Carlsbad Seaside Academy

Welcome Military Families! Welcome to CSA and the CUSD School District! We recognize that school-age dependents of military personnel are faced with numerous transitions during their formative years that may pose challenges to their learning.

Welcome Military Families!

Below you can find important and useful information and resources for military families! If there is anything we can do to make a transition smoother or help in any way, please reach out to our military Liasion, Veronica McDermott. Mrs. McDermott is a 22 year military spouse and mother of 3 military children. Mrs. McDermott also served as a Navy Ombudsman for 8 years.

Veronica McDermott: veronica.mcdermott@carlsbadusd.net , 760-331-5227

Who are Military-Connected Students?

Military-connected students are: children in TK-12 schools, and young adults in Trade Schools, or Institutions of Higher Education (2 or 4 year schools) that are official dependents of a Military Service member. A military-connected student has one degree of separation from their military sponsor; the connection may be biological, because of an adoption, through foster parenting, or with in loco parentis authorization.

(Adapted from Military Child Education Coalition)

APRIL IS THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD

Defense Department
The Defense Department celebrates military children during the month of April. There are more than 1.6 million military children who face many challenges and unique experiences as a result of their parents' service.

RESOURCES FOR MILITARY FAMILIES & STUDENTS

Below is a list of links of resources for military families. Click on the links to explore each one.

Resource List Below:

San Diego County Office of Veterans Affairs

SAY San Diego

Military Child Education Coalition

Camp Pendleton Youth Services : 760-725-5608

Marine and Family Programs' Relocation Assistance Program and Family Team Building Community Support (FTBCS) work together with the Youth Centers and the local schools to provide a special program for school age youths to assist them in becoming acquainted with the opportunities awaiting them in Southern California.

The Youth Sponsorship Program helps youths moving to the Camp Pendleton area by matching them up with another age-appropriate youth presently living in the Camp Pendleton area. The youths correspond in order to find out exactly what to expect upon their arrival at Camp Pendleton.

To obtain a Youth Sponsor, you may use the toll-free line 1-800-253-1624, or contact the Relocation Assistance Program directly.

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