 

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COURSE SCHEDULING:

High school graduation requirements are prioritized in the course selection and registration process.

Students must meet with their UAA Middle College Advisor to complete their registration for UAA courses. 

The first semester for AMCS students is very prescribed, with a focus on math, writing, and a predetermined elective, UNIV A150. Depending on the student's needs and grade point average, other classes may be scheduled.

Juniors will take courses to fulfill these requirements:

English III

Math Elective

Science Elective

United States History

Elective courses

Seniors will take courses to fulfill these requirements: 

English IV 

United States Government 

Economics 

Elective courses

Options for Physical Education Credit:

PE waivers for sports participation

PE waivers for JROTC participation

Online PE courses through AK Choice

Health class through AMCS

Individual Recreational Activities through AMCS

AMCS students are expected to take their core classes (math, writing, communications, or science) in person at UAA their first semester as an AMCS student. Successful students may request online courses in following semesters.

The Anchorage School District does not pay for students to take summer classes at UAA, physical education (PER) courses, and some electives at UAA. ASD does not cover the costs of many courses through the Community and Technical Education School at UAA.