Military Connected Students

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General Information

• Academic Calendar
• Bell Schedule
• Intervention / At Risk Program
• Nurse's Office / Medical Authorization Forms
• Student Handbook Code of Conduct
• Transportation Services / Bus Routes

On-Campus Tutoring

On-campus tutoring is offered for all classes. Please see individual teachers and subjects for meeting times.

Adopt-a-Unit

2-8 CAV Stallions

Extracurricular Activities

We encourage our learners to join clubs and extracurricular activities because we believe that participation goes hand in hand with personal growth and academic success. If your child is a military-connected student, they are eligible to join extracurricular activities at school regardless of application deadlines. We make reasonable efforts to include military children in all activities.

Here's what you need to know:

• Eligibility: Your child can participate in activities even if application deadlines have passed.
• Information access: We provide all relevant information about extracurricular activities and clubs throughout the year.
• Communication: We ensure our families have access to all available communication channels for activity information and announcements.

Contact our front office to request information and support for your child's participation in extracurricular activities and clubs.

CCJHS Clubs and Organizations

• JS2S
• Sewing
• Social Media/Yearbook
• Brain Builders
• Drumming Dudes and Divas
• Weightlifting
• Cooking/Baking/BBQ
• Bullpup Art
• Bulldawg Clay
• Bullpup Barnyard Coop

• U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood – Official Installation Website
  Official source for Fort Hood installation information including leadership, announcements, visitor guidance, and base services. Supports soldiers, families, staff, and community partners with current and authoritative updates.
• Fort Hood Child and Youth Services (CYS)
  Information on childcare, youth sports, school‑age care, and teen programs available to military families at Fort Hood. Designed to support child development, school readiness, and family stability.
• Fort Hood Army Community Service (ACS)
  Family support programs such as relocation assistance, financial readiness, counseling services, and deployment support. Helps service members and families navigate military life transitions and challenges.
• Fort Hood Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR)
  Recreation, fitness, libraries, events, and leisure programs available on Fort Hood. Enhances quality of life by promoting wellness, community connection, and positive social engagement.

• Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)
  Advocacy and support organization focused on the academic, social, and emotional needs of military‑connected children. Provides programs, research, and training to help schools and communities better serve students from military families.
• Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN)
  Research‑driven organization that elevates the voices of military and veteran families to inform policy and community support. Offers data, insights, and resources addressing quality‑of‑life issues such as education, health, housing, and employment.
• The Gratitude Initiative
  Organization dedicated to connecting veterans and military families with mental health resources and community support. Promotes resilience, healing, and access to care through education, outreach, and partnerships.
• The Recovery Village
  Educational resources focused on mental health, substance use, and recovery support for veterans and their families. Includes information on treatment options, wellness topics, and pathways to professional help.
• Operation Homefront
  National nonprofit providing financial assistance, housing support, food programs, and transitional services to military and veteran families. Designed to help families overcome short‑term hardship and build long‑term stability.
• Texas Education Agency – College, Career, and Military Prep
  Statewide guidance and programs designed to ensure Texas students graduate prepared for postsecondary education, workforce entry, or military service. The page highlights college credit opportunities, career and technical education pathways, counseling supports, and partnerships that promote successful transitions for all students
• Texas Education Agency – Gifted and Talented Education
  Guidance and resources to support the identification and instruction of gifted students across Texas public schools. The page outlines state requirements, program services, and family resources to ensure advanced academic opportunities and equitable access for all students.
• Texas Education Agency - Resources for Military Families
  Statewide guidance and resources to support military‑connected students and families, including transition support, graduation requirements, and educational rights under the Interstate Compact. The page helps schools and families navigate frequent moves, deployments, and academic continuity while promoting student success across Texas public schools.
• Texas Education Service Centers (ESCs)
  ESC's provide regional support to school districts across Texas, offering professional development, technical assistance, and curriculum guidance. ESCs partner with campuses to strengthen services for military‑connected students by supporting implementation of state initiatives, including the Purple Star Campus Designation and Interstate Compact requirements.
• Texas Education Agency – Special Education
  Statewide guidance, services, and resources to support students with disabilities from early childhood through high school graduation. The page outlines eligibility, evaluation, individualized education programs (IEPs), and family supports to ensure students receive appropriate educational services and accommodations.
• Texas On Course
  Statewide, state‑funded initiative that provides free college, career, and military pathway planning resources for Texas students, families, and educators. The platform offers advising tools, curriculum, and professional learning to support academic planning, graduation requirements, and successful post‑secondary transitions, including support for military‑connected students.
• Texas Reality Check
  Free, state‑provided tool from the Texas Workforce Commission that helps students and families explore how career choices connect to real‑world living expenses. The site allows users to compare salaries, education requirements, and lifestyle costs to support informed college, career, and military‑pathway planning.
• Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA)
  Statewide college‑readiness assessment used by Texas public colleges to determine whether students are prepared for entry‑level coursework in English language arts and mathematics. The page explains who must test, available exemptions (including for military‑connected students), and how TSIA results support appropriate course placement and academic success

Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, is a program that provides on-demand, online tutoring and homework help at no cost to eligible service members and their dependents. With live, expert tutors available 24/7, military-connected students can receive academic help at their moment of need—anywhere they have an internet connection.

Around the Clock Help

• Work with a tutor from any internet-connected device, anywhere in the world
• Connect to an expert tutor available on demand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*
• Get online tutoring help three ways: request a tutor's help right now, schedule a future tutoring session, or upload a document for offline review and get comments back within 24 hours
• Use the free Tutor.com app for IOS and Android mobile devices—take a picture of a homework problem and upload it for the tutor to see

All Core Subjects, All Skill Levels

• Personalized help is available in more than 100 subjects for grades K-12 and college students, including math, writing, reading, ELL, science, English, social sciences, history, accounting, finance, nursing, world languages, computer science, study skills and test prep.
• We also provide tutoring with bilingual Spanish-speaking tutors for math, science and social studies.

Expert Tutors You Can Trust

• Each of our 3,000 tutors is a carefully screened subject matter expert who must complete a rigorous application process and background check
• Tutors include certified teachers, college professors and graduate students from accredited universities, and many are military-affiliated, including military spouses

Safe Anonymous Learning Environment

• Every tutoring session is anonymous, and takes place in a secure online classroom; we do not offer in-person tutoring
• No personal information is shared between the tutor and the students

We are excited at the opportunity to welcome your student to the premier school of choice in all of Central Texas. Our campuses are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience where students can grow academically, socially, and personally. New student enrollment is simple and convenient through our quick online process, designed to get your family enrolled with ease and connected to your student's new campus as soon as possible. We look forward to partnering with you and supporting your student every step of the way as they begin this exciting new chapter.

For more information on how to enroll and answers to Frequently Asked Questions, use the button below to visit the CCISD Enrollment Page.

CCISD Enrollment Page

Attendance Zones

Information on which school your student will be attending for the 2025-26 school year can be found at on the CCISD Zoning Page.

Providing Academic Records

When a student moves from one school district to another, educational records are shared directly between the districts to support a smooth transition. The process includes the request being initiated by Copperas Cove ISD.

Once the family enrolls the student in a new school/district, we submit a formal request for the student's records. In Texas, districts typically use the Texas Records Exchange System (TREx) for this purpose, which allows electronic transfer of academic records, discipline history, and other required student information.

Required Documents

To complete student enrollment you will need:

• Birth certificate
• Social Security card
• Immunization records
• Parent or guardian photo ID
• Proof of residency

Please contact your student's campus for specific registration questions.

Program Information

CCISD offers free full-day Pre-K to 3 and 4 year olds for qualifying families.

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for Pre-K in Copperas Cove ISD, the student must be either 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1st of the school year for which you are enrolling and meet one of the following requirements:

• Low Income
• Language (testing required)
• Active Duty Military
• Full-time CCISD Employee
• Foster Care
• Star of Texas Award Qualifier

Documentation Needed for Active Duty Military Qualifiers

(One of the Following)

• Verification of U.S. Department of Defense photo I.D.
• Statement of service
• Copy of death certificate
• Copy of Purple Heart orders
• Copy of official letter from commander
• Copy of a letter from US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs
• Documentation that service member is MIA

CCISD Pre-K Information Page

CCISD's CTE Program is built on rigor, relevance, and results. Offering 12 career clusters, 37 comprehensive programs of study, and 40+ industry-recognized certifications, students complete demanding, skill-intensive coursework aligned to both college expectations and workforce standards. Through authentic hands-on learning, dual credit opportunities, and deep industry partnerships, graduates leave prepared—not just with knowledge, but with credentials, experience, and clear pathways to high-demand careers.

CTE Junior High Programs

The following CTE courses are offered at our two junior high schools:

CTE High School Programs

Select a career cluster below to explore available programs of study, course offerings, dual credit crosswalks, and Industry-Based Certifications (IBCs) available at CCHS.

• Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources AFNR
• Business, Marketing, Finance
• Construction and Welding
• Digital Media
• Education & Training
• Health Science
• Hospitality and Human Services
• IT & Engineering
• Law & Public Safety

Junior High

High School

English/Language Arts

Math

Typical Sequence

Remedial Sequence

Science

Typical Sequence

Remedial Sequence

Social Studies / History

Texas offers three graduation programs. To learn more about each program and its requirements, visit the Texas Education Agency's Graduation Toolkit.

STAAR Test Requirements

Texas State law requires graduating students to have passed the STAAR End of course tests in the following subjects:

• English 1
• Algebra 1
• Biology
• English 2
• U.S. History

Out of State Transfers

What are the STAAR graduation requirements for a student who moves into the Texas public school system from out of state or country or from a private or home school?

The requirements depend on where the final course credit is earned, regardless of whether the final course credit earned is a partial credit for the first or second semester. A student whose final course credit is earned in another state, another country, a private school, or a home school for a course in which there is a corresponding STAAR EOC assessment

• is not required to take the corresponding STAAR EOC assessment to fulfill his or her graduation requirement if the Texas public school district or open enrollment charter school accepts the course credit from the entity outside the Texas public school system in which the course was taken, or
• is required to take the corresponding STAAR EOC assessment to fulfill the student's graduation requirement when he or she takes the corresponding course in the Texas public school system because the Texas public school district or open enrollment charter school does not accept the course credit.

Fine Arts

Fine arts credit should be attained in either 8th or 9th grade through one of the following courses:

8th Grade

• Advanced Art

9th Grade

• Theater Arts
• Art 1
• Choir
• Band
• Floral Design

Language Other Than English (LOTE)

Target completion in Junior High. The following courses are offered at both the junior high and high school level.

• Spanish 1
• Spanish 2
• German 1
• German 2

Students can also satisfy the LOTE Requirement by meeting on of the criteria listed on the Region 12 LOTE Requirement Checklist. (Note: and text-based Accessible Version of the LOTE Requirement Checklist is available for users of Assistive Technology.)

Physical Education (PE)

The PE requirement should be met in either 8th or 9th Grade by taking one of the following

8th Grade

• PE

9th Grade

• PE
• Athletics
• JROTC
• Cheerleading
• Marching Band (Cannot count as both Fine Arts and PE in the same year)
• Drill Team (Copperettes)

Electives

Note that Speech/Professional Communications is a required elective for graduation. This is a one semester course that awards 0.5 credits and will count towards the minimum requirements for each graduation program.

National

• MIC3 - Primary Website
  The MIC3 website provides guidance, state contacts, and resources to help schools and families address enrollment, placement, attendance, graduation, and other education issues related to military moves.
• MIC3 Parents Guide
  The guide helps families understand enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility, graduation, and how to advocate for their child during school transitions.
• MIC3 Rules Book
  Official rules and procedures that govern implementation of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. This document provides guidance for states, districts, and schools on enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility, graduation, and dispute resolution to ensure consistent educational support for military‑connected students.

State of Texas

• Texas Education Agency State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
  State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children coordinates state agencies, school districts, and military installations to support Texas's implementation of the Interstate Compact. The council helps share guidance and address education‑related issues affecting military‑connected students and families.
• Texas State MIC3 Point of Contact for the Texas Education Agency
  Contact information, state leadership details, and resources to ensure consistent enrollment, placement, attendance, and graduation support for military families.
• Texas Education Agency MIC3 State Parent Guide
  Explains who is covered under the Compact and how Texas schools help ensure educational continuity for military‑connected students.
• Texas State Statues for MIC3 Compliance
  The official Texas‑specific statutory language implementing the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The document outlines how Texas schools must support military‑connected students during enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility, and graduation to ensure consistent educational transitions

The Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) program is a free and confidential counseling resource to help navigate life's challenges, especially challenges Military Families commonly face.

We are fortunate to have DR. Ana Montenegro on our campus. Please contact her directly to request services.

Dr. Ana Montenegro - Leidos

Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC program)

Ft. Hood

Health and Civil Sector

• Hearts Renewed Counseling
  Free Counseling for Veterans and Families highlights a Hearts Renewed Counseling initiative that provides no-cost mental health services to Texas veterans and their immediate family members, made possible through a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission. The program offers individual, couples, and family counseling to address challenges such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, removing financial barriers to care
• The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors
  Provides free or low‑cost, confidential mental health counseling for veterans, active‑duty service members (with referral), and military‑connected families, regardless of discharge status or ability to pay. Services include individual, family, and child therapy, as well as case management and telehealth options tailored to the unique needs of military families.

Fort Hood Army Community Service (ACS) Family Advocacy Program

Offers confidential counseling referrals, education, and support services for military‑connected families, focusing on family safety, parenting support, and domestic abuse prevention.

For information on any of these groups listed below, contact Army Community Service at 287-4ACS or use the links above. (These groups are subject to change or cancellation, call before planning to attend.)

• FISHH - Families of Injured Soldiers with Helping Hands
  ...a family support group meeting together to strengthen each other.
  When: Third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
  Where: Oveta Culp Hobby Center, Soldier & Family Readiness Branch, Building 18000 (Battalion Avenue next to Copeland Soldier Service Center, Fort Hood)
• Fort Hood Family Support 360 Center - designed to work with families to assist them in navigating military and civilian public support systems to get services and supports for their children with disabilities. Contact Penny Seay or Ana Canevaro Texas Center for Disability Studies, at 512-232-0740.
• Spouses of Deployed Soldiers Support Group - for more information about meeting times, contact ACS at 254-287-8979.
• Heart of Texas Self Help Group - Whether you have or may have Multiple Sclerosis (MS), or care about someone who does, finding the right information for you is an important step. Learn the facts about MS. For more information contact Peggy Muller at 254-542-5465.
  When: Third Tuesday of the month from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  Where: Robertson Avenue Baptist Church, 30 E. Robertson Avenue, Copperas Cove, TX.
• International Spouses Support Group - for more information call ACS at 254-287-4471
  When: Third Thursday of the month
• Military and Family Life Consultants - designed to provide support and assistance to active duty soldiers, National Guard & Reserves, military family members and civilian personnel. Military and Family Life Consultants can help people who are having trouble coping with concerns and issues of daily life. For assistance, call 254-288-0400.

Additional Resources

• Fort Hood New Parent Support Program
  Offers free, voluntary support services for expectant parents and military‑connected families with children from birth to age three, including home visits, parenting education, and developmental support. The program helps families adjust to parenthood, manage stress, and build strong, healthy relationships in a military lifestyle.
• Fort Hood Family Advocacy Victim Advocacy Program
  Provides confidential support, crisis intervention, safety planning, and referral services for military‑connected individuals and families affected by domestic abuse or intimate partner violence. Advocates offer 24/7 assistance and coordinate care with military and community resources to ensure safety and ongoing support.