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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).