Just for Parents

Dear Parent/Guardian,
Your son/daughter is going to participate in a busy, informative, exciting week-long All-Alaska Academy session. Your child will be well cared for while here. If you have any questions about his/her safety, well-being or whereabouts, please feel free to call us at 586-6806. Your child will be participating and networking with other Alaskan students as they complete activities that are aligned with Alaska Content Standards.

Teacher and student participants stay at the Juneau International Hostel, 614 Harris St., and a SERRC chaperone will stay there as well. The phone number there is 586-9559. Students and teachers like the comfortable, “homey” atmosphere of this large home. Since it is a hostel, everyone participates in completing chores. You can find out more about it at their web site: www.juneauhostel.net.

You will need to fill out an Application and Permission packet for your child, and if you have friends or relatives in Juneau, a special permission slip will allow them to visit them or drive somewhere with them. In addition, these are the student expectations.

Student expectations
You are representing your family, school and district while attending this session. Here are our expectations of you:

• I will respect proper decorum and dress while participating in the classes and activities.
• I will be prepared and willing to participate in all activities.
• I will cooperate with teachers, participants and staff in all academic, social and living situations.
• I will not possess tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs.
• I will not rent, borrow or ride in a private vehicle during the session without prior permission from my parent/guardian.
• I will abide by the session schedule.

Tuition pays for all meals from Sunday evening through Friday lunch, but students often bring spending money for special snacks or optional evening activities. Students should dress in neat, clean school clothes, and they often bring a dressier outfit for special occasions. We walk a lot, so comfortable shoes are helpful, along with coat and gloves. Feel free to check out the student pages at this web site for further information about what students should bring and what they will be doing.

Encourage your child to complete the advance assignments, since that further prepares them for participation. Your child will have a wonderful educational experience during this week in Juneau, and we look forward to working with her/him. If you have any questions, please email or call us.

Sincerely,

Linda Kadrlik
All-Alaska Academy Director