PLANNING A SCHOOL TRANSITION

SLO Transition Checklist

e’re heading into high-PCS season, and there’s a lot for parents to think about. Switching schools can be difficult, but Eglin’s School Liason, Elaine LaJeunesse says the key is to get organized before moving. She’s put together a checklist for parents to help make the transition as seamless as possible. Parents should also be aware of the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3). The MIC3 was created to support successful education transitions for mobile military students. All fifty states, including the District of Columbia, are members of the compact, which applies to public schools and DoDEA schools kindergarten through 12th grade. MIC3 covers children of Active Duty members, including the National Guard and Reserves under Active Duty Title 10 orders. Here’s what the MIC3 covers: • Enrollment • Educational records, immunizations, Kindergarten and First Grade entrance age. • Placement & Attendance • Course and educational program placement, special education services, placement flexibility, and absence related to deployment activities. • Eligibility • Eligibility for student enrollment and extracurricular participation. • Graduation • Flexibility in accepting state exit or end-of-course exams, national achievement tests, or alternative testing in lieu of testing requirements for graduation in the receiving state. • Waiving courses required for graduation if similar course work has been completed • Allowing a student to receive a diploma from the sending school instead of the receiving school. To learn more about the Compact visit the Interstate Commission’s website at www.MIC3.net. If you’d like to make a positive difference in a child’s life, please contact Team Eglin’s School Liaison: Elaine LaJeunesse | 850-882-4319 elaine.lajeunesse@us.af.mil | eglinlife.com/slo “PCSing can be stressful for families, but you are not alone when it comes to getting your children settled into a new school,” LaJeunesse says. “A solid plan will help you chart your way to success, and utilizing the MIC3 will empower you with the knowledge you need in making informed decisions.” W By Rachel LaBud, 96 FSS Marketing Elaine Lajeunesse, Team Eglin School Liaison

Parent/Guardian • Student’s Birth Certificate • Student’s Social Security Number • Student’s Shot Record • Legal Documents, as needed (example: custody or guardianship) • Proof of Residency/Military Orders School Information: • Address, Phone Numbers, Contact Info • Course Description Book/Grading Scale (if available, for grades 6 and above) • For High School credit courses - copy of the title page of textbooks • For High School - School Profile/Hand book School Records: • Copy of Cumulative Folder (only the copy mailed by the school is considered official) • Current Schedule • Report Cards • Attendance and Tardy Records • Standardized Testing Records • Withdrawal Grades or Progress Reports • Test Scores

(Standardized or Special Program Testing, etc.) • Activities Record (such as co/extracurricular) • ROTC Records (if applicable/available) • Letters of Recommendations

(especially for gifted, band, or Seniors) • Writing Samples (if available) • Portfolios (if available) • Accelerated Reader Points (if applicable) • Service Learning Hours (if applicable) Special Programs Records as Appropriate: • Individual Education Plan (IEP),

Accommodation Plan (IAP), 504, Gifted • English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual Education • At-Risk or Other Action Plans for Classroom Modifications

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Taekwondo Class Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4-5 pm Advanced Class: 5-6 pm The Eglin Youth Center hosts Taekwondo Classes, and all base personnel ages 6 to adult are invited to come enjoy a FREE first session! Just show up in sweats and a t-shirt, bring a bottled water, and be ready to learn. Taekwondo is one of the Korean traditional martial arts that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind. Cost for continuing sessions is $50 per month. Family rates are available. Instructor Sarah Ervin trains in World Taekwondo, the same style used in Olympic competition. Whether you're interested in a competitive future or just learning something new, this class is for you. 850-882-8212

Military Tuition Assistance Briefing Wednesdays | 8-9 am The Eglin Education Center hosts a weekly Military Tuition Assistance (MilTA) Briefing, required for all members who wish to use Air Force Tuition Assistance (TA) for the first time, and for Airmen who have been inactive for a year or more. Topics include accreditation, 26

transferring credit, testing, college fees, course delivery method, on-base programs, local school options, on-line programs, evaluated education plan, MilTA policy and procedures, Pell grants and other funding sources, course enrollment changes, foreign transcript evaluation, and AFVEC and CCAF degree requirements. Location is Room 106 of the Education Center, 502 West "D" Ave, Bldg 251. For more information, please contact Catherine Bonilla at 850-883-1260, or Holly Idems at 850-882-8142.

Computers Open for Test Prep Wednesdays | 9 am-Noon Several computer stations will be specially reserved at the Eglin Digital Library every Wednesday for practice testing utilizing the EBSCO LearningExpress suite for DoD Test Prep. This eLearning resource provides access to: • Military test prep (ASTB-E, ASVAB, Flight Aptitude, Officer Candidate, etc.) • CLEP, DSST, TOEFL iBT, IELTS, SAT prep • Resources for military transition to civilian careers • Career certification exam prep for a wide range of occupations ... and much, much more. Plus, the SCORE MY TEST feature submits your answers for immediate scoring and analysis. Reservations are not required; just walk in and test well! 850-882-9308

BINGO! at The Bayview Wednesdays | 6 pm Eglin's Bayview knows how to spell the secret to great riches: "B-I-N-G-O!" Bingo is played every Wednesday evening, with your chance to win $3,500 to $5,000 cash! Play is open to all ranks military and civilian, family members, and guests ages 18 and older. Bar Bingo starts at 6 p.m. with regular play beginning at 7 p.m. If you're already a regular player, bring along a friend who's not a current bingo player, and you'll receive a FREE 15-game pack! 850-882-4766

Trivia Night: Star Wars Monday, May 4 | 5:30-7 pm Hey, trivia lovers! Join the Eglin Library for a special themed Trivia Night. Up to 5 players per team are allowed; arrive early to choose your team name. Food and drinks encouraged! No registration required. 850-882-9308