Cocoa High School is honored to serve our military families. Just 10 miles from Patrick Space Force Base, CHS serves a large number of students and staff representing all branches of the United States Military

Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Pavone
CHS Senior Army Instructor
pavone.joseph@brevardschools.org
321.632.5300 ext. 22221

Transition Planning for Military Families
Patrick Space Force Base School Liaison contact information:
Susan Clark, School Liaison Program Manager
Susan.clark.8@spaceforce.mil
321-494-1991
On Facebook @ PatrickCYES.SLO
https://www.gopatrickfl.com/youth-programs.html

www.militaryonesource.mil (a free 24/7 resource for military families of all branches of service providing a variety of assistance, resources, and tools); https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/military-installation/patrick-afb/education/education 

www.militarychildcare.com (Resource and information on available Before/After School childcare)

https://www.militaryfamily.org/ (The National Military Family Association (NMFA) is the leading nonprofit dedicated to serving all military families. Since 1969, NMFA has worked with families to identify and solve the unique challenges of military life)

https://www.redcross.org/military-families.html American Red Cross Services for Military Families

https://www.defense.gov/Spotlights/Taking-Care-of-Our-People/ United States Department of Defense Taking Care of Our People

Military Veterans Resources (Northeast Florida Military) Northeast Florida
Military – Veterans Resource Guide

Academic Planning for Military Families
https://www.stepupforstudents.org/ Scholarship resources available to students in Florida in a variety of categories (tax credit, unique abilities, New Worlds reading, Hope, transportation, etc.) Additionally, JROTC Instructors work with guidance counselors on the challenges and nuances of military life and the educational impact on families.

Resource and Educational Opportunities for Military Students
www.mic3.net Information on the Military Interstate Compact and resources available for eligible transitioning military dependents.

https://military.tutor.com/home Free tutoring and test preparation resources for eligible military dependents.

https://unitedthroughreading.org/ Free shared story time resources to keep children and parents connected during a deployment.

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Exceptional Student Education Specialist:
Janet Witmer
witmer.janet@brevardschools.org
https://www.brevardschools.org/o/bps/page/exceptional-student-education

504 and ESOL Contact:
Deborah Bruno Arroyo
brunoarroyo.deborah@brevardschools.org
https://www.brevardschools.org/o/bps/page/esol-program-title-iii

Department of Air Force EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program Information)
https://daffamilyvector.us.af.mil/membersite/

Military Recognition Events

1. Photo collage near the display case in the auditorium and front office (updated throughout school year)

2. Welcome military families via monthly Parent Link Newsletter (throughout the school year)

3. Annual Award Ceremony; numerous veteran organizations participate during month of April

4. Military Recruiters classroom visit presenting career and college opportunities (throughout the school year)

5. Veterans back to the classroom; veterans present aspects of the military, American History, and overview of the military past, present, and future (throughout the school year)

6. Military Ball; a formal ceremony that highlights military traditions and the symbolism of the POW display table during month of December.

7. Career exploration tour visit at Patrick Space Force Base during the month of January

8. Field trip at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center Museum during the month of September

9. Tiger Battalion Student Led Ambassador Program with a focus on transiting and transfer military family students (throughout the school year)

Observances/ Celebrations:

1. Washington’s Birthday – Third Monday in February

2. Gold Star Spouses Day April 5

3. Month of the Military Child 17 April

4. Memorial Day – Last Monday in May

5. Day of Remembrance Ceremony - September 11

6. Military Appreciation Night - September- second Friday night

7. Veterans' Day – November 11

Cocoa's Student-Led Transition Program

Student-Led Mentor Program: Transition team coordinator welcomes transiting students, identifies a peer/mentor for support, provides a map of the campus and a tour of the facilities including meeting student leaders, finally, provides a calendar of upcoming events.

Five Percent Open Enrollment Seats for Military Students

Professional Development

LTC Pavone: During pre-planning 6 Aug, we created and presented a professional development video internal to the Tiger Staff and uploaded in the Tiger Hub. Every year during pre-planning the JROTC Instructors LTC Pavone, SFC Mercer, and SFC Moreno provide resources and links to help to identify and respond to the needs of military students and families.

Mental Health Services for Military Students

School Social Workers: Crystal McDougle (mcdougle.crystal@brevardschools.org)

Dyonsia Wyche ( wyche.dyonsia@brevardschools.org)

Viera VA Clinic

2900 Veterans Way, Melbourne, FL 32940 Phone: (321) 637-3788

Scholarships Links

• JROTC Website

• Army ROTC Scholarship

• Navy ROTC Scholarship

• Air Force ROTC Scholarship

• Marine Corp ROTC Scholarship

• West Point Academy

• Naval Academy

• Air Force Academy

• Coast Guard Academy

• Merchant Marine Academy