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| Fort Jackson Partnerships in Education [PIE] is sponsoring a contest for middle and high school students. Create a movie about your school. The purpose of the movie is to introduce new students from military families to your school. Click for rules and details. |
Where will my child attend public school?
1. On Post: Dependent children in grades pre-k through six living on post will
attend one of two Department of Defense schools; C.C. Pinckney Elementary
grades 2-6, or Pierce Terrace Elementary
Pre-k- gr.1.
Children in grades
7 & 8 are zoned to attend Dent Middle School and
grades 9-12 are
zoned for
Richland
Northeast High School. Both schools are located
off the installation
and bus
transport is provided. Both Dent MS and RNEHS are Richland
District
Two
Schools. The schools located on post: C.C. Pinckney, and
Piece
Terrace are part of the Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary
Schools [DDESS] which comes under the umbrella of the Department of
Defense
Education Activity [DODEA}. Only dependent children living on post are
eligible to
attend Department of Defense schools.
A. C.C. Pinckney Elementary grades 2-6
www.am.dodea.edu/jackson/fjcp/index.htm
B. Pierce Terrace Elementary – Prek-gr.1
www.am.dodea.edu/jackson/fjpt/index.htm
C. Dent Middle School
www2.richland2.org/dm/
D. Richland Northeast High School
www2.richland2.org/rnh/
E. Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools
www.am.dodea.edu
F. Department of Defense Education Activity
http://www.dodea.edu/home/index.cfm
A. Most of our military children attend Richland District Two Schools
(803) 787-1910
www.richland2.org
B. Also close to post are Richland District One Schools
(803)231-7000
www.richlandone.org
Both these districts have a map link on the school liaison page to check zones for
your prospective homes. You can also call the district offices.
Richland District TWO map
http://24.199.248.253/web site/r2address2/main.htm
Richland District ONE map
http://www.roveracademy.com/SchoolLocator/
As Columbia grows and expands, the following districts are seeing enrollment
of military children. Some of their schools are within 30 minutes drive from post.
Check with each district to determine where your prospective home is zoned.
C. Kershaw County
(803) 432-8416
www.kershaw.k12.sc.us
D. Lexington/ Richland 5
(803) 732-8012 ext. 118
www.lex5.k12.sc.us
E. Lexington Two
(803) 796-4708
www.lex2.k12.sc.us/
(803) 359-4178
www.lexington1.net
Richland District Two School Choice Program
Richland Two offers a variety of excellent educational options for its students. Being
well informed will assist you in making a good decision for your child. All students have the
option of attending the school to which they are zoned, or they may apply for Choice in
order to attend another school.
At designated times of the year students may apply to attend a different school than the
one in their attendance area either through the district’s various magnet programs and
or the district’s Expanded School Choice Program. Transportation is not provided for
students who participate in the District’s magnet or choice programs. Visit the district
web site at www.richland2.org or call the District Office.
School Choice Dates
"School Choice, Magnet Programs, and Charter Schools"
Richland District TWO School Choice Program
Richland Two offers a variety of excellent educational options for its students. Being
well informed will assist you in making a good decision for your child. All students have the
option of attending the school to which they are zoned, or they may apply for Choice in
order to attend another school.
At designated times of the year students may apply to attend a different school than the
one in their attendance area either through the district’s various magnet programs and
or the district’s Expanded School Choice Program. Transportation is not provided for
students who participate in the District’s magnet or choice programs. Visit the district
web site at www.richland2.org or call the District Office.
Richland District TWO Magnet Programs
Richland District Two schools offer a number of magnet programs that may better meet
the needs of your child. Applications are made during the present year for the following
school year. Dates for application will be publicized on this web site, in the Leader, and
on the district web site Parents are responsible for transportation to out of zone schools.
Richland District ONE Charter Schools
Midlands Math and Business Academy grades K-8
http://www.freewebs.com/mmba22/index.htm
Carolina School for Inquiry grades K-5
http://www.carolinaschoolforinquiry.org/
Richland One Middle College-a tech school for grades 11-12
(Open to students in all school districts)
http://romc.rcsd1.org/home.aspx
For more information contact the School Liaison Officer at 751-6150.
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Richland District ONE |
Richland District TWO |
School Choice applications are submitted to the district registrar beginning April 15 for the upcoming year. Applications are based on child care or other extenuating circumstances. Applications are also accepted for severe hardship cause anytime during the school year. Applications available for download at the district website. Link to student registrar. Parents must provide transportation. |
Expanded Choice applications can be submitted online until 5 pm Feb 8th. Students are selected through a random lottery. Soldiers arriving to FJ after the cut off date may apply up until the first day of school on a space available basis. Videos of schools available on school website. Parents must provide transportation. Application and video link |
Magnets- apply at each individual magnet school. Information available on the district and school websites. Due dates vary.
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Magnets - applications are online just like Expanded Choice program with some programs requiring auditions, interviews or other documentation as well. 21 different magnet programs elementary through high school are available. Go to website to view videos of magnets. |
Richland One Middle College- Students in grades 11-12 can earn FREE college credits while in high school! ROMC gives students hands on experiences, internships, and connects the real world to school. Application due to school February 1st Website link romc.rcsd1.org |
See chart with dates and locations of school choice briefings. (Found on the Community Highlights page.) |
Carolina School of Inquiry –elementary age students. Applications due Feb.15th www.carolinaschoolforinquiry.com |
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New Montessori Program in three schools: Caughman Rd. El., Gadsden El., Brockman El., Logan El. Applications due Feb. 15th Informative meetings at the schools this month! Go to www.richlandone.org for details |
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Charter School- Midlands Math & Business Academy-Grades 4-8 Rolling applications- contact school at 799-5101 |
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South Carolina School Enrollment Requirement
Under South Carolina state law, children must be six years old on or before September 1
to enter first grade. An exception is made for children who have completed first grade in
another state that has a different age requirement. To enter kindergarten, children must
be five years old on or before September 1. Only children who have completed kindergarten
in another state that has a different age requirement are exempt.
Parents who do not enroll their children in a public or private kindergarten are required by
law to sign a waiver to that effect. Children who will be five years old on or before
September 1 must enroll in a public or private kindergarten program unless the parent
or legal guardian
signs a waiver or chooses to home school their child under the guidelines
of South Carolina
law. Waiver forms are available at your local school. By state law, students
must be in school from age
five to 16.
Bring the following for registering your child: (* required) (-- suggested)
*Birth certificate
*Shot Records
*Three proofs of residency (rental agreement, utilities bills etc., housing letter if on post)
* On post schools also require PCS orders, social security cards, & custody
documentation from non biological parents.
--Many of the high schools and some of the middle schools are requesting a letter of
discipline as well. A statement of discipline problems or lack thereof may be requested
from the old school.
--some local schools may request a social security number for the children.
--a photocopy of records is not required, but very helpful especially in high school
--contact information for your old school (phone, fax, email, POC)
Immunization requirements: All students are required to be immunized. Students must
obtain a certificate of immunization prior to enrolling in school. This certificate must be
signed by an individual licensed to practice medicine, surgery, or osteopathy, or his/her
authorized representative. The S.C. Certificate of Immunization form must be used. Most
local school nurses will transfer shot records onto a SC form. Moncrief Army Hospital
Immunization Clinic can also transfer records to the SC form for you. (Please allow 24 hrs.
for completion.)
Link to SC immunization requirements: http://www.scdhec.net/health/disease/immunization/immunizations.htm For specific
questions regarding medical exceptions, etc., call DHEC region 3 at (803) 286-9948.
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What will my child study?
As a parent of a military child, it is important to know what your child will be learning and the order in which it is taught. Too often our military children can be at a disadvantage when they miss concepts due to a move to a new school with a different curriculum. These links will assist you in keeping informed about the curriculum requirements at the various school districts in and around Fort Jackson. Standards support site links also provide vocabulary and activities to assist a child transferring in who may have come from a school with a different curriculum. High School students should compare graduation requirements to their transcripts. South Carolina requires students to pass a high school
exit exam called the HSAP. ( High School Assessment Program)
DoDEA Curriculum- ( on post schools)
http://www.dodea.edu/curriculum/
SC Academic Standards
http://www.sceoc.com/guides-to-scc-standards.htm
SC Dept. Education Curriculum Standards
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/cso/
SC Standards Support Site Social Studies
http://www.sctlc.com/ss/soc/
SC HS Graduation Requirements
http://ed.sc.gov/features/backtoschool/gradreq.html
HSAP Practice Test Program:
http://sc.exittestprep.com/
Evaluation of Students
All schools in the Fort Jackson area provide testing and evaluation services to track
students’ performance and to assist teachers in identifying student strengths and
weaknesses. PACT and MAP testing takes place in the SC schools in addition to the
End of Course testing and Exit Exam testing. Students in the Department of Defense
Schools use the Terra Nova Test. Secondary education bound students might take the
SAT, ACT, and PSAT which are college entrance exams.
PACT
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/assessment/pact/index.html
MAP Testing
http://nwea.org/assessments/
SAT
http://www.collegeboard.com/splash
Department of Defense Schools' Assessment
http://www.dodea.edu/instruction/support/accountability/
assessment.htm#terranova
PSAT/National Merit Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html
Evaluations of South Carolina Schools
The term "best" is very relative when considering schools. What may work for one child may not work for another. Considering your child's needs and family expectations, use the following tools to help you choose the school that best fits your child's needs. Most schools are willing to allow you to visit and take a tour of the school. Check school websites for information. The Richland District Two website has videos from each of its schools online. (www.richland2.org click on expanded/choice magnets)
1. For test scores for the on post schools (DDESS) Click on the link.
http://dodea.edu/datacenter/testdata.cfm
2 To compare SC standardized test scores for grades K-8 click on link and go to district and school
(PACT is the standardized test 3-8 graders take in SC. It is one of the most difficult norm referenced test in the country. States are ranked by their norm referenced test, but they don't all take the same test.)
http://ed.sc.gov/topics/assessment/scores/pact/2007/default.cfm
3. To compare SC SAT scores (High Schools) click on link and go to district and school
http://ed.sc.gov/topics/assessment/scores/sat/SAT2007-SouthCarolinaReport.html
4. To compare SC ACT scores (High Schools) click on link and go to district and school
http://ed.sc.gov/topics/assessment/scores/act/2007/2007ACTAssessmentResults.html
5. To compare SC district report cards, click on link & scroll down to district
http://ed.sc.gov/topics/researchandstats/schoolreportcard/2007/District/
6. To compare SC school report cards, click on link, click on elementary, middle or high & scroll down to specific school
http://ed.sc.gov/topics/researchandstats/schoolreportcard/2007/
7. You can also use the following sites to get information on numerous schools.
Great Schools http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/go/SC
School Matters http://www.schoolmatters.com/
South Carolina Law
Compulsory Attendance Ages: “five years of age before September first until . . . seventeenth birthday or” graduation from high school. Any parents whose child is “not
six years of age on or before the first day of September of a particular school year may
elect for their child” not to attend kindergarten, and then must sign a written document
with the school district. S.C. Code § 59-65-10.
Required Days of Instruction: 180 days. S.C. Code § 59-65-40(A)/ § 59-65-45/ § 59-65-47
Required Subjects: Reading, writing, math, science, and social studies;
(grades 7-12)
composition and literature. S.C. Code § 59-65-40(A)/ § 59-65-45/ § 59-65-47
Home School Statute: There are three options to legally home school:
Option 1. S.C. Code § 59-65-40. Parents “may teach their children at home if the
instruction is approved by the district board of trustees.” The boards “shall approve”
(they have no discretion) if:
- the parent has either: (a) at least a high school diploma or GED (The basic skills
exam was struck down by the South Carolina Supreme Court. See below.);
(b) or earned a baccalaureate degree; - the instructional day is at least four and one-half hours, and the year at least
180 days; - the curriculum includes the required subjects listed above;
- the parent presents a system of maintaining records as evidence of regular
instruction including: a) a plan book or other record of subjects taught and
activities, b) a portfolio of the child’s work, and a record of academic evaluation,
with a semiannual progress report to be submitted to the school district; - the student has access to library facilities;
- the student participates in the annual statewide testing program and the
Basic Skills Assessment Program; - and the parents release the district from liability regarding their child’s education.
Parents may appeal school district decisions to the State Board of Education within ten days. They may appeal State Board decisions to the Family Court within 30 days.
| Option 2. Or parents may teach their children at home by becoming members of the South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools (SCAIHS) under S.C. Code § 59-65-45 (effective April 8, 1992). “In lieu of the requirements of § 59-65-40, parents or guardians may teach their children at home if the instruction is conducted under the auspices of the South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools. Bona fide membership and continuing compliance with the academic standards of South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools exempts the home school from the further requirements of § 59-65-40.” Under this option parents or guardians must meet the following requirements: 1) hold at least a high school diploma or GED; 2) the instructional year is at least 180 days; and 3) the curriculum includes the required subjects listed above. |
Option 3. Or parents may teach their children at home by becoming members of an
association from home schools which has no fewer than fifty members under S.C.
Code § 59-65-47 (effective June 20, 1996). “In lieu of the requirements of Section
59-65-40 or Section 59-65-45, parents or guardians may teach their children at home
if the instruction is conducted under the auspices of an association for home schools
which has no fewer than fifty members and meets the requirements of this section.
Bona fide membership and continuing compliance with the academic standards of the
associations exempts the home school from the further requirements of Section
59-65-40 or Section 59-65-45.” Under this option parents or guardians must meet the
following requirements:
1. hold at least a high school diploma or GED; an instructional year of at least 180 days; and
2. the curriculum includes the required subjects listed above; and
3. educational records maintained by the parent include:
a. a plan book or other record of subjects taught and activities;
b. a portfolio of the child’s work; and
c. a semiannual progress report.
South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools
Links for more
information on SC homeschooling regulations:
South Carolina—A Legal Analysis
http://www.hslda.org/laws/analysis/South_Carolina.pdf
Home School Legal Defense
http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp?State=SC
If You Home School on Fort Jackson:
Fort Jackson Homeschoolers- Contact person-Bethany Storlazzi tel.
(803) 419-0760 Email address:johnlazzi@yahoo.comm
Group email address: ftjacksonhomeschoolers@yahoo.com
Group page address is: p://groups.yahoo.com/group/FortJacksonHomeSchoolers/
Home Schooling Organizations
South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools
http://www.scaihs.org/
Homeward Education Association
http://www.homewarded.com
Christian Homeschooler's Association of
South Eastern South Carolina
http://www.chasesc.com/
Carolina Homeschooler
http://www.carolinahomeschooler.com/
| East Columbia Home Educators 6015 Cedar Ridge Rd. Columbia, SC 29206 803-738-1464 Forest Acres Christian Educators (FACE) 1806 Edgemore Rd. Columbia, SC 29223 803-782-9190 Home Educators of Richland/Lexington District 5 (HERALD 5) |
Ben Lippen Schools
http://www.benlippen.com/
Hammond School
http://www.hammondschool.org/
Heathwood Hall
http://www.heathwood.org/
Cardinal Newman School
http://www.cnhs.org/
Timmerman School
http://www.timmermanschool.com/
Camden Military Academy
http://www.camdenmilitary.com/
Grace Christian School
http://www.gracelions.com/
Glenforest School
http://www.glenforest.org/
Covenent Christian School
http://www.covenantcs.org/
St. John Neuman
http://www.sjncatholic.com/
Saint Joseph's Catholic
http://www.stjosdevine.com/
Saint Peter's Catholic
http://www.stpeters-catholic-school.org/
St. Martin de Porres
http://www.saintmartindeporres.org/
Library Spot
http://www.libraryspot.com/
Fact Monster
http://www.factmonster.com/
KidsClick –web search for kids by librarians
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/KidsClick!/
Discovery Channel School
http://school.discovery.com/students/
SchoolworkUgh!
http://www.schoolwork.org/
Dictionary.com
http://dictionary.reference.com/
Ask Jeeves for Kids
http://www.askforkids.com/
High School Exit Exam Practice Info
http://sc.exittestprep.com/
Ben's Guide to US Government for K-12 Kids:
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/index.html
Governor's Writing Award
http://www.state.sc.us/ltgov/WritingAwards/WritingAwards.htm
Math Counts
http://www.mathcounts.org/
Figure This! Math Challenge
http://figurethis.org/index.html
Online practice in all subject areas
http://www.classzone.com/
Online math practice - fun activities for all grades
http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivitySearch.aspx?grade=1&srchstr=map&SE=1
Prentice Hall texts- Free parent support and resources
http://phcatalog.pearson.com/co_home.cfm?site_id=101
This Week in History
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/historyofus/
Fun for Kids by Jen
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1850/
Challenging Brain Boosters from Discovery School
http://school.discovery.com/brainboosters/
Cyber Kids Brain teasers
http://www.cyberkids.com/fg/bt/
Neuroscience for Kids
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/introb.html
The Thinking Business
http://www.thethinkingbusiness.co.uk/brainfunstuff.htm
Some free tutoring is available in individual schools, however that is not universal. Ask your school principal what programs are available at your school. Some of the High Schools keep a list of high school students that tutor. Fees are arranged privately, but can be less expensive than commercial tutors. Go to district websites to get High School Contact Information. (Links under "schools to attend")
The Middle School Teen Program on Fort Jackson occasionally has high school students interested in tutoring for a fee. For middle school students, the middle school house on Parker Lane has adults available to help with homework. This is a free program! Contact director Marilyn Carver for more information. 751-3977
Fee based tutors:
Richland District Two Schools has a catalog of certified teachers as tutors whose fees range from $25- $35 per hour. Your child need not be living in this district to take advantage of the fee based tutoring. Contact the following subject matter directors to request a tutor:
Language Arts................Dave Foster: 738-3254
Math..................................Mary Lostetter: 738-3268
Social Studies................Mary Page Boyce: 738-3276
Science............................Ed Emmer: 738-3270
In addition, there are numerous local commercial agencies that tutor.
* A+ Learning Center, 2711 Alpine Rd.
(not far from post) 865-5121
*Hard Scrabble Learning Academy 873-9065
*Sylvan 741-0999
Clemson University, University of South Carolina, and Benedict College offer summer tutoring and educational programs for children.
Also, check out the homework help link on this site for great practice activities for all levels in numerous subjects!
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Child & Youth Services offers before and after school care at the Youth Center. Qualifying families with need for longer hours can enroll in the CD home which has 0400 drop off and 2100 pickup. Transportation is provided to and from several nearby schools both on and off post from both programs. The following are schools CYS will transport to and from:
BOTH on post schools
C.C. Pinckney Elementary Annex Pierce Terrace Elementary
Richland District ONE
Caughman Road Elementary Meadowfield Elementary
Richland District TWO
Forest Lake Elementary Codor Elementary
Sandlapper Elementary Windsor Elementary
Polo Road Elementary Rice Creek Elementary
Pontiac Elementary North Springs Elementary
For Middle School students needing a place to go after school, the middle school
house on Parker lane is a great option. It is free! Dent Middle School students can
take the school bus. E.L. Wright students can sign up for after school pick up and transport to the middle school center for $40 a month. Transportation TO middle schools require enrollment in the before school care program. Other middle schools may be added. Contact Marilyn Carver for more information.751-3977
High school students can hang out after school at the teen center located in the Youth Center Building.
For more details regarding CYS programs visit the Central Registration office of CYS in the Joe E. Mann building at 3392 Magruder Ave Fort Jackson, SC 29207 or call CYS at (803) 751-4865 / 751-4824. Web link http://fortjacksonmwr.com/cys
***The Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands offers before and after care at numerous schools and sites. It also offers 0500 drop off for military/DOD and transport to schools in the Northeast Columbia area. Cost is subsidized for military and DOD based on total family income. Contact the Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands for more information at 231-3300 or check the website www.bgcmidland.org
SCHOOL BASED SITES: Many of the local schools offer their own after school care on site. Check individual school web sites by going to the district site.
There are numerous agencies and businesses that offer before/ after school care as well. Contact the School Liaison Officer for more information 751-6150. Also, a listing of all state licensed child care facilities, contact information, along with record of any complaints can be located by entering your zip code at the following link: http://www.state.sc.us/dss/cdclrs/search/index.html
On post schools are located in or near housing areas, so students may walk to
school. Crossing guards are provided for the children’s safety.
Middle and high school students are transported by bus to Dent and RNE. Click on
the district transportation links below to find specific bus route information.
Richland District Two transportation: http://www.richland2.org/depts/transportation/Transportation.aspx?id=213
Richland District One transportation:
http://www.richlandone.org/departments/student_transportation/domicile.htm
Fort Jackson on post schools has no uniform policy at this time, but student dress
must meet basic standards for health, safety, cleanliness, and decency. Students are
not permitted to wear or display items which represent drugs, alcohol products, gang
membership, or which promote violence or interfere with the orderly operation of
the school.
Some elementary schools in Richland One and Two do have uniform policies.
Contact each school web site for uniform and dress code policies. ( These can
be found by accessing the District site and then clicking on “schools”)
Free scholarship search programs
- Sallie Mae: comprehensive source of information about paying for college,
includingits free online scholarship service (CASHE).
http://www.salliemae.com/
- FastWeb: personalized search of more than 180,000 scholarships.
http://www.fastweb.com/
- ExPan: personalized search of scholarships, fellowships, loans and
other financial aid programs
http://www.collegeboard.com/fundfinder/html/ssrchtop.html
- College Connection Scholarships
http://www.collegescholarships.com/
Financial-aid Web sites
- FAFSA
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
- State need-based grant, Palmetto Fellows, STAR, and LIFE scholarships
http://www.che400.state.sc.us
- South Carolina Student Loan Program
http://www.slc.sc.edu/
- Robert C. Byrd Scholarship
http://ed.sc.gov/visitors/students/
- South Carolina Tuition Grants
http://www.sctuitiongrants.com/
- College Scholarship Search Profile
https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp
Military kids of all ages: When you arrive at Fort Jackson, visit CYS Central Enrollment to fill out a welcome wagon survey card. You will get a welcome wagon bag made just for you! Call 751-3053 for more information
Gifted and Talented
The South Carolina State Board of Education recognizes the need to provide gifted
education services to identified students in grades 1-12. Gifted and talented students
are those who are identified in grades 1-12 as demonstrating high performance
ability or potential in academic and/or artistic areas. These students require an
educational program beyond that normally provided by the general school program
in order to achieve their potential.
State regulations for Gifted and Talented Students
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/cso/gifted_talented/documents/GT_Regulation06-04.doc
Referral, Screening, and Assessment
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/cso/gifted_talented/documents/ReferralScreeningandIdentification.doc
Curriculum and Instruction
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/cso/gifted_talented/documents/curriculum_and_instruction.doc
Scope and Sequence of Instruction
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/cso/gifted_talented/documents/scope_and_sequence.doc
- Special Education Records: Official special education records are also
transferred from school to school. However, parents should have copies
of all significant special education records for any child who participates in the
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) to include the Individualized
Education Plan (IEP), psychological testing, and progress reports. It is crucial
that you hand carry special education records to the receiving school.
Some parents withhold special education records to because they are afraid of the stigma associated with the term "Special Needs." This places school personnel and your special
needs student at a disadvantage when planning an appropriate educational program.
Everyone’s goal is to create a successful learning environment for all students. Your
child's current up to date IEP will be honored at the new school for 30 days during which
the school may choose to reevaluate your child or renew the current IEP. If you have a
child that is younger than the required age of school attendance, he may still be eligible
for services through the school district in some instances. Contact the School Liaison
Officer for more details.
Helpful organizations and information for Parents of
Special Needs Children
- Special Education Resources:
- STOMP (Specialized Training of Military Parents) is a federally funded
Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center established to assist
military families who have children with special education or health
needs. STOMP is funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of
Education. The staff of the STOMP Project includes parents of children
who have disabilities and have experience in raising their children in
military communities and traveling with their spouses to different
locations. http://www.stompproject.org/
- Pro Parents ( Parents Reaching Out to Parents) A parent training and
information center for families of children with special needs
www.PROParents.org tel. 772-5688
- South Carolina Early Autism Project ( SCEAP) This group provides
families and school districts throughout the United States effective
methods of treatment for children of all ages with autism and other
developmental disabilities.
(803) 905-4427 http://www.sceap.com/index2.shtml
- Military OneSource has special needs experts on staff. They are
familiar with the EFMP and STOMP programs and can also help you
research services you may be eligible for in your new area and
state-specific programs that may be beneficial to your child. From the
US: (800) 342-9647. From overseas: (800)-3429-6477.
From overseas collect: 1-484-530-5908
http://www.militaryonesource.org
- Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities lists educational consultants,
psychologists, diagnosticians, health care specialists, academic tutors,
speech language therapists, advocates, and attorneys in each state along
with government programs, grassroots organizations, special education
schools, and parent support groups. http://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/states.htm
Helpful information on rights of Parents of Special Needs Children:
Find information on the Individuals with Disabilities Act IDEA at the Office of Special
Education and Rehabilitative Services. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative
Services (OSERS) understands the many challenges still facing individuals with
disabilities and their families. Therefore, OSERS is committed to improving results and
outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. OSERS supports programs that serve
millions of children, youth and adults with disabilities.
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/Policy/IDEA/the_law.html
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html
Helpful on post telephone numbers for Parents of Special Needs Children
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) 751-5256
Educational and Developmental Intervention Services 751-4165
Click for Adopt-A-School booklet
Click for Quarterly Report
Click for Log Sheets
Adopt-A-School is program that encourages soldiers to volunteer in the local schools.
1. Units can adopt a specific school and complete volunteer activities within that school
on a regular basis.
2. Units can “shop” wish lists from multiple schools for activities that fit into the mission
time requirements.
3. Individual soldiers can “shop” wish lists for volunteer activities. (Individuals must get
supervisor’s approval for use of mission time.)
Soldiers: CLICK HERE to open wish lists from various schools. If you find an activity you or your unit would like to participate in, contact the school POC directly for more information and to make arrangements. You may complete other volunteer work in the schools even if the school has not submitted a wish list. If you know of a school that would like to submit a wish list, please refer them to this website. Soldiers
should sign the red volunteer log book at the school. If your unit does not have a POC, contact the School Liaison Officer at 751-6150 so we can identify a POC.
Schools,
CLICK HERE to submit a wish list. You may update your wish list as needed. Wish lists can be submitted directly online. Please allow 3-5 days for updates to appear on the website. You may submit numerous requests. Please give as many specifics as possible. Suggested requests include; assisting with special programs or events, guest speaking, tutor/mentoring programs, service projects (i.e. Paint a mural, make a reading garden), working on school committees, etc. Soldiers or unit POCs will contact schools directly regarding volunteer opportunities.
Youth Sponsorship
You've got a friend with the CYS Youth Sponsorship Program. Feeling lost and alone in your family's new duty station? If you are between 11-18 years old, you can find a friend through the CYS youth Sponsor Program! Call 751-3053 and we will hook you up with a friend who can help you find the fun on Fort Jackson!
Helpful Sites for Military Families
General relocating information
http://www.rileyguide.com/relocate.html
Military Teens on the move
http://www.dod.mil/mtom/
SITES- gives information about military posts and bases
https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/sites/index.jsp
Military Student.org
http://www.militarystudent.dod.mil/
Military One Source
http://www.militaryonesource.com/skins/MOS/home.aspx
Military Impacted Schools Association
http://www.militaryimpactedschoolsassociation.org/
Operation Military Kids
http://www.usda-army-ydp.org/omk/index.htm
My Army Life Too
http://www.myarmylifetoo.com/skins/malt/home.aspx?mode=user&AllowSSL=true
Military Child Education Coalition
http://www.militarychild.org/