Transition Planning for Military Families

• 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]

School Enrollment and Transition Information:

1. Register and enroll at school. This can be done online through the FOCUS site or in person. Complete a records request to transfer your student's educational records to Riviera. Contact person for enrollment at Riviera is Karen Plank, Office Clerk: plank.karen@brevardschools.org

2. Identify as Active Military Duty on the applicable form.

3. Set up a conference to meet with the school principal or assistant principal and classroom teacher. We can schedule a school tour at this time.

4. Join our SAC (School Advisory Council) to become part of our school-based decision-making process!

5. Review the supports on this page.

Academic Planning for Military Families

• 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.)

• Reach out to our Military Point of Contact, Stephen Olagunju, with school specific support questions.

Resources 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 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

• Riviera offers before and/or after school tutoring free of charge for most of the school year at most grade levels. Please contact your child's teacher or our assistant principal at harvey.tammy@brevardschools.org if you have questions about this.

• Brevard Public Schools Parent Math At-Home Resources found here: Click here for BPS Math Parent Resources

• Brevard Public Schools Parent Reading At-Home Resources found here: Click Here for BPS Reading at Parent Resources

• Clubs offered at Riviera (vary by grade level): Chorus, strings, Odyssey of the Mind, Destination Moon club, soccer (fall), flag football (spring), safety patrol

Student Led Transition Program

• 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.

• Riviera's student-led transition program will assist new military students with becoming familiar with Riviera's school community. Upon enrollment or during the school tour, a student leader will help guide the student around the school, describing the various areas of the building and what to expect during the school day. The student can also answer any questions the student may have as they relate to the school. The student leader will also discuss: school procedures, school events and activities, the school day, lunch, recess, and activity classes.

Information on Exceptional Education Services

• For questions about transitioning IEP's or 504 plans from other states or countries, please contact Riviera's Support Specialist, Andrea Henrick at henrick.andrea@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/

• Riviera is home to the following ESE support personnel: Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Adaptive PE, Deaf and Hard of Hearing support team, ESE Resource Teachers, Varying Exceptionalities Teachers, VPK VE Teachers, Gifted Teacher, School Social Worker, School Support Specialist, and more!

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/.

• The Patrick SFB installation Military Family Life Counselor information: CYB MFLC Robert Updegrove 321-474-1530

• School Based Social Worker: Ashley Shaffer, shaffer.ashley@brevardschools.org

• School Based Guidance Counselor: Stephen Olagunju, olagunju.stephen@brevardschools.org

• Riviera's School Psychologist: Brenda Broomfield, broomfield.brenda@brevardschools.org

Riviera recognizes the challenges often faced by our military students. We are here to help and support the student any time needed. Please reach out to either our Social Worker or Guidance Counselor (email above or by calling 321-676-4237) if your student needs support.

Upcoming Military Recognition Events

• Riviera has two Military Walls of Honor in our Commons area where students and staff can recognize members of the family that are current or past duty military members. This wall includes photos, drawings and information pertaining to the military family member.

• Riviera's Veteran's Day recognition will be November 19th at 4:30pm. Our chorus and other students will perform for our families. Everyone is invited to attend!

• Riviera will celebrate Purple Up! for Military Kids on April 15th. Students and staff are invited to wear purple this day to show support and thank military youth for their strength and sacrifices.