To enroll in the 2023-24 school year, follow the steps below for returning, new, or transferring students:

Step #1  New/Transferring students: Enroll online through the FNSBSD Registration Portal. 

• Transferring from another school in the FNSB School District? Parents/Guardians also need to submit a registration to the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District to switch to the BEST Homeschool. Once this step is completed, we can release allotment funds* and enroll students in classes.
  
  

*Attention: Students must be enrolled on or before Oct 1st to receive an education allotment for the 2023-2024 school year. 

Step #2  Schedule a meeting with an Education Specialist using the Calendar app linked to their name below. Just select one Education Specialist for your whole family. Choose an Education specialist below who is accepting new families and waiting just for you!

• Glenda Richard (907)452-2000 ex. 11216
  
• Elizabeth Hilker (907)452-2000 ex. 11230
• Ashley Patterson (907)452-2000 ex. 11211
• Kara Candelaria (907)452-2000 ex. 11429
  
• Steve Brown (907)452-2000 ex. 11204
• Barbara Sivin (907)452-2000 ex. 11405

Step #3.  Review curriculum options to develop an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for your student(s). 

• Please review the curriculum options before your scheduled meeting with the Education Specialist.
  
  
• Your Education Specialist will have you create an account in BrightWays for your ILP and progress reports.

Step #4.  Finalize your student's Individual Learning Plan (ILP) with your Education Specialist. 

• Your Education Specialist will assist you in finalizing your curriculum selection and in creating the ILP for your student(s) during your meeting.
  
  
• They will also discuss how to get reimbursed for your curriculum materials using your allotment funds.