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School Liaison

Fort Drum FMWR 's School Liaison Officer is available to assist military Families with transitions to the local schools. Child, Youth and School Services encourages parents to utilize these services as we are dedicated to maintaining a positive and productive relationship between our Families and the schools that serve them.

 

  • Establish, implement, and coordinate all school liaison administrative and operational policies and procedures.

  • Act as primary advisor to the Garrison Commander and principal staff on all matters of concern among students, parents and local school districts.

  • Act as an advisor on all matters of concern among students, parents and local school districts.

  • Coordinate and participate in The Fort Drum Educational Liaison Committee (FDELC) monthly meetings with school principals/ superintendents, guidance counselors and other staff.

  • Function as an intermediary and advocate between parents and school administrators.

  • Provide assistance in school related procedures i.e. enrollment, Individual Educational Plan (IEP) process, home schooling, and out-processing.

  • Manage the "Piece of the Rock" program in schools.

  • Prepare reports, information papers, fact sheets, briefings and studies as required.

 

 

Special Needs Students:

New York State Educational Services are some of the best in the country. The School Liaison Office can assist parents with the Individual Educational Planning process. The School Liaison Office can also refer Families to the many additional resources offered in the local community.

 

Military One Source offers a special needs toolkit: a valuable resource for military Families. Contact them at 1-800-342-9647 or on the web, www.militaryonesource.com

Additional special needs resources:

Vocational and Education Services for Individuals with Disabilities - www.vesid.nysed.gov

www.benchmarkFamilyservices.com

www.dpao.org

www.jeffrehabcenter.org

www.nctls.org

www.nnycerebralpalsy.com

www.nrcil.net



Alexandria Central - www.alexandriacentral.org 

Beaver River Central - www.brcsd.org

Belleville Henderson Central - www.bhpanthers.org

Carthage Central - www.carthagecsd.org
Copenhagen Central - www.ccsknights.org
General Brown Central - www.gblions.org

Gouverneur Central - http://gcs.neric.org

Indian River Central - www.ircsd.org
LaFargeville Central - www.lafargevillecsd.org

Liverpool Central - www.liverpool.k12.ny.us

Lowville Academy & Central School - www.lacs-ny.org
Lyme Central - www.lymecsd.org

Sackets Harbor Central - www.sacketsharborschool.org

South Lewis Central - www.southlewis.org

South Jefferson Central - www.spartanpride.org

Thousand Islands Central - http://1000islandsschool.org
Watertown City Schools - www.watertowncsd.org
 

Carthage Augustinian Academy - www.caugustinian.org

Faith Fellowship - http://faithfellowshipschool.com

Immaculate Heart Central - www.ihchs.org

John Bosco Pre-School Program - www.ihchs.org

St James Catholic School - http://stjamesgov.org


The New York State Education Department posts a web site with the statistical report card for every school district in the state. For more information about the schools in our area (Jefferson & Lewis Counties). NY State School District Report Card Site


 

 

New York State schools offer two educational programs of study:

Regents Diploma and Advanced Regents Diploma

 

Regents Diploma:

English - 4 units, Social Studies - 4 units, Math - 3 units, Science - 3 units, Language other than English (LOTE) - 1 unit, Art/Music - 1 unit, Health - 1/2 unit, Physical Education - 2 units, Electives - 3 1/2 units.

 

Advanced Regents Diploma:

English - 4 units, Social Studies - 4 units, Math - 3 units, Science - 3 units, Language other than English (LOTE) - 3 unit, Art/Music - 1 unit, Health - 1/2 unit, Physical Education - 2 units, Electives - 1 1/2 units.

 

Required Regents Exams:

(passing score is 65)

 

Regents Diploma:

Global Studies - Grade 10, English and US History - Grade 11, Math A, and 1 Science (Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry, Physics).

 

Advanced Regents Diploma:

Global Studies - Grade 10, English and US History - Grade 11, Math A & B, and 2 Sciences (Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry, Physics), 1 Language (given in the third year).


DoDEA Education Partnership - http://militaryk12partners.dodea.edu

Educational Resources for Parents - www.nyspirc.org

Impacted schools - www.militaryimpactedschoolsassociation.org

Info and Reporting Services for Schools - www.emsc.nysed.gov/irts

Info on Education Requirements, Exams, and Assessments -

           www.emsc.nysed.gov/deputy/Documents/alternassess.htm

Jefferson County Family Services - www.jeffcoresources4youth.com

Jefferson County Mental Health Services - www.jeffcountymentalhealth.com

Military Child Education Coalition - www.militarychild.org

Military Family Website - www.myarmylifetoo.com

Military One Source - www.militaryonesource.com

Military Students - www.militaryk12partners.dodea.edu

National Military Families Association - www.nmfa.org

NCLB for New York State - www.emsc.nysed.gov/irts/accountability

New York State Dept. of Education - www.nysed.gov

Office of State Assessment - www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa

Operation Military Kids - www.operationmilitarykids.org

Relocation sites - www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil

 

Student Sponsorship - For more information or to request sponsorship

email: drum.mwrys@conus.army.mil

 

Contact Information
School Liaison Officer
Youth Services Bldg. P-10790
Chapel Drive
315-772-3214

315-772-1311

drum.mwrschoolliaison@conus.army.mil


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