Transition Planning for Military Families

• Registration information is processed through our guidance office. Contact our school registrar Brandy Marconi for information regarding enrollment, records requests, and schedules.

Brandy Marconi
marconi.brandy@brevardschools.org
321-636-3711 x26006

• Patrick SFB School Liaison contact information:

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)

• https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/ (Provides resources and information appropriate for younger children on military related topics such as moving, deployment, etc.) [Applicable only for elementary school]

Academic Planning for Military Families

• Academic planning at the Rock is handled by a school guidance counselor specific to the cohort the student is entering. Contact our Military Point of Contact, Mrs. Larson (contact information above) and she will assist the student to the correct cohort counselor.

• Rockledge High School is a Cambridge International Fellowship School. Cambridge AICE program is an advanced academic program offered solely through Cambridge Assessment International Education, a division of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England -- an institution that consistently ranks as one of the top five academic universities in the world. This opportunity is available to all students. Contact the program administrator Katie Matthews for more information.

Katie Matthews
matthews.katie@brevardschools.org
321-636-3711 x 26156

• 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

• Rockledge High has numerous tutoring and student support initiatives available. For more information on our tutoring program, contact Mr. Kevin Rhyne, AP Curriculum.

Kevin Rhyne, Assistant Principal
rhyne.kevin@brevardschools.org
321-636-3711 x26015

• Rockledge High also has a wide variety of athletic and club opportunities available to all students. Contact Greg Clayborne, School Activity Director for more information.

Greg Clayborne, School Activity Director
clayborne.kenneth@brevardschools.org
321-636-3711 x26053

• 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

• Our JROTC Program is 160 Cadets strong and includes many children of active or retired military from nearby Patrick Space Force Base. We have Cadets that serve on our peer transition team who provide first hand knowledge of the physical campus with personalized tours, insights to our multiple school activities, and which appropriate school staff to reach out to for support.   

• The school has a student-led transition program to assist military students coming into the school. The program includes a student serving as transition team coordinator; a military peer-support system linking new military students with others at the school within 2 weeks of arrival; and, a process for familiarizing new students with the school campus, including student leaders and upcoming events.

• 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

• For support with ESE transitioning, support, and information:

Jenny Gerry, ESE School Counselor
gerry.jennifer@brevardschools.org
321-636-3711 x26024

• 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

• 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/.

• Our school social worker is:

Debra Stagman
stagman.debra@brevardschools.org
321-636-3711 x26056

• Military Family Life Counselor information: CYB MFLC Robert Updegrove 321-474-1530

Upcoming Military Recognition Events

• 9/11 Recognition Event (annual)

• Donuts with Veterans - 11/6/24

• Veteran's Day Celebration with Feeder Schools - 11/7 & 8

• Promotion Ceremony (quarterly)