Relocating to or From Cumberland County
Each time military families move, their students encounter different curriculum or standards, different ways of measuring progress, different reports to learn to read, and even different definitions of highly-qualified teachers. The Common Core Standards will alleviate this disparity, but regardless, these tips will make it easier to transfer schools.
Quick Checklist for School/ Military Moves
From the Parent/Guardian:
Student’s birth certificate
Student’s Social Security number
Student’s health record: immunization, etc
Proof of residency/ military orders
School Information:
Address, phone, numbers, other contact information
Course Description book/Grading scale
Copy/photograph the cover and title page of each textbook
School profile/handbook
School’s web page URL
School Records:
COPY of transcript
Report cards
Withdrawal grades or progress reports
Test scores (Standardized or special programs testing, etc)
Special Programs Records as Appropriate
Individual Education Plan, IEP/ Individual Accommodation Plan (504)/ Gifted Program Description
ELL English Language Learner or Bilingual education
At-Risk or other action plans for classroom modifications
Other Documents and Examples:
Writing samples or other work samples
Activities records (co/extracurricular)
Other work or performance examples
Community service or service-learning
Academic Recognition and competition participation
Information recommended by the Military Child Coalition.