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MILITARY INFORMATION PCS information on all DoD installations may be found at the SITES index Military Homeschooling Families "Please join in discussion with us as we encourage each other in our Christian faith, share military base information and homeschooling helps." Exclusive.   Relevant State Laws and Regulations Dod Education Activity Policy Memorandum http://www.hslda.org/docs/GetDoc.asp?DAC=MjQ5LFBERiwwMDAw.pdf file stating DoD's homeschooling policy. 1999. (must be HSLDA member to view) Homeschool Law Pertaining to Overseas Military Bases http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/sites/owa/Installation.prc_ViewFrame?p_Site=2515&p_Subject=24 DOD Instruction 1342.5-M-1 provides policy and procedures for the administrative and logistic responsibilities for the Department of Defense School (DODDS) system. In accordance with this instruction, commanders will "encourage all educable, eligible family members who have not completed high school to attend either DODDS or a regular program of formal instruction in the local school system;enroll in a tuition school;or enroll in an independent study program by correspondence." Another alternative is for parents to educate school-age family members in a home school program. Homeschooling in the Military vs. Homeschooling Overseas as a Civilian http://www.hslda.org/docs/000000/00000032.ASP A special report on military homeschooling overseas.   NS Bremerton MWR Bremerton Cinema Plus. FREE movies Wed - Sun. Usually rated PG-13 or above. Not intended for the kids, but if you and your spouse want to catch Jackie Chan movies or the latest Tom Hanks film, it's hard to beat the price. 535-5923, x2. Fleet Services Bldg 1013. Concourse West Fitness & Aquatic Center. State of the art fitness area, indoor pool, water polo, aerobics, aqua aerobics. FREE to active duty families. Swimming lessons for the kids ($20/mo). 476-2231   SUBBASE Bangor MWR Bangor Dance Lessons. Ballet, Tap & Jazz. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Lessons are from age 3 to adult. The nice is that these are level-segregated classes rather than age-segregated so your children can all be in the same session. Phone 535-5915 for fees and information. Saturday Family Matinee. Every Saturday at 1300, Cinema Plus hosts a $1 Rated G movie for the whole family. 535-5923.   Misc Pacific Beach Resort The Navy's own beachfront resort on the extreme West Coast of Washington. Make your reservations 90 in advance as possible since dates fill quickly. Prices range from ~$5 to $50/night, depending upon facilities.

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