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School Liaison Services
The School Liaison works in conjunction with Child, Youth and Teen Programs and the local school community to address educational issues involving military children. Through partnering with the local and military community, the School Liaison acts as a communication link between the installation and surrounding school districts. |
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Purpose
To provide a link between military families and local schools to assist them with those unique problems facing military children including school transition, deployments, differences in curriculum between stateside and overseas schools, and Department of Defense Schools and civilian Schools. |
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Attention Homeschool Families!
A new Homeschool Group will be forming aboard MCAS Yuma and will be holding an informational meeting this month. This meeting is for current and future homeschooling families. Come and be a part of this exciting venture! All ideas will be welcome. Any questions please email
AirStationHomeschoolers@gmail.com. |
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Help communicate with principals, teachers or other school personnel
Help parents in making their child’s educational transition
a smooth one to and from MCAS Yuma
Help empower parents with information, giving them a choice in their child’s educational future, in turn, making them their child’s best advocate |
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Transitioning a Special Needs Student Checklist
Before you leave your current duty station:
- Contact your local special education counselor/director and request assistance as to what should be done before the transition to the new school. Write or contact the special education director for the state that you are going to and request local policies.
- Schedule an Annual, Review, and Dismissal meeting to discuss the progress your child has made since your last Individualized Education Program (IEP) review. Ask for written suggestions that may help your child and the staff at the new school.
- Request a copy of your child’s complete educational record to include a copy of the latest IEP. Hand carry all records, samples of your child’s work, and other information related to your child’s education.
- Contact your local Marine Corps Exceptional Family Member Program (link to MCCS EFMP website) Coordinator. They can assist you with identifying resources at your new duty station.
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Welcome New and Returning Students to the successful
MCX Super Star Student 2009-2010 Program!!!
The Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) is committed to helping Marine Corps families and the Marine Corps community. It is our pleasure, for the ninth year, to introduce the Super Star Student program to you. This student reward program kicks off 30 September 2009.
The Super Star Student program not only rewards students for good grades, but also most importantly, stimulates their studies and improves their knowledge and learning abilities.
Students in grades 6 to 12 who obtain a “B” average (or equivalent) are eligible to participate. Home-schooled students are also encouraged to participate in the program. Eligible students must be authorized patrons of the Marine Corps Exchange. Students simply bring in their report card from their last grading period to any Marine Corps Exchange Customer Service Office and receive a Scratch-Off Card. (Please, one visit per grading period.) Each student is a WINNER! Prizes include MCX Gift Cards and U.S. Savings bonds up to $1,000!
Click here to view full program details.... |
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On Line Tutorial Program for military families
SOAR is an innovative program that makes it easy for parents to play an active role in their children’s education.
Designed specifically for military families and accessible worldwide
www.SoarAtHome.org |
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: : School Liaison Services : : |
: : Hours of Operation : : |
Elena A. McShane
(928) 269-5373
MCAS Yuma
1085 Martini Ave
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School Year Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm
Summer
Monday-Friday:
7:30am-4:00pm
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: : College Information Online
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ACT, Inc. www.act.org
College planning, financial aid need estimator, career information, ACT testing.
College Board Online www.collegeboard.com
College planning, college search, financial aid, SAT testing and test preparation
CollegeNet www.collegenet.com
College search, financial aid, scholarship search and online application process.
Campus Tours www.campustours.com
Virtual tours, web cams, interactive maps, links to college homepages.
College Answer www.collegeanswer.com
College and financial aid advice, interactive financial aid calculator, scholarship search.
FAFSA www.fafsa.com
Online form to complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
FastWeb www.fastweb.com
Scholarship search, college search and links to college sites.
FINAID www.finaid.org
Free resources for financial aid information, scholarship search, and financial aid calculator.
Mapping Your Future www.mapping-your-future.org
Information on financial strategies, career options and college planning.
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation- www.mcsf.com
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