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Military Family Resources

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Military Resources

Our school is committed to supporting military children and their families in conjunction with the Purple Star Award designation. The Purple Star Award is a designation assigned to schools which display a special commitment to supporting military children and their families. 

Visit the Common Ground for more information.

Consider a Military Career

ASVAB Practice

CareersInTheMilitary.com

Choosing GUIDED EXPLORATION, will provide students the opportunity to explore the types of military careers that match their career interest profile (RAISEC). Choosing ADVANCED SEARCH allows students to search military careers that match their aptitude strength (Math, Verbal, Science/Technology).

March2Success: ASVAB practice

"March 2 Success is a FREE website providing our users access to online study materials to help improve their scores on standardized tests such as state exit exams, college entrance exams, military entrance exam (ASVAB) and others.  Our content includes self-paced study programs in Math, English and Science, with a focus of materials on grades 8-12.  The High School Math and Verbal Skills course and College Readiness online course each start with a pre-assessment test, using the results to generate a custom learning path.  The learning path includes interactive lessons, quizzes and additional practice tests.  The High School Science Hub provides lessons and practice tests in Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

TodaysMilitary.com

This site provides general information about serving in the military in general and each of the specific branches of the Armed Services. Useful information about eligibility requirements, the ASVAB test, enlisting in the military, and questions to ask a recruiter can be found at TODAYSMILITARY.COM under the JOINING & ELIGIBILITY tab.

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Support for Students

Academic Support:  Academic services are available for military children including:

Personal & Social Support:  School counselors can assist students coping with family transitions and accessing additional resources, such as school-based mental health services and mentoring support. Other online resources to support military children include:

Amanda Brown

Amanda Brown

School Counselor/Military Family Liaison

ajbrown@k12.wv.us

Employment Assistance

  • Boots to Bus Drivers

    West Virginia initiative that connects military service members with training and funding for a career as a school bus operator. For more information, contact the Office of School Facilities and Transportation at 304-558-2711.

  • Helmets to Hardhats

    Information for military, reservists, and guardsmen to transition from active duty to a career in the construction industry.

  • West Virginia Department of Veteran Affairs

    The WVDVA provides services and benefits assistance to veterans across the state.

  • Workforce West Virginia

    The Workforce West Virginia website provides assistance to veterans seeking jobs in the civilian workforce.

Financial Aid Information

  • Dependents Education Assistance (DEA)

  • Financial assistance for school or job training for children or the spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities.

  • Fisher House Foundation Scholarship

  • Scholarships available for military children to recognize the contributions of military families.

  • Fry Scholarship

  • Financial aid benefits for children and surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who died in the line of duty after September 11, 2001.

  • GI Bill

  • Website for all education benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • Private Scholarships

    • Access our local scholarship database for a list of active scholarship applications. Including information about your family experience may assist students in obtaining scholarship aid.