- Barnette Magnet
- About Us
Overview
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Vision Statement
A community where we imagine, explore, create, reflect, and celebrate learning.Mission Statement
In addition to an uninterrupted core curricular block, we empower and engage learners through a choice of interactive explorations designed to develop and motivate the whole child, while facilitating a positive connection to the local community.School Motto
Blazers choose respect, responsibility and kindness.What is “MAGNETIC” about Barnette Magnet School?Barnette is a magnet school within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District that offers innovative courses or programs in order to attract students from a broad urban area. We serve over 400 students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.Barnette’s magnet or “draw” is a combination of: student selected exploration classes, facilitating a positive connection to the Fairbanks community, and quarterly all-school Exhibit Nights. These are the elements of the school that set it apart from other schools and make the Magnet School experience a rewarding one for both students and parents.The students’ day at Barnette is made up of an uninterrupted morning core of reading, writing, and math followed by an afternoon of student-chosen explorations. Exploration classes fall into seven strands that include science, social studies, fine arts, movement, languages and cultures, technology, and literature. The exploration classes are multi-age, hands-on, and project-based. Explorations change each quarter, allowing students to choose twelve classes a year. Students enjoy their exploration classes and look forward to the quarterly “Exhibit Night” where everyone is able to share their projects with parents, share some food, and possibly perform in the much anticipated stage show.Other elements of the school that make it attractive to families include a creative staff, extensive opportunities for parent involvement, strong community involvement, looping core classrooms, after-school program, and a host of other enrichment opportunities.
Contact Information
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Address
725 Tenth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
School Hours
Students: 8:15 am - 2:45 pm
Office: 7:45 am - 3:30 pm
Jeff Lesseig
Elementary Principal
jeffrey.lesseig@k12northstar.org
(907) 456-6072
Last Modified on May 25, 2023