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What specific transition planning do you offer for military families?

Our Student Lighthouse Team helps the new military students to transition to our school by giving them a tour, helping them with procedures and signing them up for clubs. Our Guidance Counselor gives information about the curriculum, extracurricular activities, and resources available to students. They also help families connect with other students and families in the school community, providing a sense of familiarity and support.

Military Point of Contact - Judy Wade, School Social worker and Jeff Oleck School Counselor - (850) 767-5195

What specific academic planning do you offer for military families?

We personally invite military families to all of our curriculum nights throughout the year to help navigate the challenges that come with military life. We also help them sign up for our online reading and math curriculum. Our teachers have one on one parent conferences to go over academics, student data and any other information regarding our school.

What resources and educational opportunities do you offer for military children?

We offer a variety of academic resources to help our military students succeed. Our curriculum is designed to be flexible and adaptable, so that students can easily transition between schools and keep up with their studies. We also offer tutoring, mentoring, and other academic support services to help students stay on track and achieve their goals.

Tell us about your student-led transition team

Our Leader in Me Student Lighthouse Team organizes a buddy program, where each military student is paired with a student from the Lighthouse Team who can show them around the school, introduce them to their classmates, and answer any questions they may have. They can also organize social events, such as welcome packets, to help these students feel more connected to their new school community.

What supports do you offer for military ESE children?

We offer specialized programs and resources for military children, such as counseling services, tutoring, and mentorship programs. These programs are designed to help military children cope with the unique challenges they may face, such as frequent moves, parental deployments, and separation from loved ones. Our ESE Team leads this program to ensure our ESE military children receive continuity of educational opportunities.

What military recognition events do you have planned?

At our Flag Pole Ceremony, we recognize our military students and invite veterans to speak to students about their experiences. Our entire school participates in Purple Up Day and showcases our military students on the morning announcements. The principal also recognizes a military student each month.

How do military children access mental health services on your campus?

At Hutchison Beach Elementary, we recognize the importance of providing robust mental health support to military children and their families. To ensure that military children have access to the mental health services they may need, we have a dedicated and trained team of mental health experts readily available on our campus.

Our team of mental health experts is equipped to support military children and their families through a range of services. Students can access these services by reaching out directly to our counseling staff or through referrals made by teachers, parents, or guardians. We prioritize the well-being of our military students and understand the unique challenges they may face due to frequent relocations and other factors associated with military life.

OCSD Resources

BDS Resources for Military Families

The Bay District Schools website has a detailed list of Military Family Resources and Educational Opportunities to best assist your family. It contains a PCS document, services, programs, educational resources, and so much more to aid in the success of your educational goals.

BDS Military Families Tool-Kit

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