TRIBAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Funded through the Alaska Native Education Program, the Ketchikan Indian Community and the Ketchikan School District are partnering in a new academic initiative, the Tribal Scholars Program (TSP). All TSP courses are taught by Alaska-certificated District faculty and are located at KIC’s SSEATEC building at 615 Stedman Street. The TSP is for students who thrive in a dynamic, community-focused learning environment, and fills an educational gap for high school-aged students.
Tribal Scholars Program Goals
- Engage Native students through personalized learning
- Increase testing competencies
- Create a learning atmosphere where Relationships, Respect and Accountability are paramount
- Correlate education to students’ lives and future aspirations
Tribal Scholars Program Elements
- Develop an individualized learning plan
- Teach Core Courses of English, Science, Math, and Social Studies from 8a.m. until noon
- Integrate culturally-responsive teaching methods and activities into curricula
- Match students’ interests with career observation & mentoring opportunities
- Serve in community projects
- Engage in post-secondary academic camps & learning on college campuses
- Listen to guest speakers and trainers in professional and cultural pursuits
- Access community resources through on-site educational opportunities in Ketchikan, i.e. Discovery Center, new Public Library, Totem Heritage Center
- Incorporate KIC parental education support with Student Strength Tribal Strength Project
Students may arrive by bus to SSEATEC and return by bus to Kayhi or Revilla for lunch and afternoon elective classes. Students may be referred by District faculty, administrators, and parents.
