What is a School Liaison and how can they help me?
School Liaison (SL) help by providing you with educational information on your new area (based on residence) and link you up with a SL in your next duty station if you are leaving NRSW. SLs also offer resources on deployment support, are the liaison between command, schools and military families, work with commands and schools on the Partnership in Education program, can help families navigate the special needs programs in districts, and offer information and support for Home School and Post Secondary preparation.

How do I choose a school?
We know the importance of choosing a school that best meets the needs of your military child(ren). Even though we are unable to make direct recommendations for schools, we are available to help you acquire information and research the schools in your area and within NRSW. We can provide overall information on districts as well as help you determine what schools you might be mapped to once you have a residence.

What is the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)?
A New Education Law: The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed by President Obama on December 10, 2015, and represents good news for our nation's schools. This bipartisan measure reauthorizes the 50-year-old Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the nation's national education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students. The new law builds on key areas of progress in recent years, made possible by the efforts of educators, communities, parents, and students across the country. For more information, please visit: https://www.ed.gov/ESSA

What are the health and immunization requirements?
Immunization and health check up fact sheet for the California Dept of Education can be found at: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/immunization.asp Once you determine where you will live and what school your child will attend, you should also check with your school to be sure there are no additional district requirements. Additional immunization information can be found in Shots for School, please see the link below. https://www.shotsforschool.org/

What are the School Registration procedures?
This depends on what school district you are looking to enroll your child in. We recommend that once you establish residence, that you contact the school directly. However, one thing you can do to prepare is to use the Checklist for School Moves to ensure that you hand carry all necessary documents.

What do I do if I’m on a housing wait-list or am in temporary housing?
Most military housing areas and school districts within school boundaries of military housing are familiar with this situation. We recommend that you ask your local housing office for a letter indicating that you are on the waitlist, and will be moving into housing within 30 days. Most times this is all the schools need to proceed with registration. If you have questions or issues, please contact your SL.

What is the Interstate Compact and what can it do for my family?
The Interstate Compact seeks to make transition easier for the children of military families so that they are afforded the same opportunities for educational success as other children and are not penalized or delayed in achieving their educational goals. More information can be found at: www.mic3.net.

What options are there for before and after school care?
Before and After school care is something that has created a challenge for some families given the lack of availability. We recommend that you start looking for care early! As soon as you arrive and have registered your child in school, begin by asking your school or district what they offer. This is many times the best option, particularly if they offer on site care. If they don’t, many times the school will know what is available close to the school or in your community. If you are still having difficulty, contact your School Liaison and they will work with you to try to find other options.

What do I do if I’m moving with a child with special needs?
In the Navy, your School Liaison can help you with the special needs navigation of the school or district that you are planning to send your child(ren) to. You should also contact the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) to ensure that you are enrolled and that you have all information and resources that they offer. * Please note that the Marine Corps School Liaisons do not assist with Special Needs navigation. They have an EFMP that covers both medical and educational assistance. This is important to know in NRSW, and especially in Metro San Diego since we work jointly to serve our military families.

Can School Liaison Officers advocate in an IEP for my child?
The Navy School Liaisons are not able to advocate on your behalf. In our program, we offer information, resources and help you find the right people to talk to at the school or district. If you ever have issues with your IEP or school, please call your School Liaison since we also have many community resources that can offer guidance and direct assistance.

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) (where available)
Will be charged the School-age (SAC) rate for the school year and camps. TK children will not be eligible to be placed in the SAC program until the child is 5 years of age and enrolled in kindergarten or 1st grade. Families currently enrolled in CDC and who are transitioning their child into a SAC program can begin the transition No sooner than 1 week prior to starting school. Please Note: Proof of grade level is required for enrollment. TK is not considered kindergarten.

Organizations Devoted to The Military Family

https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/: Are you a service provider looking for a program or service across all installations? Simply select the program or service and then choose any installation or enter any zip code. A downloadable directory for all installations will be available on the results page.

DoDEA: The Department of Defense Educational Activity instructional program provides a comprehensive pre-kindergarten through 12th grade curriculum overseas and at select locations in the continental U.S.

Plan My Move: Installation specific information to help families PCS.

Home Front San Diego

The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC): MCEC's work is focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition. MCEC School Quest is a school finder.

National Military Family Association: Founded 43 years ago, the National Military Family Association is the leading non-profit organization focusing on issues important to military families.

Fleet & Family Support Programs: Information on installations in Navy Region Southwest and the many services provided for military families.

Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA): A national organization of school superintendents. Our mission is to serve school districts with a high concentration of military children.

Interstate Compact for Military Children:  The Compact has been signed by the state of California and addresses the key issues of Eligibility, Enrollment, Placement and Graduation encountered by military families. Roll out has taken place in some districts in Metro San Diego and is pending in others. Contact your School Liaison for more information.

SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES

DirectSTEP® eCourses explain legal requirements and best practices for behavior management, autism, IDEA eligibility, IEPs and more. They also teach parents and educators how to handle critical education issues to obtain positive outcomes while applying education laws to the day-to-day world of teaching and learning. These eCourses are available for use by all Sailors, parents, Military/DoD personnel assigned to Navy installations and K-12 educators serving military children. Visit https://www.lrpdirectstep.com/ecourses and self-register for eCourses. The following documents are available for download: Get Started with Direct Step | Direct Step Courses

Navy EFMP: Exceptional Family Member Program. For questions and enrollment information, visit the EFMP site listed below or contact tan EFMP Case Liaison

EFMP Website Page  

Naval Base Coronado
Building 318 Saufley Road
San Diego, CA 92135
?619-545-6071

Naval Base Point Loma
Building 211 & 212
140 Sylvester Road
San Diego, CA 92106

Naval Base San Diego
Building 259 & 263
3005 Corbina Alley, Suite 1
2730 McKean Street, Bldg. 118
San Diego, CA 92136
619-556-7404

Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK): A nonprofit charitable organization whose mission is to enable individuals with disabilities to reach their maximum potential by providing them, their families and the professionals who serve them with training, support, information, resources and referrals, and by providing community awareness programs.

PACER: With over 30 different projects, the Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.

LD On-line: The world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month.

Military Homefront Special Needs/EFMP: This site includes all enrollment information, toolbox of resources, and worldwide directory.

Military One Source: ROC: The EFMP ROC is a ready, one-source access point to the Resources, Options and Consultations available to military families with special needs through Military OneSource.

San Diego Regional Center: The San Diego Regional Center provides a variety of services to persons with developmental disabilities and their families that are based on individual needs and supports their independence: 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Tutor.com: for U.S. Military Families, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, is a free program that allows eligible college and grades K-12 students in U.S. military families to connect to a live tutor online at any time for one-to-one help with homework, studying, test prep, proofreading and more. The service is available at no charge to all grades K-12 students and service members-regardless of whether the service member is serving full-time or part-time-plus some adult dependents on active duty.

National Parent Teacher Association: An organization dedicated to making a difference in the education, health, and safety of America’s children and youth.

The Education Trust: Promotes high academic achievement for all students at all levels—pre-kindergarten through college.

Guide to Online Schools: From K-12 to college, explore online learning modes, hear from experts, and read how Khan Academy and other free resources help students get ahead.

Todaysmilitary.com: Provides overview of joining the military- resources for parents and educators.

My Navy Portal 

NavyMWR 

Military Installations School Liaison Directory

HOMESCHOOLING

The California Department more information of Schooling at home, please visit their site for more information. https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/homeschool.asp

 Private School Affidavit https://www3.cde.ca.gov/psa

Home Schooling Legal Defense Association https://hslda.org/post/how-to-comply-with-californias-homeschool-law

POST SECONDARY SUPPORT

• CollegeBoard.org: Offers students free grade, activities and test score specific profiles and information on hundreds of colleges.
• StudentAid.gov: Provides student financial assistance resources.
• GIBill.va.gov: VA website for Post 9/11 GI Bill, transferability and Yellow Ribbon.
• fastweb.com: Find schools and ways to pay on FastWEB.
• finaid.org: The smart student guide to financial aid.

ACADEMY AND ROTC

• defense.gov: Military Academy Links for West Point , Navy, AF, CG, Merchant Marine.
• todaysmilitary.com: ROTC links for Army, Navy and Air Force.

MILITARY SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

• aid.military.com: Military scholarship search.
• deca.org/scholarships: DECA scholarships for military children.
• fra.org: Fleet Reserve Association.
• vfw.org: Veterans of Foreign Wars.
• anchorscholarship.com: Anchor Scholarships Foundation.

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

• bigfuture.collegeboard.org: College board scholarship search
• collegenet.com: College Net Scholarship database.
• nationalmerit.org: National Merit Scholarships.
• petersons.com: Peterson’s Undergraduate Scholarship Search.
• princetonreview.com: Princeton Review Scholarships and Aid.
• scholarships.com
• www.wingsoveramerica.us
 

YOUTH SPONSORSHIP

Youth Sponsorship (grades 3-12) provides access to positive peer groups and social activities, helping military children feel connected at their new duty station. If interested in connecting your child with a local youth sponsor, complete the fields below. Once received, you will be contacted by a School Liaison Officer/Youth Center Manager.

For Youth Sponsorship with School Age Care or Youth Programs, participants must be enrolled or a registered user.

Select your family’s new duty station to get started:

Coronado

Point Loma

San Diego

Point Loma Area 

SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Links to the 42 school districts in San Diego County can be found on the San Diego County Department of Education website and the Naval Base Point Loma School Liaison has additional resources to assist families who are relocating to Naval Base Point Loma and San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD).

There are no DoD schools located on Naval Base Point Loma, however, there are many public schools belonging to the San Diego Unified School District located close to many Lincoln Military housing locations, including Gateway Village, Village at NTC, Admiral Hartman, Chesterton and Villages at Serra Mesa. 

Your school is determined by your residence address and you are always guaranteed your neighborhood school site within SDUSD. Determine your neighborhood in the SDUSD at School Finder.  

If you would like to choose a school other than your neighborhood school, please review the Choice Application process and all of your options in the SDUSD Choice Enrollment Guide. Be aware that the Choice application priority period typically opens on/about October 3 and remains open until on/about November 14 to apply for the following academic year.
 

TRANSPORTATION

In San Diego Unified School District transportation services transportation is very limited. Students attending their residence or “neighborhood” school, in most cases, do not qualify. Transportation is also not provided for those attending a school outside of their neighborhood school through the Choice program. Some exceptions include non-public, Special Education and Magnet schools. You may review additional transportation at SDUSD Enrollment Options Transportation Information. Or if your child requires special education services, contact the Special Education office to get started.
 

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Public charter schools located in San Diego County can be located at San Diego County Office of Education and California Department of Education. Each charter school of interest should be contacted for individual policies on eligibility, enrollment and application processes/procedures. As with the SDUSD Choice program, enrollment periods for these schools can be as early as a year in advance and some school sites may not have waiting lists.
 

INDEPENDENT STUDY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SDUSD offers is a K-12 Independent Study school that offers an alternative to traditional schools at Mt. Everest Academy (MEA). Additional Independent Study schools can be located at California Department of Education Independent Study Schools.
 

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Private school addresses, phone numbers, school administrators, grade span, programs offered, and enrollment by grade can be found on the Private School Directory, which lists private schools that filed the annual Private School Affidavit and reported enrollments of six or more students.
 

HOMESCHOOLING

There are no statutes in California at this time dealing specifically and exclusively with private home education or schooling at home.
However, there are four legal alternatives for homeschooling:

1. Home educators may establish a private school, based I their home, and must file a private school affidavit with the Superintendent of Public Instruction of California.
2. Homeschooling parents may enroll their children in a private school PSP (private school satellite program) that has filed a private school affidavit with the Superintendent of Public Instruction of California.
3. A child being taught by a homeschooling parent, who has valid California teacher’s credential.
4. The homeschooled puplil may enroll in a public school independent study program.

For more information visit California Department of Education Schooling at Home.

For special events and networking with other military homeschool families contact the Naval Base Point Loma School Liaison Officer at 619-553-8290. 
 

SPECIAL EDUCATION NAVIGATION

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) includes identification of the family member's special needs and enrollment in the program, assignment coordination and family support.

SDUSD Special Education Department The San Diego Unified School District identifies, and assesses all students within the district from birth to 21 years of age who may have disabilities, and providing appropriate support and/or related services to those students determined by an educational evaluation.
 

CARE OPTIONS

Visit militarychildcare.com where you can find comprehensive information on child care programs worldwide, conduct a customized search for the care you need and submit a request for care at any time and from any location.

SDUSD offers the FREE PrimeTime Extended Day Program, for elementary and middle school students with a fun and engaging learning environment during the hours most parents/guardians are working. An application must be filed and be aware that most schools have a waitlist.
 

IMMUNIZATIONS

For more information about school immunization requirements and resources, visit the California Department of Public Health or SDUSD Enrollment Requirements.
 

KINDERGARTEN AND TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN

SDUSD Kindergarten Enrollment Requirements Children entering Kindergarten must turn 5 on or before September 1.

SDUSD Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is offered to children who turn 5 between September 2 and December 2. TK students enter kindergarten the following school year.
 

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Traditional and Year Round SDUSD Academic Calendar(s).
 

MILITARY INTERSTATE COMPACT

The Interstate Compact seeks to make transition easier for the children of military families so that they are afforded the same opportunities for educational success as other children and are not penalized or delayed in achieving their educational goals. More information can be found at: www.mic3.net.
 

CHOOSING A SCHOOL

We know the importance of choosing a school that best meets the needs of your military child(ren). Even though we are unable to make direct recommendations for schools, we are available to help you acquire information and research the schools within NRSW. We can provide overall information on districts as well as help you determine what schools you might be mapped to once you have a residence. Academic, demographic, and fiscal information on California schools can be found using the following resources:
Ed-Data
California Dashboard
School Accountability Report Card
Greatschools.org
SchoolDigger.com

What to do if we're on the housing wait-list or am in temporary housing?
In SDUSD you are able to enroll in your neighborhood school site while on a military housing waitlist for up to six months. Please request a letter from your Lincoln Military Housing representative stating you are on the housing waitlist and take it, along with all required documents, directly to the school site to enroll. 
 

 

 

Coronado Area

The city of Coronado is located across the bay from San Diego and is connected to the mainland by the San Diego – Coronado Bridge. Coronado is home to 25,000 people and covers 32 square miles. Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) and Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) are located in Coronado. School placement in Coronado Unified School District (CUSD) is based on where you live. Additionally, there are two private schools in Coronado.

For more information on local public, private or homeschools, please email your Naval Base Coronado School Liaison  at: nbcslo@us.navy.mil.

Public Schools Serving the Military Housing and Community Neighborhoods in Coronado

 

Enrollment Documents Needed:

 

Transportation Services

Coronado Unified School District provides neighborhood-to-school transportation to Silver Strand Elementary School, Coronado Middle School, and NAB residents attending Village Elementary School, and Coronado High School (PM only). Visit https://coronadousd.net/Parents--Students-/Student-Safety/index.html for bus route, times, and application form.

Important Links

Supports in Place for Military Students

• Naval Base Coronado and Coronado Unified School District MOU and Local Partnership Council
• Anchored4Life Transition and Resiliency Program
• Student-2-Student Club at Coronado High School
• CYP Youth Sponsorship Program
• Military Family Life Counselors
• Tutor.com/military
• Partnerships in Education
• Operation Bigs
• Operation Pals
• DoDEA Grants
• Federal Impact Aid
• MIC-3

Private Schools

The East County School Liaison covers 9 school districts which include:

• Santee
• Lemon Grove
• Cajon Valley Union
• La Mesa-Spring Valley
• Grossmont Union High
• Dehesa Elementary
• Alpine Union Elementary
• Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary
• Mountain Empire Unified

Each school district offers unique options for students in PreK-12th grade. Enrollment is based on the residence address of the family. See the Schools tabs below for more detailed information for your area of residence.

Student school enrollments are based on the residence address of the family. Some areas in San Diego are experiencing a growth in residential communities and so neighborhood school sites might fill to grade level capacity. Please contact the School Liaison Officer to inquire and get clarification on the school districts process/policy regarding the temporary overflowing of students.

Santee School District
9625 Cuyamaca Street
Santee, CA 92071
619-258-2300
info@santeesd.net

For over 100 years, the Santee School District has been providing an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. Since its inception, this award-winning district has grown to nine public elementary schools and approximately 6,400 students. 

Santee School District School Sites:

• Cajon Park School
• Carlton Hills School
• Carlton Oaks School
• Chet F. Harritt STEAM School
• Hill Creek School
• Pepper Drive School
• PRIDE Academy at Prospect Avenue School
• Rio Seco School
• Sycamore Canyon School
• Alternative School

Lemon Grove School District
8025 Lincoln Street
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
619-825-5600

Lemon Grove School District is located in beautiful Lemon Grove, CA. We are a Pre-K through 8th grade school district serving approximately 3,400 students across 8 schools.

Our school district was officially opened on March 18, 1893 when the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and Harry Wagner, County School Superintendent, approved the boundaries of the fledgling Lemon Grove district and separated it from the Hemet, Oak Grove, North Chollas, Spring Valley and Bloomdale school districts.

Lemon Grove School District School Sites:

• LG Academy for the Sciences and Humanities, Middle School - (7th & 8th S.T.E.M.)
• Monterey Heights Elementary School (Preschool, TK, K - 6th)
• LG Academy for the Sciences and Humanities Middle School - (7th & 8th S.T.E.M.
• Mt. Vernon School (Preschool through 6th)
• San Altos Elementary School (SDC Preschool, TK, K- 6th)
• San Miguel Elementary School (Preschool through 6th)
• Vista La Mesa Academy (Preschool, TK, K- 8th)

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
4750 Date Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-5700
info@lmsvschools.org

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is a public school district in the East County area of San Diego County, California, United States. The district serves the city of La Mesa, a portion of the city of El Cajon, the unincorporated communities of Casa de Oro, Mount Helix, and Spring Valley. As of 2021, the district serves 11,400 students in grades K–8. There are four middle schools (grades 7–8) and 17 elementary schools (K–6). The district is run by a five-member elected school board.

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District School Sites

Elementary Schools:

• Avondale 
• Bancroft
• Casa de Oro
• Fletcher Hills
• Highlands
• Kempton Dual Language
• La Mesa Dale
• La Presa
• Lemon Avenue
• Loma
• Maryland Avenue
• Murdock
• Murray Manor
• Northmont
• Rancho
• Rolando
• Sweetwater Springs

 

Academy Middle Schools:

• La Mesa Arts Academy
• Parkway Sports & Health Science
• Spring Valley Academy
• STEAM Academy
• Trust Blended Learning

 

Cajon Valley Union School District
750 E. Main St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
619-588-30003
www.cajonvalley.net

Named a 2019 Top Workplace in San Diego, Cajon Valley Union School District focuses on the positivity of each student's unique strengths, interests, and values. Serving over 60 square miles of San Diego's East County, Cajon Valley Union School District offers personalized education, with programs that develop students into happy kids, in healthy relationships, on a path to gainful employment; making El Cajon the best place to live, work, play and raise a family. Visit the district at www.cajonvalley.net.

Elementary Schools:

• Anza
• Avocado
• Blossom Valley
• Chase Avenue
• Fuerte
• Jamacha
• Johnson
• Lexington
• Madison
• Magnolia
• Meridian
• Naranca
• Rancho San Diego
• Vista Grande
• W. D. Hall

 

Middle Schools:

• Cajon Valley
• Greenfield
• Hillsdale
• Montgomery

Additional Schools:

• Bostonia Global
• Crest School
• Design Learning Academy
• Empower Academy
• Flying Hills School of the Arts
• Los Coches Creek CSMA Magnet School
• Rios Computer Science Magnet School
• Sevick School

Design Learning Academy
Home School
619-588-3630
2962 Jamul Drive
El Cajon, CA 92019
https://www.cajonvalley.net/homeschool

Grossmont Union High School District
1100 Murray Drive
El Cajon, Ca 92020
619-644-8000
www.guhsd.net

The Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) is a public school district located in eastern San Diego County, California, and serves high school, adult school, and Regional Occupational Program (ROP) students in the cities of El Cajon, Lemon Grove, and Santee; the unincorporated communities of Alpine, Casa de Oro, Crest, Dehesa, Dulzura, Jamul, Lakeside, Mount Helix, Rancho San Diego, and Spring Valley; most of La Mesa, and parts of San Diego.

Formed in June 1920, the union high school district is overseen by a five-member governing board and operates 13 high schools (nine regular, three charter, and one continuation); a regional occupational program (ROP); and special education and adult education services. The day-to-day operations are managed by the superintendent, who is appointed by the board.

High Schools: 

• Grossmont 
• El Cajon Valley
• Mount Miguel
• El Capitan
• Granite Hills
• Snatana
• Monte Vista
• Valhalla
• West Hills 
• IDEA center

Charter Schools:

• Helix Charter High School 
• Steele Canyon High School 

 

Dehesa School District
4612 Dehesa Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
619-444-2131
www.dehesasd.net

Originally established as a 16x14 one-room schoolhouse in 1876 to a modern 21st century campus, Dehesa School has experienced numerous transformations, innovations and expansions while continuing to embrace its century old history.

We are committed to providing students a safe and nurturing learning environment, high quality instruction, access to technology and relevant learning opportunities that prepare our students to be lifelong learners.  Our core values serve as the foundation upon which we execute our mission, which is to integrate science, technology, math, and the arts across all content areas while providing the appropriate platforms and social emotional supports for every child to be a successful learner.

We help inspire and engage students in their learning by providing teachers ongoing professional development and technology tools to bolster their instruction for the purpose of advancing student learning to the highest levels.  Our dedicated and talented staff bring skill and enthusiasm to their daily instruction.

Alpine Union Elementary
2001 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
619-445-3236
www.alpineschools.net

School Sites:

• Boulder Oaks Elementary School
• Creekside Early Learning Center
• Joan MacQueen Middle School
• Mountain View Learning Academy
• Shadow Hills Elementary School

Jamul-Dulzura Union School District
14581 Lyons Valley Rd.
Jamul, CA 91935
619-669-7700
www.jdusd.net

School Sites:

• Jamul Elementary
• Greater San Diego Academy (K-12)
• Oak Grove Middle School
• Jamul Intermediate
   

Mountain Empire Unified School District
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
Pine Valley, CA 91962
www.meusd.org 

School Sites:

• Campo Elementary
• Clover Flat Elementary
• Descanso Elementary
• Potrero Elementary
• Camp Lockett Middle School
• Pine Valley Middle School
• Mountain Empire Junior High
• Mountain Empire High School
• Mountain Empire Alternative Education

The North County School Liaison covers over 30 different school districts. Twenty-four districts within North County; five districts within Riverside County; Lakeside Union School District; one high school within Grossmont Union High School District; and six clusters within San Diego Unified School District.

There are 24 districts within North County (inland, coastal, and mountain). North County is located within Northern San Diego County. For a map and directory of North County schools, please visit The San Diego Schools Network website. 

North County Schools:

• Bonsall Unified School District 
• Borrego Springs Unified School District
• Capistrano Unified School District
• Cardiff School District K-6
• Carlsbad Unified School District TK-12 
• Del Mar Union School District K-6
• Encinitas Union School District 
• Escondido Union School District 
• Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
• Fallbrook Union High School District 
• Julian Union District 
• Oceanside Unified School District 
• Poway Unified School District
• Ramona Unified School District 
• Rancho Santa Fe School District 
• San Dieguito Union High School District 
• San Marcos Unified School District 
• San Pasqual Valley Unified School District
• Solana Beach Elementary School District 
• Spencer Valley School District 
• Vallecitos School District 
• Valley Center – Pauma Unified School District 
• Vista Unified School District
• Warner Unified School District 

Riverside County

• Riverside County School District 
• Hemet Unified School
• Murrieta Valley Unified School District
• Menifee Unified School District 
• Perris Union High School District
• Temecula Valley Unified School District
   

San Diego

• San Diego Unified School District
   

The North County School Liaison oversees six clusters within SDUSD. They are: Crawford, Hoover, Lincoln, Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, and University City.

• Crawford Cluster | San Diego Unified School District
• Hoover Cluster | San Diego Unified School District 
• Lincoln Cluster | San Diego Unified School District
• Mira Mesa Community School Council | San Diego Unified School District
• Scripps Ranch Schools Committee | San Diego Unified School District

 

Lakeside

• Lakeside Union School District

Ramona

• Ramona Unified School District

Grossmont

• Grossmont Union High School District  
• El Capitan High School 

Point Loma Area 

For more information on local public, private or homeschools, please email your Naval Base Point Loma School Liaison:

Tamara Lo-Ray: tamara.lo-ray@navy.mil

Nakeya Gilmore: nakeya.k.gilmore@navy.mil

San Diego  County and San Diego Unified School District

Links to the 42 school districts in San Diego County can be found on the San Diego County Department of Education website and the Naval Base Point Loma School Liaison Officer has additional resources to assist families who are relocating to Naval Base Point Loma and San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD).

There are no DoD schools located on Naval Base Point Loma, however, there are many public schools belonging to the San Diego Unified School District located close to many Lincoln Military housing locations, including Gateway Village, Village at NTC, Admiral Hartman, Chesterton and Villages at Serra Mesa. 

Your school is determined by your residence address and you are always guaranteed your neighborhood school site within SDUSD. Determine your neighborhood in the SDUSD at School Finder.  

If you would like to choose a school other than your neighborhood school, please review the Choice Application process and all of your options in the SDUSD Choice Enrollment Guide. Be aware that the Choice application priority period typically opens on/about October 3 and remains open until on/about November 14 to apply for the following academic year.
 

Transportation

In San Diego Unified School District transportation services transportation is very limited. Students attending their residence or “neighborhood” school, in most cases, do not qualify. Transportation is also not provided for those attending a school outside of their neighborhood school through the Choice program. Some exceptions include non-public, Special Education and Magnet schools. You may review additional transportation at SDUSD Enrollment Options Transportation Information. Or if your child requires special education services, contact the Special Education office to get started.
 

Charter Schools 

Public charter schools located in San Diego County can be located at San Diego County Office of Education and California Department of Education. Each charter school of interest should be contacted for individual policies on eligibility, enrollment and application processes/procedures. As with the SDUSD Choice program, enrollment periods for these schools can be as early as a year in advance and some school sites may not have waiting lists.
 

Independent Study Public Schools

SDUSD offers is a K-12 Independent Study school that offers an alternative to traditional schools at Mt. Everest Academy (MEA). Additional Independent Study schools can be located at California Department of Education Independent Study Schools.
 

Private Schools

Private school addresses, phone numbers, school administrators, grade span, programs offered, and enrollment by grade can be found on the Private School Directory, which lists private schools that filed the annual Private School Affidavit and reported enrollments of six or more students.
 

Homeschooling

There are no statutes in California at this time dealing specifically and exclusively with private home education or schooling at home.
However, there are four legal alternatives for homeschooling:

1. Home educators may establish a private school, based I their home, but must file a private school affidavit with the Superintendent of Public Instruction of California.

2. Homeschooling parents may enroll their children in a private school PSP (private school satellite program) that has filed a private school affidavit with the Superintendent of Public Instruction of California.

3. A child being taught by a home-schooling parent, who has valid California teacher’s credential.

4. The home-schooled puplil may enroll in a public school independent study program.

For more information visit California Department of Education Schooling at Home.

For special events and networking with other military homeschool families contact the Naval Base Point Loma School Liaison Officer at 619-553-8290. 
 

Special Education Navigation

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) includes identification of the family member's special needs and enrollment in the program, assignment coordination and family support.

SDUSD Special Education Department The San Diego Unified School District identifies, and assesses all students within the district from birth to 21 years of age who may have disabilities, and providing appropriate support and/or related services to those students determined by an educational evaluation.
 

Care Options

Visit militarychildcare.com where you can find comprehensive information on child care programs worldwide, conduct a customized search for the care you need and submit a request for care at any time and from any location.

SDUSD offers the FREE PrimeTime Extended Day Program, for elementary and middle school students with a fun and engaging learning environment during the hours most parents/guardians are working. An application must be filed and be aware that most schools have a waitlist.
 

Immunizations

For more information about school immunization requirements and resources, visit the California Department of Public Health or SDUSD Enrollment Requirements.
 

Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten

SDUSD Kindergarten Enrollment Requirements Children entering Kindergarten must turn 5 on or before September 1.

SDUSD Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is offered to children who turn 5 between September 2 and December 2. TK students enter kindergarten the following school year.
 

School Calendar

Traditional and Year Round SDUSD Academic Calendar(s).
 

Military Interstate Compact

The Interstate Compact seeks to make transition easier for the children of military families so that they are afforded the same opportunities for educational success as other children and are not penalized or delayed in achieving their educational goals. More information can be found at: www.mic3.net.
 

Choosing a School

We know the importance of choosing a school that best meets the needs of your military child(ren). Even though we are unable to make direct recommendations for schools, we are available to help you acquire information and research the schools within NRSW. We can provide overall information on districts as well as help you determine what schools you might be mapped to once you have a residence. Academic, demographic, and fiscal information on California schools can be found using the following resources:
Ed-Data
California Dashboard
School Accountability Report Card
Greatschools.org
SchoolDigger.com

What to do if we're on the housing wait-list or am in temporary housing?
In SDUSD you are able to enroll in your neighborhood school site while on a military housing waitlist for up to six months. Please request a letter from your Lincoln Military Housing representative stating you are on the housing waitlist and take it, along with all required documents, directly to the school site to enroll. 
 

 

 

San Diego East/Southeast Area

Below you will find information pertaining to the 9 school districts located in the East and Southeast areas of San Diego, noting the feeder school districts. These 9 school districts are independent school districts that have their own enrollment process, calendars, school hours, procedures, and policies. In addition, information regarding, school transportation, private, homeschooling options, types of school transfers and other resources to assist military families is provided.

Please reach out to the points of contacts listed below if you should have any questions.

Chanin Massaglia, NBSD School Liaison Officer: chanin.massaglia@navy.mil

Phyllis Williams, NBSD Child Youth Program Director: Phyllis.williams1@navy.mil

PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED IN THE EAST PART OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY

The 6 school districts listed below will complete the grade levels for students in Preschool-12th grade.

Lakeside Union School District consists of 1 Transitional Kindergarten campus, 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, a Homeschool Flex Program, Preschool Program, and World Language Program. This district offers several school site programs for students in PreK-8th grade and is located approximately 20 miles from Naval Base San Diego.

Santee School District has 9 campuses, providing Kindergarten – 8th grade at 8 school sites, Kindergarten – 6th at one campus, Preschool, Early Admission to Kindergarten (EAK), and Kindergarten programs at various campuses.Santee School District offers STEAM opportunities and has received grants from the Department of Defense of support military students.

Lemon Grove School District is located about 10 miles from Naval Base San Diego and provides academic instruction for approximately 4,000. The district consists of 7 school sites, 5 elementary, 1 middle school, 1 K-8 school site, virtual and Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten and STEM programs and has received grants from the Department of Defense for several programs to support military students.

Cajon Valley Union School District provides instruction at 19 elementary schools and 6 middle schools. Other programs include Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten. Located approximately 23 miles away from Naval Base San Diego and participates in several TEDx events allowing students, youth, educators, and the community to participate in storytelling and hands-on activities that encourage learning about and experiencing the world in new and different ways.

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is located approximately 12 miles from Naval Base San Diego. The district provides instruction at 22 school sites consisting of elementary and middle school, specialty academies, home independent study option and community day school. Student population is around 12,000 students in Pre K-8th grade.

Grossmont Union High School District area encompasses all the above listed school districts. The Grossmont Union High School District offers several options for students at the 18 school sites, consisting of comprehensive high schools, charter schools, a middle college high school, career technical education pathway programs and more. Student population for the Grossmont Union High School District is over 23,000 students in grades 9th-12th.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST AREA OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY

The following 3 school districts follow a year-round school calendar and begin instruction in July and will end in early June.

National School District borders some areas of Naval Base San Diego and consists of 10 school sites and over 5200 students in grades Prek-6th grade. This district offers programs such as Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), Bilingual Education and Ocean Connectors.

Chula Vista Elementary School District with 49 schools provides academic instruction to over 29,600 students primarily in grades Kindergarten – 6th grade. This district has received Department of Defense Grants and offers a variety of programs such as, Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and has some charter schools. This district is the largest elementary school district in the state and will continue to expand with new schools, as new home development continues.

Sweetwater Union High School District has a student population is more than 40,000 students in grades 7th – 12th grade and more than 22,000 adult learners. The district’s 30 campuses are in the cities of Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City, and San Diego, including the communities of Bonita, Eastlake, Otay Mesa, San Ysidro, and South San Diego. Career Technical Pathway Programs, National Math Science initiative and the Compact for Success are some of the programs available in this district.

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE EAST/SOUTHEAST AREA

School districts in the East/Southeast area of San Diego enroll students in their neighborhood school site based on home address. Documents needed to enroll a student include, a birth certificate, immunization records, previous school records (if possible), and a form of proof of residency. Utility bills, rental agreement, rent receipts, property tax payment receipt, mortgage documents, or your Lincoln Housing Agreement are all forms of proof of residency.

If you are temporarily residing in a military lodge or hotel, you can use that address to register your child in the school site in the boundaries of that temporary lodging. A receipt will be your proof of residency.

If families are going to be staying with friends or relatives, some school districts might require a home visit along with documentation to confirm you are residing at the location before you can register your child. Documentation would include a letter from the owner of the property and current utility bill in the owner’s name. The school district might require the owner to accompany you at time of registration.

Several school districts have online registration processes for new students. The home page of the school district will have an option for online enrollment.

TYPES OF STUDENT TRANSFERS

Intra-District Transfers are transfers in which the student’s parents request their child attend a school site other than their home school site, but the school site they would like their child attend is within the same boundaries of their current school district.

Inter-District Transfers are transfers in which the student’s parents request their child attend a school site in another school district.

SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION

Transportation provided for students to and from a school site varies by school district. Some districts do require bus passes to be purchased and the fee varies by school district. Other school districts only provide transportation for students receiving special education support (must be written in student’s IEP).

Guidance regarding transportation is for eligible students living beyond the below distances from their home school site. Every school district has established specific guidelines regarding transportation. Fees might be charged for students to ride the bus. In addition, waivers might be granted for fees based on income.

• Kindergarten – ¾ mile
• 1st grade students – 1 mile
• 2nd-3rd grade students – 1 ¼ miles
• 4th-6th grade students – 1 ½ miles
• 7th–8th grade students – 2 ½ miles
• 9th-12th grade students – 3 miles

HOMESCHOOLING IN SAN DIEGO

Information about the options for homeschooling in California can be found at: https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/homeschool.asp  Some school districts offer home schooling options to parents through an Independent Study or Home-based Study Program.

IMMUNIZATIONS FOR ENROLLMENT

California legislation states that military students have 30 days from the date of enrollment to obtain any immunizations required by the state. For a series of immunizations, initial vaccinations must be obtained within 30 days. Additional information and immunization requirements can be found at https://www.shotsforschool.org/

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH SCREENING

California law states that all children must have a health checkup within 18 months before 1st grade or up to 90 days after starting 1st grade. K-1 Dental Exam, Oral Health Assessment, by a licensed California dental health professional is required for children entering public school for the first time (at Kindergarten or 1st grade). The Oral Health Assessment must be completed and returned by May 31st of the year of entry. Assessments done 12 months prior to school entry also meets this requirement.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

If you have a child with a disability, all school districts provide programs for students with special needs. New families with children that have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) from another state, should contact the receiving school district to begin discussions regarding support services for their children. School Liaison Officers can also discuss with parents how to navigate the special education process and connect you with the Special Education Department to assist with specific questions that pertain to your child’s needs. We encourage families with members enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) to contact their case liaison, so the medical needs of your family members are met. The local number in which you can contact the EFMP Case Liaison is619-705-5978.

PARTNERSHIP IN EDUCATION

Service members can volunteer in local schools by providing support for assemblies, STEAM activities, tutoring, mentoring, and other special events on the school sites. If a command or school site is interested in the Partnership in Education Program, please reach out to the installation School Liaison Officer.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Military One Source https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

My Navy Portal https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/

MIC3 https://mic3.net/

Anchored for Life https://www.trevorromain.com/trevorromainprojects.html

Tutor.com https://military.tutor.com/?ceid=nav

Military Child Education Coalition https://www.militarychild.org/

NavyMWR.org https://www.navymwr.org/

Home Schooling Legal Defense Association https://hslda.org/

Department of Defense (DoDEA) https://www.dodea.edu/index.cfm

Federal Student Aid https://studentaid.gov/

Fleet and Family Support Center: https://sandiego.navylifesw.com/programs/644058ea-c609-4753-9ba6-5f854e410413

San Diego Area

For more information on local public, private or homeschools, please contact:?

Stacey Bengtson, NBSD Installation School Liaison: stacey.bengtson@navy.mil

Phyllis Williams, NBSD Installation Child Youth Program Director: phyllis.williams1@navy.mil

 

San Diego County is comprised of 42 school districts; where you live will determine your school district. San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) covers the metro area of San Diego.

If you reside within San Diego Unified School District, your school is determined by your residence address and you are always guaranteed your neighborhood school site. To determine your neighborhood school within the SDUSD boundaries, please visit School Finder.  

If you would like to choose a school other than your neighborhood school, please review the Choice Application process and all of your options in the SDUSD Choice Enrollment Guide. Be aware that the Choice application priority period typically opens on/about October 3 and remains open until on/about November 14 to apply for the following academic year. Choice application is always open for those families new to the district.
 

TRANSPORTATION

In San Diego Unified School District transportation services transportation is very limited. Students attending their residence or “neighborhood” school, in most cases, do not qualify. Transportation is also not provided for those attending a school outside of their neighborhood school through the Choice program. Some exceptions include non-public, Special Education and Magnet schools. You may review additional transportation at SDUSD Enrollment Options Transportation Information. Or if your child requires special education services, contact the Special Education office to get started.
 

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Public charter schools located in San Diego County can be located at San Diego County Office of Education and California Department of Education. Each charter school of interest should be contacted for individual policies on eligibility, enrollment and application processes/procedures. Enrollment periods for these schools can be as early as a year in advance and some school sites may not have waiting lists.
 

INDEPENDENT STUDY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SDUSD offers a K-12 Independent Study school that offers an alternative to traditional schools at Mt. Everest Academy (MEA). Additional Independent Study schools can be located at California Department of Education Independent Study Schools.
 

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Private school addresses, phone numbers, school administrators, grade span, programs offered, and enrollment by grade can be found on the Private School Directory, which lists private schools that filed the annual Private School Affidavit and reported enrollments of six or more students.
 

HOMESCHOOLING

There are three legal alternatives for homeschooling:

1. Home educators (parents) may establish a private school - based in their home - but must file a private school affidavit with the Superintendent of Public Instruction of California.

2. Homeschooling parents may enroll their children in a private school PSP (private school satellite program) that has filed a private school affidavit with the Superintendent of Public Instruction of California.

3. The home-schooled pupil may enroll in a public school independent study program.

For more information visit California Department of Education Schooling at Home.

For homeschool events hosted by our program, please contact Naval Base San Diego’s School Liaison at 858-349-767

SPECIAL EDUCATION NAVIGATION

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) includes identification of the family member's special needs and enrollment in the program, assignment coordination and family support.

San Diego Unified School District identifies, and assesses all students within the district from 3 to 21 years of age who may have disabilities, and provide appropriate support and/or related services to those students determined by an educational evaluation. For more information, please visit SDUSD Special Education Department 
 

CARE OPTIONS

Visit militarychildcare.com where you can find comprehensive information on child care programs worldwide, conduct a customized search for the care you need and submit a request for care at any time and from any location.

SDUSD offers a FREE PrimeTime Extended Day Program for elementary and middle school students that offers a fun and engaging learning environment during the hours most parents/guardians are working. An application must be filed and be aware that most schools have a waitlist.
 

IMMUNIZATIONS

For more information about school immunization requirements and resources, visit the California Department of Public Health or SDUSD Enrollment Requirements.
 

KINDERGARTEN AND TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN

SDUSD Kindergarten Enrollment Requirements Children entering Kindergarten must turn 5 on or before September 1.

SDUSD Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is offered to children who turn 5 between September 2 and December 2. TK students enter kindergarten the following school year.
 

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Traditional and Year Round SDUSD Academic Calendar(s).
 

MILITARY INTERSTATE COMPACT

The Interstate Compact is an article of laws to help make transition easier for children of military families, therefore be afforded the same opportunities for educational success as other children and are not penalized or delayed in achieving their educational goals. More information can be found at: www.mic3.net.
 

CHOOSING A SCHOOL

We know the importance of choosing a school that best meets the needs of your military child(ren). Even though we are unable to make direct recommendations for schools, we are available to help you acquire information and research the schools within NRSW. We can provide overall information on districts as well as help you determine what schools you might be zoned to once you have a residence. Academic, demographic, and fiscal information on California schools can be found using the following resources:
Ed-Data
California Dashboard
School Accountability Report Card


What to do if we're on the housing waitlist or am in temporary housing?
SDUSD allows you to able to enroll in your neighborhood school site while on a military housing waitlist for up to six months. Please request a letter from your Lincoln Military Housing representative stating you are on the housing waitlist and take it, along with all required documents, directly to the school site to enroll.