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WHO ARE MILITARY CONNECTED STUDENTS?

Military-connected students are children in TK-12 schools and young adults in trade schools, or institutions of higher education (2 or 4-year schools) who are official dependents of a military service member. A military-connected student has one degree of separation from their military sponsor. The connection may be biological, because of adoption, through foster parenting, or with in loco parentis authorization.

  • Front Office Supports

     

    Military Liaison Leticia Torres is here to support our military-connected families. Please reach out if you have any questions.  

    Registrar’s Office Dina Dagy is our registrar who helps process transfer paperwork.  

    Counseling Department As a military family, we understand that frequent moves can bring unique challenges, especially when it comes to your child’s education. Our dedicated counseling team is here to make your transition as smooth as possible. We will work closely with you to review your child’s transcript, ensuring that they receive appropriate credit for the classes they've already taken. Our goal is to ensure their academic progress continues seamlessly, allowing your students to focus on success at Carlsbad High School.

     

     

     

  • New Student Enrollment

    Parent University is designed to provide CUSD parents with critical information to help their students succeed in school. The goal of Parent University is to inspire and empower parents to take their parenting know‐how to the next level.

     

     

  • Youth Programs

     

    Camp Pendleton Youth Services (760.725.5608) 

    Marine and Family Programs' Relocation Assistance Program and Family Team Building Community Support (FTBCS) work together with the Youth Centers and the local schools to provide a special program for school-age youths to help them become acquainted with the opportunities awaiting them in Southern California.

    The Youth Sponsorship Program helps youths moving to the Camp Pendleton area by matching them up with another age-appropriate youth presently living in the Camp Pendleton area. The youths correspond in order to find out exactly what to expect upon their arrival at Camp Pendleton. To obtain a youth sponsor, you may use the toll-free line 1-800-253-1624 or contact the Relocation Assistance Program directly.

    Free Tutoring for Military Families (A Service of The Princeton Review) 

    All U.S. military families have FREE, unlimited access to Tutor.com's online homework, tutoring and career services provided by the Department of Defense. All military dependents- including National Guard and Reserve- are eligible for free online tutoring through Tutor.com. There are over 40 courses to choose from (Math, English, Science, Social Studies, World Languages) including Test Prep (PSAT, SAT, and ACT). Free ACT/SAT prep program is available to military students and their classmates.  Princeton Review, as part of the partnership with the SOAR (Student Online Achievement Resources) program, offers this free online program for students.  

    Military Child Education Coalition

    SOAR is an innovative program that makes it easy for parents to play an active role in their children's education.  SOAR is designed for military families and is easily accessible worldwide.  

     

    Family Supports

    211 San Diego  As a local nonprofit organization, 211 San Diego is the region’s trusted source for information and connections to community, health, and disaster resources. Help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and in more than 200 languages. We maintain a database of more than 6,000 services and resources that are updated on a real-time basis and our Community Connectors help connect San Diegans to the accurate information they need.

    Armed Services YMCA The Armed Services YMCA enhances the lives of military members and their families in spirit, mind, and body through programs relevant to the unique challenges of military life. Their focus is to provide needed programs and services for single or married junior enlisted personnel and their family members. The Armed Services YMCA San Diego empowers military families, no matter who they are or where they’re from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships, and opportunities for all to learn, grow, and thrive.

    Courage to Call Every day in San Diego County, current and former service members and their families deal with the complex maze of issues accompanying military life. Often the most difficult problem is not knowing where to turn when you need help. Courage to Call is a free, confidential, veteran-staffed helpline (8 am-8 pm PST) dedicated to assisting active duty military personnel, veterans, reservists, guard members, and their families, regardless of discharge status, through information, guidance, and referrals. They offer a comprehensive coordination of care and can assign a veteran peer support specialist and/or a veteran peer counselor to your case.

    Fisher House: Helping Military Families Navy & Marine Corps Fisher Houses offer "a home away from home" at no cost for families of patients receiving medical care at military treatment facilities. Each Fisher House offers comfortable accommodations that allow military families to focus on the medical care and recovery of their loved one. The houses have well-stocked community kitchens and inviting living rooms. Other features include laundry facilities, housekeeping services, and common area computers with internet access.

    Military One Force: Children, Youth & Teen Resources There are many resources through Military OneSource and other Defense Department programs that support mission readiness and enhance the quality of life for the military community. 

    Month of the Military Child MCEC helps children growing up in military families by providing them, their parents, and professionals with programs, resources, and guidance—helping the child stay on course academically, socially, and emotionally.

    San Diego Military Family Collaborative The San Diego Military Family Collaborative supports and strengthens the military-connected community through education, advocacy, and engagement. SDMFC envisions a County where all members of San Diego’s military-connected community can easily gain access and navigate critical information, programs, and resources when faced with military life challenges through streamlined services and a network of support.

    United Through Reading Deployments and frequent separations are a reality for military families. In fact, every year, more than 100,000 military parents deploy leaving nearly 250,000 children at home. That's millions of bedtime stories missed each year by military children. 

    United Through Reading knows that hearing a parent's voice and seeing their face is a truly unique experience that cannot be replaced. That's why our storytime video recordings are able to be watched on-demand with their own copy of the book, whenever the child misses their service member. Being read to by a parent helps military children feel like their parents are closer to home, reducing stress and anxiety levels and making it easier to cope while their parents are away.

    USO California USO California operates within the third largest state in the nation and aims to reach the +151,000 U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families stationed across the state, the highest concentration of any state. The centers, which are visited more than 260,000 times per year, provide a warm and comforting place for service members to connect with loved ones and enjoy the comforts of home. Similarly, USO programs focus on connection, strengthening, wellness, and resiliency.

    The WelConnect app connects families to available resources and support programs provided by their school district, their schools, the surrounding community, and the US military. It's available to download on your device from the Apple iTunes Store, or Google Play for Android.