Welcome Back to School Letter

Assalamu Alaikum Dear BHA Families,

We hope you and your family are enjoying a wonderful summer and are looking forward to the new school year, insha'Allah.

As we prepare to welcome our students back on Monday, August 10, we wanted to share our first School Update with important reminders, upcoming events, and key information to help your family prepare for the start of the 2026–2027 school year.

May Allah (SWT) bless our school community with His guidance and mercy as we begin this new school year. May He grant our students success in their studies, wisdom in their choices, and strength in their character.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan.

Join us for our Upper Campus Open House on Thursday, August 6! This is a wonderful opportunity for students and parents to meet their teachers, tour the campus, and become familiar with the school before the first day of classes.

High school girls will also have the opportunity to purchase their uniform tops during the Open House. Uniform tops may also be purchased Monday through Friday during regular school office hours.

Upper Campus families may pick up their Vehicle Access Passes during the Open House. Vehicle Access Passes may also be picked up on Friday and Saturday. Please refer to the Vehicle Access Pass section below for pickup times and additional information.

Please note: The Open House is a meet-and-greet event only. All important school and classroom information will be shared during our Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, August 19, from 5:30–7:00 PM, when parents will meet with their child's teachers and learn about the curriculum, classroom expectations, communication procedures, and other important information for the school year.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at uppercampus@issdweb.org

Join us on Sunday, August 9, from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM for our Lower Campus (TK–3rd Grade) Open House! This fun-filled event is a wonderful opportunity for our youngest students and their families to meet their teachers, explore their new classrooms, and become familiar with the campus before the first day of school.

Students will also enjoy scavenger hunt activities, games, and prizes as they explore the campus with their families.

While you're here, be sure to visit our new Wellness Center! We are excited to introduce this new space, designed to support our students' social, emotional, and mental well-being throughout the school year. Our Wellness Center will be used for individual student support, small-group sessions, counseling meetings, and parent conferences.

We invite all parents to join us for our Back-to-School Nights! This is an important opportunity to meet your child's teachers, visit classrooms, and learn about the upcoming school year.

• Upper Campus: Wednesday, August 19, from 5:30–7:30 PM
• Lower Campus: Thursday, August 20, from 5:00–7:00 PM

During Back-to-School Night, teachers will share important information about the curriculum, classroom expectations, communication procedures, grading policies, and other details to help ensure a successful school year. Parents will also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with their child's teachers.

We look forward to partnering with our families for a successful and rewarding school year, insha'Allah!

As part of our updated dismissal procedures, all vehicles entering the Upper Campus for student pick-up must display a BHA Vehicle Access Pass on the windshield. Beginning Tuesday, August 11, vehicles without a valid Vehicle Access Pass will not be permitted to enter the Upper Campus during student pick-up.

Each family will receive up to two (2) complimentary Vehicle Access Passes. Additional or replacement passes may be requested for a fee of $15 per pass.

Vehicle Access Passes may be picked up from the Upper Campus Office during the following times:

• Thursday, August 6: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Friday, August 7: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Saturday, August 8: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (insha'Allah)

Please bring the license plate number(s) for all vehicles that will be used for student pick-up, as this information is required to issue your Vehicle Access Pass(es).

The safety of our students remains our highest priority. To help ensure a safe, organized, and efficient arrival and dismissal each day, we have updated the Upper & Lower Campus Arrival & Dismissal Procedures for the 2026–2027 school year.

We kindly ask all families to review these procedures carefully before the first day of school. They include important information regarding morning drop-off, afternoon pick-up, Vehicle Access Passes (UC), School Badges (LC), campus access, and other safety procedures.

👉 Click the button below to view the Upper Campus Arrival & Dismissal Procedure

The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Fasting and the Qur’an will intercede for a person on the Day of Resurrection. Fasting will say, ‘O Lord, I deprived this individual of food and desires during the day, so let me intercede for them.’ The Qur’an will say, ‘O Lord, I deprived this individual of sleep at night, so let me intercede for them.’ Then they will both intercede for that individual.” (Musnad Ahmad)

Alhamdulillah, we are pleased to open registration for our Virtual Qur'an Hifdh Program, beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, insha'Allah. The program is primarily intended for students in 3rd grade and above.

Program Schedule & Tuition
• Monday, Wednesday & Friday
• Tuesday & Thursday

Please Note:
• Class times may be adjusted slightly due to daylight saving time changes or enrollment needs.
• All classes will be held virtually via Zoom. The Zoom link will be shared with registered families before the first class.
• Enrollment is limited and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you would like to register, please complete the registration form using the link below:
forms.gle/1JEd5JrB9XbQxYhM8

We look forward to another year of helping our students strengthen their relationship with the Book of Allah. May Allah (SWT) make the Qur'an the light of our hearts and a source of guidance for our children. Ameen.

This is a friendly reminder to register your child(ren) for Bright Horizon Academy's Annual Qur'an and Islamic Studies Contests!

We encourage all of our students to participate in one or both contests as an opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of Islam and the Qur'an while striving for the pleasure and reward of Allah (SWT).

Contest Dates

• Islamic Studies Finals: Sunday, August 16
• Qur'an Contest Finals: Sunday, August 23
• Location: To be announced soon, insha'Allah.

Registration is required to participate in either contest.

Registration Deadline: August 14

Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/gY1VCaKuXckpdLux7

A detailed schedule with each student's contest time will be shared closer to the event, insha'Allah.

If you have any questions, please contact the contest coordinator at Hanan.Deeb@ISSDweb.org.

May Allah (SWT) bless our students' efforts, increase them in knowledge, and grant them success. We look forward to seeing many of our students participate, insha'Allah.

Registration for SDCCD Dual Enrollment courses is now open for the Fall 2026 semester.

For students interested in taking Dual Enrollment courses through the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD), the Fall 2026 semester begins on Monday, August 24, 2026.

Dual enrollment allows eligible high school students to take college courses while still in high school and earn both high school and college credit at the same time. It is an excellent opportunity to get a head start on college while exploring academic interests.

To participate, students must complete the required SDCCD Supplemental Application linked below. Once the supplemental application has been approved, students will automatically be registered for their selected dual enrollment course(s).

If you have any questions about dual enrollment or would like assistance selecting a course, please contact the Upper Campus office. We are happy to assist you through the process, insha'Allah.

We believe that a consistent dress code fosters a sense of unity, pride, and readiness for learning. Our uniform policy for middle and high school has been designed with these values in mind.

In order to create a productive and focused learning environment, we have established guidelines to ensure that the use of cell phones is balanced with our educational goals. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this policy to support a positive school experience for all students.

We believe that regular attendance and punctuality are essential for a successful and enriching educational experience. Our Attendance and Tardiness Policy has been designed to emphasize the importance of consistent attendance and to ensure that students are present and engaged in their learning journey. Please take a moment to acquaint yourself with the guidelines outlined in this policy to help foster a positive and productive school environment.

All students are required to come prepared starting the first day of school. Parents are requested to purchase the necessary items and set the students for success with the correct school supplies.