School Support Services
- Helping schools understand the challenges military Families face
- Informing parents about local school policies
- Giving Families information about local schools, graduation requirements, after school programs, youth sponsorship and homeschooling
- Connecting units and schools through partnership initiatives
- Conducting workshops to help parents navigate educational transition and advocate for their children
- Providing an array of resources that benefit military youth and improve school experiences
- When Do I Need a SLO?
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Getting ready to move:
- Information about your upcoming duty station and educational options in your new community
- Connection to a youth sponsor who can answer your child’s questions from a youth’s perspective
- Assistance with the steps to prepare for your children’s departure from their current schools
Once you are arrive:
- Assistance with school registration and transition
- Help with questions about compliance and solutions regarding the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
- Two way communication between the school and parent
- Connection with homeschool co-ops or support groups
During your assignment:
- Answers to your questions about schools, homeschooling, special education, scholarships, transitions and more.
- Parent education opportunities about college and career readiness, preparing for transition and the Interstate Compact
To ease the transition, contact your SLO as soon as you get orders.
- Finding a School
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Finding a new school and registering your child can be confusing.
We can help.
Our SLOs give you information on local schools so you can find the best fit for you and your family. They can also help you with everything you need to register – and can answer other questions, too. Contact our office and to get more detailed information.
- School Enrollment Information
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Where will my child go to school?
There are 17 public and 4 private schools of varying size that serve Fort Sill families. Check school web sites for more information when choosing a school district. If you have children who need before/after school care, check on the availability in your area prior to selecting housing in a school district without child care that may not meet your needs. In the areas outside Lawton, most child care does not open early enough to accommodate morning PT.
Children who live on Fort Sill attend school on post at Freedom Elementary (Pre-K-5th Grade), Central Middle School (6th-8th Grade) or Lawton High School (9th-12th Grade). Additionally, families who live off-post but utilize CYS before and after school care for PreK-5th grade students may apply for a transfer to the on-post elementary schools. Transfers are approved on a space available basis and priority goes to single parent soldiers and dual military families. Prior to applying for a transfer, children must be registered with CYSS and enrolled in before and after school care.
What do I need to enroll my child in school?
All area schools require the student’s official birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residence (utility bill in parent’s name, rental contract, Fort Sill housing contract, etc.) within the district. Some area schools also require the student’s Social Security number. For students in 1st-12th Grades, you will also need withdrawal papers, records from previous school (or contact information so official records can be requested), copies of report cards, transcripts, test scores, etc.
When do I enroll my child in school?
If you arrive during the summer, check your school’s website for enrollment information. Lawton Public Schools utilizes an online enrollment process for kindergarten - 12th grade. Pre-K students must visit their elementary school to secure a space before completing online enrollment. For schools outside of Lawton or the private schools, go directly to the school.
How much time do I have to enroll my child in his/her new school?
Students who miss more than 10 school days in a semester are at risk for retention, if they cannot demonstrate subject matter competency. The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children provides for additional excused absences at the discretion of the local school district for deployment related absences. This exception generally applies to families who PCS from an overseas duty station during the school year as well. If you know that your student will miss more than 10 days during the move, it is recommended that you visit with the receiving school to alert them to the situation.
Upon request, Oklahoma students may be allowed to earn credits for graduation in core academic areas based on demonstration of mastery through tests. Students must score 90% or higher on these tests to receive credit. This can be helpful for students who miss more than 10 days of school due to a PCS move.
We are moving to Fort Sill in April or May – does my child need to enroll in school when we arrive or can we wait until the next school year?
Unless the student took semester tests and received end of year grades and the transcript or report indicates that he/she completed the course or was promoted to the next grade, it will be necessary to complete the school year once the family arrives here. To make any other decision would put the student at risk for repeating the course or the grade.
Keep in mind that state testing occurs in April and early May of each year. A PCS during that time will likely result in a student taking tests he/she is not academically prepared to take. This results in frustration for the student, teachers and families. Students who arrive after testing have the opportunity to take the required tests during the alternate testing window during the summer.
Pre-K Eligibility/Enrollment:
Pre-K is optional in Oklahoma, but enrollment in a Pre-K or Pre-School program is beneficial to children. Pre-K offered by a public school is free.
Children entering Pre-K must be 4 years old before September 1 of the current school year. While the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children addresses Kindergarten and First Grade entrance age, it does not address Pre-K; therefore schools are not obligated to enroll a student who does not meet the age requirement, even if he/she was in Pre-K in another state.
Kindergarten and First Grade Eligibility/Enrollment
Kindergarten is mandatory in Oklahoma. Children entering Kindergarten must be 5 years of age and students entering First Grade must be 6 years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year. The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children provides the opportunity for students to be allowed to continue their enrollment at grade level in the receiving state, regardless of age, once that level is validated with an accredited school in the sending state. Keep in mind that not all private or church Pre-K and Kindergarten are accredited with their states.
While schools initially honor these placements, if a student is not on grade level with his/her peers academically or developmentally (social/emotional readiness), teachers/administrators may suggest retention or going back to the previous grade to give the student the opportunity to be successful. Please remember that when this occurs, it is not a reflection of a child’s intellect or parenting, but of the academic and social/emotional preparation the child received in the sending state.
Middle School/High School Student Enrollment
In addition to the required documents, it is helpful to bring a copy of each course syllabus (especially for moves during the school year) to facilitate appropriate class placement. Before leaving the current school, obtain copies of all end- of -course or end of instruction test scores if they are not included on the transcript.
High School students who are coming from a school with “Block” or “4x4” scheduling where class periods are longer and a course is completed in a semester rather than a year should make every effort to complete the course if making a mid-year move to the Lawton Fort Sill area to avoid duplication or loss of credit.
Oklahoma High School Graduation Requirements
Oklahoma requires a total of 23 Credits for graduation
Subject
Requirement (grades 9-12)
English
4 units (English I, II, III, IV or other English course approved for college admission)
Mathematics
3 units at Algebra I level or above (Hight school math courses taken prior to 9th grade do not count toward these units)
Laboratory Science
3 units (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or other Lab Science course approved to meet college admission requirements)
History/Citizenship
3 units (US History, 1/2 unit US Government, 1/2 unit Oklahoma History, + 1 unit approved to meet college admission requirements)
Foreign Lang. Technology
2 units (2 units of the SAME foreign/non-English Language or 2 years of Computer Technology)
Fine Art/Speech
1 unit (Music, Art, Drama or Speech)
Electives
At least 7 units including Personal Financial Literacy and CPR/AED Instruction
Fort Sill Area Public Schools
Bishop - PK-6th Grade
Boone-Apache - PK-12th Grade
All levels - +1 (580)-588-3577
Cache - PK-12th Grade
Primary (Pre-K-1st Grade) +1 (580)429-3542
Intermediate (2nd-4th Grade) +1 (580)429-8536
5th/6th Grade Center +1 (580)429-0222
Middle School (7th-8th Grade) +1 (580)429-8489
Mid-High (9th-10th Grade) +1 (580)429-3008
High School (11th-12th Grade) +1 (580) 429-3214
Central High PK-12th Grade
All levels +1 (580) 658-6858
Chattanooga PK-12th Grade
Elementary +1 (580)597-6638
Middle/High School +1 (580)597-3347
Cyril PK-12th Grade
Elementary +1 (580) 464-2437
High School +1 (580)464-2277
Duncan PK-12th Grade
All levels +1 (580)255-0686
Elgin PK-12th Grade
All levels +1 (580)492-3655
Fletcher PK-12th Grade
http://www.fletcherschools.org/
Elementary +1 (580) 549-6020
Middle/High School +1 (580) 549-6015
Flower Mound PK-5th Grade
http://www.flowermound.k12.ok.us/
All levels +1 (580) 353-4088
Frederick PK-12th Grade
http://www.frederickbombers.net/
Elementary +1 (580)335-3513
Middle School +1 (580)335-2104
High School +1 (580)335-5521
Geronimo PK-12th Grade
http://www.geronimo.k12.ok.us/
Elementary +1 (580)353-0882
Middle/High School +1(580)353-3160
Indiahoma PK-12th Grade
http://www.indiahoma.k12.ok.us/
All Levels +1 (580)246-3333
Lawton PK-12th Grade
Administration +1 (580)357-6900
Student Services +1 (580)353-0171
Special Education Services +1 (580)353-0334
Lawton Public Schools Online Registration Instructions
Marlow PK-12th Grade
All Levels +1 (580)658-2719
Sterling PK-12th Grade
http://www.sterling.k12.ok.us/
Elementary +1 (580)365-4166
Middle/High School +1 (580)365-4303
Walters PK-12th Grade
All Levels +1 (580)875-2568
Private Schools/Home School and Virtual School Resources
Lawton Christian School PK-3—12th grade
Preschool +1 (580)536-3278
Elementary +1 (580)536-9810
High School +1 (580)536-6885
St Mary’s Catholic School PK-8th Grade
All levels +1 (580)355-5288
Trinity Christian School PK-3—8th Grade
All levels +1 (580)355-5288
Lawton Academy of Arts and Sciences PK-3—12th Grade
All levels +1 (580)536-1900
Home School Association
Lawton Christian Home Educators
K-12 Virtual Academy
Tuition-free (for military dependents) online public school in 27 states including Oklahoma
Epic Charter Schools
State chartered Oklahoma Public school – tuition free; K-12; several options including one-on-one
Oklahoma Virtual High School
http://www.oklahomavirtualhighschool.com
Free online education for students under 21
OSU K-12 Distance Learning Academy
email: k12-osu@okstate.edu
AP Calculus, German online, Spanish online, HS Physics and concurrent enrollment
Demographic and Performance Data
Sterling Public Schools Profile
- Student Transfers
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Fort Sill is located in the Lawton Public School District which is made up of 17 elementary schools (including Freedom Elementary located on Fort Sill), 4 middle schools and 3 high schools. Students living on Fort Sill are in the Freedom Elementary, Central Middle School and Lawton High School transportation districts.
If a particular school district is desired, make every effort to locate housing within that district and verify that the residence is in the preferred school district prior to signing a contract by calling the County Assessor’s office.
County Assessors
Comanche County: +1 (580)355-1052
Cotton County: +1 (580)875-3289
Caddo County: +1 (405)247-2477
Stephens County: +1 (580)255-1542
Tillman County: +1 (580)335-3424
School Transportation District Area maps can be found at: http://sites.csa.ou.edu/transportation/
Additionally, Lawton Public Schools has a tool (http://www.lawtonps.org/o/district/page/schoolboundaries-map) that can help identify transportation areas within the Lawton Public Schools district borders.
For detailed information about student transfers, go to: http://sde.ok.gov/sde/student-transfers
Types of Transfers:
Transfers are available on a space-available basis. If the receiving school does not have space, a transfer cannot be granted. Not all schools in the Fort Sill area accept student transfers.
As a general rule, students with an IEP must attend school in the district where they reside.
Open Transfer (from one school district to another)
- Apply between January 1 and May 31 Annually
- Requires the approval of receiving district only
Emergency Transfer (from one school district to another)
- Application can be made at any time during the year
- Requires sending district to release the student and receiving district to accept the student
- Some schools, including Lawton Public Schools, do not release students between June 1 and October 1 and the do not accept transfers between October 1 and the end of the school year
Lawton Public Schools Intra-District Transfers (between schools in the LPS district)
Intradistrict transfers are considered during the first two weeks of the fall and spring semesters.
- Students in grades Pre-K-5 can generally transfer from one elementary school to another as long as space is available at the requested school
- With LPS approval, students in grades 6-12 may transfer attendance rights, but not athletic eligibility from one middle or high school to another
LPS Intradistrict Transfer Application
The only way to guarantee attendance at Freedom Elementary is to live on Fort Sill. Students who meet eligibility requirements CYS before/after school care generally receive favorable consideration for an intra-district transfer as long as space is available. For an out of district open transfer, be sure to observe deadlines for open transfers.
Athletic Eligibility 70 O.S. § 8-103.2:
Students who are not residents of the district are not eligible to participate in school-related sports for one year from the first day of attendance at the receiving school. However, students who transfer PRIOR TO ENTERING 9th grade are generally eligible to complete in high school without delay.
Research-based Characteristics of Quality Schools
Most schools share fundamental characteristics that prepare students for the future. Research shows that the most effective schools are more alike than they are different. Here is some information about what to look for in quality schools:
- Five Key Features of Effective Schools
- Effective Schools Research Base
- What is Effective School Research?
- The United States Department of Education provides detailed information about choosing a school and offers a great number of resources to help you make an informed decision when choosing a school for your child.
- Youth Sponsorship
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Does your child have 101 questions about your next duty station? Let a youth sponsor answer them!
Youth sponsors connect with children before arrival at a new duty station, provide them with information about their new communities and answer questions from a youth perspective – while being guided by adults in the CYS youth program and the schools.
Once you arrive, a youth sponsor will meet your child and can arrange community and school tours.If you're preparing for a PCS move, contact your SLO today to sign up for a youth sponsor.
- Special Education Information
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If you have a child with special needs, we can help you find the resources available in your school district. We can also connect you with your local installation’s Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) office.
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical, and personnel services to Families with special needs. Soldiers on active duty enroll in the program when they have a Family member with a physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual disorder requiring specialized services so their needs can be considered in the military personnel assignment process.
Family members must be screened and enrolled, if eligible, when the Soldier is on assignment instructions to an OCONUS area for which command sponsorship/Family member travel is authorized, and the Soldier elects to serve the accompanied tour. This screening consists of medical records review for all Family members, and developmental screening for all children 72 months of age and younger.
Soldiers are responsible for keeping their EFMP enrollment current as exceptional Family member (EFM) conditions change or at least every three years, whichever comes first.
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) provides an all-inclusive approach for community, educational, medical, housing and personnel services for Families with special needs. An exceptional Family member may be a child or an adult with any physical, emotional, developmental or intellectual disorder that limits the individual's capacity to engage in pursuits with peers or that requires:
- Special treatment
- Therapy
- Education
- Training
Respite Care Information: Army One Source: Exceptional Family Member Respite Care Program
Enrollment and Screening Information: US Army Medical Department: Exceptional Family Member Program
Contact Information: EFMP Manager +1 (580)442-6818 or +1 (580)442-4916.
- Additional References & Resources for Special Education
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Highly mobile children are entitled to an expedited process, including: a) evaluations in 30 days instead of 60 days, b) removed delays due to school district schedules for Families moving during incomplete screenings, c) continued Extended School Year for students moving in the summer. The United State Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services outlines these requirements for State Directors of Special Education.
The Center for Parent Information and Resources offers parent education, acronyms, tools, webinars and a directory of local Parent and Information Training Centers to appropriately advocate for their children, proactively supporting personal accountability. Funded by OSEP.
Military OneSource has a range of resources in caring for a family member with special needs: education, health care, legal, financial, points of contact (EFMP, School Liaisons, etc.)
Military Community & Family Policy-Office of Special Needs provides directory of age-specific resources and States at a Glance for state education special education resources and parent resources.
DirectSTEP provides no-cost, Army sponsored online training for educators and parents on a host of special education topics such as understanding federal requirements, best practices for behavior management, IDEA eligibility, IEPs and more. Through the eCourses parents and educators learn how to apply education laws in order to obtain positive outcomes associated with critical education issues. Access the course listing and registration page through the links below.
- Home School
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Home schooling has become mainstream and widely-used. We offer resources and information to help you provide quality home-based education.
Home School Legal Defense Association provides information on home school law, and general support and information about homeschooling.
Home School Association:
Lawton Christian Home Educators raworthen@att.net
Oklahoma State Department of Education
Oklahoma law provides for the compulsory attendance of all school children ages 5 through 18. This law has been interpreted by the Attorney General to allow for the education of a child in the home by a parent/guardian with the following guidelines for home instruction. These recommendations are not required by law; however, following these suggestions would allow a parent to prove they are providing a quality education.
1. Notify the principal of the school district the child resides in and inform them that you plan to home school your child. Some schools may have you sign a form that releases them from the responsibility of educating the student also stating that you are assuming full responsibility for the education of your child.
2. It is important to know the Attorney General has ruled that while home instruction does not require a certified teacher, the instruction provided must be supplied in good faith and must be equivalent to the education provided by the state.
3. Home instruction should follow compulsory school age laws requiring children, ages 5 - 18, to be enrolled in school.
4. Home school setting should maintain compulsory school attendance as well. This would be the equivalent of 180 days per each calendar year and six clock hours or 360 minutes per day, as appropriate for child’s age. It does seem clear that a point of the Attorney General’s opinion is that homeschooling must not be used as a maneuver to bypass truancy.
5. There is no required state approved curriculum, but a well-defined curriculum or design for learning should be implemented. Required school subjects under Oklahoma law include: reading, writing, math, science, citizenship, US constitution, health, safety, physical education, and conservation.
6. Academic progress must be established and maintained for the child.
7. For college-bound students, refer to the Oklahoma State Board of Education Regulations for Graduation listed on our website or required courses at the college of your choice.
8. The Attorney General has further ruled that a board of education is not required to furnish textbooks, resources, or other materials to home schooled students. However, if the child qualifies for, or is determined to be eligible as a handicapped student, special education services will be made available.
9. Because home schools are not accredited by the State Board of Education, a student will be required to take a standardized achievement test if he/she re-enters the public school system. Results of tests may be used to determine grade placement and/or credit for the student. All examinations will be administered by the receiving school and results, as well as copies of the exam given, will be kept on file for one year. Upon re-entry into a public school, the parent/guardian must provide documentation of compliance with the above requirements. This documentation will determine if the equivalent instruction was provided during home schooling.
10. Homeschools are not regulated and Oklahoma law does not require parents to register with or seek approval from state or local officials, conduct state testing with their students, or permit public school officials to visit or inspect homes.Home School Resources
Lawton Christian Home Educators
http://www.lawtonchristianhomeeducators.com/
Rande Worthen; Janet Worthen
Oklahoma Christian Home Educators Consociation
staff@ochec.com
+1(405)810-0386Oklahoma State Department of Education Home School page
http://sde.ok.gov/sde/home-school
Homeschooling in Oklahoma
http://www.homeschoolinginoklahoma.com
Homeschool PE/Fitness classes
CYS Youth Sports program
https://sill.armymwr.com/us/sill/programs/you1
Jay Hunt
Virtual Education Providers registered with the Oklahoma State Department of Education
K-12 Virtual Academy
866-667-1262
Tuition-free (for military dependents) online public school in 27 states including Oklahoma
Oklahoma Virtual Charter Schools – (Accredited, State Chartered, no tuition, online schools)
Able Charter School
http://www.ablecharterschool.com/
Serves grades 6-12
Epic Charter Schools
Serves K-12
Oklahoma Virtual Preparatory Academy
https://oklahomavirtualprepacademy.com/
Affiliated with Epic Charter School; Serves Pre-K – 8th grade; utilizes Calvert curriculum
Oklahoma Virtual HS
http://www.oklahomavirtualhighschool.com
888-425-7178
Affiliated with Epic Charter School; serves 6th-12th grade students
Insight School of Oklahoma
877-637-2614
Serves K-12
Oklahoma Connections Academy
http://www.connectionsacademy.com/oklahoma-virtual-school
Serves K-12
Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
866-467-0848
Serves K-12
Tutoring/Subject Matter Support
Tutor.com
http://military.tutor.com/home
Individualized online tutoring with certified instructors – free for Military dependents
Call or check the website for current list of programs.
- Transition Support
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We understand that military transitions for children include much more than school plans and enrollment. We have a number of resources to help make your move as easy as possible for the kids, including:
Military Kids Connect provides online age-appropriate resources to help parents, teachers and children cope with the unique challenges of military life.
The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (MIC3) addresses key transition issues military Families experience, including enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility and graduation. All 50 states have signed the compact and are in varying stages of implementation and/or compliance. The compact applies to children of Active Duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members on active duty orders and members or veterans who are medically discharged or retired within past year.
If you feel that you have an issue that the Compact can help address talk with your SLO. The SLO is able to assist by connecting with both the sending and receiving school to assist in resolving the issue. If it is not possible to resolve the issue locally, the SLO will help you work with the state commission, and if needed, the national office.
- Post - Secondary Support
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Our support doesn’t end with elementary education. If you have children preparing for academic life after high school, we can help you find information about testing opportunities, scholarships and military-specific resources that can help you plan.
The US Department of Veteran’s Affairs provides information about Military-Specific and Government Academic Support G.I. Bill
The Transferability of Educational Benefits for the Post 9/11 GI Bill are very specific. The Defense Manpower Data Center, through MilConnect will guide you through the transfer process and your eligibility to do so. Speak with an Education Counselor prior to making this election in order to ensure you understand the benefit.
In-State Tuition Programs for Military: Service-members, active duty for a period of more than 30 days and their dependents are eligible to receive in-state tuition at many public colleges and universities in the state where they reside or are permanently stationed. An enrolled dependent may pay in-state tuition as long as he or she remains continuously enrolled at the institution, even if the service-member is reassigned outside of the state. Regulations outlined in the Higher Education Opportunity Act, 2008 (P.L 110 - 135) and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (pdf) apply.
- Fort Sill Area Enrichment and After School Programs
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A number of after-school and summer enrichment programs are available on Fort Sill and in the community. The community resources listed are for information only and no endorsement is intended or implied.
Fort Sill CYS School Age Center
6599 Lucas Ave.
Fort Sill, 73503
Phone: +1 (580)442-2844
Fort Sill CYS Youth Center
1010 Ft. Sill Blvd.
Fort Sill, 73503
Phone: +1 (580)442-6745
CYS Youth Sports
010 Ft. Sill Blvd.
Fort Sill, 73503
Phone: +1 (580)442-5420 or +1 (580) 442-5926
Family and MWR Swim Lessons
Fort Sill Family and MWR offers swim lessons after school during the school year, and during the day in June and July. Children must be registered with Child and Youth Services (CYS) and have a sports physical.
For the current schedule, visit the Aquatics website:
https://sill.armymwr.com/programs/pools
Children who are already registered with CYS can register online at:
https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/sillcyms.html
Children who are not currently registered with CYS must register at Parent Central Services before signing up for Swim Lessons
For more information, contact the Aquatics Manager, Mr. Jason Browning
Jason.w.browning.naf@mail.mil or +1(580)442-6200 or +1(580)442-6186
Armed Services YMCA
900 NW Cache Road
Lawton, OK 73507
+1 (580)355-5520
Boys & Girls Clubs
Boys and Girls Club activities are available at the School Age Center and the Youth Center, in addition to a community based program
4-H
4-H programs are available at the School Age Center and the Youth Center in addition to a volunteer let program in surrounding communities.Boy Scouts
620 NW Cache Rd,
Lawton, OK 73507
+1 (580)357-3633
Girl Scouts
1904 NW Cache Rd Ste A
Lawton, OK 73507
+1(580) 357-7374
Cameron University Summer Camps
Each summer, Cameron University offers summer programs for youth of all ages. The list of programs available is generally available April-July each year.
+1(580)581-2211
After School Programs operated by Fort Sill Area Schools
Lawton Public Schools- Almor West Elementary
- Carriage Hills Elementary
- Crosby Park Elementary
- Edison Elementary
- Eisenhower Elementary
- Hugh Bish Elementary
- John Adams Elementary
- Pioneer Park Elementary
- Sullivan Village Elementary
- Whittier Elementary
- Woodland Hills Elementary
Area Public Schools
- Bishop
- Boone-Apache
- Cache
- Flower Mound Elementary
- Geronimo Elementary
- Indiahoma Elementary
- Sterling Elementary
Area Private Schools
- Lawton Christian
- St. Mary’s
- Trinity Christian
- Ft Sill Post Secondary Support
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Earn College Credit while still in High School
High school Juniors and Seniors (or home schooled students age 16/17) who meet minimum eligibility requirements are eligible for concurrent enrollment in college courses while still in High School (up to 6 hours per semester). All public higher education institutions offer tuition waiver scholarships for Seniors. Some (Including Cameron University) also offer tuition waiver scholarships for Juniors as well, which means that a student could receive up to 36 hours tuition free.
Area School Counselors have detailed information and must approve concurrent enrollment.
Eligibility begins the summer after 10th grade, with the required GPA and ACT/SAT score.
Students are eligible for a tuition waiver of up to 6 hours per semester, however the student is still required to pay the fees (generally $350-$400 for 6 hours)
Points to remember:
- A concurrently enrolled high school student can take no more than the equivalent of 19 colllege semester hours. Each high school course counts as 3 hours in the formula so without an exception to policy, a student could generally be enrolled in no more than 4 high school courses and 6 college hours per semester
- Concurrent courses taken during the regular school day are posted to the high school transcript and averaged with high school grades to determine final GPA and rank in class. Evening classes are not generally included in the high school GPA.
- Remedial (non-credit) courses to make up for deficiencies are not eligible for concurrent enrollment
- Minimum ACT subtest scores are required for enrollment in certain classes:
- 19 ACT in English to take an English Class
- 19 ACT in mathematics to take a mathematics (Some colleges/universities also require a placement test for enrollment in College Algebra)
- 19 ACT in science to take a science class (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.)
- 19 ACT in reading to take history, social studies, psychology, speech, etc.
Institution
12th Grade Eligibility
Tuition waiver available
11th Grade Eligibility
Cameron University (Lawton)
ACT/SAT - 20/940
GPA - 3.0 & top 50% of class
ACT/SAT – 23/1050
(Tuition Waiver requires 26 ACT)
GPA – 3.5
Western OK State College (Altus)
ACT/SAT - 19/900
GPA – 3.0
ACT/SAT – 19/
GPA – 3.0
In State Tuition for Military Dependents
In-State Tuition Public colleges and universities typically offer two tuition rates: one for state residents and another – much higher – for students from outside the state. In the past, this system put military families at a disadvantage. States set their own guidelines for in-state tuition eligibility, but most require that students or their families live, own property and/or pay taxes in that state. Military families, who move frequently and often are legal residents of a state other than the one in which they are stationed, could have a difficult time meeting that standard. Luckily, the playing field was leveled for military families in 2009. That year, the Higher Education Opportunity Act was passed, requiring public colleges and universities to grant in-state tuition status to dependent children of service members in the state where they reside or are permanently stationed. Once a dependent child is enrolled and paying in-state tuition, they will continue to pay the in-state tuition rate as long as they remain continuously enrolled at the institution, even if the service member is reassigned outside the state. This law has been a tremendous help to military families, who otherwise might struggle to afford college for their children. However, it’s important to know that the law only applies to children of service members on active duty for a period of more than 30 days. It does not apply to the children of retirees or veterans. - See more at: http://www.militaryfamily.org/kids-operation-purple/#sthash.yIYTjclO.dpuf
Post-9/11 GI Bill
One of the most valuable education benefits available for military families is the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The GI Bill provides up to 36 months of education benefits to eligible beneficiaries. In addition to tuition, beneficiaries may receive a stipend to help pay for books as well as a housing allowance.
Since 2009, service members have had the option of transferring some or all of their GI Bill benefit to their dependent spouses and children. Service members can choose to transfer the entire 36 month benefit to one family member or divide it among their spouse and/or children.
The regulations covering transferability of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits are complex. Families should review the rules carefully to ensure that they meet all of the requirements for transferring and using the benefit. If your service member chooses to transfer his or her GI Bill benefit, it’s important to understand the following:
- Service members must have served at least six years in the armed forces (active duty or Selected Reserve) and agree to serve an additional four years from the date of transfer.
- Although the service member can apply to transfer the benefit after serving six years, children cannot use the benefit until the service member has served for ten years.
- Service members can only apply to transfer benefits while they are still serving, not after retirement or separation.
- Children may not use the benefit until they earn a secondary school diploma (or equivalency certificate), or reach age 18. They cannot use the benefit after reaching age 26.
Service members can apply to transfer their post-9/11 GI Bill benefits online through the MilConnect portal. Step-by-step instructions are available on the MilConnect website. If your student attends a public college or university, the Post-9/11 GI Bill will pay all tuition and fees at the in-state tuition level. For private or foreign colleges and universities, the amount of the benefit is capped at the national maximum rate, which changes annually. Be aware that tuition at private colleges and universities is typically much higher than the national maximum cap. Your costs will also be higher if your child attends a public university as an out-of-state student. Some schools participate in the Yellow Ribbon program, which helps make up the difference between their tuition and what the Post-9/11 GI Bill covers.
Specific questions about paying for your child’s education should be directed to the financial aid office at your child’s college or university. Those offices are familiar with programs and policies supporting military families and are often willing to work with families to make college affordable for military kids.
ACT and SAT Testing
National ACT and SAT testing dates are listed below. Students who are unable to test on one of the national ACT testing dates may take the Residual ACT test by appointment at the college or university they plan to attend. All 11th grade public school students have the opportunity to take the ACT test one time at no cost. The test is administered at their high school.
For a list of national testing dates, consult these websites:
www.collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/SAT
Military Career Resources
United States Military Academy
U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Naval Academy
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Army ROTC Scholarships
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html
U.S Air Force ROTC Scholarships
http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships
U.S. Navy and Marine ROTC Scholarships
http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships.aspx
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In State Tuition for Military Dependents
In-State Tuition Public colleges and universities typically offer two tuition rates: one for state residents and another – much higher – for students from outside the state. In the past, this system put military families at a disadvantage. States set their own guidelines for in-state tuition eligibility, but most require that students or their families live, own property and/or pay taxes in that state. Military families, who move frequently and often are legal residents of a state other than the one in which they are stationed, could have a difficult time meeting that standard. Luckily, the playing field was leveled for military families in 2009. That year, the Higher Education Opportunity Act was passed, requiring public colleges and universities to grant in-state tuition status to dependent children of service members in the state where they reside or are permanently stationed. Once a dependent child is enrolled and paying in-state tuition, they will continue to pay the in-state tuition rate as long as they remain continuously enrolled at the institution, even if the service member is reassigned outside the state. This law has been a tremendous help to military families, who otherwise might struggle to afford college for their children. However, it’s important to know that the law only applies to children of service members on active duty for a period of more than 30 days. It does not apply to the children of retirees or veterans. - See more at: http://www.militaryfamily.org/kids-operation-purple/#sthash.yIYTjclO.dpuf
Scholarships/Grants for Military Dependents
Scholarship/Grant opportunities are listed by annual due dates. Check website for specific information
January
Army Women’s Foundation Legacy Scholarship
Eligibility: Woman who has served or is currently serving honourably in the US Army, US Army Reserve or Army National Guard OR the child of a woman who meets these criteria
http://armywomensfoundation.org/scholarships.shtml
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Eligibility: Purple Heart recipient who is also a member of MOPH or his/her spouse or widow or direct lineal descendent (child, step child, adopted children or grandchildren)
http://www.purpleheart.org/Scholarships/
February
Army Scholarship Foundation (Child or Spouse)
Eligibility: Child or Spouse of a regular active duty, active duty Reserve or active duty National Guard OR child of former US Army member who received Honorable Discharge or Medical Discharge or died while serving in the Army
www.armyscholarshipfoundation.org/
Corvias Foundation Scholarships for High School Seniors
Eligibility: Graduating High School Student with parent stationed at Fort Sill. Living in Corvias Housing is NOT required.
http://www.corviasfoundation.org/
Fisher House Foundation Scholarships for Military Children
Eligibility: Dependent unmarried children under age 23 of active duty personnel, reserve/guard and retired military members, or survivors of service members who died while on active duty or survivors of individuals who died while receiving retired pay from the military.
http://www.militaryscholar.org/
March
Chief Warrant Officer John A. Keller CWOA Scholarship
Applicant must be the dependent child of a member in good standing of the CWOA or who was a member in good standing at the time of his/her death, be a senior in high school or currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning with an average of “C” or better
http://cwoauscg.org/keller-scholarship/
American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors National President’s Scholarship
Must be children, grandchildren or great grandchildren of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama or Persian Gulf
https://www.alaforveterans.org/scholarships/
American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members
(Candidate must have been Junior Members of the American Legion Auxiliary for the previous 3 years in addition to being a member for the current year)
https://www.alaforveterans.org/scholarships/
American Legion Units are located in the following communities near Fort Sill:
Apache (#225 – Rinker Mason)
Cache (#78 McDonald-Terry)
Duncan (#55 – Dobbs-Adams)
Fletcher (#306 – Chandler-Billyeu)
Fort Sill (#193 – Bateman-Zarling)
Marlow (#215 – Pierson-Froneberger)
Walters (#155 – Walters)
American Military Retirees Assoc.
Sergeant Major Douglas R Drum Memorial College Scholarship
Bernard E Dillon Vocational Skills Scholarship
Sponsor must be a member of AMRA prior to submission of application
http://amra1973.org/Scholarship/
Fort Sill Patriot Spouses’ Club Scholarship
At least one parent must be a current member of the Fort Sill Patriot Spouses Club. Children (High School Seniors, current College Students) or Spouses of US Army personnel affiliated with Fort Sill at time of application who will be enrolled in a post-secondary program for upcoming academic year. In addition, children of civilian ID card holders affiliated with Fort sill at the time of application are also eligible.
http://fortsillpatriotspousesclub.blogspot.com/p/scholarships.html
For more information, contact: fspscscholarship@yahoo.com
Geraldine K Morris Award
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who intends to enroll in a program leading to a nursing degree and is a citizen of the United States whose sponsor, parent, or legal guardian is a U.S. Army Engineer (active duty, retired or deceased) or current Department of the Army employee of US Army Corps of Engineers.
Army Engineer Memorial Awards
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is a citizen of the United States and whose sponsor, parent, or legal guardian is a U.S. Army Engineer (active duty, retired or deceased) or current Department of the Army employee of the US Army Corps of Engineers
Heroes Legacy Scholarship
Dependent unmarried children (under age 23) of active duty personnel, Reserve/Guard and retired military members, or survivors of service members who died or became disabled while serving on active duty on or after 20 SEPT 2001 may apply.
http://www.militaryscholar.org/
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund
Current civilian federal and postal employees with at least three years of federal service, their children and spouses are eligible.
http://www.feea.org/programs/scholarships
Fort Sill Federal Credit Union
Student must have a Fort Sill Federal Credit Union account in good standing
Society of Daughters of US Army Scholarship
Applicant must be daughter or granddaughter (including step or adopted) of a career warrant or commissioned officer who is currently on active duty or retired from active duty after at least 20 years of service or medically retired before 20 years of service; died while on active duty or died after retiring from active duty on 20 or more years of service Society of Daughters of the United States Army
Request application from:
Mary P Maroney, Scholarship Chairman
11804 Grey Birch Place
Reston, VA 20191
Request must include parent or grandparent’s name, rank, component, inclusive dates of service and relationship to applicant
Folds of Honor
Applicants must be the spouse or dependent of a) an active duty or reserve soldier who was killed or disabled in the line of duty or currently classified as POW or MIA, b) a veteran who died of any cause after being classified as having a service-connected disability, c) a service member missing in action or captured by hostile forces in the line of duty, d) a service member forcibly detained or interned by a foreign power in the line of duty, e) a service member who received a Purple Heart (note: the medal alone is not sufficient)
https://scholarships.foldsofhonor.org/
April
American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Eligibility: Child/children or legally adopted child/children or a child of a spouse by a prior marriage or dependent child as defined by the United States Armed Services of active duty United States military and National Guard, and military reservists who were federalized and died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.
http://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy
The Retired Enlisted Assoc. Scholarship
Applicant must be the child or grandchild of a member in good standing (deceased or otherwise) of TREA or TREA National Auxiliary.
http://trea.org/scholarship.html
AMVETS
Applicant must be child or grandchild of US Veteran
www.amvets.org/amvets-in-action/scholarship
May
Army Women’s Corps Veterans Association
Applicant must be a child, grandchild, niece or nephew of an Army Service Woman
http://www.armywomen.org/pdf/_10ScholarApp.pdf
MG James Ursano Scholarship for Dependent Children
Student must be dependent of a Soldier on active duty, a retired Soldier or a deceased active duty or deceased retired Soldier
Army Aviation Assoc. of America
The applicant must be a member of the AAAA, or the spouse, unmarried child, unmarried sibling, unmarried grandchild of an AAAA member or deceased member
June
National Ranger Memorial Foundation Scholarship
https://www.rangermemorial.com/
TREA: The Enlisted Association TREA National Auxiliary Scholarship
Applicant must be a graduating High School Senior, High School graduate or be currently enrolled in college, university or Vocational/Technical school as a full-time student; have a parent or grandparent who is currently a member in good standing of TREA: The enlisted association National Auxiliary or who was a member in good standing at the time of his/her demise.
Chief Warrant Officer Association Scholarship
Applicant must be dependent child of a member in good standing of Chief Warrant Officers Association (or member in good standing at time of death).
US Warrant Officers Association Scholarship
Applicant must be a spouse, child, grandchild, dependent step-child of members in good standing of the USAWOA.
http://www.usawoa.org/scholarship-overview/
Check Website for due date
DRS Guardian Scholarship Fund
Applicant must be a dependent child of a National Guard member who died in an operational or training mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation New Dawn
http://www.ngef.org/get-involved/apply-for-the-drs-guardian-scholarship/
Kathern F. Gruber & Thomas H Miller Scholarships
Applicant must be dependent children, grandchildren and spouses of blinded veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
http://www.bva.org/services.html
Academic Top Scholars
http://www.thanksusa.org/scholarships.html
Families of the Fallen
Applicant must be the surviving spouse or child of those killed in action and training accidents while serving the Army Aviation community
Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund
Applicant must be the dependent child of a US soldier who has become permanently disabled as a result of a mission or training accident, has been killed in action or has been classified as a Prisoner of War (POW) or Missing in Action (MIA)
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
Select “Educational Opportunities” from the drop down menu on the “Access Member Benefits tab.
National Assoc. of Uniformed Services (NAUS) Scholarship
Applicant must be the child or spouse of NAUS member in good standing
http://www.naus.org/membership/member-benefits/naus-scholarship-program/
Fallen Patriots Foundation
Eligible children (whether natural, by marriage or adoption) who have lost a parent in the line of military duty, during combat or peacetime. All branches and all components are covered.
American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary Local Scholarships
Check with local unit or school counselor for application and due date Many Local American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary units offer scholarships for graduating seniors in addition to sponsoring delegates to Boys and Girls State.
American Legion Units are located in the following communities:
Apache (#225 – Rinker Mason)
Cache (#78 McDonald-Terry)
Duncan (#55 – Dobbs-Adams)
Fletcher (#306 – Chandler-Billyeu)
Fort Sill (#193 – Bateman-Zarling)
Marlow (#215 – Pierson-Froneberger)
Walters (#155 – Walters)
Samsung American Legion Scholarship
Scholarship is restricted to high school Juniors who attend the current session of either American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State and are a direct descendant of a wartime veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership
http://www.legion.org/scholarships/samsung
Folded Flag Foundation
Applicant must be spouse or child of a member of the US Military who lost his/her life while deployed in combat or an employee of the US Government serving in a combat role, who lost his/her life in the defense of his/her country while deployed
https://www.foldedflagfoundation.org
Freedom Alliance Scholarship
Applicant must be the dependent child of a US Service member who has become 100% totally and permanently disabled as a result of an operational mission or training accident, has been killed in action, classified as a Prisoner of War or Missing in Action
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship
Eligible applicants include children or surviving spouses of Active Duty member of the Armed Forces who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001
http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/Fry_Scholarship.asp
Regional Processing Center:
PO Box 8888
Muskogee, OK 74402-8888
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
See website for complete eligibility details
- Resources
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Here are some additional web resources to assist you with your child’s education:
Academic Resources:
Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families makes live tutors available online 24/7 to help with more than 40 core subjects and standardized test preparation.
Homework Support: Army Child Youth & School Services provides Homework Labs in before/after school programs for elementary students at the School Age Center, and for middle and high school students at the Youth Center.
A personalized learning resource for all ages Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, SAT and more.
Support/Resilience Resources:
School Support Services include information about other programs you can use for support and resilience-related issues.
Military Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) are available to meet in-person on or off the military installation. The free nonmedical sessions are anonymous and may occur in individual, couple, family or group settings. Child Behavioral Specialists are located on the installation in Child, Youth and School Services programs, and in highly impacted schools located on and off the installation.
Military OneSource has access to free nonmedical counseling that’s anonymous and available online, on the phone or in person. Twelve free sessions may occur in individual, couple, family or group settings.
Ready and Resilient Workshops for youth and educators are offered through the SLO and Youth Center programs. These workshops provide educators and students with the same tools Soldiers receive through their Ready and Resilient training. As Master Resilience Trainers SLOs strive to develop a common language around resilience for educators, youth and their parents.
For information on how to attend a class contact your local SLO.
College and Career Readiness Resources:
College and career readiness includes the content knowledge, skills and habits that students must have to be successful in postsecondary education. It also includes training that leads to a sustaining career. A student who is ready for college and career can qualify for and succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing college courses without needing remedial or developmental coursework. These links have tools that will help you plan for your child’s college and career readiness:
Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) provides STEM opportunities for military connected youth. The website provides information about AEOP programs available to youth, scholarship opportunities, news, and ways to get involved.
Military.com Scholarship Finder Military.com provides a search engine to help you find money for your child’s higher education needs. Search over 1000 scholarships intended for military youth. They also have a Military Scholarship Handbook.
School Support Services Scholarship Database Listing of crowd sourced scholarships for military connected youth. Scholarships are listed in alphabetical order and provide information on deadlines and qualifications.
Financial Aid
Provides a description of federal student aid programs from the U.S. Dept. of Education and how to apply for them.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Apply for federally funded financial assistance for education beyond high school.
Get Ready for College - College Planning, Financial Aid
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Aberdeen Proving Ground
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Carlisle Barracks
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Combat Support Training Center
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Detroit Arsenal - Michigan
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Dugway Proving Ground
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Fort Benning
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Fort Campbell
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Fort Carson
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Fort Gordon
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Fort Hamilton
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Hunter Army Air Field
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Joint Base Lewis McChord
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Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall
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McAlester Army Ammunition Plant
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Picatinny Arsenal
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Presidio of Monterey
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Redstone Arsenal
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Rock Island Arsenal
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Sierra Army Depot
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Tobyhanna Army Depot
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USAG Miami
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US Military Academy West Point
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White Sands Missile Range
PHONE: +1(575)678-7093 DSN: 258-7093 FAX: +1 (575)678-2579
Website: https://whitesands.armymwr.com/programs/school-liaison-officer
Yuma Proving Ground
PHONE: +1 (928)328-3119 DSN: 899-3119 FAX: +1 (928)328-2985
Website: http://yumamwr.com/schoolliaisonoffice.html
OCONUS
IMCOM EUROPE REGION
USAG Ansbach
PHONE: 011-49-9802-832-098 DSN: (314) 467-2098 FAX:
Website: https://ansbach.armymwr.com/programs/slo-ansbach
USAG Bavaria-Garmisch
PHONE: 011-49-8821-750-2393 DSN: (314) 440-2393 FAX:
Website: https://garmisch.armymwr.com/programs/school-liaison-officer-slo
USAG Bavaria-Grafenwoehr
PHONE: 011-49-9641-83-1770 DSN: (314) 475-1770 FAX:
Website: https://grafenwoehr.armymwr.com/programs/school-liaison-officer-slo
USAG Bavaria-Hohenfels
PHONE: 011-49-9472-83-2822 DSN: (314) 466-2822 FAX:
Website: https://hohenfels.armymwr.com/programs/school-liaison-officer-slo
USAG Benelux/Brussels
PHONE: 011-31-65-32-6870 DSN: (314) 366-6870 FAX:
Website: https://brussels.armymwr.com/programs/school-liaison-officer-slo1
USAG Benelux/Chievres
PHONE: 011-31-65-32-6870 DSN: (314) 366-6870 FAX:
Website: https://chievres.armymwr.com/programs/school-liaison-officer-slo
USAG Benelux-Schinnen
PHONE: 011-31-45-526-3259 DSN: (314)-364-3259 FAX:
Website: https://schinnen.armymwr.com/programs/school-liaison-officer-slo
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz (KMC)
PHONE: 011-49-631-3406-4123 DSN: (314)493-4123 FAX:
Website: https://kaiserslautern.armymwr.com/programs/school-liaison-officer-slo
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Baumholder
PHONE: 011-49-6783-66968 DSN: (314) 485-6968 FAX:
Website: https://baumholder.armymwr.com/programs/school-liaison-officer-slo
USAG Stuttgart
PHONE: 011-49-711-680-7465 DSN: (314) 430-7465 FAX:
Website: https://stuttgart.armymwr.com/programs/school-liaison-officer-slo
USAG Italy -Vicenza
PHONE: 011-39-0444-5998 DSN: (314) 634-5998 FAX:
Website: https://italy.armymwr.com/programs/vicenza-school-liaison-officer-slo
USAG Italy-Darby
PHONE: 011-39-050-54-7629 DSN: (314) 633-7629 FAX:
Website: https://italy.armymwr.com/programs/darby-school-liaison-officer-slo
USAG Wiesbaden
PHONE: 011-49-611-143-548-9305 DSN: (314) 548-9305 FAX:
Website: https://wiesbaden.armymwr.com/programs/school-liaison-officer-slo
IMCOM PACIFIC REGION
Fort Greely
PHONE: +1 (907)873-4599 DSN: 317-873-4599 FAX: +1 (907)873-4596
Website: https://greely.armymwr.com/programs/school-liaison-officer
Fort Wainwright
PHONE: +1 (907)353-9377 DSN: 317-353-9377 FAX: +1(907)353-7614
Website: https://wainwright.armymwr.com/programs/school-support-services
Hawaii
PHONE: +1 (808)655-8326 DSN: N/A FAX: +1 (808)655-9818
Website: https://hawaii.armymwr.com/programs/school-support-services
Okinawa
PHONE: 011-81-6117-44-4703 DSN: 315-644-4703 FAX: (315) 644-4928
Website: https://torii.armymwr.com/programs/army-school-liaison-officer
USAG Japan
PHONE: 011-81-46-407-5441 DSN: 315-263-5441 FAX:
Website: https://zama.armymwr.com/programs/school-liaison
USAG Daegu
PHONE: 011-82-53-470-5467 DSN: (315) 764-5467 FAX: 315-470-5424
Website: https://daegu.armymwr.com/programs/school-liaison-officer
USAG Humphreys
PHONE: 011-82-31-690-8069 DSN: (315) 753-8069 FAX:
Website: https://humphreys.armymwr.com/programs/school-support-services
USAG Kwajalein
PHONE: +1 (315)438-0853 DSN: FAX:
Website: https://www.army.mil/kwajalein
USAG Red Cloud
PHONE: 011-82-31-870-3952 DSN: 315-730-3952 FAX:
Website: https://redcloud.armymwr.com/categories/cys-services
USAG Yongsan
PHONE: 011-82-2-7916-5556 DSN: (315) 736-5556 FAX: 011-822-796-4984
Website: https://yongsan.armymwr.com/programs/school
DoDEA School Districts
DoDEA Americas School Districts
http://www.dodea.edu/Americas/index.cfm
District Office Address
7441 Custer Road, Bldg 2670
Fort Benning, GA 31905-4300Phone: 706-545-7276
DoDEAAmericasSEDistrictSupt@am.dodea.edu
Fort-Benning Schools
Fort-Campbell Schools
Fort-Jackson Schools
Fort-Knox Schools
Fort-Rucker Schools
Fort-Stewart Schools
Maxwell AFB
MCAS Beaufort (Laurel Bay) Schools
Americas Mid-Atlantic District
District Office Address
PO Box 70089
Fort Bragg, NC 28307-0089Phone: 910-907-0200
DoDEAAmericasMADistrictSupt@am.dodea.edu
Camp Lejeune Schools
Cuba
Dahlgren
Fort-Bragg Schools
Puerto Rico Schools
Quantico Schools
West Point Schools
DoDEA Europe Schools
DoDEA Europe East
Ansbach Community Schools
Garmisch Community Schools
Grafenwoehr Community Schools
Hohenfels Community Schools
Kaiserslautern Community Schools
Ramstein Community Schools
Stuttgart Community Schools
Wiesbaden Community Schools
DoDEA Europe West
Kleine Brogel Community Schools
Kleine-Brogel ES
Spangdahlem Community Schools
Spangdahlem ES
Spangdahlem MS
DoDEA Europe South
Ankara Community Schools
Aviano Community Schools
Bahrain Community Schools
Livorno Community Schools
Naples Community Schools
Rota/Sevilla Community Schools
Sigonella Community Schools
Vicenza Community Schools
DoDEA Pacific Schools
DoDEA Pacific East
District Superintendent's Office
Yokota Air Base
Phone: 225-3940 From the U.S.: 011-81-3117-55-3940
Fax: 225-3952 Fax from the U.S.: 011-81-3117-55-3952
Camp Zama Schools
John O. Arnn Elementary School
CFA Sasebo Schools
Sasebo ES
CFA Yokosuka Schools
MCAS Iwakuni Schools
Misawa AB Schools
Yokota AB Schools
DoDEA Pacific West
District Superintendent's Office
U.S. Eighth Army Garrison, Yongsan
Phone: 738-5922 From the U.S.: 011-82-2-7918-5922
Fax: 738-4280 Fax from the U.S.: 011-82-2-793-8991
CFA Chinhae Schools
Osan AB Schools
USAG Daegu - Camp George
USAG Daegu - Camp Walker
USAG Humphreys Schools
USAG Yongsan Schools
DoDEA Pacific South
District Superintendent’s Office
Kadena Air Base
Supt.Okinawa.DSO@pac.dodea.edu
Phone: 634-1204 From the U.S.: 011-81-6117-34-1204
Fax: 634-1399 Fax from the U.S.: 011-81-611-734-1399
Andersen AFB Schools
Camp Foster Schools
Camp Kinser Schools
Camp Lester Schools
Camp McTureous Schools
Kadena AB Schools
Naval Base Guam/U.S. Naval Hospital Schools
- Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Unique Military Child Identifier? Numerous states have enacted a voluntary report-only self-identification of military children within their public school systems. This data collection would allow monitoring of critical elements such as academic progress and proficiency, special and advanced program participation, mobility and dropout rates. Requirements and method of collection vary from state to state.
Impact Aid
Many local school districts across the United States include within their boundaries parcels of land that are owned by the Federal Government. They must provide a quality education to the children living on the Indian and other Federal lands while sometimes operating with less local revenue than is available to other school districts, because the Federal property is exempt from local property taxes.
Congress has provided financial assistance to these local school districts through the Impact Aid Program. Each year Military members and Federal employees complete a Survey Form. The amount of Impact Aid – or federal assistance –received is determined by the number of eligible parents/guardians who complete the survey form. It partially compensates school districts affected by federal activity for local tax losses resulting from tax-free federal installations.
Impact Aid Fact Sheet (we will provide a hand out to link to)
Impact Aid Website
At overseas/international locations where there is not a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school, NDSP supports a variety of options for your children, ranging from public or private schools to homeschool programs. NDSP has a team of education specialists who are available to provide transition and educational support and coordination for all students, including those with special needs. Sponsors are encouraged contact the NDSP as soon as possible for specific school information.
Phone Number +1 (571)372-5863 or +1 (571)372-1897
What documents do I need to enroll my child in school?
- Official state issued birth certificate
- Immunization record **
- Proof of residence (contract from on-post housing, rental contract, utility bill in parents’ name, etc.)
- Student’s social security card
Previous School information needed:
- Address, phone number and fax number of most recent school attended
- Withdrawal form from most recent school attended (only required during the active school calendar)
- IEP or 504 Plan if student requires special accommodations (placement may change upon assessment of special needs)
** for a complete list of Oklahoma immunization requirements, visit: https://www.ok.gov/health2/documents/IMM_Parents_School_Vaccines_Requirements_OK_English.pdf
When is my child eligible to attend elementary school?
- Pre-Kindergarten – child must be 4 prior to September 1 (Pre-K is optional)
- Kindergarten – child must be 5 prior to September 1 (Kindergarten is mandatory)
- First Grade – child must be 6 prior to September 1
Where will my child attend school?
Students who live on Fort Sill attend Freedom Elementary, Central Middle School and Lawton High. Students who live off-post attend the elementary, middle or high school located in their transportation district. For other school districts, if the home is near the edge of the district, call the County Assessor’s Office (listed below) to determine school district for that home. Keep in mind that in rural areas that it is not uncommon to have irregular school district boundaries. If you have a particular neighborhood school or school district in mind, make every effort to secure housing in that transportation area.
Comanche County
Cotton County
Caddo County
Stephens County
Tillman County
School Transportation District Area maps can be found at: http://sites.csa.ou.edu/transportation/
Additionally, Lawton Public Schools has a tool (http://www.lawtonps.org/schoolarea/ ) that can help identify transportation areas within the Lawton Public Schools district borders.
Where do I go to enroll my child in school?
Public School Enrollment
Lawton Public Schools has an enrollment center which is open year round (except school holidays). The enrollment center is your first stop, regardless of where your children will attend school. For the surrounding schools, go to the school office during the school year and check the school website for enrollment information
Lawton Public Schools (including Freedom Elementary):
LPS Enrollment Center
102 E Gore Blvd, Room 52
Lawton OK, 73507
Phone: +1 (580)353-0171
Fax: +1 (580)355-1057
Office Hours: 0800-1500 Monday-Friday (except school holidays)
Online Registration Information
Bishop - PK-6th Grade
Boone-Apache - PK-12th Grade
All levels—+1 (580)-588-3577
Cache - PK-12th Grade
Primary (Pre-K-1st Grade) +1 (580)429-3542
Intermediate (2nd-4th Grade) +1 (580)429-8536
5th/6th Grade Center +1 (580)429-0222
Middle School (7th-8th Grade) +1 (580)429-8489
Mid-High (9th-10th grade) +1 (580)429-3008
High School (11th-12th grade) +1 (580) 429-3214
Central High PK-12th Grade
All levels +1 (580) 658-6858
Chattanooga PK-12th Grade
Elementary +1 (580)597-6638
Middle/High School +1 (580)597-3347
Cyril PK-12th Grade
Elementary +1 (580) 464-2437
High School +1 (580)464-2277
Duncan PK-12th Grade
All levels +1 (580)255-0686
Elgin PK-12th Grade
All levels +1 (580)492-3655
Fletcher PK-12th Grade
http://www.fletcherschools.org/
Elementary +1 (580) 549-6020
Middle/High School +1 (580) 549-6015
Flower Mound PK-5th Grade
http://www.flowermound.k12.ok.us/
All levels +1 (580) 353-4088
Frederick PK-12th Grade
http://www.frederickbombers.net/
Elementary +1 (580)335-3513
Middle School +1 (580)335-2104
High School +1 (580)335-5521
Geronimo PK-12th Grade
http://www.geronimo.k12.ok.us/
Elementary +1 (580)353-0882
Middle/High School +1(580)353-3160
Indiahoma PK-12th Grade
http://www.indiahoma.k12.ok.us/
All Levels +1 (580)246-3333
Lawton PK-12th Grade
Administration +1 (580)357-6900
Enrollment Center +1 (580)353-0171
Special Education Services +1 (580)353-0334
Marlow PK-12th Grade
All Levels +1 (580)658-2719
Sterling PK-12th Grade
http://www.sterling.k12.ok.us/
Elementary +1 (580)365-4166
Middle/High School +1 (580)365-4303
Walters PK-12th Grade
All Levels—580-875-2568
Private School Enrollment
If you are considering one of the area’s private schools, please call the school to determine space availability for your child before visiting the schools. Generally an application and interview are required before a child can be placed in a class.
Lawton Christian School PK-3—12th grade
Preschool +1 (580)536-3278
Elementary +1 (580)536-9810
High School +1 (580)536-6885
St Mary’s Catholic School PK—8th Grade
All levels +1 (580)355-5288
Trinity Christian School PK-3—8th Grade
All levels +1 (580)355-5288
Lawton Academy of Arts and Sciences PK-3—12th Grade
All levels +1 (580)536-1900
Does my child’s school require uniforms?
All Lawton Public Schools elementary schools along with Tomlinson and Central Middle Schools utilize a modified dress code (see website: http://www.lawtonps.org/). All private schools require uniforms.
My child’s birthday is just a few days past the deadline. Is there a way to “test” into the next grade?
Public schools are generally not able to make exceptions for children who are close to the deadline or who have had extensive pre-school training prior to coming to Fort Sill. There are norm-referenced developmental tests for school readiness and private schools may be able test and accelerate a child who is academically advanced AND socially ready to attend the next higher grade.
What is the “best” school?
The school districts in the Fort Sill area range from very small (200 total students) to very large (15,000 total students). The “best” school is the one that meets a student’s academic, extracurricular and social needs. There is no “perfect” school. All schools have strengths and challenges. It is important to do your research (based on facts, not hearsay) and choose based on the total package.
I plan to live on Fort Sill. Where will my child attend school?
Families who live on Fort Sill are in the Freedom Elementary, Central Middle School and Lawton High School transportation districts. Intra-district transfers (to other LPS schools) are an option for those who desire/need different courses. Keep in mind that transfers generally impact athletic eligibility.
We plan to live off-post. Can my child attend Freedom Elementary?
For any transfer, the receiving school must accommodate all of the students who reside within that school’s transportation district before considering transfers. Children whose parent(s) work on Fort Sill and utilize CYSS before/after school care (Centers or Family Child Care) are more likely to receive favorable consideration for transfers.
What are the high school graduation requirements in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma High School Graduation Requirements
23 units, including:- English - 4 units (English I, II, III, IV or other English course approved for college admission)
- Mathematics - 3 Units at Algebra I level or above (High school math courses taken prior to 9th grade do not count toward these 3 units but DO count as pre-requisites for higher math courses. Example Algebra I completed in 8th grade would make a student eligible for Geometry or Algebra II in 9th grade)
- Laboratory Science - 3 units (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or other Lab Science course approved to meet college admission requirements)
- History/Citizenship - 3 units (US History, 1/2 unit US Government, 1/2 unit Oklahoma History, + 1 unit approved to meet college admission requirements) Military students who have successfully completed a state history course in high school can be exempt from Oklahoma History
- Foreign Lang. Technology - 2 units (2 units of the SAME foreign/non-English Language OR 2 years of Computer Technology)
- Fine Art/Speech - 1 unit (Music, Art, Drama or Speech)
- Electives - At least 7 units including Personal Financial Literacy and CPR/AED instruction
End of Instruction (EOI) Tests
10th-grade students are tested in the following areas:English/Language Arts
Mathematics
Science (Students who have already scored “proficient” or “advanced” in Biology may be exempt)
U.S. HistoryThese tests are NOT tied to graduation or final course grades
My student only needs 2 credits to graduate from high school. Does he/she need to take a full course schedule?
Oklahoma law requires students to be enrolled in a full schedule, regardless of the number of credits needed for graduation. For students who are “ahead”, there are often opportunities for mentoring programs which provide work experience. Students who meet minimum ACT requirements may also consider concurrent enrollment at a local university and earn up to 6 hours per semester of college credit tuition-free. Arrangements are made through the school counselor.
The area technology center offers ½ day technical training programs that complement a student’s traditional education.
For students who are not interested in the social aspects of high school, the SCORE (School of Career Opportunities and Real Education) program at the local technology center offers the opportunity to complete only the credits needed and graduate when those courses are completed. A new session begins every 6 weeks. For more information, call +1 (580)250-5589
Hours of Operation
| Monday | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
School Support Services provides Army school-aged youth with educational opportunities, resources and information necessary to achieve academic success. A branch of Child & Youth Services (CYS), School Support Services features School Liaison Officers (SLOs), who help schools, installations and Families work together for student achievement.
SLOs are your best support in the area of education, schools and military transitions. SLOs are knowledgeable in current education news and policies. They act as the conduit between the school community – including local public school districts, private schools and home school Families – and the installation.
How do they do it? By
