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Junior High Military Families

JUNIOR HIGH CAMPUS MILITARY FAMILIES

The American flag and service emblems of the U.S. military.

7th - 8th Grades

(Early Childhood Special Education, Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten)

Welcome to the Gatesville ISD Junior High School Military Families Information Page. This page serves as a resource for active-duty, retired, and civilian support staff, whose children are enrolled or looking to enroll at Gatesville Junior High School. 

 

We recognize that school-age dependents of military personnel are faced with numerous transitions during their formative years that may pose challenges to their learning and achievement. In recognition of those challenges and the importance of military families to our community, GISD remains committed to supporting our military-connected students and their families. We hope you find the resources on this page helpful as you transition into your new duty station.

 

 Resolution to Support Military Connected Students     

  • On Campus Military Liaison

     

    Staci PruittWe are proud to welcome our military families to our Junior High campus! Your service and sacrifice mean so much, and we are honored to support your students as they navigate these important junior high years and continue developing both academically and personally within our school. We understand the unique challenges that come with military life, and we are committed to providing a welcoming, supportive, and encouraging environment for every student.

    Please know that you always have a staff here ready to support you, whether you’re new to the area or returning. We are grateful for your service and look forward to partnering with you to make this a great year for your student.-Mrs. Penrod, GJH Principal

     

     

    Staci Pruitt

    Campus-Based Military Liaison

    Junior High School Counselor

    spruitt@gatesvilleisd.org

    254-865-8271

    Gatesville Junior High School Web Page

     

    Liaison duties include:

    • The on-campus military liaison serves as a point of contact between military-connected families and the campus.  
    • Aiding the enrollment processes, records transfers, connecting families with existing community resources, including campus-based support, and services support for our military connected students
    • Ensure that military-connected students are properly identified and coded through the Texas Student Data System Public Education Information Management system (TSDS PEIMS).
    • Integrate the Military child into the campus.
    • Report on transitional issues for the parent or child.
    • Advocate and provide program information and support to military families.
    • Interact with Military parents and students for personal needs.
    • Provide optimal customer service to all students, employees, parents, community members and any other stakeholders of the district.
    • Assisting in coordinating campus-based supports and services available to military-connected students.
    • Assisting in coordinating campus-based programs relevant to military-connected students
    • Coordinate campus/staff professional development opportunities on the unique issues related to military-connected students and 
    • Attending additional military connected professional development or training annually to learn and understand topics related to the transition of military-connected students and their families

    • Introduction to GISD Environment and Processes
      • Upon enrolling at GISD with all required documents (see enrollment requirements section), students and parents will receive information for the school year, including a registration packet. A campus registrar will have parents complete all registration paperwork. Once the school is aware of any services your child needs, a counselor will contact the parent with further details. School calendars are viewable on the Gatesville ISD website. Transportation, school meals and Parent Portal access is discussed upon registration in the school office.

     

    • Enrollment Information in Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

      • MIC3 Compact Rules for Eligibility Extracurricular Activities 

        If your child is a military-connected student, they are eligible to join extracurricular activities at school regardless of application deadlines. Schools and districts must make reasonable efforts to include military children in all activities, including tryouts, summer conditioning, and other prerequisites. 

        Here’s what you need to know if your child is a mobile military-connected student: 

        • Eligibility: Your child can participate in activities even if application deadlines have passed. 

        • Information access: Schools must provide all relevant information about extracurricular activities.

         • Communication: Schools should ensure military families have access to all communication channels for activity information. 

        Contact your school’s administrators or coaches to request information and support for your child’s participation in extracurricular activities. Chapter 600 MIC3 Rule Book

     

     

     

    • School Contact Information, see liaison info above or contact school
      • Junior High 254-865-8271

     

    • Process for Receiving Academic Records to GISD
      • Using the TREx application, school registrars electronically request and receive student records for students who have attended or will be attending Texas public schools. High school registrars and counselors can electronically create and send official student transcripts to Texas public colleges and universities using TREx. For students who’ve attended outside of Texas, those schools are contacted directly from GISD.

    • Documentation Checklist for Enrollment Requirements
      • Child’s official birth certificate (hospital certificates are not accepted)
      • Child’s complete, validated immunization record (including four-year boosters for Primary-aged students)
      • Child’s Social Security card 
      • Driver’s license of parent enrolling child
      • Proof of residency (current utility bill, lease or rental contract showing parent name and address)
      • Any legal documents pertaining to the student

    • Eligibility for free public school Pre-Kindergarten:
      • To be eligible for enrollment in a free prekindergarten class, a child must be at least three years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year (if a 3-year-old program is available) or four years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year and meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements:
        • unable to speak and comprehend the English language
        • is educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the national school lunch program... guidelines about NSLP eligibility can be found in sections 4 and 6 of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Administrators Reference Manual)
        • is homeless, as defined by 42 USC, §11434a, regardless of the residence of the child, of either parent of the child, or of the child's guardian or other person having lawful control of the child
        • is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority
        • is the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty
        • is or has ever been in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care) following an adversary hearing held as provided by Family Code §262.201 or has been in foster care in another state or territory, but currently lives in Texas
        • is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as:
        • is the child of a person employed as a classroom teacher at a public primary or secondary school in the school district that offers a prekindergarten class under this section.
        • Eligibility applies to three-year-olds when a three-year-old program is available.
      • Statute: TEC §29.153 (b)

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    • To better help military families complete successful academic transitions, understand course sequencing, graduation requirements, college & career readiness, and career & technical education opportunities, the following resources are highly recommended for military families:

  • The Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) Program provides free, confidential, non-medical counseling to service members, their families, and survivors on or near installations. Trained to work with the military community, military and family life counselors deliver valuable counseling services, briefings, and presentations to the military community. Counselors help service members and their families navigate issues, such as improving relationships at home and work, stress management, adjustment difficulties, parenting, and grief or loss. Adult, child, and youth behavioral MFLCs are assigned to units, schools, child development centers, and other locations worldwide.

    MFLC Program

     

    • Fort Hood Resources

    Fort Hood School Liaison Officer 

    Child & Youth Services/Family and MWR

    Leticia Sanchez 

    School Liaison Officer

    Child & Youth Services

    36000 Shoemaker Lane, Room 160

    USAG Fort Hood, TX  76544

    Desk: (254) 553-3341

     

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