- North Stafford High
- Information for Military Families
Welcome to North Stafford High School!
Welcome to North Stafford High School
Military Families: Planning Your Arrival to North Stafford High School
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Our school division encourages you to use the Online Registration System to enroll your child. After completing the online portion of registration, you will still need to complete and provide some documents in person to our high school. Please remember not to pack important school documents. Carry them with you to expediate the enrollment process.
For questions regarding enrollment, please contact our Registrar, Donnita St. Amour, at (540) 658-6150 or stamourdl@staffordschools.net.
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Review our school division's immunization requirements that are required for student enrollments.
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If you intend to provide home instruction for your child(ren) for the current school year, you are required to complete our school division's Notice of Intent to Provide Home Instruction, indicate the option under which you wish to be recognized, and provide requested material along with a descripiton of the curriculum.
Preparing Your Move
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To prepare for your move to our locality and high school, review A Military Family's Guide to School Transitions. This guide will assist in transitioning your child(ren) to our new high school. In addition, our high school has a school counselor that is the designated point of contact for military families. Sonya Smith coordinates student events for our military students throughout the school year. You can reach out to Suzanna Erlichman at (540) 658-6150, or erlichmansl@staffordschools.net.
In addition, you can also utilize the Marine Corps Community Services Quantico (MCCS) School Liaison Program. Their services assist with coordinating community resources for military families that impact the lifestyle of school-aged children.
Military Families: Preparing your Move from North Stafford High School
Academic Planning for Military Families
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Graduation Requirements
Review our school division's graduation requirements. Students entering our high school must meet the graduation requirements for one of four diploma types:
- Special Diploma
- Standard Studies Diploma - 22 Credits
- Advanced Studies Diploma - 26 Credits
Students can choose from a variety of courses from our Program of Studies.
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Special Education
Review information regarding special education in our school division. Our high school provides programs, services, and supports for students with special needs. If you have questions regarding special education in our high school, please contact Student Services Department Chair, at (540) 658-6150.
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children
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For information regarding how the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) supports military families, review their military family information.
School's Military Connected Supports/Events/Activities
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We Care - Military Support Group
This group supports our military connected students in providing a safe place where they are able to openly express their unique life challenges and stressors as a military connected student. This counselor led group provides various military directed resources and information for social, emotional and academic success. Groups meet Quarterly at 3:05-3:30 Virtual and/or In person.
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Meet and Greet
Our meet and greet is an open “Welcome” social session for new and current MCS. Opportunity for the Military Liaison and other MCS students to connect one with another. Meet and Greet is held in the Fall and the Spring.
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North Nation Ambassadors
A peer to peer program is to welcome new MCS students and new students to their new school to help familiarize key areas of the school. Ambassadors help in sharing the positive culture of the school, ease of transitions, school spirit and supporting academic success. The North Nation Student Ambassadors are dedicated to the core values of NSHS.
NSHS Core Values: No excuses, Optimism, Resiliency, Teamwork, Honesty.
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Purple Up Day
In support of the Month for the Military Child – April 15 of each year wear purple show support and thank military students for their strength and sacrifices. Purple references the joint environment of the military – encompassing all service branches, Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, and Veterans (This year, 2021, Purple Up Day will be observed on April 16th).
Other Matters of Importance
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Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO)
Our Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) funds student scholarships and gives back to our high school.
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Activities
Learn more about our high school's activities that we offer.
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Athletics
Learn more about our high school's athletics. Be part of every home game during the regular season with the use of punch cards or sports passes.
Other Military Resources
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Military OneSource
This is a free service provided by the Department of Defense (DoD) that provides comprehensive information regarding aspects of military life to include deployment, reunion, relationships, grief, spouse employment and education, parenting and child care, and more.
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Military Families for High Standards
Military Standards for High Standards advocates for high academic standards in K-12 education. Military families often move frequently throughout a child's K-12 education experience. This can lead to military children having to get caught up or relearn material that they have been previously taught.
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Tutor.com for Military
Funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, this service provides on-demand tutoring and homework help at no cost for eligible service members and their dependents. This service includes live, expert tutors available 24/7.