Transition Planning for Military Families

• Astronaut High School Enrollment

  • Registration and Enrollment

  • AHS School Profile 2024-2025

  • Registrar/Transcripts: Susan Martin, Martin.Susan@BrevardSchools.org

• Patrick SFB School Liaison

  • Susan Clark, School Liaison Program Manager, Susan.clark.8@spaceforce.mil, 321.494.1991

  • On Facebook @ PatrickCYES.SLO

  • https://www.gopatrickfl.com/youth-programs.html

• https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ (a free 24/7 resource for military families of all branches of service providing a variety of assistance, resources, and tools)

• www.militarychildcare.com (Resource and information on available Before/After School military childcare)

Academic Planning for Military Families

• Astronaut High School Academic Resources

  • Accelerated Programs & Career Academies

  • 2024-2025 Course Offerings

  • 2024-2025 Graduation Requirements

  • Dual Enrollment

  • Academic Planning Contact: Chrissy Gordon, Gordon.Christina@BrevardSchools.org

• Information regarding academic standards and opportunities, graduation requirements, DE and AP course offerings, applicable CTE programs, etc. for Brevard Public schools can be found in the Student Progression Plan on the BPS Curriculum and Instruction website.

• https://www.stepupforstudents.org/ Scholarship resources available to students in Florida in a variety of categories (tax credit, unique abilities, New Worlds reading, Hope, transportation, etc.)

Resources and Educational Opportunities for Military Children

• Astronaut High School Resources and Educational Opportunities

  • College and Career Resource Center

  • Scholarship Information

  • Online Tutoring and Test Prep

  • Guidance / Student Services

  • Assistant Principal, Curriculum: Lori Cantaloupe, Cantaloupe.Lori@BrevardSchools.org

• Astronaut High School Athletic Programs

  • Athletic Website

  • Athletic Director: Matthew Ahlstedt, Ahlstedt.Matthew@BrevardSchools.org

• Astro Experience

  • Instructional intervention and student involvement block within the school day (23 minutes, between 3rd and 4th periods)

  • Academic support

  • Test Preparation

  • Tutoring / Remediation

  • Club meetings

• www.mic3.net Information on the Military Interstate Compact and resources available for eligible transitioning military dependents

• https://military.tutor.com/home Free tutoring and test preparation and essay review resources for eligible military dependents

• https://unitedthroughreading.org/ Free shared story time resources to keep children and parents connected during a deployment

Student Led Transition Program

• Welcome to the War Eagle Family!

  • New Astronaut War Eagle military students will be introduced to school personnel across the campus and be provided with a tour of the campus by one of our Army JROTC cadets.

  • Senior Army Instructor: Major Atchison, Atchison.Damion@BrevardSchools.org

  • Army Instructor: Command Sargeant Major Branham, Branham.Sean@BrevardSchools.org

• BPS is committed to ensuring a peer-led, safe, and positive transition for students from military families into our schools. For support, please contact the Military Point of Contact listed at the top of this webpage.

Information on Exceptional Education Services

• Astronaut High School Exceptional Student Education Services

  • Partners as Peers in Learning tutoring program

  • Best Buddies Club, Sponsor: Mallory Stevens, Stevens.Mallory@BrevardSchools.org

  • Educational programs: Support facilitation, Learning Strategies, and Access Points curriculum

  • ESE Support Specialist: Michelle Hoolsema, Hoolsema.Michelle@BrevardSchools.org

  • ESE School Counselor: Lauren Hamed, Hamed.Lauren@BrevardSchools.org

  • BPS Director for Program Support in Student Services: Dr. Kimberly Bias, Bias.Kimberly@BrevardSchools.org

  • Director for Administrative Support in Student Services: Dr. Patricia Fontan, Fontan.Patricia@BrevardSchools.org

• Brevard Public Schools provides a range of ESE resources, including school-specific support for families navigating transitions with IEPs and 504 plans. For more information, please visit the BPS Exceptional Education Services website.

• Department of Air Force EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program Information) https://daffamilyvector.us.af.mil/membersite/

Information on the mental health challenges facing military students, including ways to access school-based mental health services

• Astronaut High School Mental Health Resources / Social Services

  • Eagle Market; Free resources including snacks, meals, personal hygiene products, and clothing available to ALL students and families.

  • Fresh Market; Monthly access to fresh produce in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank

  • Community and Mental Health Resources

  • School Social Worker: Lorrie Crosby, Crosby.Lorrie@BrevardSchools.org

• Brevard Public Schools offers Psychological and Mental Health Services to all students, including those in military families. These school-based mental health services, along with many other resources, are available at the Mental Wellness website or at https://bpscommunityconnect.findhelp.com/.

• Patrick SFB installation Military Family Life Counselor contact: CYB MFLC Robert Updegrove, 321.474.1530

Upcoming Military Recognition Events

• September 11, 2024 - 9/11 Ceremony

  • School-wide assembly led by Army JROTC cadets

  • Remembrance of 9/11 victims, families, and first responders

• October 11, 2024 - Military Appreciation Night

  • Celebrating Military Active Duty and Retired Veterans

  • Varsity Football vs. The Villages at 7PM

  • Free admission for all Military Active Duty and Retired Veterans

• November 12, 2024 - Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony

  • Honoring Military Active Duty and Retired Veterans

• April 15, 2025 - PURPLE UP DAY

  • School-wide spirit day to support military children and their families

  • Wear PURPLE