• Cocoa High School is honored to serve our military families. Just 10 miles from Patrick Space Force Base, CHS serves a large number of students and staff representing all branches of the United States Military

• Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Pavone
  Cocoa High School Senior Army Instructor
  pavone.joseph@brevardschools.org
  321.632.5300 ext. 22221

Transition Planning for Military Families
Patrick Space Force Base School Liaison contact information:

• Susan Clark, School Liaison Program Manager Building 537 Room 111
  Susan.clark.8@spaceforce.mil
  Phone number 321-494-1991
  On Facebook @ PatrickCYES.SLO
  https://www.gopatrickfl.com/youth-programs.html

• Cocoa High School - Student Enrollment/Registration (Mrs. Frances Villanueva - 321-632-5300)

• Welcome Cocoa High School (Principal: C. Denise Stewart)

• Local Community Resource Information

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

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

• https://www.militaryfamily.org/ (The National Military Family Association (NMFA) is the leading nonprofit dedicated to serving all military families. Since 1969, NMFA has worked with families to identify and solve the unique challenges of military life)

• https://www.redcross.org/military-families.html American Red Cross Services for Military Families

• https://www.defense.gov/Spotlights/Taking-Care-of-Our-People/ United States Department of Defense Taking Care of Our People

• Military Veterans Resources (Northeast Florida Military) Northeast Florida
  Military – Veterans Resource Guide

Academic Planning for Military Families

• Cocoa High School Guidance Counselors

• Dual Enrollment Program (Eastern Florida State College) See Mrs. Cathryn Fourtney

• Graduation Requirements - Cocoa High School simple form

• Brevard Public School - High School Graduation Requirements

• Our available AP classes

• Cocoa High School Academic Pathways Presentation Grades 9-12

• Cocoa High School Middle School Presentation Rising 8th Graders

• Cocoa High School Middle School 7th Grade Presentation

• 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.) Additionally, JROTC Instructors work with guidance counselors on the challenges and nuances of military life and the educational impact on families.

Resource and Educational Opportunities for Military Children

• 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 resources for eligible military dependents.

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

• Cocoa High School CTE programs

• Cocoa High School Robotic Club (Bionic Tigers) Mrs. Lupe Verdin 321-632-5300

• Cocoa High School Drama Club. Ms. Ryley Morley 321-632-5300

• Army JROTC Raider, Drill, Rifle, Model Student Senate, and Color Guard (Tiger Battalion) Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Pavone 321-632-5300

• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

• Private Schools at a Glance

• State Public Schools at a Glance

• Florida College Access Network (FCAN)

• College Board College Search - Big Future

• Scholarships

• Florida Shines (College and Career Planning)

• FAFSA Application

• Financial Aid Information

• State University System Matrix

• Bright Futures Scholarship Information

• Step Up for Students

Cocoa's Student-Led Transition Program

• Student-Led Mentor Program: Transition team coordinator welcomes transiting students, identifies a peer/mentor for support, provides a map of the campus and a tour of the facilities including meeting student leaders, finally, provides a calendar of upcoming events.

Information on Exceptional Education Services:

• Janet Witmer (phone number 321-632-5300)

  • witmer.janet@brevardschools.org

• Brevard Schools Exceptional Student Education Resources

• 504 and ESOL Contact at Cocoa High School

  • Deborah Bruno Arroyo (Phone number 321-632-5300)
    brunoarroyo.deborah@brevardschools.org

• ESOL Program & Title III - Resources

  Department of Air Force EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program Information)

• https://daffamilyvector.us.af.mil/membersite/

Mental Health Services for Military Students and Family Members

• School Social Workers at Cocoa High School : Crystal McDougle (mcdougle.crystal@brevardschools.org) phone number 321-632-5300

• School Social Worker at Cocoa High School: Dyonsia Wyche (wyche.dyonsia@brevardschools.org) phone number 321-632-5300

• Viera VA Clinic, 2900 Veterans Way, Melbourne, FL 32940 Phone: (321) 637-3788

• Mental Health Support through Military One Source

• Military & Family Life Counseling (MFLC) for Military Students

Military Recognition Events

1. Photo collage near the display case in the auditorium and front office (updated throughout school year)

2. Welcome military families via monthly Parent Link Newsletter (throughout the school year)

3. Annual Award Ceremony; numerous veteran organizations participate during month of April

4. Military Recruiters classroom visit presenting career and college opportunities (throughout the school year)

5. Veterans back to the classroom; veterans present aspects of the military, American History, and overview of the military past, present, and future (throughout the school year)

6. Military Ball; a formal ceremony that highlights military traditions and the symbolism of the POW display table during month of December.

7. Career exploration tour visit at Patrick Space Force Base during the month of January

8. Field trip at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center Museum during the month of September

9. Tiger Battalion Student Led Ambassador Program with a focus on transiting and transfer military family students (throughout the school year)

Observances/ Celebrations:

1. Washington’s Birthday – Third Monday in February

2. Gold Star Spouses Day April 5

3. Month of the Military Child 17 April

4. Memorial Day – Last Monday in May

5. Day of Remembrance Ceremony - September 11

6. Military Appreciation Night - September- second Friday night

7. Veterans' Day – November 11

Five Percent Open Enrollment Seats for Military Students

Professional Development

• LTC Pavone: During pre-planning 6 Aug, we created and presented a professional development video internal to the Tiger Staff and uploaded in the Tiger Hub. Every year during pre-planning the JROTC Instructors LTC Pavone, SFC Mercer, and SFC Moreno provide resources and links to help to identify and respond to the needs of military students and families.

Other Military Resources

• Brevard Veterans Memorial Center

• Air and Space Force Association Cape Canaveral Chapter

• Military Officers Association of America Cape Canaveral Chapter

• Patrick Space Force Base Military Family and Readiness Center

• Veteran Owned Small Business Guide for Contractors

• Resources for Veteran Owned Businesses

• Operation Homefront (Serving America's Military Families)

Military Scholarship Links

• JROTC Website

• Army ROTC Scholarship

• Navy ROTC Scholarship

• Air Force ROTC Scholarship

• Marine Corp ROTC Scholarship

• West Point Academy

• Naval Academy

• Air Force Academy

• Coast Guard Academy

• Merchant Marine Academy