Kinder - 8

Quarterly progress reports and work samples for all students in grade Kinder - 8 are due at the end of each quarter. These should be uploaded to Brightways or submitted to the HomeBRIDGE office by the deadline. Theses reports for the basis of the student's grade school transcripts and are required each quarter for the student to remain in the HomeBRIDGE program.

It is the responsibility of the homeschooling parent/guardian to prepare these quarterly reports along with a narrative of their student's learning and to provide these to the advisory teacher.

DIPAC Learning Opportunity

Don’t miss this exciting hands-on marine science experience for students grades 2 through 6 at DIPAC! During the visit students will participate in salmon dissection and exploration of aquariums and touch tanks. Students in grades 4 - 6 will have the opportunity to participate directly in the dissection, while grades 2 - 3 will observe and learn alongside their older peers.

Families must attend with their student for this special learning opportunity. This is a wonderful chance for students and families to explore marine life, ask questions, and experience hands-on science together!

We hope your family can join us for this exciting educational opportunity at DIPAC! Sign ups will be sent out next month.

Date: October 29

Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Sign up here

Reimbursement Requests covering expenses for fiscal quarter one (July-September) are due to the HomeBRIDGE office (or postmarked) by October 31. Please refer to the HomeBRIDGE Handbook pages 8-11 regarding reimbursements. Requests can be

emailed to homebridge@juneauschools.org
dropped off at the HB office (TMMS Room D-215) between 8:00am and 2:30pm
mailed to HomeBRIDGE, 10014 Crazy Horse Dr., Juneau AK 99801 (postmarked by deadline)
or (google users) submitted with this google form and title the document with:

your student's (legal) lastname_firstname_Q1_Reimbursement

Be sure

to use your student's legal (PowerSchool) name
all receipts/invoices are complete and clear
the request form is filled out in its entirety
request is made for only what can be reimbursed
all is submitted as one document
title the document with: your student's (legal) lastname_firstname_Q1_Reimbursement

REMEMBER: Internet access is reimbursable (see the handbook for restrictions)

Check out this presentation about submitting requests.

If you have questions contact Leslie or email HomeBRIDGE

Earn college credit while still in high school! The University of Alaska (UAS) is sponsoring a dual enrollment info night. This workshop is designed to help you explore your interests, help you access resources, learn how to earn a Certificate or O.E. before you graduate and more. The University of Alaska is a HB vendor and courses costs can be deducted from allotments. Course credits also count toward your hight school diploma. Spring registration opens October 26; attend this session to help jump start your university journey.

When: Tuesday, October 13, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Where: On Zoom! (link is no the info sheet)

Info is here

Questions: Jessica Dean (jedean@alaska.edu)

The Weston Family

The Weston family (Cheyenne and Ezra pictured at Running Club) is excited to be starting their first year of homeschooling with HomeBRIDGE! Mom Carrie is loving the opportunity to spend more time with her children and be part of their everyday learning and adventures. Her children have enjoyed staying active through Running Club and Learn to Swim. They are especially excited about having more time to learn, explore, and experience the outdoors. As a family, the Westons are looking forward to all the fun, discovery, and memories this new homeschooling journey will bring! Welcome Westons; we are excited to get to know your family!

Are you interested in an outdoor conservation career? The Alaska Professional Hunters Association is once again sponsoring their annual essay contest. Alaska youth ages 12 - 16 have the opportunity to share their love and appreciation for the wilderness and wildlife of Alaska. The contest is free to enter and the winner will enjoy a three day conservation-based introduction to the outdoors at the Ultima Thule Lodge and KUIU gear! Deadline to enter is October 31, 2026.

Essay contest details here.

Questions : Contact APHA.

The 2027 yearbook is available for pre-order on the JDHS website. (https://sites.google.com/view/jdhs-yearbook-totem/buy-yearbook); everything yearbook related can be found on that website. Check it out first!

Also on the site are the important links SENIORS (and parents) should note:

• Senior Portraits: if using a professional photo: please upload ONE copy only that wiil replace the standard school photo.
Deadline to up load your senior portrait is December 1, 2026.
• Baby Photos: Please upload ONE copy of the baby photo to be used.
Deadline to up load your baby photo is November 1, 2026.
• Senior Shout Outs: this is for parents and families who want to purchase space in the YB to make an announcement or a shout out to their graduating senior.
Deadline to turn in a shoutout request is December 1, 2026.

Questions: email Karina Reyes ( arina.reyes@juneauschools.org ) at JD.

Please do not email photos or shout outs; Everything must be submitted through the website.

The Juneau School District provides funding for all students to take a College- or Career-Readiness Assessment (CCRA). The approved career-readiness assessment is Workkeys; the approved college-readiness assessments are ACT or the SAT. Students choose which assessment best fits their post-secondary path.

JSD will pay for the administration of one CCRA per 11th grade student. Students may take the assessment during the scheduled school day(s) of administration. Students should use the selection form to choose the assessment they will take.

More information here

Selection form here

Contact your counselor if you have questions.

Reimbursement Requests

Reimbursement requests are due every fiscal quarter. The next reimbursement request is due:

No later than

October 31, 2026

for any cost incurred between July 1 and September 30, 2026

Future requests are due:

• No later than January 31, 2027 for purchases made October - December, 2026

• No later than April 30, 2027 for purchases made January - March, 2027

• No later than June 30, 2027 for purchases made April - June, 2027

Please remember these dates are firm.

NOTE: reimbursement requests will not be processed if progress reports are not submitted.