In AS 14.43.810 — 14.43.849, unless the context requires otherwise,

1. (1) “department” means the Department of Education and Early Development;
2. (2) “grade-point average” means the weighted or unweighted average of all grades on a four-point scale, or five-point scale for advanced placement classes, or the equivalent as established by the department by regulation, obtained by the student in high school;
3. (3) “high school” means a public or accredited secondary school in the state and a home school program that is approved by the department;
4. (4) “program” means the Alaska performance scholarship program established under AS 14.43.810 — 14.43.849;
5. (5) “school district” means a borough school district, a city school district, a regional educational attendance area, and a state boarding school.