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• Class prices are listed per semester (Fall or Spring).

• Teachers will direct bill ASD charter and correspondence schools and many others as well. Families are responsible for allocating funds in their Charter Schools’ system.  IDEA families must turn in the Vendor Direct Payment Form by the end of the first week of classes.  

• For families who choose not to use direct billing to a charter/correspondence school, they can pay by Cash or Check.  A receipt will be issued for reimbursement purposes. If choosing to pay the vendor directly through one of these methods, full semester class tuition will be due by August 22, 2025 for Skyline families and September 12, 2025 for UMCC families.  Spring Semester payment deadline is January 9, 2025.

• If a family has used up all their allotment funds or allotments are restricted for any reason, families are still responsible for paying the teacher out of pocket.  

• If homeschooling allotments are not available to families for any reason for the 2025-2026 school year, vendors will require full payment for the class by August 22, 2025 for Skyline families and September 12, 2025 for UMCC families and January 9, 2026 for Spring Semester.  Cash and checks will be accepted.  A receipt will be issued 

***Class payment policies are subject to change depending on the AK Homeschooling court ruling decisions.

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No, Eagle River Homeschool does NOT operate as a traditional co-op.  Usually, co-ops require parents to participate in a significant way by teaching classes or volunteering.  Eagle River Homeschool does not require parents to volunteer their time.  ERH is a collective of teachers who offer high-quality classes at the same time and place.  Families enrolled in the classes can choose to participate in extra activities held outside of classes such as Friday Activity Days, TEEN Nights, and holiday parties.  The goal is to build ERH into a community of families who learn AND play together!  

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Classes for all age groups (K-12th) are on Monday and Wednesday.  Classes are purposely arranged in a block schedule so students can take core and elective classes back to back.  Taking multiple classes in a row gives students time to build relationships with peers and teachers and offers the feeling of being part of a group.  Students often comment that taking classes at Eagle River Homeschool feels like going to school because they can learn with friends, without having to go every day. It’s the best of both worlds!  Classes run twice a week to allow students to complete assignments outside of class on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. It also allows families to participate in other activities that might run on a Tuesday/Thursday schedule.  For families that have students in both elementary and high school classes, this schedule allows families to concentrate on schoolwork at home the rest of the week without having to run students to different locations on different days. 

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Many factors go into the price of a class.  Please remember that these classes are the teachers' job.  Teachers are also responsible for paying rent for the room, insurance, license fees, taxes, and all class supplies and materials. Eagle River Homeschool class prices are comparable to other classes in Anchorage and Mat-Su Valley.  If high-quality classes and being part of a great community of learners is important to you, please plan your homeschool budget to be able to fit in the classes you are interested in.  

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Once your membership is approved, registration is done on the Eagle River Homeschool Website.  Log in to the website with your secure password.  Find the class you want to register for on the gray class matrix and click on the student you want to be in the class. Teachers will then send a confirmation email and a registration packet with additional class information.  You can view all the classes you have registered for by logging into your account and clicking on CLASSROOM DASHBOARD on the top right of the page.  

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Parents can only add their students to a class list, not remove them from the list. If you would like to remove your student from a class before the class has started, please send an email to the website administrator and they would be happy to help.  Include your student's name and the class you wish to have them removed from.  Email - [email protected]

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Yes. To become a member of Eagle River Homeschool, there is a $50 non-refundable fee paid each semester (per family). This fee helps cover administration costs, website fees, insurance, and rental fees.  The $50 fee can be paid on the website with a credit card, or a Cash or Check payment can be arranged.  Once your membership fee is received, your membership will be approved and you can register for classes. Each class has a tuition fee that is paid directly to the teacher.

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YES!  Eagle River Homeschool strives to nourish friendships outside of class times.  We intentionally set aside time to meet with other families for activities that give kids and parents the chance to build relationships.  Homeschooling is so much better with friends!  Each Friday afternoon we meet at varying locations for an activity. Friday Activity Days include park meet-ups, hiking, sledding, ice skating, field trips, and more.  TEEN NIGHTS are special nights held once a quarter designed to give teens a fun space to hang out and have fun.  ERH also hosts holiday parties several times throughout the year.

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• Eagle River Homeschool is a drop-off program.  Parents are expected to drop off and pick up students ON TIME for all classes.  Parents are permitted to walk students into the building for classes and come in to pick them up if needed.

• Parents and siblings are not permitted to wait in the building (UMCC or Skyline) unless they have been approved by the Board of Directors and have passed a background check.

• UMCC parents do sign up to be Door Monitor and can wait in the building if they are Door Monitors and have been background checked.

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UMCC Students = NO

• Elementary students must be supervised in the building at all times. Teachers supervise students during the short transition between classes. If an elementary student is not enrolled in a class, they should not be in the building.

Skyline Students = YES

• 7th-12th grade students at Skyline are welcome to sit in the designated Study Hall area and work on homework quietly if they are waiting for another class or waiting to be picked up. 7th-12th grade students will not be directly supervised in the Study Hall area and must remain quiet and respectful.

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Eagle River Homeschool follows the Anchorage School District's inclement weather policy. If ASD cancels school for weather, then ERH will also cancel classes. There are two snow days built into the calendar at the end of each semester that will be added to the semester if snow days are used.  If more than one Monday and one Wednesday are used as Snow Days, classes will move to remote learning.  Skyline teachers will hold classes on ZOOM and UMCC teachers will email work for the day.

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Yes! Classes are open to all homeschool students – with any charter or correspondence school or independent homeschoolers.

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Yes. Elementary students are welcome to bring lunch and/or snacks and eat during appropriate times in class. Each teacher will let students know when it’s a good time for a snack if they need one.

7th-12th grade students may eat lunch during the LUNCH period inside or outside. Students may also eat quickly during the transition between classes.

Food with nuts is not permitted.  

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Yes. All classes are secular in content and not affiliated with the church in any way.

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On the first day, parents are welcome to stay and help students figure out where to go and what to do. There are class signs on each classroom door. It’s very helpful to make your child a schedule. If your student is taking multiple classes, please write down the order of classes they are taking and tape it inside their notebook or make a slip for their pocket or backpack. You can also print the schedule and circle the classes they are taking. This makes it easy for them to remember where they should go next and easy for teachers to direct them to the next class. Students are expected to go right to their next class.

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• Join our Facebook Page - Eagle River (Alaska) Homeschool Classes.
• Join the REMIND Class to get texts sent to you with important reminders. To get the Class Code please email [email protected]
• Read the weekly email that will be sent to your inbox each week during the school year!
• Check the website for all current schedules, sign-ups, and upcoming events.

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Parents can email any teacher directly with questions about classes. Each vendor's email is listed at the bottom of the class description or on the Meet the Teachers page.

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• If you wish to drop a class for any reason, please contact the teacher directly. 

• Classes must be dropped by the Class Drop Deadline.  The drop deadline for Fall is August 22, 2025, for Skyline Classes and September 12, 2025 for UMCC Classes.  The final drop deadline for Spring Semester is January 9, 2026. 

•  If you drop before the deadline, you will be charged a prorated fee for the one or two classes your student attended.

• Families who drop after the drop deadline will be responsible for the entire semester’s tuition. 

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No. 

• Skyline teachers will issue grades for each class and keep a grade book on Google Classroom.

• Elementary parents can use work and pictures from class as work samples.  Elementary teachers do not keep grade books for classes. (with the expectation of 6th Grade Science and English).

• It is the parent’s responsibility to gather work samples and report grades to their homeschool charter. Teachers will not give report cards or share work samples specifically for grades.

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Yes.  Tours are available by appointment for each class location. Please email - [email protected] to set up your tour!

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YES!  Eagle River Homeschool is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support a vibrant and growing homeschool community in the Eagle River Valley by connecting families to high-quality, affordable activities and vendor taught Kindergarten through 12th grade classes.

Eagle River Homeschool is run by a volunteer Board of Directors. Eagle River Homeschool is entirely run by volunteers who devote their time, energy, and passion to make it great!

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There are many wonderful volunteer opportunites for you to participate in throughout the year.  Volunteering is a great way to meet other families and make a difference in the program!

We need volunteers for:

• Door Monitors each week at UMCC
• Holiday Parties and special events - Field Day, Valentine's Party, STEM Day, Pumpkin Carving....
• Planning Committee for activities, TEEN NIGHTS, & field trips
• If you have special talents that you would like to share with ERH or have time you would like to invest in the program - please email - [email protected]. 

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Yes. The classes are grouped with suggested grades. If you feel like your student would do better in another grade-level class,  please email the teacher for approval and then they can add you to the class.  The website will only allow you to register students for classes that fall within their grade range.

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UMCC Classes (K-6th grade) are designed to be supplemental to the curriculum worked on at home.  These classes are amazing enrichment and social opportunities for students.  Some classes may include homework.

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YES!  The 7th-12th grade classes at Skyline are designed to cover all the class subject matter without any additional supplementing at home.  Each teacher operates a Google Classroom where they post assignments and lesson materials.  Students can turn in assignments through Google Classroom as well and track their grades through the gradebook.  Teachers plan all lessons, give tests and quizzes, and assign final grades.