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 @ www.MilitaryChild.org.